Hello! So much has happened in the past week. Our group is in Swaziland, a small country to the east of South Africa. It is absolutely beautiful with many rolling mountains and the people are stealing my heart. A typical…

I am finally in Africa and I am loving it! First I spent a week in training camp in the beautiful mountains of Georgia it was such a good time of getting to know my team and getting focused on…

Last night, my church gave me a reception so that they could say good by and pray for me. I was overwhelmed by the love I felt and encouragement I received. There were cookies, cards, hugs, tears, and prayers. Thank…

I was listening to a podcast/sermon the other day by David Platt when he said something that really stuck me. I have a lot of respect for David Platt. I heard him speak at a Student Life conference my youth…

Well, it’s been far too long since I posted last, and I do apologize for that. Life’s been a little hectic, but I know that’s no excuse. There are 68 days left until training camp. Wow, that really isn’t that…

This is my first blog. Ever. So I don’t really know what I’m doing. But come to think of it, that might be a good thing. That might keep me open and flexible and listening to advise. Hopefully. So my…

Hi. My name is Michelle Goette. I just turned 18 and graduated from Chattanooga Christian School. I am so excited to be out of school and moving on to bigger and better things like going to South Africa in the…