Updates and....Actually, Just Updates :)

So...my trip to Bolivia is 2 1/2 months away. The not quite official itinerary that I received a few weeks ago said that we will be flying out of Bozeman on the 16th of July. Still waiting for the official itinerary though. However...I have raised and sent in the $2,650.00 that I needed to raise for this trip, so yay! That part is all taken care of, which is AWESOME. I had my first round of shots last month, four shots in one day, so my arm was sore for a few days and I got a fever, which wasn't all that surprising since in the information that I received under all four of the shots it said Possible side effects: Fever....but whatever. That's done. Mostly. I just have to make my appointment to get a second round of the Hepatitis A and B shot, and, you know, get that done, and then I'm good to go :) Had a fundraiser last night, Sphagetti Dinner/Silent Auction/Raffle, and I raised $1,804.40, so I guess I'm going to Bolivia with some spending money. So yep. Things are coming together pretty quick now, and I will update you when I know more.

Passport :)

My passport came in the mail today :) I'm sooo excited. It's real. It's REAL :)

One Step Closer...

I turned in my passport application today, and the nice lady at the post office said my passport would be here in 4 to 6 weeks :) I am soo excited. This is really happening :)

Raffle Tickets!!!!!!

My grandma made an incredibly beautiful quilt that we will be raffling off to raise money for the Bolivia trip. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. If you want to buy tickets, I will have them on me whenever I'm not at work, or you can call me or text me at 406-283-1397, or you can write me on facebook, or talk to my grandma, or my sister....a picture of the quilt is below, it is a queen sized quilt, so buy tickets, because you know you want this quilt. I mean, I know you want this quilt, so you must know that you want this quilt :)

~Jasmine~

Date Set for the Silent Auction/Spaghetti Dinner

So, our big fundraiser for the Bolivia trip is going to be a sphagetti dinner/silent auction, and the date for that is set for April 5th, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. So mark your calendars, and hopefully I will see you there, and if you would like to donate something, please let me know :) Thanks!

~Jasmine~

More details!!!!!

I just got an e-mail from Nathan, our trip leader, this morning. It has some more specific details on what we will be doing in Bolivia, so for those of you who have been wondering about specifics, here are some :)

~Jasmine~

Hi Jasmine,

I hope you are enjoying the New Year!

Justin Eller from the ELCA will be finalizing our schedule for us in the near future.  In the mean time, I do know that we'll be attending a youth gathering for the Bolivian Lutheran Church for part of the time we're traveling.  We will also spend time meeting pastors and congregation members to learn more about Bolivian culture and the relationship we have as the Montana Synod with the Bolivian Lutheran Church.  We will be staying at a seminary in La Paz and do day trips from the seminary as our "home base."  As soon as I get the schedule from Justin I'll be sure to pass it along to you.

I'm getting excited for this trip!  How about you?

Nathan Clements, Associate Director

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp

Trip Description and Stuff :)

A lot of people have been asking me exactly what I will be doing in Bolivia when I go there. Up until now, I haven't been able to give a very clear answer, because I didn't really know. But this morning, the FLBC Summer 2014 brochure came in the mail, and a description of the trip is in there, so hopefully this will provide some clarification :) Also, I found out that the exact cost is going to be $2, 650.00, so yay for an exact number, I know now what I have to work towards :) Here is the FLBC brochure description of our trip:


Young Adult Trip to Bolivia July 17-26
FLBC and the Montana Synod, ELCA invite you to be part of an unforgettable visit with our
companion synod in Bolivia, July 17-26, 2014. Young adults 18-25 years of age are welcome to
attend. A portion of this trip will coincide with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bolivia’s youth event,
which will give participants a unique opportunity to accompany Bolivian youth through cultural immersion. The ability to read and
speak Spanish is desired, but not required. The group will be led by Rev. Nathan Clements, Associate Director at FLBC, and coordinated
by Rev. Justin Eller, ELCA Regional Representative in Southern South America. Cost is $2650. If you are interested, have questions,
or would like more information, contact Nathan by calling the office at 406-752-6602. The trip is limited to 10 participants, so
be sure to call today! Registration deadline is June 15, 2014.