My desire to be involved in missions started with my first trip to Honduras, thanks to many of you. I absolutely fell in love with the people and the idea of bringing others to Christ by being a servant. Because of the length of my upcoming internship, I hope to form deep and lasting relationships with the members of the church and community. A&M Church of Christ has given me the opportunity to go to Itu, Brazil to encourage and disciple the Church in the area. I will be under the direction of two long-term missionary families and will also partner with Carol Mendoza, my fellow intern. The main focus of the Itu mission team is to strengthen the local Church and help them become active in the community. Their goal is that a broad range of people will be touched by and exposed to His truth. Right now is the perfect time for me to serve abroad and I know that it is all thanks to God and his wondrous plan for me. I am on fire for the Lord and cannot wait use the gifts he has given me to impact the lives of others!
This being said I would be very grateful for support in this endeavor. I know this trip will be difficult and very trying at times, so first off I need as much prayer as possible. I ask you to pray for guidance and an open mind and heart for me to see and carry out the will of God, and to make a difference in as many lives as possible. Keeping me in your prayers is the most amazing gift you can give me.
Secondly, I will be creating a web log, “blog,” that I will update regularly throughout my ministry in Brazil. I will post stories, prayer request, and whatever may come to my mind. On the blog you will find space to comment after the blog. It would mean so much to me for you to keep me up updated and write me comments and letters of encouragement!
Lastly, I ask for financial support. One of the biggest blessings I have received in regards to the internship is that A&M Church of Christ has offered to pay for half of my living expenses in order to carry out their mission of preparing and training college students to become future members of a mission team. For 6 months in Brazil I must raise $9000. Thanks to A&M Church of Christ, I only lack $4500. If you are able to contribute to my internship, I would greatly appreciate any amount you can give, one-time donations, or as a monthly payment option (see enclosed form).
My departure date is scheduled for January 5, 2009. It is soon after my graduation but the church there could use me as soon as possible. In fact I will arrive and the next day start staff training for a camp to be put on in the community two weeks later. They already have my scheduled jammed pack and I can’t wait to get started!
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