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Lilly's Mission Trip to Russia - please help me help others!

Lilly's Mission Trip to Russia - please help me help others!

Lilly's Mission Trip to Russia - please help me help others!

Lilly's Mission Trip to Russia - please help me help others!

Lilly's Mission Trip to Russia - please help me help others!

Your support will help open a door for me to serve others.

Your support will help open a door for me to serve others.

Your support will help open a door for me to serve others.

Your support will help open a door for me to serve others.

Lilly Michaels
Lilly Michaels
Lilly Michaels
Lilly Michaels
1 Campaign |
Medford, United States
$1,565 USD 23 backers
31% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Photo of Lilly in Russia

$10 USD
4 claimed

A personal letter from Lilly

$50 USD
6 claimed

A handmade friendship bracelet

$100 USD
4 claimed

A copy of my personal journal

$1,000 USD
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About Me

My name is Lilly, I am 15 years old, I have a calling to go to Russia on my first mission trip this summer. I have faith that I will meet my goal, and pray for your support. Please share this site with others that you think may be able to help.

Forever in His Arms

by Lilly Michaels

I was brought into this world in a flurry, 
"life flighted" to the nearest hospital,
for complication in the birthing process. 
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

Walking down the street alone with my dolly in hand,
I thought I knew where I was going, 
the police found me and took me home.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

I would sing and dance, so young, 
in the front row of church
Praising the Lord with all my heart and soul.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

We left my father, because it was not safe
I cried and cried in that old station wagon heading West. 
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

Living homeless......the nights were cold, 
huddled together, creating body warmth.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

They thought I was safe, I wandered around confused
In my heart I heard a voice, 
it moved me to do something.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms
 
I couldn't survive on my own, I was too young,
 I called the police, reaching out for help,
they took me to safety
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

Later my mother would  tell me with tears in her eyes, 
she didn't know, she thought I was safe, and I was
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

Angels were sent to protect me, love me, and keep me safe, 
I was placed in the arms of a loving new family.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

My life was so changed I felt scared and unsure
I hid in the closet and didn't want to ever come out.
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

My heart grew wise I was filled with the Holy Spirit,
 I knew that I wanted to do something important, 
I wanted to change. 
I was not alone, for I was in His arms

The one who sang to me, the one who held me in her arms
The one who told me she loved me and always would.
I will always love her, and that will never change
My mother was strong enough to let me go, 
to give me a chance to grow up with opportunities
I still see her and she holds me close to her.
I am not alone, for I am in His arms

Here I am today loved by so many, 
with two wonderful families 
to hold me and tell me they love me
I am not alone, for I am in His arms



The Mission Trip

After completing initial training, I will fly, along with a team of other teens from the Orlando International Airport, across 10 time zones spanning the Atlantic OceanEurope and the Caucus Mountains, to historic Ekaterinburg, Russia via Frankfurt, Germany. Once my team has landed, We will bus past traditional Russian dachas, gardens, wheat fields and birch forests to our destination in Krasnaya Niva. We will begin our evangelistic project which will include construction, music, drama, and puppets presentations. Our work project will be to continue the construction of the Teen Missions Bible, Missionary & Work Training Center. While there we will join with a Russian teen team and participate in soccer and volleyball scrimmages with local youth in neighboring towns, sharing the Gospel during “half-time” presentations and building friendships before and after games. A sightseeing trip to Ekaterinburg will include a visit to the Europe/Asia border and to an ornate Orthodox church built to commemorate the death of Nicholas II and his family, the last of Russia’s royalty.

My Needs & Your Support

Estimated expense for the Mission trip are $ $4,320 which includes initial training, transportation to and from Russia. My passport will be $120. Airfare from my home to Florida $720. Supplies and equipment for trip $350. I will need spending money $150. I realize these expenses equal $5,660 I am hoping to raise $5000 through this campaign, and plan to raise the remainder through other fundraising activities, and babysitting. Donors to this campaign will receive exciting rewards, each $10 donor will receive a 5X7 photo of me while in Russia. For a $50 donation you will receive a personal letter from me while I am in Russia plus a 5X7 photo. For your donation of $100 you will receive a handmade friendship bracelet, made especially for you by me, plus a 5X7 photo and a letter from me. For your generous donation of $1000 you will receive a copy of my had written personal journal, of my experiences while in Russia, a 5X7 photo, a personal letter, and a handmade friendship bracelet. Thank you for your support!!!!!!

 

Other Ways You Can Help

Of course, I would love for you to financially contribute to my cause, however, if you cannot contribute at this time, I ask that you would pray for me. Pray for my safety and pray that I will be bold in my witness for Christ while I are working in Krasnaya Nivia, Russia.  And please get the word out about my cause anyway you can.  If you have a Facebook page, a twitter account, or sharing at your family church ... please tell others and direct them to my story. 

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