Help me raise $7,000 for my mission trip with YWAM - New Zealand!
some of my background
When I was eleven, God told me I was going to go to the nations and share the Gospel with those who have not heard. Since then, my heart has burned with a passion to GO. My plan was to graduate high school and immediately go onto the mission field. However, God's ways are not our ways, and when I graduated He directed me to attend two years of college first. So, relunctantly, I followed this leading. I am now twenty years old and am happy to say I have just completed my second year of college and have graduated with an Associates degree from Pellissippi State Community College! I plan to return to school in one year to continue my education and earn a Nursing Degree. But, for the time being, I am currently out of school (whew!). So during this year of no school, God has opened up the door for me to begin my lifelong dream of international missions work with an organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM).
what is YWAM?
YWAM is an international volunteer movement of Christians from many backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. I have the opportunity to attend one of the YWAM schools located in Oxford, New Zealand from September until March of 2014. The school is a ministry that is passionate to see authentic communities centered on the presence of God raised up around the Earth, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through discipleship, sharing the unconditional love of Christ, and experiencing His grace.
The school consists of two phases (which each last approximately three months): the Lecture Phase, and the Outreach Phase. During the Lecture Phase, I will be learning about God's character and nature, His voice, growing in my knowledge of the gospel, worship & intercession, and being a disciple in God's Kingdom. During the Outreach Phase, our team will be sent on an outreach to a completely different country overseas, where we will be spending time bulding relationships with other communities & showing light in areas that have never seen it.
how can you be a part?
The first phase of the trip (the lecture phase) is going to cost $4000, which will cover the cost of food, lodging, guest speakers teaching us Biblical truths, and small outreaches in the city. The second phase (the outreach phase) will range anywhere from $4000-$6000, depending on where we feel the Lord is sending our team (we wont know until we get there!). In addition, I have to actually get there, and, as you might expect, airfare is not too cheap.
The good news is that God has already provided $2000 for this trip! But I still have a long way to go. This is where you come in! I need to raise aproximately $7000 by September 18. This is a big number, but I know that all things are possible through Christ! (Matt. 19:26)
So I am asking you to partner with me in this great adventure for God's Kingdom! I ask that you would seriously pray about sowing into this trip financially. If you only have a few dollars to give, give it! There are so many stories in the Bible about God multiplying few into many, and I believe He still does that today! Every little bit counts.
finally, spread the word!
Another big way to help me out is to spread the word! Share this page with friends, family, even aquaintances (possibly even strangers?) via facebook, twitter, blogs, emails, texts, and word of mouth! You can "Share" this page by copying the "SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN" link near the top of the page.
questions?
If you, or anyone you know, has any questions or would like to be kept updated during my trip, please email me at: alyssakndr@gmail.com. I promise to get back to you! You can also find out more about New Zealand's YWAM base school by visiting: http://www.ywamoxford.org/justice/
The best part of all of this is SEEING God actually do it! I know He will! I've wittnessed His provision countless times, and He is always faithful. Let's watch the $-number at the top of this page increase, and let's give glory to God as it does! Thank you all for your partnership with me to advance the Kingdom of the Lord!