Please…DO send me to Africa!

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For years, that was my feeling whenever I was challenged to “go on mission” with God. I was afraid of where He might send me. To be honest, I’ve been secretly grateful that He has given me opportunities to serve Him in the comforts and conveniences of suburban life.

However, in recent months I’ve sensed that God is leading me to be involved in ministry more globally. I believe that God is calling me to go…and I am willing to follow wherever He is leading, even to Africa! And when I learned of the opportunity to go to Uganda this fall to work with Village of Hope, I knew this was where He wanted me to go.

So from November 4-15 I will be traveling with a team from my church, McKinney Fellowship. We will be working with the children and adults at the orphanage and nearby refugee camps. Our daily schedule will include activities such as delivering food rations, teaching, and spending time with children whose lives have been torn apart by war and violence. We will be offering HOPE to those whose lives seem “hope-less.”

I am incredibly excited to be part of this opportunity! As I prepare for this trip, I am inviting you to partner with me, through prayer and/or financial support. My cost for this trip is $4,000…an amount that seems overwhelming, but one I am trusting God to provide. If you feel led to contribute, you may donate online by visiting our church website: www.mckinneyfellowship.org (click the Giving link under the Make a Difference tab and select Uganda November 2009). Our funding deadline is November 1. Please know that no donation is too small. I will greatly appreciate any amount you feel led to give.

In addition, I am seeking a team of supporters who will commit to pray not only for me but also my team members. The emotional and physical demands of this trip will be great, and prayer will be crucial to our daily strength. The prayer you invest on our behalf will be the lifeline of HOPE to those we minister to. Through your prayers and financial support, you will be a vital part of this outreach effort. I invite you to join me on this amazing adventure!