Here we go, about to begin another whirlwind of trainings, meetings and prayer, and I am so excited about every little bit of it. I've gotten my brochures, set up my donations page (see the link at the left, if you're interested and able to help out financially! Just be sure to specify 'Mexico - Rayona' when you do). My support letter is ready to go out, and I am already on a prayer plan for this trip. I've spoken to the trip leader, and let him know that I got word, and am officially on the trip, and he says "great. Let's chat before the group meets, because I have something in mind for you", which is really cool. God obviously had a need, and knew that I could be used for that, and I am grateful, for whatever it may be.
Below, you will find my letter asking for support. While finances are needed, I would appreciate your prayers even more. This is another go round of short term missions for me, and God is truly at work!
Hello there!
I am writing you today to let you know what an exciting
year 2013 will be for me. Again, I have been invited to participate on a
short term missions trip with Mountain Christian Church; this time, I’ll be off
to Puebla, Mexico. I am quite excited about this, as I truly love having
the opportunity to be ‘the hands and feet of God’ by serving others not only
here locally, but also globally!
From August 10 to 18, my team and I have been charged to go
and help Christian Missionary Fellowship International with their outreach
program on a college campus in Cholula, Puebla in Mexico. With my
personal experience of running Campus Life and Diversity Programs at my
university, I hope to be able to best use my skills to reach out to the
students there, and help to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will
participate in first week/orientation outreach, and meeting the local needs of
the ministry with cleaning, organizing, and LOTS of prayer walking!
It is such an honor and privilege to go on this trip and I
am humbled by the opportunity to do so. Would you consider partnering
with the team and myself on this journey? If so, you can serve our team
by praying for us, making a financial contribution, or both. You can
donate financially by going to www.mountaincc.org
and clicking on ‘Online Giving’ at the top of the page. Once there, click “Don’t Attend Mountain’, Short
Term Missions, and specify Mexico/Rayona Young. Your support, in any
capacity, will be most appreciated.
I am very thankful to God for blessing me as richly as He
has and am excited to use the talents He has given me to serve some very needy
people in Jesus’ name. Our Team will
host a post-trip celebration soon after our return. This will be an opportunity to share stories
and photos illustrating God’s faithfulness on our trip. I will let you know the date, time and
location soon
Thank you so much for your consideration in helping me
fulfill not only a personal dream, but more importantly God’s call in Puebla,
Mexico. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Gratefully,
Rayona
