Below is his letter he wrote talking about what they will be doing over there.
I’ve been invited to serve as a part of a team on a mission trip to Papua, Indonesia. A bit outrageous to hear right: Jeremy is going on a mission trip! Well, trust me it’s crazy for me to even say. But that is where faith comes in, faith that God can use even me to advance the work in His kingdom. That God will shape me and provide me with the tools necessary to do what is asked of me.
Life isn’t always easy and sometimes it can take everything you have just to show love to those you come into contact with on a daily basis. But I have begun to look at my whole life as a mission field, and not just this trip. It has been amazing to see Him work in my life in preparation for this trip. From the way I communicate with my co-workers and customers, to the students I serve, to the stranger making awkward eye contact with me while we both pump our gas. But now it’s time for me to take these things I’ve learned to another country.
So I will be heading to Papua, Indonesia in the beginning of July for 3 weeks. The team I will be a part of is going to serve an organization by the name of MAF or Mission Aviation Fellowship. MAF does work and provides aid year-round to the indigenous people of Papua and once a year comes together as an organization for a conference. This is where we come in, as we will be facilitating a camp much like the ones we have here for the children of those missionaries. We will also have the opportunity to witness to some of the more indigenous areas around us, and tell them about God's love.
I’m guessing you probably don’t know too many people that travel halfway around the world on a regular basis, and there’s good reason for that. One of the biggest ones is cost. It’s not a super affordable thing to do and as a result I am tasked with raising $2000. It’s a fair amount of money that to be honest I don’t have stuffed under my mattress or buried in my backyard somewhere. So here is the part where I ask someone I don’t usually write to for something I don’t usually ask for, money. Would you consider making a donation? You could give a little, or you could give a lot really any would be great if you feel led to give.
But more so than your money I greatly desire your prayers. Because as supportive as those of you might be that read this are of the idea of a mission trip, there are still a lot of people in this world that would stand in opposition. There will be many obstacles that will try to prevent our mission from being a successful one. So I humbly ask for your prayers for: Health, Effectiveness, Courage, Opportunities to be stretched spiritually, as well as any unknown factors we may encounter.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, it means a lot to me. And thank you in advance for any form of support you can offer.
Love his big sis,
Sarah
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