Salam!

Thank you for considering supporting me in prayer or financially for my upcoming trip to Ethiopia. A little about me - Jesus radically changed my life 6 years ago when I found myself at the lowest point in life. I felt weighed down by shame caused by sin in my life and finally couldn't pick myself back up anymore. I had always known the stories of the bible and that Jesus loved me, but I was constantly trying to earn God's grace. When I allowed God to work in my heart and use His strength in my weakness, I experienced genuine joy and peace that surpassed my understanding (Philippians 4:7). It is 100% because of Jesus' death on the cross that I am able to walk in freedom from sin and shame. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Since following Jesus, my life hasn't looked the same. God has surrounded me with a wonderful community group of women that sharpen and encourage me, a high school small group to walk alongside in truth and love, and many more opportunities to serve people around me. I have enjoyed mission trips since 6th grade and am so excited for the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia in July!

I will be traveling with a group from Watermark Community Church and e3 Partners Ministry. We will serve alongside local Ethiopian Christians through VBS and men's/women's outreach. Our purpose is to build relationships and share Christ with Ethiopians who have never heard the name of Jesus, as well as help fulfill e3 Ethiopia's vision of planting churches within the unreached peoples of Arsi Oromo.

Thank you in advance for your prayers!