Dear family and friends,
How are you doing? I hope that God is doing as many wonderful things in your life as He is in mine. I am having a great final year at Martin County High School, and sensing God’s call to do more for the world around me.
I have felt led by God to take a different route once I graduate, one that not every senior in high school will choose to take. I plan on taking a Gap Year to volunteer with a Christian based mission and relief organization, before I go onto get a degree at the University of North Florida. During this year, I have been offered the amazing opportunity of serving in Swaziland, a small country inside South Africa for nine months. (September 12, 2007 – May 15, 2008) The organization
I plan on going with is called Adventures in Missions, for First Year Missionaries. In this program I will be placed in a group with 10-12 other individuals my age
and we will work and live together as a team. Orphanages, soup kitchens, hospitals, churches, and schools are among the organizations that will provide incredible opportunities to put my faith to work. If you would like to take a look, the website address is
www.adventuresinmissions.com/a/trips/level3/1882.htm
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I plan on going with is called Adventures in Missions, for First Year Missionaries. In this program I will be placed in a group with 10-12 other individuals my age
and we will work and live together as a team. Orphanages, soup kitchens, hospitals, churches, and schools are among the organizations that will provide incredible opportunities to put my faith to work. If you would like to take a look, the website address is
www.adventuresinmissions.com/a/trips/level3/1882.htm
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I have been on four short-term mission trips in the past and have enjoyed every one and grown immensly from them. I have witnessed God do amazing things on these trips, both in my own life and in the lives of others. He has revealed to me, my heart’s desire to serve His children in this world. One reason I feel God has led me to make this decision is based on the fact that I can not honestly remember a time where I feel happier or more fufilled than when I am on a mission trip. I also know this year will give me the opportunity to develop solid plans regarding my own direction for the future, as well as learning to stand on my own two feet, and experience a very different culture.
All of this will take the encouragement and support of my family and friends. I am very blessed to know many people who will choose to do just that. As you can imagine, an opportunity like this does cost money and I have a responsibility to raise $6,750 plus airfare costs by August 15th. If you can support me in a financial way, I would be very grateful, but more importantly I need your prayers. Prayer is the fuel that will allow us to be successful as we follow God’s leading in ministry in Swaziland. Without prayer, nothing will happen. I really hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Bailey Swager
