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| Volunteers
in Mission: our own Brittany Burrows |
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“Allons
Chanter a Sion!” |
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Two summers ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Cameroon,
West Africa with a group of 20 college students to lead
a camp for teenagers there. One of my favorite memories
from the camp was singing this song, which translates
to “Come On, Sing to Zion!” Although each
of the teens at the camp had experienced so much hardship,
they wanted to praise God with song and dance any chance
they got. In Cameroon, HIV/AIDS and Malaria are prevalent,
children have to hunt in the jungle to feed their families,
and the water carries diseases. Yet in the midst of all
this darkness, the people of Cameroon have a beautiful
light within them; joy, hope, and thankfulness for the
blessings they have. |
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At the camp, I was so impressed by the campers’
hunger and thirst to know Christ. We gave each of the
campers a new bible, and they were so excited to receive
them! Anytime there was free time at camp, they were reading
their new bibles. Anytime our American team was just waking
up each morning, the campers were already awake, dressed,
and reading their bibles. They were so eager to learn
about Christ! I had an amazing experience in Cameroon,
and ever since my trip I have felt God calling me to do
mission work in another country after I graduate. To get
full information about my plans, click on the link below. |
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http://www.myspace.com/AngelHouse |
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would like our church to partner with me as I do mission
work. There are so many ways you can do this. You can
pray for me while I am away and as I prepare to go. You
can write or e-mail me, and I will also be sharing with
our congregation pictures and stories from my trip. You
can donate other gifts, anything that you think would
be useful for the mission, such as American Airline miles.
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can also donate financial gifts. I hope to raise $15,000
dollars for the trip, which will cover my airfare, shots,
room and board, and ministry expenses, and will allow
me to stay in the country for a long period of time. I
am starting to fundraise now, so that I can purchase my
plane ticket and shots in the coming months. |
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am so thankful to have this opportunity, I know that so
many of us would love to do mission work overseas, but
that it is not possible. However, as a member of your
church family, I will be representing you wherever I go. |
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mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples
for Jesus Christ. Christ calls us to make disciples everywhere…here
in Krum, and all over the world. During my mission service,
I hope to do just that. Thank you so much for your support! |
| Brittany
Burrows, Youth Pastor |
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can you help? |
| At this
link is a pledge card for this mission. Just print
it out and mail it to the church. |
You may also donate online
here.
Just be sure and speciy "VIM" on the gift.
All donations are tax deductable. |
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