πβ¨ Hey everyone! It's been a while since we connected, but I wanted you all to know that something incredible is happening again. π This year, when the winter chill sets in back home, Iβll be heading down Southβnot just for some sun and rest, but for our annual mission trip with Salty Church! ππ
Every December, we go to Costa Rica to work alongside the local church, Pura Vida, bringing hope where it's needed most. It might sound like a simple task, right? But the impact of these trips... Oh, they hit you differently every time. π Thereβs something about being in another country, speaking different languages, yet feeling so at home because Jesus is there too.
But let me tell you this: it's not all sunshine and smiles down there. We encounter people with stories that break your heart into a million piecesβpeople without homes or jobs, struggling to make ends meet, fighting battles no one should face alone. And they need hope, just like we do! π
And hereβs where you come in, my friends... π I know times have been tough for many of us lately, and money can seem tighter than ever before. But if there's anything 2020 taught us, it's to never underestimate the power of a few helping hands coming togetherβespecially when theyβre reaching out across borders!
π² I need your help to get me back down to Costa Rica this year. The cost isnβt just about flights and food; every dollar we raise goes directly into supporting these mission efforts, ensuring that we can continue making a difference in people's lives throughout the trip. Whether it's $5 or $500βevery donation counts!
π "Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, reminding them they're not alone." - Steve Flowers π That quote sums up why we do what we do: because in that small act of kindness and support, every person knows they are seen, heard, and loved.
So hereβs the call to actionβlet your heart lead you! If you can spare even a little bit this year, please donate today. Your generosity could be someone's warmth on those Costa Rican nights. π And remember: every act of kindness is more than just helping out; it's making sure that hope stays alive in places where darkness tries to creep in.
Thank you for reading this far and considering a small part in our mission down south! Whether or not you can donate, prayer support means the world tooβso please keep us all in your prayers as we prepare to embark on yet another impactful journey together. β€οΈβ¨