Ever since I can remember, I have loved foreign cultures
and feeling useful. Starting with my small childhood obsession with anime, my
love for cultures in other countries, not only Japan (but especially them) has
evolved to a love for others and how God has designed them. From Japanese
cartoons I developed an interest in other popular media like music and movies,
which lead to curiosity about food and languages. Then I wanted to learn more
about different government styles and traditions. Eventually my inquisitiveness
branched out to countries besides Japan and the United States. Now I dream
about traveling through Europe and Asia, living off of the land, and showing
God’s love to everyone I meet. He has created man in His image not only in body,
but also in spirit and soul. I just love how so many different beautiful ideas
have come from one common Creator. When I was young I felt as if I had no value
or ability. God showed me how He can shine in my weaknesses so that I can boast
in Him through my short-comings. Because of the love Christ has for me and I
have for Him, I want to share Him with others to give them opportunity for more
abundant and fulfilling lives. After I realized how much He loves me I set out
to tell others about this love through word and action.
God gives me the opportunity to help Him by serving
others all over the world, here in America and overseas. Last year in
Twenty-Four Seven I had the incredible opportunity to go on my first
out-of-the-country mission trip to Peru. My team saw the Holy Spirit move in
ways we had not before; from helping a church plant invite new members in their
community to watching foreigners worship in their native tongue, the
Twenty-Four Seven Peru team witnessed God. I will never forget all of the cool
experiences and fun serving memories of that trip.
Also, last summer I began interning in Reach at Bayside
where I go to school. Since then I have learned so much about a true heart for
missions and outreach, gotten more serving opportunities, learned about
building ministries, and much more. God has truly blessed me with the chance to
serving under the Reach staff, Brandon and Pastor Guy – what incredible men of
faith they are! Under their leadership and guidance, I continue to move forward
toward my future international ministry and grow in my relationship with God.
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