The news is full of sad stories that goes on all around the world. So many countries are full of injustice that is broadcasted for the world to see. Have you ever wanted to help conquer these issues? Or get down to the bottom of why they are happening? So many children are captive, and are made into soldiers, as well as dealing with other issues such as genocides, poverty, aids, human trafficking, living on the streets. I would see these things on television, in books, magazines, but never did anything in my life to try and make a change within these situations, until now.
I am embarking on a journey to make a difference. To change the lives of those who are living within the injustice of their nations. If we don’t take a step forward to try and make things right for those around us, who will? It’s time to get out of our comfort zones, and do the Lords work in those places that we are too scared to touch. When God is with us, all things are possible, and with that said, I am super excited to get to travel His nations, to do His work, with a team of young people who have their hearts fully devoted to God. I want to be able to see Him work through us, for His light to shine through the darkness of the injustice. His plan is to use us for His glory, and I am taking that step, waiting to be used by Him.
On September 28th, I will begin my journey to Hawaii where I will be a student with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) being a part of a Discipleship Training School (DTS). The lecture phase will be based in Kona, Hawaii, where we will spend approximately 12 weeks learning about justice issues before we head out into the field. Our outreach phase location will be decided for each individual shortly after we arrive in Kona. The locations that are being chosen for us, are Cambodia, Thailand, Togo, or Haiti as of right now. These destinations could be changed, but as for right now, these are the places that we will most likely be going.
There are approximately 50 students who are going to be apart of this DTS. For our outreach, we will be divided into teams of 10-15. We will be spending Christmas on our Outreach with families that are a lot less fortunate than us, which will be very interesting to see them on Christmas day within their cultures. This, I must say I am very much looking forward to being a part of. Although I know it may be rough to see, and my heart will ache more than ever for these people, I know God is going to show all of us amazing things!
Through facebook, a number of the students attending this DTS have been in contact and are extremely excited to meet one another and get started on this adventure God has picked out for us! A lot of us are still in need of financial aid and prayers. The total cost of this trip is approximately between $12 000 & 13 000 US. We are unable to get Student Loans for this, therefore we need to fully rely on God and trust that He is in control, and will provide for our needs. Which is crazy amazing, and such a great faith builder! I am currently short of $3 000, and leave in less than 2 weeks! Thankfully, I do not need all the money until the end of November.
If you do feel lead to sponsor me financially, there are 2 ways to do so. You may send it directly to the school through their mailing address,
University of the Nations
Financial Services, Attn: Student Accounts (SARA MURPHY, JUSTICE DTS)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy #433
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
You can also do it online, if that’s what’s most convenient for you. Before you go through with the online donation, you should know that Youth With A Mission is connected to University of the Nations, and that is why the online payment is located on the UofN site. Here is the link address,
https://apply.uofn.edu/OnlineAppDocs/OnlinePayment.cfm
I have attached the online donation form that is filled out, with all the information that you need in order to complete the form. Although I am in need of finances, I also need your prayers. I will be sure to keep everyone up to date along my journey.
