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I want to share with you a ministry opportunity that God has presented to me. I have recently been invited to participate in an international mission to Costa Rica this January with Cru. Cru is an organization that has been working with college students since 1951. I would be traveling with a group from Texas State University. I will be traveling with 15 other students and Cru staff members where I will be serving the poor, growing in my Christian faith and character, and sharing God’s love with others. We will spend the first part of the trip helping with various humanitarian needs. Previously this group went to Costa Rica and were able to paint a local church and volunteer there. This trip our team leader is developing another project with this church in order to continue to build this relationship. The ministry will likely address a physical need in the area in order that we might continue to build relationships and share the gospel in this community. During the second part of the trip, we will be doing leadership development activities with our team. This part of the trip is aimed at developing discipleship training and team building within the group. This will be an excellent opportunity for me to grow as a leader and in Christ-like character.

I studied abroad in Costa Rica for a year previously with SCORE International in the GAP year program. It was through this experience that I made the connection with Cru in Texas. I have studied the language and the culture, and I feel prepared to be part of this trip. This is a great opportunity to go back and serve there again. Currently I am attending Lancaster Bible College. I am majoring in student ministries and intercultural studies. I have been attending Calvary Church and New Life church (a multi-cultural church in Lancaster City) since moving here in August. I currently serve at Calvary Church as a leader in the high school student groups. God has worked a lot out in my life that I am here now studying in these areas. This missions outreach is an amazing opportunity for me to be able to take what God has taught me and weave it into this experience. I would be able to use what I have been learning in my classes both with the students I am traveling with and with those whom we meet in Costa Rica. Long term I believe God is calling me to this type of ministry. International missions has been something God has put on my heart for about 4 years now. Within the last couple years I have come to realize that God is calling me to also work with youth. Overall I am seeking God in exactly what His will is for me but I do believe it will involve local and global missions as I also work with teens and young adults. I feel this trip is an outreach where I can see those two things come together and where God can use me in an area I feel that I have been preparing for.

While God has opened up this door for me to develop a greater heart of compassion for His people and serve His people, I would greatly appreciate it if you were able to share in this compassion in several ways. First, could you pray for me? We will need prayers that God will prepare us for our team for this trip, bless our efforts as we minister to the people and develop our hearts for God.
Second, I need a team of financial supporters to invest in this mission. In order to make this possible I need a total of $1300 which covers airfare, supplies, and all other expenses for the duration of the project. I need to have fully raised the support by December 31st. Would you prayerfully consider joining my team by giving a gift towards my mission trip? If so lead by God to support me in this way the easiest way to give would be at: https://give.cru.org/0667015?q=0667015
Then click on give a gift, and go to the add comments for donation services and put my name, Rachel Liddic, in the comments box. The organization is Cru but our group name is Texas State Parthenon. Our donor number is #0667015.
I really appreciate your time taken to consider joining my team to help me grow in my faith as I serve our Lord.


-Your sister in Christ,
    Rachel Liddic 



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