To the match makers.

To the match makers.

This blog is dedicated to those individuals and families that helped make the $7,000 match a success!

Thank you to my family at Church of the Good Shepherd in Charleston.

Thank you to my amazing friends, both old and new, in Charleston.

Thank you to my former co-workers at the power company. (aka: always friends)

Thank you to my new co-workers and friends at Chick-fil-a.

Thank you to my extended family in New York.

Thank you to my family in Georgia.

Thank you to my family in Columbia.

Thank you to my American friend I met in Australia.

Thank you to the seemingly random people in Kansas, Texas, and South Dakota. To me you represent how large the body of Christ is and how His heart beats in all of ours.

Thank you to my amazing family in Greenville.

Thank you to my Clemson family, especially a freshman who gave so generously, I understand your sacrifice.

Thank you to my monthly supporters in Columbia (SC) and Singapore.

Thank you to “Anonymous”… whoever you may be.

Thank you to the generous supporter who has shown me what trusting in God’s provision looks like in a practical way.

And a special thanks to everyone who has been lifting me up in prayer during this season of my life, your prayers are being answered 🙂

Thank you so much for your generosity, it has been amazing to see how God works through His people!

I am so thankful for God calling me to this mission trip.  It has been a dream in my heart since coming to Christ, and where He calls He provides.  In this season I have practically experienced some of what the Apostle Paul wrote, through the Holy Spirit, in Philippians 4.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7 (NIV)

It was in moments of anxiety about the match being met that His peace filled me and I knew that the match would be met. In those moments I would pray and a few days later someone would give and I would be so encouraged!  I know I have been called to go and I’m so thankful that you have heard and obeyed the call to give. Thank you! May God bless you with this prayer that Paul prayed over the Philippians:

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Phil 4:19-20 (NIV)

Here is what your giving looked like for the duration of the match.