Hi Friends!
I
want to tell you about an incredible adventure I'm going on this summer and ask for your support in making a dream
come true!
Ever since
high school I have had a fascination with the Arab world. I'll give a shout out
to my best high school friend Manal for being a part of this dream being planted
in my heart. She is from Lebanon and in her home she spoke Arabic growing up.
Whenever I went over to her house, I loved hearing them speak and also observe
the unique cultural differences they had from mine. The hookah was always out,
goat skins were on the floor, Arab soap operas were on TV, generosity and
hospitality were their profession, and her mom often taught little kids Arabic
in the garage. I always enjoyed spending time with her family.
When I started
getting involved with restorative justice, community development, and
reconciliation work, I quickly became attentive to my heart for the Middle
East. I have never been to the Middle East, but I’ve always dreamt of spending
time serving throughout the Arab world and Middle East. News articles about
Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Morocco and many more consistently
catch my attention. A significant motivation in completing my Masters in
International Relations and Conflict Resolution was rooted in my interest in
the Middle East. I've had many friends
who have spent time throughout the Arab world and I am always fascinated by the
beautiful images and stories they bring home with them. It is nothing like the
news portrays. I also have a grace and hope in my heart to see peace and
reconciliation touch the hearts, communities, and nations in the Middle East. I
know that God is absolutely in love with every man, woman, and child that lives
in this area of the world and I feel He has placed a piece of His heart into
mine for these people, their culture, and their language.
Well, this
dream of mine to go to the Middle East is coming true this summer and I need
your help to get there! I have the
opportunity to travel to Amman, Jordan to help host a gathering for many
surrounding Arab nations, sharing the good news of God’s love demonstrated
through Jesus to visitors from Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and beyond. Our team will also provide hands-on outreach
to the poorest of the poor from war-torn Syria, as we visit refugee camps where
more than 2 million people have been displaced by the ongoing civil war in that
nation. There we will feed the poor,
pray for the sick, and host daily relief outreaches. I am so excited to be the floodgate of God’s
love to these people and to experience the beauty and treasures of their
culture and hospitality.
Will you help
me get there? I fly out early June to
spend 6 days on the ground in Jordan.
The ground costs are $1800 and my flight will cost close to $1500, totaling
$3300. If 33 people give $100 I’m good
to go, and I’ve already received my first $100 bill! Let me know if you have any questions about
the trip and I’d love to connect with you and catch up on life. I’m so thankful for you!
The
best way to send support is through Paypal, click the "Donate" button on the left of your screen, or send it to coachmold@yahoo.com. Of course, I’ll
always receive cash or checks as well.
Thank you so
much for all of your encouragement and support!
