Sophia's Mission Trip Letter

 

From Sophia, God’s daughter and Christ’s servant by God’s will, to the saints in Whatcom County, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus has commissioned me, along with all believers, to go and make disciples of all nations. Together with my dad, I have been given the opportunity to obey this command by going on a short-term mission trip to El Salvador this August.

Envision El Salvador hosts short-term trips to introduce Christians to God’s work around the world, in this case, La Fuente, meaning in English, The Fountain.  The name is inspired by Jesus’ words to His disciples in John 7:37, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” La Fuente is a daily after-school youth formation program for at-risk teens from the nearby communities of San Salvador and Apopa. La Fuente also offers educational tutoring, sports, and workshops to improve the teens’ skills.

I have been studying Spanish, and with mom’s help, am learning my testimony in Spanish. Missions is a part of my family heritage: Mom founded and directed homes for babies in Bolivia, and dad was a Compassion sponsor for kids in Central and South America. He met mom on one of his Compassion trips, and I was born in Bolivia.  

I am excited to visit another country, especially a Spanish speaking country. I hope to learn how to speak Spanish better, but I’m also nervous about speaking Spanish to other people. I want to see and learn some of the ways El Salvadorans live, work, play, and eat, especially what they eat. I’m curious about the different foods, but also a little nervous. I’m excited to travel with other people, and my dear old dad.

I will be helping with two church fundraisers, an authentic El Salvadoran meal, and a community yard sale, but we expect to need a little more. I’m hoping to raise $600. Will you please help me participate in this mission trip, spreading God’s Word, and making His kingdom bigger? Checks can be mailed to Northwood Chapel, 580 C St, Blaine, WA 98230, or funds can be given online at http://tithe.ly/give?c=13751. Please put my name in the memo line.

Please ask me or my dad any questions about our trip. I’ll be sure to share with you about my experience when we return.

Thank you so much!

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

(See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!)

*When we print this out, she signs it Sophia K. B.!