the journey so far.

For the past few years since graduating from college, I have been struggling with “what to be when I grow up”. I have learned from talking to many that some of us never really figure that out! I have also learned that God has made us and called us to a life beyond the ordinary. For me, He has made me to be a creative person, to work with my hands, to solve problems. He has given me an artistic gift and an understanding of how to make things visually pleasing, as well as a passion for architecture and buildings that need saving. He has also given me a heart for the lost in Europe, the UK in particular. It is because of these seemingly different inclinations and desires that, over the last few years, I have found myself on a very windy road to what God has in store for me.

Eventually, through many questions, tears, and prayers, God has led me here. I have been accepted to join Operation Mobilization (OM), an interdenominational, evangelical mission organization. OM has approximately 5,400 missionaries serving in over 110 nations throughout the world. Their role in the body of Christ is to motivate, develop and equip people for world evangelization, and to strengthen and help plant churches, especially among the unreached in the Middle East, Europe, and South and Central Asia. To learn more about OM including their different areas of ministry and statement of faith, visit their website at omusa.org.

I will be serving as a graphic artist in Carlisle, UK with the International Coordinating Team (ICT) for a year. The purpose of ICT is to support and coordinate the areas of leadership, research and strategic planning, maintenance of financial accounting standards, internal auditing, fundraising, personnel administration and training, IT services and communication within OM International. Working as a graphic artist in the communications department, I will be working on OM International’s website as well as promotional materials such as flyers and brochures, news website, and prayer cards for other missionaries in the field. I will have a good overview of the OM movement and will use the artistic skill and vision that God has given me to help make Him known to those who have never even heard His name! I am incredibly blessed and excited that He is calling me to this mission!

Some prayer requests:

Please pray for my ministry team. In order to work with OM, it is my responsibility to form a team of ministry partners who will offer prayer and monthly financial support. In order to leave for the field by the end of August, I need to have a total of $1,449 in monthly support by July 23. I am currently about 65% raised, which means I still need around $500 in monthly support.

My visa situation. To travel to the UK, I need to be granted a charity worker temporary visa. I have started the visa application process (which is actually much simpler than a student visa!) Pray that everything goes smoothly!