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Hello Friends and Family!!!

I have some exciting news to share with you!  I am finishing up my last semester of college at UW-Eau Claire and will be graduating this May!  God’s hand has been at work in my life, and He has used a number of events to draw me to Him and instill in me a desire to depend fully on Him.  The year to follow is going to be an exciting and challenging time in my life, as the Lord has called me to a faith-stretching opportunity teaching English in Budapest, Hungary through a ministry organization called TeachOverseas.

So what exactly will my ministry look like overseas?  I’ll be taking on two different roles during my time in Hungary- that of a teacher and of a missionary.  Part of my time will be spent in the classroom teaching conversational English to middle school and high school students, the majority of whom will not know anyone with a personal faith.  My role as teacher will serve as a stepping-stone to developing deeper relationships with my students outside of the classroom and sharing Christ’s love and Gospel with them.  Hungary is a nation steeped in depression, suicide, and alcoholism.  I am excited that God has called me to something that will allow me to be a light in a place of spiritual darkness. 

Before I can continue, I need to develop a ministry team, and that’s where I need your help.  There are several ways that you can be a part of my ministry team.  Most importantly, I need prayer!  Living overseas will test me physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Knowing that you are covering me in prayer will give me peace during times of trial.  Jesus says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”  

Additionally, I need to raise $12,000 in financial support by mid-July to cover travel, training, and living expenses for the next year.  I would greatly appreciate any amount of support you are able to give.  A few different ways that you can go about partnering with me financially are to pledge a monthly gift, or give a one-time donation.  If you would like to donate online, you can make a deposit to my account, 211066, at www.teachoverseas.org/contribute

Will you join me on this mission to an unreached country?  By joining my prayer team, pledging $25, $50, or $100 a month, giving a one-time gift, helping me with fundraising activities, or any combination of these, you will be a vital part of my ministry in Hungary.

I look forward to talking with you and further discussing this incredible journey that God has called me to.  With your support, I am excited to see how God will transform my life and the lives of others!  Thank you for your consideration in helping support my ministry in Hungary this upcoming year!  I truly appreciate the role that you play in my life and all the love, support, and encouragement you’ve provided me.

Love and blessings,
Alyssa