Howdy friends,
I know many of you were eagerly anticipating and expecting a letter from me last year, but due to an unfortunate injury that required surgery, I was unable to spend my time with the people I love and cherish. Luckily, another year has passed and I have been given the amazing opportunity to humbly serve on this mission trip, and the overflowing, abundant joy that fills my heart deeply desires to share with you why I believe God has called me to serve the people in Ecuador.
I never thought I would be called into pastor ministry, but God works in funny ways and what I had planned for my life is completely different than God’s plans. As I prepare myself for seminary this upcoming fall, I’m honestly terrified — an infinite amount of doubts, inadequacies, and fears consume my thoughts. I’m not entirely sure of the direction God is calling me to post-seminary, but I’m trusting in his goodness and sovereignty over my life. With this small step of faith, I surrendered my future, dreams, and my life completely over to Him so that I may be used for His glory alone. I told myself that I wouldn’t run away from my calling into ministry, but that I would pick up my cross, recklessly abandon everything in this world, to be radical in my faith and wholeheartedly follow Him. There will be days where I want to quit, and throw in the towel, but I know I can’t quit because Jesus is worth it. He is worth my life and everything I have to give.
Thus, I have seized this opportunity presented before me and am determined to fulfill the calling God has placed in me by serving on the mission field from July 16-25. Around 13 members of Harvest will have the privilege to serve God’s people and expand His kingdom through a multitude of tasks. A vast majority of our efforts in Ecuador will involve working with a missionary that is reaching villages in the Amazon region, doing children’s ministry, introducing them to Christianity, leading worship services, and hosting block parties where we will be providing different services.
I’m stoked about the experiences and unknowns that lie ahead, and I desperately believe that through Him, all things are possible. You can probably envision that a trip of this magnitude requires much support through prayer and financial partnership. Each mission team member must raise $1,300 to help pay for the costs of the trip. You can securely donate online at donate.harvestkpco.org or mail support to KPCO Harvest 16796 Davenport Road Winter Garden, FL 34787. I understand that it may be difficult for some to send through financial support, so I ask that you please keep our team in your prayers. Prayer is the core and foundation upon which we are able to work for God’s glory. If you could please pray that I would faithfully depend on God, the safety and health of our team, humility, patience, and an open heart. Thank you for time and partnership through prayer and financial support.
In Christ alone,
dk
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24