I have the awesome opportunity to go on my first missions trip! Our ministry, REI Ministries, will be joining with a group of 18 other people going to Lima, Peru. We will leave on June 16 and return on the 23rd. I am so excited about this trip!
We will be ministering during the day to children at a local school/orphanage as well as working on several small construction projects to better their facilities. Each night (and all day Sunday) we will be ministering in local congregations around Lima. My dad and the other ministers that are going will be preaching and I will be dancing or doing dramas with some of the other youth. I have already been praying for the people of Peru and for the Lord to give ME opportunities to bless them & tell them of the incredible love of Jesus!
Please pray that the Lord will increase in me a boldness and confidence in talking to the children and the adults. I am learning Spanish and am PRAYING that the Lord will help me, as I step out in FAITH, to be able to communicate and have some understanding as well.
My dad and I are raising our own money for this trip. I have already been working very hard earning money — “double digging” in my aunt’s garden, babysitting and any other jobs available. I have been able to earn some of the $4000 needed for this trip, but we are still considerably short. Having
personally seen God provide for our ministry many times, I know that with Him “all things are possible!” If the Lord leads you to be a part of our miracle, we would so appreciate any donation you or your church/organization feel led to send. It also means so much to know that you are praying for us. Any amount you are able to give helps and is such an encouragement!
We love you and our lives are blessed by each of you! Thank you for loving us, praying for us and supporting our ministry. Thank you for ALL your love and prayers.
Mariah Hollifield
P.S. Send any checks payable to REI Ministries, P. O. Box 10275, Enid, OK 73706. All donations are tax-deductible. Thanks again for your support!
