I am writing to tell you about an incredible opportunity I have to serve abroad this spring. During the month of May, I will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya to work with World Serve. While there, I will be serving in many capacities in remote parts of the country.
Some of the opportunities I will have are; serving in an orphanage, doing street evangelism, visiting homes to pray and minister, and laying hands on the sick. But the greater portion of my trip is what I'm truly looking forward to! I am so excited to be going into the schools to work with young girls of menstruation age. In Africa a woman's monthly cycle is taboo. So not only are a lot of these girls unable to afford items every month, they are equally uneducated about their own bodies. And thus, fearful of something so natural. Something that's very common to the rest of us, ignites fear, confusion, frustration and shame for these girls. I will be bringing supplies, compassion and equipping them to understand how their bodies have been created. Could you imagine if your daughter was so afraid of her period that she brought bodily harm to herself? Or was forced to sell herself to pay for basic supplies like pads? My heart shudders at the thought of my Pyr old sweet Anna ever feeling that way towards herself.
In order to make this trip possible, I will need to raise $3700 by April 15th to cover the cost of airfare, food, lodging, in-country expenses, and some supplies needed. $2000 of that is due no later than March 20th to secure lowest airfare. More importantly, I am hoping you will join me in prayer for this trip. I am looking for prayer partners who would be willing to lift our team up daily. Here are some specific areas to pray:
- Travel safety, both in the air and on the ground
- Favor with the local communities we serve
- Wisdom and understanding as we treat physical needs
- Opportunities to share the Gospel
If you would like to support me in prayer or contribute financially to my trip, please fill out the bottom portion of this letter and send using the envelope which has been included for your convenience.
In order for your gift to be tax-deductible, please make checks payable to Bethels Rock and include my name, Crystal Beilke, and "Kenya" ni the memo.
Or you may give online directly through my church:
Bethels Rock Richfield Campus: www.BethelsRock.org/give
Also ni the notes include my name, Crystal Beilke, and "Kenya".
Please let me know when you give so that Ican update my trip funds asap. Otherwise it may take up to 2
weeks for it to be credited to my trip.
fI you're not comfortable giving to a church, you can give directly to me via cash app, Venmo, check or cash. Both of these have current updated profile photos of myself, so you'll know it's me.
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Crystal-Beilke Cash App: $CrystalBeilke
Finally, I will be updating a private blog. It will include adventures leading top to my mission trip, pictures and stories during and final updates afterwards. This link will be sent to al those who supported me so that I can share with you what you have done, through me.
Blessings!!
Crystal
