Dear family and friends,

I am truly excited to inform you that I have been approved to take part in the Walla Walla University Student Missions Program! I will be traveling to the Republic of Palau to work as a high-school science teacher at Palau Mission Academy for the following year beginning in August.

God will be working through me in my time overseas, and I am committed to my mission of education and advocating for Christ. I am looking forward to the year ahead of me and am working in preparation for the challenges I will be facing!

There are several costs associated with this experience: travel costs, visa costs, mailing costs, living costs while I’m out, and the list goes on. Each year, the student missionaries are required to raise the money needed. We do that by working in the community for donations, asking for donations from mission supporters, working with our local churches for help, and by earning as much as we can in addition to the money given. The funds are used to get us to our location, to make sure we’re cared for while we’re there, and then to bring us home. A portion of the fundraised money ($500) goes toward training and support offered through the SM office. Any excess funds I raise help other SMs to go, provide emergency aid, as well as help support SMs in the field.  

Will you consider joining me in this by giving as generous a gift as you’re able? Any amount you share will be deeply appreciated! Each of us has a goal of $3,500. Donations will be deposited into the Student Missionary fund to help turn our dreams of being missionaries into the satisfaction that comes from serving others.

I am asking you to share in the blessing by helping financially. But please also keep me in your prayers as I spend my year abroad working to show Christ to the people of Palau. I will be learning perhaps just as much as I will be teaching and could really use the spiritual help.

Thank you so much for your support. I’m delighted to have you share in this experience with me.

In His love and for His service,

Ethan Edwards