Hello Friends and Family,

This year, my Mission Trip is called “GO Winnipeg”. Yup, that Winnipeg. Luckily, I’ll be going in July (22-29) when our neighbors to the north are pretty much done with their snow shovels.

But, before I dive into the details of the trip, I want y’all to know how much I appreciate the help - the sacrifices - that you have made over the years to make sure that Colby and I get to have repeated opportunities to live out the gospel while learning about the world (and, while working our fannies off). 

So, here is my 2017 Hill Country Bible Church Mission…

I will experience the thrill of working in a metropolitan Canadian city, ministering to many diverse groups. With a total city population of 663,000, the North End of Winnipeg has a high concentration of Filipino, First Nations, and other migrant populations. There are immense social challenges in this region that make it a ripe place for the gospel to be shared and for a harvest field to be raised up. My week will be full of training and opportunities to share our faith in the community alongside local believers. I will get to taste traditional Canadian aboriginal foods and culture. And, more importantly, I get to give a week of my time so that the lives of countless others might be impacted for eternity.
  

What I Need for the Trip:

• Simply put, I need financial help. The cost is $1500 per participant. Mom & Dad have put in $200 (so far). And if we raise over $1500, the extra will be used to help offset other trip costs.
• The “cost of the trip” covers deposits, travel, programming, lodging and most meals in Winnipeg, however, I’m responsible for meals while traveling and meals while sightseeing in Winnipeg.
• 50% of the total cost, $750, is due by April 9, 2017.
• The other half is due on or before June 11, 2017.