Dear family and friends,

 

I am happy to share the good news with you that I have been approved to participate in the Walla Walla University Student Missions Program next school year. Although the missionary will be a bit of a challenge, it will be an enriching experience, an experience of a lifetime, and will help me grow.

 

I have accepted the call for the Nurse Assignment in Peru with AMOR Projects because I want to dedicate my life to God for a year as I share His love with others. In Peru, I will have the opportunity to assist in health clinics as well as provide direct care and assistance to villagers in their homes. I will also have the opportunity to lead small groups and Pathfinders within the village churches. I am so excited about the possibility to serve others. Before I can go, I need to originate fundraising efforts to support my trip financially; and this is where you can come in.

 

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 and provide emergency aid, as well as help support SMs in the field.  

 

Will you consider joining me in this adventure by giving a generous gift as you’re able? Any amount you share will be deeply appreciated! I have chosen a call with such great need, that they cannot pay my stipend or insurance, so I will need to raise about $5,500 instead of the normal $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 at a time in my life where I can accept this opportunity and dedicate a year of my life to God. I am asking you to share this blessing with me by helping in any financial way you are able. If at this time you are unable to assist financially, I would still appreciate your prayers to help me face the many encounters I will face as I live a year away from family and friends.  Pray that my attitude and service will be pleasing to God and that I will positively impact the people around me as I serve as an ambassador for Christ.

 

Please continue to pray for me during this trip and after my return. I will be eager to share with you the events of the trip and how my life has been impacted. Thank you for being a part of my missionary team.

 

In His love and for His service,

 

Much blessings,

Ilyn Castillo