Dear Family and Friends,

I’ve been approved to participate in the Walla Walla University Student Missions Program. I have decided to take a year out from my college studies to engage in service. I applied and was accepted to be the teacher of the Pre K / Kindergarten classroom at the SDA School on the island of Kosrae in Micronesia. I am told my year as a missionary will be challenging and rewarding—the experience of a lifetime.

I have accepted this assignment in the Student Missions program because I want to give my life to God for a year as I share His love with others. I am really looking forward to having this time away to grow as a person and develop a stronger relationship with God. I am planning to become a kindergarten teacher in the future and know this year will be beneficial to my career. I am so excited about these possibilities, and now I am growing in God as I face the fundraising challenge.

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 raising $3,500. Donations will be deposited into the Student Missionary fund to help turn our dreams of being missionaries into one and the satisfaction that comes from serving others.

I appreciate your prayers to help me face the many challenges I will face as I live away from family and friends, adjust to a new culture—its people, food, and way of life—and serve as an ambassador for Christ.

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

In His love and for His service,

Sierra Susens