Last summer I got to see God work in the lives of others and my own life on a mission trip to South Texas. And the Lord has continued to be gracious to me in allowing me the opportunity to go and serve Him and His people this coming summer in Miami, Florida. The Lord has given me a desire to see the furthering of His kingdom, and because of this I find great joy in sharing the gospel; He really is generous to allow me this beautiful opportunity!

 A door has been opened for me to get to go out and play a small part in making disciples of all nations, just as we are called to do. The Lord has allowed me the understanding that He desires to have a relationship with His most precious creation, and just as He saved me, He also desires to seek and save those who are still lost. This mission trip with NEXT Worldwide and my Village Church family is an opportunity to come alongside a local church in Little Haiti, Florida, and help them establish and grow there church there in the surrounding communities. The goal by going on this trip is to proclaim the name of the Lord to those who have been led astray from the Lord, and to believers in those communities who have simply not found a church they desire to be a part of, and get them connected to this local church, so that they might find accountability there where they live. The pastor of Redemption City Church, Jeremiah Taylor, there in Little Haiti felt called to carry out God’s will for him and his family and plant this church, and NEXT Worldwide has sought to partner with them to help get the church plugged into the communities in the area, and we will help do this by going door to door evangelizing and inviting them to a block party in which they can meet and connect with the church and some of its existing members.

 But we cannot do this without your help! In James the Lord says the prayers of the righteous are at work, meaning that the Lord hears the prayers of the saints and answers them. So what we need is prayer, we need relentless prayer that the peoples there in those communities would be at a place of vulnerability and would be willing to let the Holy Spirit invade their hearts and flood their lives with the promises of His grace and mercy. And also please pray that the people groups of Little Haiti would be receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

 And second, I need financial support. I need to raise $1300 total by May 1st, 2018. The first half of the trip is due by March 1st, 2018. If you can help me fund this trip, please do! Through generous friends like you I know the Lord will provide a way, He always does!

 If you feel led to help, you can donate online at https://www.purecharity.com/macy-elliss-fundraiser-for-florida-2018-a 

You can also donate by check just mail a check to NEXT Worldwide please add my name in the memo line: Macy Ellis. You’ll receive a tax deduction for your investment. And if for any reason I’m unable to participate in the trip, your gift will be used to support the short-term mission program of NEXT Worldwide.

 Thank you for all the prayers and support in this wonderful opportunity the Lord has given me. To God alone be the glory!

Blessings!

Macy