Preparing to leave and still in need ...

Only one week until I leave and I am still not fully funded. But I know that God will provide for this ministry. ... I want to thank everyone that has helped in whatever capacity they can. Thank you to everyone who has supported the youth ministry and I with prayer, finances, food, time, love and support. For those of you who are wondering how you can help but don't have the financial means to do so, please pray for the youth ministry and myself. Also feel free to contact me: missionaryanderson@gmail.com and see if there are any projects you can help with. If you are wanting to support me financially and aren't sure how to do so, please go to the following website and follow the instructions: http://i-m-f.org/paypal/ppal_donate.html make sure to specify that your donation is for Kristen Anderson.

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. -Hebrews 13:16

God Bless, Kristen Anderson

A little about what I am preparing to do ...

Here is a video of what I have been doing: Warm Springs Missionary

Dear Family and Friends,

I am writing this letter to tell you of an incredible opportunity I have been given and how you may also be a part of this opportunity. I want to thank you in advance for taking time out of your busy lives and schedules to read about my up and coming journey and how you can partner with me.

I am currently getting ready to become a missionary in Warm Springs, Oregon; an Indian reservation. Warm Springs is a community filled with lost and hurting people who have turned to drugs, alcohol and other means to mask their pain. I am really excited about the opportunity to bring light into the darkness and know that it is where God has called me to be.

My first experience serving the people of Warm Springs was when I helped clean a camp for a woman name Gladys. While serving there I felt God telling me this is where I needed to be to serve Him. It was such an amazing experience cleaning this camp, knowing the next month there would be children from the reservation and other areas of Oregon learning about Christ in the same room I was cleaning. After leaving Warm Springs I felt God telling me I needed to come back and serve him in this area. I was blessed enough to be a counselor June 2009 for the girls camp I had spent the previous month cleaning up for. After that I knew I was where God has called me to be. Since May 2009 I have continued to go back and serve at camps and various other venues.

While serving as a missionary in Warm Springs I will be working with some people from the Baptist church to start up a youth ministry for kids ages 11-18. I really felt God telling me that the youth could use a safe place where they can go to fellowship with others. A place that provides positive adult influences who not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. Somewhere where they will learn and experience Christ’s love for us.

In order to be a missionary I need support from all my family and friends. I’m not just asking for financial help, although that is needed. I’m also asking for you to pray for me and the people of Warm Springs. Pray that God’s will is done and that others lives are changed as well as for change in my life. Pray that I will find the right people and mentors to help me with the youth program. Also pray that all the financial needs for this mission are meet and that the money I raise is used to fulfill God’s will. Please also consider partnering with me financially. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of so many, including myself.

           

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy lives and schedules to read this letter and consider partnering with me.

God Bless,
Kristen Anderson

Donations can be made at: http://www.i-m-f.org/paypal/ppal_donate.html