Only 6 Days Away!

The packing has begun & the countdown is on... In 6 days (May 26) I'll fly to El Paso, Texas to join with my team and all of the other students preparing to part ways and spend our summers in all corners of the world! Each of us has come from different paths and callings to meet through Youth in Missions, but we all have the single goal of glorifying God through our experiences this summer. We will train together for 5 days in Texas, receive flight information on Sunday, May 30, and begin our travels on Monday, May 31!

My team consists of myself, Sarah, Logan, and Jordan, all students from Nazarene colleges around the country. We're heading to Cote d'Ivoire with the advice - be flexible! A little unnerving... but we've raised money, learned a little French, got vaccinations, prayed, packed (sort of!), and put this trip in God's hands.

Our contact from the Ivory Coast, Pastor Tim Elby, says we are the first missions team to come in 10 years since the war broke out, and that the local church is excited to receive us! Most of our time in Cote d'Ivoire will be spent in the city of Abidjan. Tim says, "The city is right on the coast with high rise buildings, modern roads and infrastructure, beautiful beaches, and even a small mall." May-July are Cote d'Ivoire's rainy months, so it will be a hot & humid summer! My teammates and I will stay in a small apartment during our time in Abidjan, and our host will be Reverend Djedje Yao Clement. The other portion of our time will be spent in the country's central district with Reverend Prao Kouakou. During our time in Africa, we'll be working in children ministries, youth events, outreach activities, and compassionate projects.

Thank you for your prayers as I make the final preparations for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Love,

Paige