Why do you want to go on this Mission Trip to Mexico?

What previous missions experience do you have?

I have never been on a mission trip

What is your salvation testimony? 

I grew up in the church, and have a very God loving and supporting family. Even in my fortunate circumstances, I still struggled. I've fought against depression since I was 10 years old. I knew God was there, but I still felt empty and alone. I struggled with suicidal thoughts, self harm, and attempted to take my own life multiple times. During my freshman year of high school I sought help and was placed in an in-patient mental health facility. I started to heal, but had other battles I was fighting as well. I was around the wrong people, and was caught at school with a vape... twice. After I was caught, I got sent to Warrior Academy. While I was there, I realized that I was on a dark path that led to destruction away from God. In April of 2023, I was baptized at the Bridge Church in Cleveland and rededicated my life to Christ. Since then, I have worked hard to stay in his light. I still have my struggles but I am over 1000 days free of self harm, am off all medications, and haven't touched a vape ever since.

What are you most looking forward to about this mission trip?

This trip is a great opportunity to help someone, and potentially save them from mistakes that the streets could lead them to make. I look forward to being able to assist people in need, and show them that they aren't alone. There IS a God in heaven and he DOES love them.

A little about me and my family

I am a student at White County High School. I currently work at the Helen Fun Factory, and love teaching kids how to roller skate. I also volunteer at the Bridge Church on their production team, and at Steadfast Family Farms as a journeyman and "teacher" for the kids. I live with my mom, dad, younger brother, and our 6 highly energetic dogs. After high school I plan to enlist in the U.S. Navy and eventually get a degree in psychology as well as counseling certificates.

Ways that you can specifically pray for me

In Matthew 6:34 Jesus said, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I ask for prayers that I won't worry about what is to come. This is something completely new for me, but I should be delighted in the opportunity to show the "agape" love of Christ to someone new. Thank you for your support.