10/18/12

“Dream Big”; Support Letter for Ecola Bible School/Missions

To all of my friends and family who have been prayerfully and financially supportive in my life, thank you so much! I try really hard to write “thank you” letters back to each of you, but not all the time do they actually come to fruition. My deepest apologies!

Just an update for each of you to know how the Lord has been working in my heart the last couple of weeks I have been here at Ecola Bible School. I arrived here in Cannon Beach on Sunday, October 7^th thanks to the willingness of Sue Myers, Lynne Walton, Allyson Myers and Cammie Bullock who drove me to school. I have been blessed with one of the most amazing roommates I could have asked for, Jessika Ilgen, and I see it being purely by the hand of God we were placed in each other’s lives for the next couple of months, at least. We are both here on borrowed time and that alone is by growing us closer together.  I have also read through the book of Jonah 50 times at least, and the book of Romans, and Genesis 10 times at least. Classes are going well! At EBS we are also required to do outreach programs every week to get connected into the community; I have become a High School Youth Leader at the “North Coast” church. I am having a blast and trying to absorb as much information as possible.

We are given so many opportunities this year at EBS; a year ago I would not have imagined dreaming of the things I am today. Yesterday we were shown the basic information for a selection of missions that we could choose to go on, granted we have enough money to do so. The missions we could choose from would be 12 days in Haiti(~1,400$), a couple weeks hanging out in the streets of Portland, Oregon(200$), or our “Mystery Mission” which is either the Philippines(~1,600$) or Alaska. I have never been out of the country and would love to go out of my comfort zone, if granted, I get the chance, but if not it would be just as well with my soul.

I am also in need of approximately 1,500 $ for next terms tuition as well which is due at the beginning of January. Please be praying for God’s provision over my life.  I love it here at Ecola and would hate to have to leave half way through the year but once again, if not, I would willingly take on any other plans He has for my life as well.

Please take the time to seriously pray for me; I am seeking direction for my future, I am seeking an adventure, and I am growing in my kenosis of God. My time here at Ecola is teaching me how to rely on God for everything, down to my meals on the weekend and on my time spent with Him. Prayers are greatly needed in my life right now. Please also consider financially supporting me; I know you’ve probably heard that line so many times you get tired of hearing people ask for help, but I am relying on the Body of Christ as well as in God to build me up and grow me. I am definitely a “But if not” kind of person, I want to go to EBS for winter and spring term, but if not, I’ll trust in God’s plan.  I also, want to go on a mission and begin to have a passion for not only God but also, the people all around the globe that I have yet to meet, but if not this year, I will continue to pray until I get to experience that. I have never been on a mission trip, so how would I know if missions could be my future? I find myself second guessing my plans and just falling on my face before God because I do have absolutely no control. Please know that I am in need and I do highly appreciate the people that God has placed in my life: my friends, youth leaders, mentors, family, and pastors.

Thank each and every one of you so much if you have prayed for me over the last 7 years. I praise God daily for laying his hand over my life.

Krysta Hoskins