Hi everyone!
A little bit about me..
My name is Olivia, I am 23 years old and a Senior at the Institute for God. I am graduating this May with both of my degrees here at the Institute, Biblical Studies and Community Development, with a minor in Theology! I am currently enrolled in a Labor Doula Program through Nova Birth Services, and have a heart for Maternal Health and education for young girls.
There is much that has been invested into me and I'm ready to return the investment in the form of service to the poor and marginalized not only this summer, but with my whole life.
I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be going on Summer Internship this year as a Summer Internship Trainee. This role has increased responsibility and expectations, and I have signed up because I want to develop my capacity to serve as a Community Development worker. I believe the Lord has called me to use my life to join in his mission alongside other people who have also dedicated their lives, to bring good news to the poor, bring sight to the blind, and to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to declare the year of the Lord's favor.
We will be going on mission to El Salvador, Kenya, and Uganda to serve the poor and further bring about God's kingdom here on earth. When I went to Uganda in 2023, I developed some lifelong friendships that are very dear to me, so I cannot wait to get to see my friends again who have been faithfully serving the Lord together everyday!
This summer internship is an opportunity for the nations to be blessed. Each year that I've had the opportunity to go on mission abroad, I have been changed by the people I've met and the things I've seen, with my conviction and capacity deepened. I couldn't be more excited to serve alongside the team that is going this year.
How Can You Participate?
Pray!!
Please pray for our team, for health and safety, and for our unity as we work together to accomplish much for the Lord this summer. Pray that I can be a resource to the younger students participating on the team through leading by example and pouring out all of myself for the people who are waiting for us this summer who need good news. Pray that the Lord helps us as we prepare, to be ready for whatever he has prepared for us.
Consider Giving!
Please consider donating to my trip! I am working hard to raise as much as I can, but I would be incredibly blessed if you would pray and consider donating to help me go on summer internship this summer. Both my sister, Gabby, and my Dad will be going to Uganda this summer, so we are trusting that the Lord will provide everything we need as we walk in obedience to him. I am trusting and believing that God's people will be faithful to help, as God has always provided everything we need.
