Fundraising...

fundraising

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Hello Friends, 

It's come that time of year again where I get to raise funds to head off to India again! 

If you read my last post, you read all about how God is calling me to go back to India and Nepal for 2 months with the DTS. The 4 students we have, all female, and I will be heading off in mid-November to go see that part of the world and share Jesus with them! 

We'll be spending time in Mumbai, Agra and LuckNow while in India and then Kathmandu and some surrounding villages in Nepal. We'll be focusing on loving people to Christ through relationships and anti-human trafficking work. We're partnering with several different ministries as we travel, which will ideally help us get more hands on in the anti-trafficking arena. Since we are still in planning stages, some things are still up in the air or without complete detail for me to share. But, providing I get the funds I will be able to continue sewing into my heart and vision for India and Nepal as well as continue combating human trafficking through whatever alleys we can use. I am personally SO excited that I get to go with these awesome students! It's seriously an honor and a blessing. 

Last year, in India, I was able to connect with a 16 year old girl. This girl loves Jesus but due to an alcoholic and abusive father - she was never able to go to Christian church, only Hindu temple. Her dad was using her for profit and her mom shed tears for the crap hole of a life she had to give her daughter. While in hell, this woman of God had strong joy! I was able to continue to encourage her in her faith, promise hope through Jesus Christ and hold her in times of tears. I firmly believe that God put me in India for such a time as that. To wipe her tears, to comfort her and to be the tangible hands of Jesus loving her despite her circumstances. There were moments where I was mocked by people in the village, but this girl was much more important. 

It's stories like that, that make me excited to return to India and extend my travels to Nepal. A fire burns deep in my bones for Nepal and India. I so desire to carry the torch of Joy, Hope, Peace and Love. To touch the untouchables, to get down in the dirt and look straight into the eyes of evil and declare the truth of Jesus Christ and all He has done, is doing and will continue to do! 

Basically, I'm a little in love with India. The culture. The food. The music. The clothes. The colors. The people. THE PEOPLE. The opportunities. The language. The smells. The horrid smells. The scenery. And more. 

So, what I'm asking is for you to invest in me and my calling by supporting me financially. While my normal monthly support will go towards my travel expenses while I am abroad, I still have more I need to raise. 

I have around $2,000 that I need in order to go. So, anything that you are able to give is a HUGE help and blessing! If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider partnering with me in prayer for the wonderful students and myself as we travel and spread hope! 

I hope that you would take a moment and pray and ask God about sewing into my calling of touching the untouchables through India with hope and the Gospel, through prayer and financial gifts! For more information about how to donate or get on an e-mail list for prayer updates you can message me on FB or e-mail me @ jackiejoypoole@gmail.com 

Thank you so much for reading my blog and being interested in my life, 

blessings,

Jackie