I go to Dauphin Way Baptist in Mobile and love it! One day in Sunday School, JT-(college Sunday School teacher) asked us to pray for the Wolof people. He was telling us that there are about 2.5 million Wolof people. There are hardly any Christians there. Most Wolof are Muslim.
Anyways-- JT told the college group to pray about this trip and for the Wolof people. I started to, not because I was planning on going to the trip for Christmas, but just felt led to really start praying for the Wolof people. Once I started to pray, God really put a passion in me for the Wolof people. I then knew... I'm suppose to go.
How did I tell my parents? I called Dad and he said," Ha well good luck asking mom." That was really encouraging. Then I texted mom real quick and said," So Mom, what do you think about Africa for Christmas?" She then replied,"No way." I then decided, if I am suppose to go on this trip, Mom and Dad are both going to need a peace about this trip. I then started to pray even more.
About two weeks later, I headed home for the weekend. I knew I was going to ask my parents about the trip, but they had already forgotten about it! I asked them while we were at home the first time. Mom and Dad said they would really have to pray about it and find more out about the trip. So Dad gave Mr. Terry a call to find out details. The next time I came home, I asked them again and told them to keep praying for it. They said they did and then Mom said," Ash this is going to be a big sacrifice. We want you home for Christmas." I then looked at her said, "Mom, I know this would be a sacrifice for the family, but just think about what I would be doing over in Africa. I will be sharing with the Wolof people about the Ultimate Sacrifice." That's when the tears fell.
This is what I've been called to do. God has placed a strong passion in my heart for missions. Christmas is important, in the reason we celebrate it, but to me.... by going to Africa, I won't be missing out on anything. I'd be missing out on God's plan for me if I wasn't going to Africa.
There are four of us going to Senegal, Africa.
Terry Stephan- Jake Goforth- Alana Prescott- Me
We will be leaving Dec. 19, and will return around Dec. 30(??)
We will be building relationships and sharing the Gospel with the Wolof people.
This trip is different for me because I have to wear skirts to my ankles and a veil. Something I haven't had to do before!!
I still need some of the funds for this trip. It cost around $2,000.
Please pray for:
Souls to be saved
Each member will be used in a mighty way
Health
I can raise all the money
Safety
