From the moment I (Kelsie) stepped foot out of the airplane
in Kathmandu, Nepal, nearly 2 years ago God caught hold of my heart strings. A
piece of my heart was left in Nepal that summer, but I knew that Jack and I
would be back someday. After spending last summer in the US, God has once again
called us to partner with Royal Servants and help lead a team of students to
Nepal. We will be assistant team leaders with our good friends Job and Bethany
Hammond (and their newest addition.) Throughout the summer we will have
different roles: banker, head chef, nurse, etc. But the most important and
rewarding role that we will have is to spiritually mentor and encourage/guide
the staff and students on our team.
As some of you may already know, before we head overseas we
will spend time here in the states preparing mentally, physically, and
spiritually, for the journey that lies ahead. We do this at the Training Camp
in Portage, WI. We will be spending about 3 weeks there preparing for the trip;
our summer staff will arrive two weeks before flying out; and the students will
show up a week later. We will then be spending a full month ministering to the
Nepali people and exposing our students to the world’s burning need for a
Savior.
What we need:
Prayer
– We need your prayer more than anything else. Please keep us in constant
prayer leading up to, and in the midst of, the summer. Prayer for the strength of our marriage; for
love to give our students; for diligence in remaining in the Word; and for
faithfulness to God while trusting Him to bring in the finances for this trip
Encouragement
– We need this in abundance! Whether you’d like to send care packages to
Training Camp or shoot off a quick text with a passage of Scripture, we covet
your encouragement!
Supplies
- After spending the summer in Nepal two years ago we have a better
understanding of some of the supplies that would help us. We are looking for
two good quality rain jackets, a queen sized air mattress and a pair of rain
boots for Kelsie. If you know of a good place to get these or have something
extra on hand please let us know. You can also give a special donation to go
specifically towards these items. We will keep you updated on any additional
needs.
Finances
– This is THE big area where we are learning to trust God more this year. We
are learning a new level of trust on a daily basis but especially in regards to
the summer. The cost for both of us to travel to Nepal is going to be around
$9,400. This does not include another $2-3,000 of expenses back home. Will you
consider supporting us with a financial gift? We have a long road ahead of us
in raising around $12,000 and it would be a lie to say it isn't daunting.
However, we know that God is faithful, and we know that if He desires for us to
be in Nepal this summer, money cannot hinder Him.
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. I would
love to talk with you more about what Jack and I will be doing this summer.
For
Him,
Jack & Kelsie Becker
