Hello all; its Jordan Ellinwood here. As most of you know, I am an
undergraduate student at North Carolina State University where I study Public
Relations and minor in Non-Profit Studies. My goal is to one day work at or run
a non-profit.
For worship, I attend Evangelical Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, and Providence Baptist Church while in Raleigh. Both churches have had a major role in my growth as a young Christian women. For many years I have had the desire to participate in missions overseas. In the past year, I have not only felt that same desire but have learned the great importance of it. I now know it is part of my duties as a Christian to “tell the nations.”
This
past December I spent Christmas in Liberia, Africa with Christian Revival
Church Association. I did a variety of different things some being construction
work, passing out shoe boxes through Samaritans Purse-Operation Christmas
Child, leading a conference, and much more.
It was the most life changing experience of my life, thus far. People
often asked if I went through culture shock. My answer: yes… when I returned to
America. I in no way think Americans
should feel guilty; I do know that we are blessed more than I could ever
understand. Since I have been back, every day I think about how bad I want to
be back there.
One
specific morning I woke up not wanting to be in America. I had left a piece of
my heart in Liberia, and I would have done anything to be back. That same day I
was approached by a friend about a trip to Uganda. Though it wasn’t Liberia, God
began to make it clear in small and subtle ways that He wants me in Uganda. He
has given me an overwhelming love for Africa, and I can’t wait to serve there
again. I will be working alongside of Abby and David Kakeeto’s ministry, A
Perfect Injustice, which prioritizes both the resettling of street children
with their biological families when possible and building permanent homes for
the children that cannot be resettled.
I
completely trust God to monetarily to provide for me to make this trip, though
it often times seems impossible. In order to take this trip, it will cost
approximately 2,600 dollars, and I would need to raise this money extremely
fast.
If you
feel lead to help me monetarily it would be greatly appreciated. It you are
unable to give in that way please keep me in your prayers as we seek God’s will
in Uganda. I am very excited about this experience and I am very glad you will
be a part of this experience with me.
Checks
can be written to Jordan Ellinwood. If you are uncomfortable with writing me a
personal check you can write it to Evangelical Methodist Church but please
write my name in the memo line to direct these funds. Checks can be mailed to the address above.
Love through Christ,
Jordan Ellinwood
To read about my recent trip to Liberia visit my blog:
http://jellin64.blogspot.com
To read about Abby and David Kakeeto ministry visit: http://www.aperfectinjustice.com
If you would like to personally meet with me to discuss my trip contact
me at: 252-562-3997
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