Ericka Andersen Fundraising for A1:8 Congo Missions 2012 Trip

"...And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world." -- Acts 1:8

When I was 11 years old, I read this Bible verse and it changed my life. With it, I knew three things: I loved God, I loved people and I wanted to go overseas to share God’s love with them through service. I’ve been able to follow that through to places like Mozambique, Lebanon and Kenya in the past. Now, I feel lead to a new place – the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  

Two years ago, my church heard about an orphanage in the Congo that desperately needed money to survive. I believe the amount was something like $5,000. We took up a special donation for it and ended up giving nearly over $15,000 – and getting a calling that God wanted us to go there and help in person with building projects, educational resources, and medical issues.

By serving the orphans in this dark, misunderstood African nation, we can make a difference. Africa is home to so many children orphaned by war, disease and poverty. Their need for love is endless, and their need for proper food, clothing, shelter, education and medical attention is essential.

But there are so many children that need these things and aren’t getting them yet. By sending teams like ours there to provide resources, we help to enable the orphanage to provide for more children who haven’t had the opportunity to be rescued from a life of despair. The great thing about this trip is not only will we be able to provide them with their physical needs, but we will be doing it as act of love in the name in the name of Jesus.  

This trip will encourage and build the hope, focusing on child advocacy for the 68+ orphans cared for by Congo for Christ Center. We will work alongside Pastor Jeremiah Rukukuye of Congo for Christ Missionary Church, and with the orphans and local staff to assist and serve in developing the orphanage’s capacity to provide education, medical care, and sustainability for the children.

The trip for one person to make is $3,000 – part of which will go to project costs and things that will contribute to building projects, education and medical attention. I’m asking that you will consider being a part of something great that God is doing in the Congo by donating money towards our team’s trip. Each donation received will be prayed over diligently.  

I firmly believe that God is doing a great work in the Congo and truly feel called to be a part of that work this coming summer. I hope you will be a part of this process!