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Hey guys,

I know I don't have a big following on here, nor do I follow many other "openly practicing Christians" (whatever that should mean). But I'd really love for you guys to take a moment, hear me out and do whatever your led to do. Whether that may be scroll by, pray for me, or donate to me. 

Im a college student at Southeastern University and I have the opportunity and blessing to be coleading two missions trips this summer. One to Argentina and one back to Estonia (where I went last year). I really believe that God has placed these two countries on my heart. Two countries that are seemingly "unheard of" by Americans and many other nations. These same two countries have recently been gaining much news coverage because of uprise and future potential threats. These two countries are filled with endless stories of strength, prevail, and what I believe to be preservation. Two countries that like the others are near God's heart. 

My main goal is to bring the Love of Jesus Christ to these people. The Love of Jesus Christ that teaches me that outside of loving God with all my heart, that loving my neighbor as I love myself is the most important thing to do (Matthew 22:39). The Love of Jesus Christ that says loving will be a tough pill to swallow as love is patient, kind, does not hold on to wrongdoings, is not jealous or prideful, does not tolerate injustices, and does not give up or lose hope. This type of Love is selfless intentional and Completely Necessary and Attainable (1 Corinthians 13:1-8). 

By no means am I trying to go to these countries and be an "American savior". My Spanish is barely fluent and I speak not a lick of Estonian besides saying "tänan". I am going to work with local churches so the people of the city can connect with them. So the church can better serve the peoples needs. Though I am going to serve I am also going to learn. I am not trying to enforce my American Christian ways on them. I solely want to introduce these people to the Jesus that I know and love. To God the creator who has a reputation of mending, healing, protecting, restoring, and reconciling the things that people deem impossible or irreparable. 

In order to do this though I need to raise $1,100 by tomorrow to buy plane tickets for my Estonia trip. And in total about $4,000 by next Monday, April 16th for both trips. Which is completely doable with your help! I'd love for you guys to partner with me through prayer and financially. 

If you got this far thank you so much for taking the time out to read this, and listening to me in my vulnerable state, it truly means a lot to me. 
If you'd like to donate here's a way you can online: 
  1. www.seu.edu/giving
  2. Giving type: "missions"
  3. Trip Name: "Estonia" or "Argentina"
  4. Student Name: "Jessica Love" 
  5. Your information 

If you'd like to watch/track my progress you can go to:
www.hopestash.com/jessicalove


& If you have ANY other questions please feel free to message me on here or shoot me an email "jael3205@gmail.com"

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