"But how are men to call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent? - Romans 10:14-15

Often we get asked the question, "Why are you missionaries?" and if we would have been asked this question at the beginning of our first year of being missionaries we would have simply told them, "Well I think this is what the Lord is calling me to do".  After going through formation we probably would have given you a few scripture passages, quotes from the encyclical Mission of the Redeemer like, "No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples." or how the Second Vatican Council described missionary activity as "The greatest and holiest duty of the Church", but now having lived it for awhile, we are missionaries because it is the greatest life!  There is nothing greater than completely trusting in the Lord to provide for all your needs, for living simply and in solidarity with the poor.  There is nothing more fulfilling then being used by the Lord to share his Love with others and watching hearts be transformed and lives eternally impacted. 
 

We pray that you will join us on His mission through your financial support and making an investment that could have eternal rewards. The process is fast, easy, secure and tax deductible. We have been challenged in missions by the generosity of the poor who have nothing but will give you everything.  We have learned that generosity is not giving from your surplus, but giving from your need.  We live in a world filled with despair, pain and suffering and is starving for Love.  Jesus says in John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." Together we can bring Christ's love to a generation that is starving for truth and give them something greater than this world has to offer.  Thank you for joining us in this battle to help those who have encountered the thief by showing them the abundance of life that comes from following Christ!

If you can't make a donation at this point, please help us to invite others to be a part of the great things God is doing in this mission by sharing this page on Facebook and Twitter! Or, even better, sending a personal e-mail to invite friends you think might be interested in joining us in this battle and include a link to our page!

Thank you so much for your generosity and your prayers!

All for Love,

Erik, Bridget and Theresa

emartin@lifeteen.com

lifeteen.com/missions

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon [us], because the Lord has anointed [us] to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent [us] to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."  - Isaiah 61:1

Budget Breakdown

Mission Trips  -  $12,650

     Ghana - $3500 x 2

     Mexico - $ 1325 x 2

     Haiti - $  1500 x 2

Fixed Expenses (Auto Ins, Health Ins, Tithe, etc.) - $975 / month

Variable Expenses (Ministry, Gas, Grocery, Car Mnt, Phone, etc.) $680/month