So it Begins...

If you have yet to hear the news, you’ve stumbled across the right blog!  Starting this coming August, I will begin serving as a missionary for the Episcopal Church through the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC—pronounced Yeah-Scope but without the –ope.  I know, it’s pretty hip).  The purpose of YASC is to bring young adults into relationship with other members of the Anglican Communion across the globe.  Practically, this means that I and the other missionaries will be integrated into a faith community outside of the US and work in whatever capacity is needed.

I am really so excited to go.  But at this point, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding my mission with YASC.  I don’t yet know where my placement site is.  I don’t yet know what I will be doing at this placement site.  I don’t know any of the people and there is a fair chance that I will not know the primary language spoken there.

But.  There are at least two things that I do know.  First, that God has a plan for every single one of us.  And second, that I cannot do this mission alone.

As such, I invite you to make this YASC mission our mission.  There are two pieces to it.  YASC missionaries are called to raise $10,000 to help cover the costs of mission (this includes transportation, insurance, and a modest stipend).  It’s a lot of money, for sure.  And I understand that not everyone might be able to contribute financially.

And that is OK!  Because what I need even more than financial contributions are contributions of community and spirit.  Even or especially when times get rough, your prayers and encouragement will sustain me.  With all of the unfamiliarity that will inevitably come with being abroad, you all will be my familiar rock. A prayer, an email, anything. Simply put, I need your support.

I have heard God’s call with this mission; I hope that you too will join me.  With God’s help, we may make a difference in the lives of others.  And that is no small thing.

Peace,

Andy

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If you feel called to support this mission financially, there are several avenues you can take.

If you would prefer to use mail, fill out the form corresponding to your payment method (credit or check):

-- Credit

-- Check

If you would prefer to contribute online (debit/credit), please visit this webpage.

NOTE: You will be asked to create an account. This account is purely for audit and tax deduction purposes; you will not receive any solicitations from Bruton Parish Church nor will your information be associated with anything other than your generous donation.

You can also drop off any contributions at the Parish office in the Bruton Parish House.

If you feel called to support the mission with prayer, please fill out this survey in order to join the Prayer Sponsor List.  Through the Prayer Sponsor List you will receive email updates about the mission and I will have a list of people for whom I will pray!

If you would like to learn more about YASC, please feel free to visit this webpage.

And if you have any additional questions for me, please do not hesitate to email me at: asrussell21@gmail.com

Thank you all so much for your support!