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Emily K.

6M AFRICA — JANUARY 8 - JUNE 28, 2024
100% Funded
Still Needs $0 (of $10500)
100% Funded
Still Needs $0 (of $10500)

My Story

Hi! As you probably know I graduated high school in June and I'm taking a gap year before I attend Appalachian State University in the fall of 2024. A couple of months ago I felt like the Lord really put it heavy on my heart that I need a break. I had a pretty tough time in high school and I knew I needed some time to breathe and also have a time when I could truly be present with the Lord without having to be defined as what the world wants to tell me I am. So I made the decision to take a gap year. When I started doing my research about a program or experience to do during this year, I initially wanted to do something where I was going to be poured into and it would solely be for me. But I feel like the Lord directed me away from that and gave me a heart that wants to serve others- I never thought that I would say that because I haven't felt this way before. But I realized I wouldn't just be helping people I would also be gaining A LOT from this too because it's life giving to be able to give to others. Anyways, I shifted my focus onto volunteer mission programs (specifically out of the country). When I came across Experience Mission IMMERSION it felt like they were more intentional then I'd seen with other programs and I had a one-on-one call with a staff member where I learned all about it! It seemed so awesome so I interviewed and then got offered a spot on the Africa team. So I'm going to Africa for 6 MONTHS!! Now the countdown begins, and the hard work to be prepared for this journey is starting to be put in! It took a little bit to get here, but I know God is telling me this is something I need to do, and it can't wait any longer!!

I will be starting this adventure in January and I'll join my team as we go to South Africa, Namibia, and Lesotho! There, I'll be investing in people and learning about another culture, all while learning how to love like Jesus loves in unfamiliar places. Experience Mission works through showing the love of Jesus through actions rather than just telling people. I know that on my journey to Christ being able to see people who were filled with the love of God was a big part of starting the conversation. So I'll get to see how the Lord plants seeds in people and how they grow!! I will head to South Africa for two months where my team will help act as a bridge between two opposing sides of racial and status segregation. I will then spend the remaining four months split between Lesotho and Namibia where my team and I will help their communities through agricultural work, serving in the local churches, or volunteering in the schools.

Although this is new to me, serving and helping people has already become a passion of mine and it's not possible without external support. I would love nothing more than to be blessed with a big network of people encouraging and supporting me through prayer and donations. Knowing that people are rooting for me back home will help encourage me when life gets challenging in a foreign environment. I would absolutely love it if you would consider being a part of that network!

In order to cover travel, food, housing, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs, I need to raise $10,500 over the next 5 months! I would love to have fundraised $4,000 by the beginning of September, and the other $6,500 by the beginning of December! The best way to contribute financially is through a one-time or monthly donation. You can give through the Experience Mission website (which I recommended) or mail in a check directly to Experience Mission. All donations are tax deductible, and very much appreciated! Further details are below!!

Online Donation:
1. Go to experiencemission.org/sponsor/emilykirkman
2. Fill out the donation form!

Check Donation:
All checks must be payable to "Experience Mission"
And make sure my EM Username (emily.kirkman) is written on the memo line of each check!

Mail all checks to:
Experience Mission
IMMERSION Program
PO Box 719
Port Hadlock, WA 98339

I want to thank you in advance if you decide to support me financially and/or through prayer! I'm so pumped for this next stage of life and I can't wait to share it all with you! If you have any questions or comments about the IMMERSION program I would love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out! I'd also love to invite you to follow along with my Instagram (@emily.kirkman) or send me your email so I can add you for updates on my life leading up to the trip and updates throughout the trip too! I can't wait to see what God has in store for me in this coming year. Thanks for being a part of it!

God's love and mine!!

Emily Kirkman <3

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Donors

FIDELITY CHARITABLE DONOR
Cininnati, OH
$3003%
 
ALY
Clifton, VA
$1000.95%
 
AMELIA
Greensboro, NC
$500.48%
 
AMELIA
Fuquay Varina, NC
$1000.95%
 
ANN K
Greensboro, NC
$5005%
 
ASHLEY
Greensboro, NC
$480.46%
 
AUDREY
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
BRYCE
Greensboro, NC
$1501%
 
CAROLINE
Greenville, SC
$1952%
 
CHRISTINA SAWTELLE
Kernersville, NC
$4104%
 
COURTNEY
Greensboro, NC
$2002%
 
DAVID & SARAH
Greensboro, NC
$5005%
 
EMILY
Greensboro, NC
$222621%
 
FARA
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
GRETA
Greensboro, NC
$500.48%
 
JACOB
High Point, NC
$1000.95%
 
JULIA
Durham, NC
$480.46%
 
KATE
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
KINSLEY
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
LEIA AND JOEL
Greensboro, NC
$290.28%
 
LINDA
Summerfield, NC
$2432%
 
MANDY AND DANIEL
27529, NC
$2002%
 
MELISSA
Greensboro, NC
$500.48%
 
RALPH & JUDY
Macon, GA
$5005%
 
ROBERT
Tallahassee, FL
$250.24%
 
SAMUEL
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
SHELLEY SMITH
Clayton, NC
$250.24%
 
STAHR
Greensboro, NC
$1000.95%
 
TATUM
Greensboro, NC
$1251%
 
TAYLOR LOGAN
Greensboro, NC
$1211%
 
TODD & RENEE
Huntersville, NC
$1000.95%
 
TRESSA
Greensboro, NC
$250.24%
 
UNCLE DAVID, AUNT SHERRY, RACHEL
Cary, NC
$2502%
 
ANONYMOUS
Greensboro, NC
$252524%
 
ANONYMOUS
Fayetteville, GA
$3003%
 
ANONYMOUS
Greensboro, NC
$10.01%
 
ANONYMOUS
Greensboro, NC
$5005%
 

6-Month Africa

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