Wow! I made this blog when I was a Sophomore in high school and just happened to stumble across it today. (I had to delete the old posts... they were embarrassing!) It was weird to blatantly see the incredible transformation that has taken place in my life, my heart, and my relationship with Christ.
All day, God has revealed to me how much He has shaped me and molded me. I am amazed at the amazing love and grace of God that never gave up on the stubborn, broken, rebellious teenager I used to be. Notice that I say "used to be". I am pleased to brag about the fact that my God has delivered and restored me into a woman of God who seeks His righteousness, justice, love, truth, and Kingdom come. God has always been faithful. And I, most times, faithless. This life is truly a Journey of Faith.
So, where is my Journey right now? Lets catch up!
I am currently finishing up my first year at Lee University where I am studying Sociology and Christian Ministry. This past year, God gave me new dreams and passions for poverty alleviation, homeless ministry, community development, missions, and discipleship. In addition, He surrounded me with incredible friends who seek His kingdom and His fullness with all of their hearts. I am incredibly blessed by the brothers and sisters in Christ that I call friends.. They inspire me to be like Christ and to fall deeper in love with Him. So so so thankful for God's movement in my life this past year.
That was very brief.. I would love to tell you about all of my experiences this past year.. Don't worry, I'll have to blog about them this summer!!
But, this blog has a purpose. It has to do with what God has done recently. In the past couple of weeks, I was accepted onto a missions team to go to Botswana, Africa. For the entire month of June, I will be living in the villages of Botswana and evangelizing, making disciples, and loving God's people. God has made it incredibly clear that this is what He wants.. There have been doors that were impossible to be opened... But, LOOK AT GOD!! He will move in your life if you ask Him to! So, I am going to Botswana in June!
Obviously, mission trips take time, prayer, and sometimes hefty finances. I am making this blog post to make it more aware about my trip to Botswana. God has children there that need to be reached and to be made as disciples. I have prayed countless hours about this call and I am confident that God has equipped me and my team to go. I want all of my brothers and sisters to be apart of this journey and to pray for our family in Botswana. There is a desperate cry in this world for our Father and we need to point them to His loving arms!!
My brothers and sisters, please think of me in your prayers and take the time to read over my letter. I am so so so thankful for all of you. The outpouring of love, grace, and joy I receive from all of you is appreciated so much.
Here is my Mission Letter:
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April 3, 2015
My family and friends,
Thank you so much for your constant support, love, and
prayers in my life. It has definitely not gone to waste. I am currently
finishing my first year of college strong and full of crazy God moments and
memories. I have surrounded myself with amazing brothers and sisters who are
always pointing me to the cross and to the life of our Christ Jesus. In the
past couple of months, I have gone through a season of renewal, prayer, and
persistence because of a new passion that the Lord has given me for missions. I
have never been out of the country and I am so excited to be a part of the
Passport Mission team for our journey to Botswana, Africa. I have no doubt in
my mind that I am walking in God’s will.
My trip to Botswana is going to be for the entire month
of June. While in Botswana, my team and I desire to bring revival to the church
and the gospel to consume the nation. We will do this in daily discipleship,
evangelism, and outpouring of Christ’s love on the people. It is one of the newest
locations for the Adventures in Missions organization and I am super excited to
see an incredible move of God. I desire to bring the gospel and the abundant,
unconditional love of Christ to the people of Botswana. I pray that in my own
personal discipleship with my team of Passport that I will gain a deeper
understanding of the life of Christ and the life as a true disciple. I also
pray that God will open doors for me to disciple the future generation of sons
and daughters of God in Botswana. I dream of a radical movement of God in my
heart as well as the world. I believe that God is going to move, transform, and
revive His children.
My brothers and sisters think of me in your prayers. Pray
that God will use me as a vessel of His truth and love. Pray that I will not
grow weary but push onward in times of trial. Pray for my team that we grow
together as disciples of Christ. Pray for the people of Botswana, Africa to be
moved by the power of God. I am in desperate need of your prayers. Another need
that I have is dealing with finances. Pray that the Lord’s provision will be
abundant. My trip cost is a total of $3993.00 and I would love for you to be a
part of God’s plan. I would love for you to prayerfully consider making a
donation to this trip. Every dollar counts.
| Botswana, Africa doesn't know what is coming in June 2015. I am so excited to see God’s kingdom come and His freedom reign. Thank you so much for your support. May God bless you and keep you! |
Yours truly,
Haley Dorsey
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After prayerfully considering, here is the online site for donation:
My program is: Passport
P.S. We are trying to get the funds in as fast as
possible, so online payment is recommended before check payment. Thank you for
your support!
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-Hales
