Monday, August 3, 2009

Check it Out!

I have much joy as I write this update to you! It has been

a whirlwind these past 5 years in Boston from my work life

to our wonderful church community at Community of

Faith Christian Fellowship. God has taught me so many valuable lessons

while living in Boston and walking with people who share

the same passion and purpose.


What I will be doing in Thailand?

One of my roommates from Boston, Dara Davis, and I

will join the current efforts of Serving In Missions

(SIM) in Chiang Mai, Thailand for the next 9 months.

Dara and I are responding to needs in Thailand by

serving as English teachers to local University students.

There are around 35,000 students in the area where we

will be teaching. We will be working at “The Centre”

which is an Asian International Outreach ministry. Our goal

will not only be to teach English but to build relationships

with students and share the great news of Jesus! In

addition to opportunities with SIM, we also hope to get

involved in areas of social justice. In Thailand, there are

thousands of children orphaned or abandoned each year so we will also

be volunteering at a local orphanage that currently

takes care of children until adulthood.

I feel refreshed and envisioned to begin this new season

with great passion! I am very much looking forward to

working alongside the Thai people.


How You Can Help!

I covet your prayers and support. God has

really spoken to me about my journey to serve in

Thailand. When asking myself why on earth

would God want me to move thousands of miles

away to serve, He quickly answered, because “I’m

worth it”...and He is! God is worth it all. I want

to use my life for the Kingdom of God and

serving Him. Even if that means leaving my

friends, family, job and life here in Boston. He is

worthy! “Great is the Lord and most worthy of

praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalm

145:3 He is calling me to a place where he

laborers are few. “The harvest is plentiful but the

workers are few.” Matthew 9:37. I want the Thai people

to experience the love and mercy that the Lord gives freely.

Pray with methat I will see the Kingdom of God come during

my time and through my service in Thailand.


For my 9 month term serving in Thailand with SIM, I will be volunteering my time so I need to raise $11,000 for

airfare and living expenses. My goal is to leave in September which means that I

need to raise my support soon! I need your help ASAP! Contributions will go directly

to our efforts in Thailand. Your gift is tax deductible. If you would like to support me

financially, you can make checks payable to:



SIM

PO Box 7900

Charlotte, NC 28241

www.simusa.org


OR give online


www.sim.org/giveusa


Click on the “GIVE NOW” link.

Once on the giving page, type in Sarah Ladd for

Missionary/Project Name and select “Support”

for Designation.


Thank you for your love, support, and investment in my life. I am SO blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. Im extremely thankful. I look forward to this journey ahead and your partnership with me!

Love, Sarah