I’m leaving in four days.  Four more day’s and I’ll be gone for South Carolina till August.  You may ask, “Why will you be gone until August?!” which is a valid question if I haven’t already told you.  In any case, I guess I’ll tell you anyway!

Monday I’ll be leaving for Charleston, South Carolina for a little thing called Summer Project.  Summer project is somewhat of a mission project sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ that has been described as a “Spiritual Greenhouse.”  I’ll be living with about 60 other college students who I will get to know better over the summer.  These projects are designated toward college kids and everyone knows college kids are broke! ;)   While we’re down there we will all have jobs which will be one of our main ministry fields.  While we are down there we will be doing a myriad of things.  From bible studies to group meetings to ministry training, we will certainly stay busy!  We will even have the opportunity to go out on the beach and share our faith every week!

As exciting as all of that is, though, it comes at a price!  I’ve been in the process of raising about 3,500$ to go on this trip!  Currently I’m about a third of the way there.  I’ve been in the process of forming ministry partners over the past couple of months to help raise the funds to be able to make it to Charleston.  If you would like more information on how to become a ministry partner and help support me in my trip to Charleston you can send me an email at elilongwell@gmail.com.

Most importanly, I need your support through prayer.  The bible says, “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” -Matthew 18:19-20  I have faith that God will follow through on this, but I will still need your support and prayer!

The response and support I have received from all of my friends and family so far has been amazing.  I am so thankful to have all of you who support me everyday in my life.  You all truly mean the world to me!