Dear Family and Friends,

I hope this letter finds you well. Carson and I are excited to share an incredible opportunity that God has placed before us. From February 14th to 21st, 2025, we will be traveling on a short-term mission trip to Senegal, West Africa. We are humbled and thrilled to be part of what God is doing among the unreached Futa Toro people. These individuals have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, and it is our prayer to play a small part in sharing His love with them.

During this trip, we will focus on building relationships and sharing the gospel through testimonies and Bible stories. We will also work alongside the Fulbe people, supporting them in their fields and daily tasks. To maximize the impact of this mission, our team will stay in a remote village, immersing ourselves in their lives and culture.

We ask for your prayers in this endeavor—prayers for the Futa Toro people, that their hearts will be open to the message of hope and salvation. Pray also that God will remove any barriers to meaningful connections between us and them. Above all, please pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, as we step forward in obedience to His call.

This mission comes with significant financial costs, and we are trusting God to provide. Together, we need to raise $5,000 to cover travel, accommodations, and other expenses. If God places it on your heart to support us financially, we would be deeply grateful.

You can contribute in one of two ways:

1. Through our **GoFundMe link** (included below).

2. By sending a check to Grace Point Fellowship (details below). Please make checks payable to *Grace Point Fellowship* and include "The Tate's West Africa Trip" in the memo line.

**Address:**

Grace Point Fellowship

PO Box 6629

Kingsport, TN 37663

We kindly ask for all donations to be sent by **January 13th, 2025**. Contributions are tax-deductible, and receipts are available upon request.

Your prayers and support mean the world to us. Thank you for partnering with us to bring the light of the Gospel to the Futa Toro people and for sharing in this mission to reach those who have yet to hear the Good News.

With gratitude and love,

Carson & Nirali

*"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?"*

Romans 10:14-15