We have big plans for the summer and we are in need of some help!

Joshua:

This summer I have the amazing opportunity to go on a 6-week mission trip to Tirana, Albania. I will be traveling with a group of college students to spend the summer supporting and building up the church in Albania and serving the poor there. This is the same church where my parents served as missionaries many years ago. Over the past several years, the church has faced many obstacles and setbacks. There are currently many teenagers who have grown up in the church but have not had a vibrant teen ministry around them. We will be spending our time sharing our faith with college students in Tirana as well as connecting with and studying the Bible with the teens. I am so thankful for the many role models I have grown up around, and I hope to be that kind of positive influence for the youth in Albania. After the time in Albania, I will be traveling to California to participate in the International Campus Ministry Conference along with hundreds of other college students from around the world.

Noah:

I am planning to spend my summer in Philadelphia as a volunteer at the Hope For Kids Leadership Academy. During this program, I will have the opportunity to serve children from the Philadelphia area at Camp Miracles. This camp allows children the opportunity to connect

with mentors, peers, and nature! The Hope for Kids programs help to cultivate character building values in a safe, nourishing, and fun environment. I volunteered at Hope for Kids last summer for 2 weeks, and I am excited to get even more involved this summer in the 5-week

Leadership Academy. After my time in Philadelphia, I will head to Maine for a week of spiritual encouragement at our annual New England Teen Camp.

We are so grateful for these faith-building opportunities! However, participating in these programs does cost quite a bit of money. Our goal is to raise a combined total of $6000. This is a daunting goal, and we would appreciate any help you are able to offer.

Here are some ways to give:

1. You can give via this GoFundMe page!

2. You can send a check to:

Danielle Petruzzi

34 Colonial Drive

Westford, MA 01886

3. You can also donate via Venmo: @Danielle-Petruzzi

We are also more than willing to do any odd jobs you may need help with or serve in any other way we can be useful to you!

With much love and gratitude,

Joshua and Noah Petruzzi