[UPDATE] My trip has been fully funded! Thank you all so much for your gracious support as I pursue God's will in my life. I cannot wait to share updates when I get back to the States. Much love <3 - Josie

My name is Josie, and I am a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. Through my active involvement in the Carolina Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM), I have been presented with the opportunity to travel to Bangkok, Thailand, for a mission trip this summer. For a few weeks in June, I'll be connecting with Thai college students - building relationships, sharing the message of Jesus, and helping them learn English. This mission is close to my heart, and I'm excited to step out in faith and serve in a new culture. Just as it says in Romans 10:14-15, "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? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'"

To make this trip possible, I am fundraising to cover some of the cost. I would be incredibly grateful for your support! Whether through prayer, encouragement, or a financial gift, every contribution helps me get closer to this mission. My ultimate goal is to raise about $3,000 which will go towards accommodations and transportation to and from and while I am in Thailand.

Another way I am fundraising for this trip is by promoting a book I wrote in high school about living with Type 1 Diabetes as a teenager. By purchasing a copy, you not only support my mission financially but also help raise awareness about the realities of life with a chronic condition.

Thank you for being a part of my journey! Learn more about my story and my mission at my website!