Send Annabella to YWAM Gold Coast – Living Boldly for Jesus

Hi everyone! My name is Annabella Lehtonen, and I’m so excited to share something that God has put on my heart. This September, I’ll be heading to Australia to be a part of the Adventure DTS with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Gold Coast!

Over five months, I’ll be diving deep into God’s Word, growing in my faith, living in Christ centered community, and being trained to go out and share the Gospel with the nations.

❤️ Why I’m Going

I’ve felt God stirring my heart to step into something bigger than myself, to go deeper in my relationship with Him and to live out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This is my chance to live that out!

I want to be used by God, whether that’s through conversations, prayer, worship, or simply showing His love to someone in a practical way. I’m believing that this DTS will equip me spiritually, emotionally, and physically to follow Jesus wherever He leads me next.

What I Need to Raise:

 The total cost of this program is about $9,000 USD. I’m trusting the Lord to provide through the generosity of others who believe in what He’s doing in and through me. Here’s how the cost breaks down:

 Lecture Phase Tuition & Housing $4,900 AUD~$3,200 USD

 Adventure Track Fee (activities) $800AUD ~$520USD

 Outreach Phase (8-week mission trip) $4,000–6,000 AUD ~$2,600–3,900 USD

 Flights (round-trip) $1,300 AUD ~$850 USD Visa & Travel Insurance $600AUD ~$390 USD

Estimated Total

 $11,600–13,600 AUD ~$7,560–8,960 USD 

 

I’m setting my goal at $9,000 USD to cover everything from training to travel to outreach ministry.

 ✨ How You Can Be a Part of This 

1. Pray – Your prayers mean more than anything. Please pray that I’d be bold in my faith, open to everything God wants to teach me, and ready to love people like Jesus. 

2. Give – If you feel led to give, no amount is too small. Every bit helps get me one step closer to going! 

3. Share – Sharing this with your friends, church, or family could connect me with someone else who wants to invest in missions.

 Follow my journey on Instagram: @annabella.lehtonen 

Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and praying. I’m beyond grateful to have a team of people behind me as I say "yes" to this next step with Jesus. With so much love & gratitude, Annabella Lehtonen 

Psalm 37:5  “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act”