Update — December 2025

Hi family,

I want to take a moment to thank you again for your prayers, shares, and donations. I vacated my previous apartment on December 23rd and am now transitioning into a new place as I prepare to begin VOUS College Ministry in January.

God has been so faithful in this season. He provided temporary housing, kept a roof over my head for three months without me being able to pay rent, ensured I never went without food, and allowed me to exit my one-year lease without paying a $7,000 fee or having an eviction on my record. He has also provided ways for me to work and earn enough to support myself, and I am trusting Him to continue guiding me. Truly, I have more than I need, and your support is helping this transition go smoothly.

Your donations are being used thoughtfully to help this move and ministry season, and I am so grateful for every gift and prayer. This season is unfolding according to God’s perfect plan, and your generosity is making it possible.

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Climbing in Worship –

Hi family,

First, thank you — from the bottom of my heart — to everyone who has prayed, shared, and donated. Your generosity has meant more than words can express, and I am deeply grateful.

My Story

For those who don’t know me, I moved from Indianapolis to Miami in 2022 to study Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. God had a purpose for me long before I ever knew His name.

I have walked through seasons of hardship — struggles with sin, loss, and brokenness — but on August 22, 2024, right before graduating, I encountered Jesus supernaturally. That day, He met me in the wreckage, full of grace, love, and hope. Since then, I have walked fully with Him, laying down my old ways and stepping into His calling for my life.

In October 2024, I joined VOUS Church, and a month later, I was rebaptized, marking a new beginning. God has been calling me to worship, and this summer, at VOUSCon, He confirmed a clear call over my life to pursue worship leadership.

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Current Season: Ministry and Service

I currently serve in VOUS Kids Worship, leading children to encounter Jesus through music. I have also been stepping into worship leading at the Design District location, and God continues to open doors for growth and service. While some details of my schedule and locations may change as I begin VOUS College, the calling and the heart remain the same: to glorify God and lead others into His presence through worship.

Your support allows me to continue serving faithfully while stepping into this new season of leadership. Every donation is being used thoughtfully to provide stability as I transition into my new home and ministry season.

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Current Needs & Next Steps

To give clarity for anyone who wants to support, here’s a broad outline of current and upcoming needs:

• January rent & deposit: ~$750 rent + $500 deposit

• VOUS College tuition: ~$2,000

• Outstanding housing obligations from previous apartment: ~$11,645.12

The GoFundMe currently has $610, which is being directed toward January rent and deposit. Moving forward, this fundraiser will continue to support basic housing and ministry-related living expenses as I pursue full-time worship ministry.

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How Your Support Helps

Your generosity directly supports me in:

• Moving confidently into this next season of ministry

• Preparing for and participating fully in worship leadership training

• Maintaining stability while stepping into God’s calling

Scripture teaches that those who labor in worship and the work of the Lord are supported by the body (1 Corinthians 9:14), and I am learning to receive with gratitude and humility.

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Thank You

Thank you for sowing into this vision and walking alongside me. Your support is not just financial — it is a tangible reminder of God’s provision and the body of Christ working together.

Whether this is the last time I raise funds or simply part of the journey God is teaching me through — I trust Him fully. He has never failed me yet.

With gratitude and reverence,

Tessa Ann Dunlop

In Jesus’ Name