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Girls working to serve on trip of a lifetime |
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December 2, 2017 |
Next June, ten young Boundary County women hope to
embark on the trip of a lifetime. If they work
hard enough and all goes to plan, they will be
traveling to Thailand under the guidance of
Global Gateway Network, a volunteer team of
professional people seeking new ways to make
life better by sharing the Good News through
holistic service to help the hurting in remote
parts of the world, and by giving young people
here the chance to serve others, even as they
themselves are blessed.
But they have a lot of work to do to earn their
way.
The girls will be holding a yard, craft and bake
sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
December 15-16, at the Homestead Great Room, 32
David Thompson Drive near Three Mile. You can
expect to find a large variety of new and used
items, and kids can get their faces painted for
naught but a donation!
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Aleah
Litterell |
One of those young women is Aleah Litterell, 17,
the daughter of Josh and Jessie Litterell, born
and raised in Boundary County.
Aleah loves to read and has collected enough
books to open a small library. Aleah is an
aspiring writer, a lover of nature and people.
She dislikes small talk, but loves to enter
deeply into conversations with all people;
especially the elderly. She can engage for hours
while talking about history and listens intently
as they talk about their life experiences.
Aleah is excited about this opportunity to
travel, and she expects the trip to be
life-changing. It certainly was that for her
older sister Olivia, who spent time serving in
Thailand last year with the Institute for Global
Opportunities.
Aleah will be immersed in a completely different
and beautiful culture. It has been a long-time
dream of hers to experience village life. She is
probably most excited about the time she will be
able to spend in the mountain villages getting
to know the Akha and Karen people and their way
of life.
Aleah will donate her time and serve others
while there through various work projects, as
well as doing what she does best, loving people
and listening to their stories, albeit through a
translator! The girls will have opportunities to
work together, spreading the love of Jesus by
serving in multiple capacities.
They will also be able to enjoy some once in a
lifetime experiences, such as riding elephants!
If you would like to donate anything to this
sale to help these young women reach their goal,
you can call or text Jessie Litterell at (208)
267-4448. Someone will be happy to come pick up
your items.
And please make plans to attend their sale --
bring your children and enjoy shopping while
they sit and get their faces painted! You'll
find treasures ideal for yourself or to give as
Christmas gifts, and your support will help
these ten young women reach their dreams. |
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