Wow,

It's hard to believe that it is already December. My first three full months here in the United Kingdom has been full of friends and fellowship as we entered went through the fall academic term

With the commencement of the fall academic term brings the beginning of all the clubs and activities that the church and community coordinate which means I have been staying busy.

September is the month we celebrate harvest here in the United Kingdom we gave special thanks for all the gifts of the harvest. In October we continue to give thanks as there are national celebrations commemorating events in the United Kingdom. Finally in November we gave thanks at a special Thanksgiving Charity Dinner put on at the church.

I am forever grateful for your continued love, prayer, and support of my journey through this year and I hope you enjoy this newsletter.

Your Brother In Christ,

Ryan A. Lawrence

Photo Left: Courtesy of the ELCA

The total cost for one young adult in the program is $15,000. Each young adult is tasked with raising a minimum of $5,000 to help support their year of service, however I am aiming to raise $8,000. The ELCA commits to raising the additional $10,000 per volunteer through generous congregations and donors. If more than $5,000 in gifts is received, the additional funds will be help to support other young adult volunteers and ensure that there is a sustainable source of revenue for future the Young Adults in Global Mission program. If you wish to make a donation, click the donate button 

Amount raised as of November 23, 2019 $5,625

Tim is the current pastor at St. Andrews and has been there for about two years. Tim graduated university with an arts degree and worked in graphic design before being called to the ministry of being a pastor in the United Reform Church. Tim and his family are some of the kindest people I know, always lending a supportive ear when needed and they are quite fun to hang out with