Dear blog reader,
As you may know I sought support last spring to attend the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference in Bethlehem, Palestine. At the conference I felt a strong call on my life to engage in global conflict as a peacemaker, a mentor, and a friend. During the conference, my passion for seeking true justice and holistic peace was increased as I had the opportunity to meet Christians from all around the world who were also making and seeking peace globally and in their home communities. Since returning home, I have been eagerly seeking new opportunities to go back to Palestine, to continue learning, and to further understand God’s call on my life.
As you may know I sought support last spring to attend the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference in Bethlehem, Palestine. At the conference I felt a strong call on my life to engage in global conflict as a peacemaker, a mentor, and a friend. During the conference, my passion for seeking true justice and holistic peace was increased as I had the opportunity to meet Christians from all around the world who were also making and seeking peace globally and in their home communities. Since returning home, I have been eagerly seeking new opportunities to go back to Palestine, to continue learning, and to further understand God’s call on my life.
The
program I am enrolled in at North Park is taking a trip to Northern Ireland
this May. Admittedly, at first I was very frustrated with the decision of the
department to travel to Europe. But after good conversation with mentors,
prayer, and discernment: I am confident that God is going to use this trip to
further my understanding of self, of call, and of reconciliation. While in
Northern Ireland my peers and I will have the opportunity to meet with
expatriates and peacemakers, Catholics and Protestants, those who are still
hurting and those who have been healed, and to experience the rich culture of
Northern Ireland as well.
As
you may have already gathered, this letter is more than informative: it is also
an invitation. I was hesitant to seek help to pay for this trip, but after a
conversation with a friend I began to understand that what I am going to be
doing on this trip is bigger than myself; so it is important that I seek
support from others in the process.
Overall, we are each expected to raise about 2,600. My hope is that you would be willing and able to donate $20-$200 towards expenses such as: airfare, hotels and hostels, bus fees, food, and gratuity to tour guides, hotel staff, and organizations.
Overall, we are each expected to raise about 2,600. My hope is that you would be willing and able to donate $20-$200 towards expenses such as: airfare, hotels and hostels, bus fees, food, and gratuity to tour guides, hotel staff, and organizations.
If
you are able to donate, please make checks out to North Park University with Conflict
Transformation Program in the memo line. Donations are tax deductible.
Please send all checks to:
Dr.
Robert Hostetter
North
Park University
Conflict
Transformation Studies Program
3225
W Foster Ave
Chicago,
Il 60625
If you are
unable to donate, please support us in prayer as we prepare and depart for our
trip! We will be gone May 10-24. My hope is that you will also pledge a
specific day of the trip to hold us in prayer. If you would like to commit to a
specific day, or you have questions, please email me at katiecom12@gmail.com or text me at
503-899-7216.
Thank you for allowing me to
share this with you, and for being willing to support in whatever way you can!
Katie Comfort
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