Ryan

God is definitely changing me.  When this trip was first announced several months ago, I didn’t really have any interest.  Pastor Eran kept bugging me about going, and I kept turning him down.  I said things like “I don’t want to” and “There’s no way I’m going to raise that much money.”  Where was my faith?  I didn’t think I could possibly raise enough money. 

            Eventually, I decided to go.

            Since I’ve decided to go, my faith has been stretched and I am a completely new person. 

            I grew up in church.  I was never a “bad” kid.  I didn’t do drugs, I didn’t swear, I didn’t do anything bad.  I was a good kid and knew God.  I didn’t really show I was a Christian, not because I didn’t want anyone to know, I just didn’t love God enough, and wasn’t living for Him.  Now, I’m a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.  He’s using me, and the entire team, to do great things. 

            I love God, and will continue to live for Him.

            -Ryan Garvey