/ / The vessel
/ About me!
Hello! My name is
Michael Baranda
and I am currently a
junior
at
Southern Adventist University
(SAU) studying Religious Studies and Medical Laboratory Science while taking the pre-requisite courses for medicine: my ultimate goal.
/ My missions story.
At a young age, I knew that serving God and missions would have a significance in my life. Seen in the video above, I have been blessed to be a part of three short-term mission trips. From those experiences I have learned that:
-
We must continually
spread Jesus' love
locally and globally. (Matthew 28:19, 20)
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Fellowship
is an integral aspect of ministry. (Acts 2:46)
-
The
Holy Spirit
can do incredible things. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
I am incredibly excited for this
new opportunity
God has given me, ultimately to bring honor and glory to His name!
/ / The call
/ Koror, Palau
I feel called to serve as a
medical missionary
in
Palau
at the
Palau Adventist Wellness Center
from
August - December 2018
.
/ The role.
I will be
assisting
the local medical professionals of the wellness center five days of the week, whether through health education or dental work, to name a few. I will also have the opportunity to
interact
through home visitations,
fellowship
through prison ministry,
help
with the Pathfinder group and
minister
to the students at the local academies.
/ / THE Answer
/ Be a part.
Each year SAU sends out more than 60 full-time student missionaries. I have agreed to raise
$3,600
for Southern's
Student Missions
program. The funds raised will collectively help cover our
airfare
,
visas
,
insurance training
, and
care packages
.
/ Prayers.
Although monetary means is greatly appreciated, I know that
may not be possible
, but I ask that you keep myself and all the student missionaries in your
prayers
as we partake in this incredible opportunity.
/ Sharing is caring!
Along with your prayers, I would deeply appreciate if you could
share
this page across
social media
or through
word-of-mouth
. Whether it be
Facebook
,
Instagram
, or
Snapchat
, anything is appreciated!
/ Keep in touch!
I'll be posting some awesome experiences of the Holy Spirit working and of the beautiful people and places that I will meet and see. And if you feel convicted to send me a quick e-mail about anything, my e-mail is below! Also, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any burdens or prayers; I'll be more than happy to
pray for you
!
/ / Thank you
Thank you again
for your time in getting to know a little bit about me and my journey in glorifying God! I am truly grateful for your help whether it be through donation, prayers, or sharing this page, anything is
greatly appreciated
.
/ / Southern's Giving policy
*All gifts are
tax deductible
and
nonrefundable
.
Southern Adventist University accepts contributions, whether by gift, device, or bequest, consistent with its general tax-exempt purposes. These contributions may be given directly to any official university organization or activity. However, they may not be directed for any individual employee or student use. Contributions made for an intended purpose, such as a mission or service trip, will be used as specified. However, all contributions shall become the sole property of Southern Adventist University and are non-refundable under all circumstances. As such, the university reserves the right, in the event that the intended purpose is delayed or cancelled, to use the contributions as it may deem best in its sole and complete discretion so as to ensure that the funds will be used consistent with the tax-exempt purposes of the university.
