By: LaCheston T. Moore
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| Desiree Washington, UWA Student, BOSS Member |
“For if the willingness is there, the gift is
acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have”
(2 Corinthians 8:12). In this verse, the
word declares that we can all reach out and help someone in some way, shape,
form or fashion. Regardless of rather
its prayer, devoting time to the success of one’s mission or giving financially.
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| Cape Town, South Africa |
Here at the Inspirational Cornerstone we’d like to highlight Ms. Desiree M. Washington, a 19-year-old student from Mobile, Alabama that attends The University of West Alabama. She was recently awarded the opportunity to travel to Cape Town, South Africa on a mission trip to provide educational need for less fortunate children in this part of the world. Throughout the duration of this article, Washington answers a few brief questions on what the opportunity means to her and how she feels it inspires and drives her to be exactly what God has called her to be.
How can I help or how can I make a difference
in any given situation is a question that you always seems to hear from a
loving and caring person. Well in
today’s time, you’ll find many different outlets rather they are non-profit
groups, alumni associations, foundations, or for profit companies attempting to
better education and opportunities for our young adults. Well this is an attempt to support and uplift
one of our very own from within the Christian ranks. What better way to invest the “American
Dollar” than on an “American Dream” and the mind of a promising student with a
bright future that loves Christ.
The first two questions that we asked
Washington was, what do you feel is your “mission”
and “purpose” here on earth? She
responded by sharing that, “My overall mission here on earth is to be exactly
what God has called me to be. I want to
be a vessel for Him to utilize how he sees fit.
As far as my purpose, I believe God has called me to educate children in
low income communities and shed the love of Him on their lives. God has called me to give HOPE.”
The mission trip presented itself to Washington
through professor and her college advisor Dr. Mustafa Morsy. Morsy expressed that, “Washington is part of
the BOSS (Biology Opportunity and Scholarship for Success) program at the university
which requires certain credentials per student and she qualified for not only
the program, but the mission trip as well.”
As we proceeded with the interview, we went on
to ask Washington “What do you wish to accomplish
while you are gone?” She tells us
that, “I plan to learn from the young children that I encounter. As well as develop and interpret the type of
love that they have and understand their culture. I am hoping to make a difference in not only
their education, but also their hearts.”
Desiree has taking it upon herself to promote
God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. She
is taking her faith with her on the path in which she believes God has laid out
for her. We asked her a final question
as we concluded the interview and it was very simple. “If you
could give anyone any advice on ways to better the world or themselves, what
would it be?” As humbly as she
could, she simply replies, “Open your heart and love, because “LOVE” is the
greatest of all things.”
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| Desiree with Family |
The Inspirational Cornerstone has noticed
Desiree Washington for her ambitions, her drive, and her love of Christ. What better candidate to send around the
world for experience, than a God-Fearing young lady that wants to do the will
of God. We are attempting to utilize our
platform to aid her in raising the funds to ensure the trip possible. So if you can find it in your heart to support
her in any way possible, she’s accepting all donations as well as the
purchasing of a shirt that will help with travel and trip expenses.
So in closing, if you have another quick two
minutes, we’d like to pray for Desiree, the possibilities of this mission trip,
and all those that will be traveling with her:
Ways to Support Desiree...
Purchase a T-Shirt for $20
CLICK THE LINK TO SUPPORT
Link to Purchase t-shirt: www.booster.com/DeeGoingToAfrica2016
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Support by Giving
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Link to Donate: www.gofundme.com/goingtoafrica2016
