A Ukrainian Artist dream come true!
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My name is Esther-Anastasia Franchuk.
I am 21 and I am an artist. I live in Ukraine and love painting. This is my voice and the way I express my love towards God.
The Lord made very clear to me the talent he gave me is supposed to bring glory to Him. I believe this generation has a strong voice and this voice, for me, is art. Art doesn't have language barriers and is a great tool to make a difference in this world.
I know the next step in my walk with God is to attend the YWAM DTS (Youth With A Mission Discipleship Training School) in Sarasota, Florida. I was accepted to the school and received my VISA to go to the USA in a matter of days- a miracle, really!
Their program, "Marriage of the Arts", is a great opportunity for me to follow the Great Comission and to advance the Kingdom of God through art. I want to learn new skills and methods in order to create things He wants me to create and reveal his love towards people through my paintings. I will study in the Fine Art track where I'll learn about art, about my heart, and how to mentor and disciple other artists. I will practice what I learn along with other artist during a 10 week outreach somewhere in the 10/40 Window.
The YWAM program costs about $6100 not including airfare, and other exenses... and I don't have such an amount of money, but I believe this is exactly the place God is leading me to. I need to be there January 21, and for me it's like walking upon the waters and I have stepped out of my boat. If you feel led to support me in this journey I would appreciate it a lot.
Learn more about YWAM Marriage of the Arts
YWAM DTS Marriage of the Arts
See some samples of my Prophetic Art on Pinterest
Endorsements & FAQ's
Hi, I'm Helen Wilberding,
and I have had the privilege of traveling to western Ukraine five times in the last three years. My husband, Tim, and I met Anastasia (Esther) in June of 2015. Not only is Esther a talented artist, but she desires to glorify God through her passion for art. Her creations are illustrations of bible verses. They are beautiful, unique, and truly inspiring. I believe God has great plans for Esther and that He will use her training with YWAM’s Marriage of the Arts program. I will be supporting her financial needs for this trip, and encourage anyone reading this to prayerfully consider supporting her also.
I'm Clinton White.
I work with International Teams in western Ukraine and it's my great honor to help Esther put this campaign together. Esther is a friend and a colleague. I'm committed to helping her raise the funds she needs. She's a phenomenal artist with a heart of gold. Actually- it's not just a heart of gold- it's a heart full of love for Jesus. She wants to serve Him and others with her life and with her talent. There aren't many places in the world that help train artists in a specifically Christian context like YWAM Marriage of the Arts in Sarasota.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How will the money be spent?
$3000- 3 month Lecture phase payable to YWAM
$2500- 2.5 months Intl. Outreach payable to YWAM
$250- 2-week US outreach payable to YWAM
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$5750 Fixed YWAM Program Cost
$150- US Travel Insurance
$160- US VISA Application Fee- PAID, by Esther
$350- Roundtrip Airfare Sarasota-New Orleans to visit sponsor$548- 8% GoFundMe Platform Fee
$600- ($100/month for misc expenses)
$568- Roundtrip Airfare Ukraine-Florida PAID, Offline
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$2376 other necessary expenditures
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$8126 Total
Is my donation tax-deductible?
No. Even though YWAM is a US registered non-profit, you can't claim a tax-deduction when paying "fees" in return for a service. There is an exception however- if your church has a Benevolence Fund there is a possibility you could give to your church (and receive a tax-deduction) and then the church could contribute to this campaign (among other beneficiaries) either online or directly to YWAM or Clinton White.
YWAM Sarasota- MOTA
1121 Lewis Ave.
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Why is the money going to Clinton White instead of Esther or YWAM?
Easy. Because I (Clinton) have a US Bank Account and Esther does not! At the conclusion of the campaign GoFundMe will conduct an electronic transfer to my account and then I will send the appropriate amount directly to YWAM. Clinton will provide Esther with the remaining cash before she departs Ukraine for Florida.
What is an "Offline" Donation?
You can make donation directly to Esther outside of the GoFundMe campaign. Your contribution will be attributed to you within this campaign but will not be subject to GoFundMe's 8% platform fee. Contact me (Clinton) for further details.
Where is the overseas outreach?
YWAM has not yet announced the location or exact dates.
I am 21 and I am an artist. I live in Ukraine and love painting. This is my voice and the way I express my love towards God.The Lord made very clear to me the talent he gave me is supposed to bring glory to Him. I believe this generation has a strong voice and this voice, for me, is art. Art doesn't have language barriers and is a great tool to make a difference in this world.
I know the next step in my walk with God is to attend the YWAM DTS (Youth With A Mission Discipleship Training School) in Sarasota, Florida. I was accepted to the school and received my VISA to go to the USA in a matter of days- a miracle, really!
Their program, "Marriage of the Arts", is a great opportunity for me to follow the Great Comission and to advance the Kingdom of God through art. I want to learn new skills and methods in order to create things He wants me to create and reveal his love towards people through my paintings. I will study in the Fine Art track where I'll learn about art, about my heart, and how to mentor and disciple other artists. I will practice what I learn along with other artist during a 10 week outreach somewhere in the 10/40 Window.
The YWAM program costs about $6100 not including airfare, and other exenses... and I don't have such an amount of money, but I believe this is exactly the place God is leading me to. I need to be there January 21, and for me it's like walking upon the waters and I have stepped out of my boat. If you feel led to support me in this journey I would appreciate it a lot.
Learn more about YWAM Marriage of the Arts
YWAM DTS Marriage of the Arts
See some samples of my Prophetic Art on Pinterest
Endorsements & FAQ's
Hi, I'm Helen Wilberding,
and I have had the privilege of traveling to western Ukraine five times in the last three years. My husband, Tim, and I met Anastasia (Esther) in June of 2015. Not only is Esther a talented artist, but she desires to glorify God through her passion for art. Her creations are illustrations of bible verses. They are beautiful, unique, and truly inspiring. I believe God has great plans for Esther and that He will use her training with YWAM’s Marriage of the Arts program. I will be supporting her financial needs for this trip, and encourage anyone reading this to prayerfully consider supporting her also.I'm Clinton White.
I work with International Teams in western Ukraine and it's my great honor to help Esther put this campaign together. Esther is a friend and a colleague. I'm committed to helping her raise the funds she needs. She's a phenomenal artist with a heart of gold. Actually- it's not just a heart of gold- it's a heart full of love for Jesus. She wants to serve Him and others with her life and with her talent. There aren't many places in the world that help train artists in a specifically Christian context like YWAM Marriage of the Arts in Sarasota.Frequently Asked Questions:
How will the money be spent?
$3000- 3 month Lecture phase payable to YWAM
$2500- 2.5 months Intl. Outreach payable to YWAM
$250- 2-week US outreach payable to YWAM
----------------------------------------------------------------
$5750 Fixed YWAM Program Cost
$150- US Travel Insurance
$160- US VISA Application Fee- PAID, by Esther
$350- Roundtrip Airfare Sarasota-New Orleans to visit sponsor$548- 8% GoFundMe Platform Fee
$600- ($100/month for misc expenses)
$568- Roundtrip Airfare Ukraine-Florida PAID, Offline
-----------------------------------------------------------------
$2376 other necessary expenditures
--------------------------------------------------------------
$8126 Total
Is my donation tax-deductible?
No. Even though YWAM is a US registered non-profit, you can't claim a tax-deduction when paying "fees" in return for a service. There is an exception however- if your church has a Benevolence Fund there is a possibility you could give to your church (and receive a tax-deduction) and then the church could contribute to this campaign (among other beneficiaries) either online or directly to YWAM or Clinton White.
YWAM Sarasota- MOTA
1121 Lewis Ave.
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Why is the money going to Clinton White instead of Esther or YWAM?
Easy. Because I (Clinton) have a US Bank Account and Esther does not! At the conclusion of the campaign GoFundMe will conduct an electronic transfer to my account and then I will send the appropriate amount directly to YWAM. Clinton will provide Esther with the remaining cash before she departs Ukraine for Florida.
What is an "Offline" Donation?
You can make donation directly to Esther outside of the GoFundMe campaign. Your contribution will be attributed to you within this campaign but will not be subject to GoFundMe's 8% platform fee. Contact me (Clinton) for further details.
Where is the overseas outreach?
YWAM has not yet announced the location or exact dates.
Organizer
Esther-Anastasia Franchuk
Organizer
Vicksburg, MS