Israel Study Tour 2016

I'm trying to raise funds to attend a study trip to Israel in 2016 along with classmates from the Austin Graduate School of Theology. The I'm hoping that I can receive some help in order to attend. For those that don't know me my name is Christopher Wayne Stephens. Im 29 years old and am a member of the Cameron Central Church of Christ (Cameron, TX). I am a husband, father, and biggest Cowboys fan you will ever meet. I married the love of my life, Delia in 2007. We now have two daughters (Sirrah (7) & Nadiyah (5)) and another baby girl due in the month of December. I began teaching Sunday school at the age of 17 and preached my first sermon in 2008 at the 10th & M Church of Christ in Temple TX. I assisted in Youth Ministry for five years at the 10th & M congregation before filling in as the youth minister there for one year. I now serve as youth director and assistant educational director at my current congregation in Cameron TX. I currently live in Temple TX, working two jobs, attending night/online classes, and preaching twice a month while my wife is in nursing school. I am hopeful to attain a degree from Austin Graduate School of theology. After finishing school I have a dream of ministering to a body of Christ that includes a diversity of nationalities. I enjoy ministering to others through song, working with youth, teaching Bible classes, and preaching the word of God. I hope that you truly consider helping me reach my goal. The first initial funds are due on November 1st which I will cover. But $2500 is due on January 9th which is where I need your help. Please consider helping me be a part of this amazing study!  If you decide to donate PLEASE PRAY for me!  If you don't PLEASE PRAY that I reach my goal! Every little bit helps!
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