Street Invaders Mission to UK

Hello,

My name is Jimi. I am 17 and I have been given an excellent opportunity to go to the United Kingdom in the summer of 2023 to fulfill the Great Commission - between August 5th and August 15th, 2023, I will be going to the United Kingdom on an evangelization mission as part of a Christian Youth Mission program called Street Invaders.

What is Street Invaders?

For over 30 years, Street Invaders has gathered, trained and released students to share the love of Jesus Christ worldwide. The summer youth missions program has a rich history of seeing lives changed forever through sharing the Gospel. Our DNA includes powerful worship, waiting on God, empowering students, training in sharing our faith, and then releasing teens into opportunities to see the Holy Spirit at work.

The philosophy of Street Invaders is ‘discipleship through evangelism’. Whether a student comes alone or with their youth group, attending Street Invaders is one of the best decisions they will make to develop their character and relationship with Jesus.

I have been a part of this program since 2019 when I attended in my hometown of Calgary, Alberta. It was there I felt the love of God in a new and different way and was able to share it with others through evangelism. That year I attended two programs, one in Calgary, Alberta, and the other in Surrey, BC to help with children's ministry at Sunrise Church, evangelize in shopping centers, and engage in other humanitarian activities with my team. It was a grand and eye-opening experience. Since then I have attended in 2021 and 2022 with a pandemic-related hiatus in 2020.

In 2021 I was in Surrey, BC again and participated in the same activities. A memorable experience from this mission was traveling to East Hastings St, Vancouver on the last day of ministry. East Hastings is a national hub for those experiencing homelessness and drug addiction. We were able to spread love to those in desperate need of it as well as be an ear for those who just needed someone to listen to.

Last summer in 2022 I went to Salt Spring Island, BC where I was exposed to many new things. I had many opportunities to share my faith and was witness to a miraculous healing and many salvations.

This year will be a little different for me as I am now old enough to assist lead a mission. It is a special chance to pour into others as my leaders have poured into me over the years.

I am eager to see what is in store for this summer and I am specifically excited to go to the Uk this summer as it's where I was born.

Thank you for your time.