My Support Letter

Hello friends,

Below is my letter asking for support through prayer and finances that I have been sending out the past month. If you would like one, along with more information about the YAV program, please email me at hannahmills7@hotmail.com

I am thrilled to tell you that I have been chosen by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to serve for one year as a Young Adult Volunteer in New Orleans, Louisiana! As part of this exciting commitment, I have to raise at least $3,000 in gifts and pledges for my year of service, and I am hoping that you will join me on my journey by supporting me in this effort.

Through the Young Adult Volunteer program (YAV) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), I will be joining over 70 other young adults serving at 16 different sites both domestically and internationally. While I am still learning my specific responsibilities, I will be working in two part-time positions. One of my positions is at the First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans working on the Christian Education committee and helping run their homeless ministry. My second position is working with the non-profit Mid-City Ministries where I will be helping run an after school program tutoring program for elementary school students.

I am definitely anticipating this year will be life-changing for me. Although I have experience working with children and in Christian education, I know that I will be challenged and have to step outside of my comfort zone. My focus will be on helping meet the needs of others. I will be challenged to trust God in new ways through this process. I am eager to see what God has in store this year for all of the YAV’s and in the ministries that we are participating.

As I am beginning to write this new chapter in my life, I am inviting you on this journey with me. I am inviting you to be a partner in ministry with me. I hope you prayerfully consider making a gift or a pledge toward my financial support. The timing is critical as I need to raise $2,000 by July 1.

I have enclosed a special flyer that includes more information about the YAV program and my own reasons for wanting to serve. I am also including a Covenant of Support form and ask that you consider making a gift or pledge. I invite you to please pray about becoming a partner in ministry with me for this year.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your consideration, prayers, and hopefully your support as well!

In gratitude,

Hannah Mills

My Placements!

I have two of them while I am there!

I will be working at a church serving through their homeless ministry and Christian education.

My second placement is with the non-profit, Mid-City Ministries, where I will help tutor elementary school children after school. 

Please pray for me as I try to prepare my heart for serving in these places to which I have been called. 

Introducing...

My name is Hannah Mills, and starting in August 2013, I will be serving the city of New Orleans on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as part of the Young Adult Volunteer program. 

I am serving as a  YAV because I want to spend this year preparing myself for a life of service. As a disciple of Christ, I am called to serve and love my neighbors. I cannot separate my discipleship from works of faith. I also have a strong sense of calling to ministry through the discernment of my Christian community.

I plan to attend seminary after I complete YAV with hopes of one day becoming ordained in the PC(USA) as an associate teaching elder and youth minister. I am anticipating that my YAV year will challenge me as a disciple, calling me to trust God more and start developing the heart of a servant out of love.

I am eager to document my experience and share with you how God is working in my life and in the lives of those with whom I am living and serving.

I ask for your prayers because I cannot dream of serving this year without a strong community supporting me.

If you are interested in supporting me financially, please message me, and I can show you how.

Thank you so much for joining me on this exciting new journey!

In gratitude,
Hannah