おはよう (ohayou)! And so the countdown begins… officially two weeks away from our departure to Japan! This is also our last week of the Missions Training School. Can you believe it has been a year already?! Time really does fly by when you’re having fun! After all the months of training, preparing, and equipping, I am one step closer to being sent out as a full-time missionary.

Run Hard After Jesus!

I had the honor of sharing what the Lord has done throughout my life at a Titus 2 women’s event in South OC. In recounting my testimony, I was reminded of how Jesus not only saved me from the pit of hell, but how He continues to transform my life for His glory!

As Michelle Randall spoke on Mary Magdalene, I reveled in how much I have in common with her faith story. Mary Magdalene was delivered from seven demons, but her testimony didn’t end when she met Jesus. She continued to run hard after Jesus every single day, never leaving His side even during His death and after His resurrection! That is exactly what I’m doing! After being saved by grace through faith alone and freed by Jesus from many demons myself; I will continue to seek Him, His will, and reflect His love to all peoples. <3

Watch Michelle’s teaching on Mary Magdalene here (testimony starts at 51:00)!!

Full Circle Moment

This past weekend, I had the blessing of heading back to El Niño, Mexico- the place and the people where the Lord first stirred my heart for missions three years ago. It was a full circle moment! It has been a little over a year since I’ve last seen them, but I was welcomed as if I had never left. On this special day, we were celebrating the graduation of many university students, as well as some High School students going into University. As a part of the program, Do 4 One also offers sponsorships for elementary and middle school students (pictured below). It is because of this program that these kids are able to have an education and a career. I am truly grateful the Lord has allowed me to be a part of this work for the past two years! If you would like more information, please visit Do 4 One Foundation.

Praise Reports

• Glory to God I had the honor of sharing what God is doing in my life!
• Praise God many kids are able to go to school this upcoming year because of sponsors!
• Missions Training School year one is coming to an end- I’m excited for the new students that are coming in and to see what the Lord will continue to do!

Prayer Requests

• Please join me in praying for a revival to happen in the Church in America! May we also repent as a nation and turn back to God!!
• Please pray for the nations- for Mexico, South America, and beyond- may they encounter Jesus Christ like never before!
• Please continue to pray for the upcoming trip to Japan, we leave on September 6th- for team unity, guidance, and wisdom as I begin to budget for future living expenses!
• Please continue to pray for provision in paying off my debt- I’m almost half way there!

Thank you family for your constant love! It is because of your faithful partnership in the gospel from the first day till now, through prayer and financial support, that any of this is possible. Love you all!!

For His glory,

-Mayra Alejandra

For the love of Christ compels us…

Romans 5:14