"Testing the Strong Ones" - Copeland

My time in Austin has almost come to an end. I will be heading back to Baton Rouge in the first week of August. It will be hard to leave my mom, especially since her treatments will continue until September. I have to trust that God is in control. I have to do the last thing God called me to do. I will be heading back to Baton Rouge in August. Don't get me wrong. I love HPC! I'm looking forward to being back so much.

I'm including my support letter in this blog. If you want to you can read and pray about supporting me as I commit to the next 15 months of schooling and service through Elevate...

[As many of you know I moved to Austin this summer to be with my mom as she overcomes cancer. I was offered a job at Celebration Church for the summer months. I had a wonderful time working in the church and gaining ministry experience. Now I have the opportunity to do a second year of Elevate at Healing Place Church. The difference this year is that the program has become accredited. I will be able to earn a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies over the next 15 months. Please join me in prayer as I venture to accomplish this second year of higher education and ministry experience. I am writing because I need your help. The tuition for the second year program is $6,000. I have managed to raise most of the cost of my tuition. However, my monthly cost of living (including rent, utilities, phone bill, and food) will be an average of $500 per month. Since I won’t be able to work during my internship I have to rely on your sponsorship. Thank you for your prayerful consideration about how you can help! I am so grateful for your love and prayers during this season of my life.] katherine.sharkey@healingplacechurch.org

I love you all so much. I can't thank you enough for your loving encouragement and support over the last couple months. I am so blessed to have faith filled people like you in my life!