Life With LivvyJoy: August 2023

During these last several months, I've been hanging out with friends, relaxing, processing, and learning how to apply what I've learned in DTS to my life here in Flagstaff. God has been teaching me to trust, remain, and endure. Whether I know the future or not, I just have to keep following His quiet voice leading me. With that, I'm very excited to announce that I'm returning to Mazatlan, Mexico in October!! First, I will complete a counseling seminar that is designed to help people know how to navigate life's challenges & help others as well. In the kingdom of heaven, there is healing & freedom for all who seek it. It will teach me how to first see myself as God sees me & learn His plan for my personal life. Then, I'll learn how to empathize & love others in a healthy way despite their past. Also, I'll learn how to better guide others into their true identity with Christ. This seminar starts October 9th & ends November 3rd. The course is $600 & a round trip plane ticket is around $500.

After the seminar, I will come home for the holidays & then return in January for a 3-month internship. The internship is designed to help prepare me to be on staff with the base in Mazatlan. I will get to know the leadership more personally, as well as the different areas & ministries on base. During this time I hope to apply to the area of DTS staff. I want to walk students through the journey that I went through & get to see more people set on fire for the Gospel. After this program, I will be on staff for at least 2 years. I am so excited to begin this journey of full-time missions. I know that this requires sacrifices but I believe Jesus is worthy of this. The internship itself is $1,850 and flights are around $500. After this, I a required to have a minimum of $500 in monthly support. However, my goal is to raise $800 each month so I can save wisely, give more, & be prepared for anything.

` Would you consider supporting me? First, I need an abundance of prayers for this whole journey. I know many of you are prayer warriors, which I am so blessed by. This road won't be easy but it is all for His glory. Also, I need financial support. YWAM is completely non-profit & all staff are in charge of raising their own finances. This includes medical insurance, staff fees, food, & personal toiletries & expenses. As mentioned before, I have several costs I need to cover. I know God will provide & I'd love to go on this journey with you.

There are several ways to give. If you want to support me monthly you can set up a recurring payment with Zelle using my phone number, 928-856-289. However, you can also send support through Venmo (@Livvy-Cutlip), PayPal (@oliviacutlip), or check by mail (5610 Lene Ln, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) till January as I will be leaving the country.

If you have any questions please feel to reach out any time through text, calling, or email. My email is bokwormljc@gmail.com. Also, please send me your email so I can send monthly updates & keep you filled in on what God is doing.

So that is my missions update. However, I've been doing some fun things here in Arizona. I've gone on several hikes with friends & family. I went to San Diego with 2 close friends of mine for over a week as a senior's trip part 2. I had a wonderful week teaching VBS at my church & I've been working odd jobs like babysitting, church childcare, & house cleaning. It's been pretty chill but I'm treasuring every moment I have with this wonderful community.