About the Campaign
My name is Madilyn. I’m 23 and from San Clemente. For the past year and a half, God has taken me all over the country. The journey started on Kauai, went all around the Northwestern states, across the country twice, and now has finally led me to Africa, which is something I’ve been talking to God about for a while now.
Before I moved to Kauai, I had babysat over 25 kids in San Clemente. I was blessed to be a part of so many awesome kids’ lives in our community, and I grew to love spending time with them. At the end of the travels, I had been helping my dad build decks for a few months in Tennessee, not really having any personal purpose behind it besides wanting to spend time with him and take the opportunity to learn something new and valuable. After a while there, I knew that God was telling me to go to Africa, but I had no idea how that was going to happen. I felt God nudge me to leave early (which was hard) and on my way home I found out that The Shoreline was organizing a mission trip to South Africa in just a few months, where we’d be building a playground at a school that’s ministering to kids.
I just knew it was Him. It felt like a full-circle answered prayer that God had prepared me for.
As much as I havetraveled in the country, I have never been out of it, so it is a huge leap. My hope for my first mission trip is to just be of help in any way that I can, and to be a Christ-like example to the kids and in the work that we do. While I don’t know what exactly God has in store for me in South Africa, I know it’s His call and I’m super excited to answer it alongside the awesome Shoreline missions team.
21 comments
Cathleen Vaughn
Amazing lady.
March 22, 2023 at 2:10 pm
Donovan Longberg
Missions changed my life. Praying it changes yours too. We love you!
March 22, 2023 at 8:40 pm
Eva Hinton
God is going to use you in mighty ways!
March 24, 2023 at 6:55 am
Ronald adams
This will be a life changing experience for you. Enjoy it.
March 24, 2023 at 10:25 am
Jeffery McIntosh
Spread the good word of our lord Jesus
March 24, 2023 at 11:12 am
Anonymous
Have a great mission trip! We are so proud of you!
March 24, 2023 at 12:04 pm
michael hundhausen
To help fulfill a dream ☮️❤️
March 24, 2023 at 3:41 pm
Matt Rudar
I am so stoked for you and this amazing journey! Always be open honest and ready to receive whatever message or experience your supposed to have with each encounter.
March 27, 2023 at 1:51 pm
Donnie Ruiz
Stoked for you!
April 1, 2023 at 11:18 am
Chris Pearcy
Please kick Theo in the shins for me, and good luck, stay safe.
April 1, 2023 at 12:06 pm
Anonymous
Love watching our neighbor take life by the horns and do meaningful things.
April 2, 2023 at 3:58 am
Vickie and Doug Steele
Madi-we are so proud of you and cannot wait to hear about your adventures. We need more wonderful souls like you in our world. Love you and stay in touch! xoxo
April 3, 2023 at 1:02 pm
Randy & Kim Boerman
Thank you for the work you are doing! May God Bless you always.
April 4, 2023 at 12:51 pm
Donna Morrissey
I think what Madi Rae is doing is so wonderful. I don’t know her personally only through her Dad but what an amazing young woman. She certainly has a bright future.
April 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Stephen Jolley
Good luck, be careful, do good work, have a good time, and we look forward to your next visit to TN…Steve and Carol.
April 6, 2023 at 4:50 am
Vicki Hadder
Hope you have a great experience Madi ☮️
April 6, 2023 at 1:34 pm
kim & Randy Boerman
May God Bless you always!
April 8, 2023 at 3:27 am
Don Philippbar
Madilyn this will be a life changing time for you.
April 8, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Paul Harrison
Madilyn,
So grateful God has stirred you to choose this particular ministry!! May God’s mercies be abundant!! And may God be Glorified!
VolleyPaul
April 9, 2023 at 6:52 pm
David & Lauren Duplissey
Praying God uses your time there to do wonderful things for his kingdom GO MADI
April 13, 2023 at 5:17 pm
Anonymous
Building skills will prove useful as you spread the good word. Safe Travels!
May 16, 2023 at 7:51 am