#alvarezthepenguin #hipster

#graduates #4years #friendship #sohardsquare

#rollinscollege #graduation #fiatlux #classof2013

#graduation #swag #dontworryimalreadywearingundies

Yea, that happened with @eclair3924 & @sennshine #drivethru #shenanigans #wendys

#itsabeautifuldayintheneighborhood #mrrogerswashere #literally #rollinscollege

#instalessamy’s #vintage #suitcases

The best courtyard on campus. #orlandohall #rollinscollege #spring #fantaticfriday #iwillmissthisplace

#welcometofinalsweek #rollinscollege

Last art critique as an undergrad. I made the lil dude on the bottom right. #allthefeels #endedandstartedinthesameroom

I want to thank all of the influential people that nominated me for the #fiatluxaward y’all are truly amazing. I also want to congratulate of all the wonderful recipients! #keeponkeepingon

This is a good life choice. #breakfast #yolo

As some of you are aware, I had the opportunity to spend my spring 2012 semester in Hong Kong. Aside from my scholastic endeavors in Hong Kong Baptist University, I was involved with Kowloon International Baptist Church and their university ministry. The ministry served the spiritual and relational needs of university students. I was part of a team that organized and led bible studies and social gatherings. Involvement with the university ministry at Kowloon International Baptist Church sparked a new passion to empower students to build friendships and communities centered on spirituality and other common interests.

God has graciously given me the opportunity to return to Hong Kong through a different church, Watermark Community Church. Watermark Community Church is an international church located in the western part of Hong Kong Island. The church was planted two years ago, and exists to help the community develop a relationship with God through service and discipleship. Watermark is also part of Redeemer City to City, an international church-planting network that trains and sends church planters to other global cities.  Watermark offered me a one-year internship, an opportunity that I gladly and gratefully accepted right away.

My main responsibility as an intern is to serve in Watermark’s university ministry. This would include organizing and leading bible studies, social gatherings, retreats, and other events that promote relational development.

Ministering to university students is strategic in reaching the city and future leaders of Asia. Hong Kong is home to 7 million people; about 5% follows Christ. The church is also seeing a decrease in young people, so creating a Christ centered community where it lacks will make a big impact. It is an honor to be a part of a team that strives to make a difference in the lives of university students in order to make His name known.

Watermark is providing housing and visa. I need to raise funds for daily expenses, mission trips and my flight. My goal is to raise at least $10,000 (700 US Dollars a month + airline ticket) to live on for the next year. I can only engage in this internship if I have enough support.

I would like to invite you to be a partner with me in this endeavor to minister to the people of Hong Kong. This partnership can be done through prayers and financial support. All support is welcome, and feel free to tell others. I would like to thank you in advance for your support.

With gratitude,
Airam Dato-on

Information About Giving

Online:
Go to http://www.fohkc.com/donate.html to make an online donation to Watermark Church from anywhere in the world with a credit card. Send me an email, datair85@gmail.com, and or to cherry@watermarkchurch.hk to inform us of the donation amount and purpose. Donations made this way will incur a 3% processing fee. If you would like to cover the processing fee, please add the appropriate amount to the donation total.

By check or cash:
Write a check payable to: Friends of Hong Kong Charities Inc. and either mail/give by hand to myself.

My address until June 28:
1000 Holt Avenue Box 1085
Winter Park, FL 32789

Please notify me of any donations through email [datair85@gmail.com],  phone/text [3212302958] and or by leaving a comment on this post, so I can create a running list of my supporters

I am going through some of my stuff at home & I come across my little acceptance card from Rollins. #thisissocool #classof2013 #reminisce #tears

#abed wearing a #panda shirt from #threadless