Hello Everyone!
My name is Autumn (or you may know me as Autie), and I am so thrilled to share that I have been accepted, and will be attending a YWAM-DTS in Nashville, Tennessee beginning this October!
Over the years of walking with Jesus, the Lord has rescued me from suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, and addictions that began plaguing me at the young age of 14. He has also brought me peace following the losses of loved ones, including my older brother and my best friend, who passed away when she was 15. It is solely through the love and sacrifice of Jesus that I am able to live free from the chains that once bound me.
In the past few years, I have lived in various states across the U.S., including Atlanta, Central Florida, Kansas City, and finally, my hometown on the Illinois side of St. Louis. Throughout these journeys, I joined various churches, from large congregations to small ones, and participated in several young adult ministries. Recently, I have also established an online small group for young women from different states who are new to their faith, guiding and supporting them in their spiritual journeys. I am looking forward to using my past and future experiences to help illuminate God's Glory to other nations.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
YWAM, or Youth With A Mission, is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this and future generations, to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission.
DTS, or Discipleship Training School, is a six-month intensive program that serves as an opportunity for students to deepen their relationship with God, guiding them to build the skills, character, and knowledge to bring revival and reformation in all nations. It consists of three months of lectures and three months of outreach mission trips.
I am in awe of God’s goodness, to be joining the school called Fire and Fragrance: We will be reaching the lost, people who have never heard the name of Jesus, discipling and activating believers, serving local churches, all to make a deeper long-term impact in their region. These outreaches will be in places like Central Asia, Japan, the Philippines, Paraguay, Africa, and so many more places. The goal is to continue the work of evangelism, prayer, and worship uniting about Jesus and the gospel. The very first step into the ministry God has called me to begin.
Your prayers will be greatly appreciated both leading up to my departure and during my time there. Please pray that preparations and travel go according to plan and that all necessary funds come in. Please keep the DTS team in your prayers that myself and the other members will come together and that God will give us wisdom. Lastly, please ask that God prepare the hearts of those we will reach, and that our team will be able to meet the needs of those we meet.
In addition to requesting your prayers, I am asking for financial support as I follow God’s calling. I have estimated that I will need to raise about $12,000 by October 1, 2025. Additionally, I will need personal funds to support my lecture phase for basic necessities (food, gas, toiletries).
Would you prayerfully consider partnering with me financially this season? Your support will help me cover fees including airfare and transportation, travel visas, lecture phase courses and materials, outreach phase costs, as well as food, room, and board. In addition to looking for sponsors, I have been working hard to save up as much money as I can on my own. A donation of any size makes an enormous difference and I would be incredibly thankful for any kind of support.
In return for the donation, I will have a monthly update on my Facebook/Instagram pages and be sure to send to those personally via email or text to those without social media. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I will continue to update you as I take steps on this path!
Blessings,
Autumn (Autie) Scott