Shelli Lewis

Current SMOi missionary in Seoul, South Korea July 2009-June 2011
SWO summer staff 2006, 2007, 2008
Birthday: September 8

Shelli's blog

History:

Shelli was born and raised in Parkersburg, Iowa.  The consistency of her mother's devotion to studying God's Word and watching God change her Dad as he grew in the depth of his relationship with Christ impacted her deeply.  She accepted Christ at a young age, and at the age of 12, God led her to commit to doing whatever He would ask and going wherever He would lead.  God has continued to challenge and bless her along the way.  As she made mistakes He picked her up, forgave her, and taught her through them.  She grew in understanding and faith as she learned more about what a relationship with him entailed.

Shelli has worked 10 summers at three different Christian camps.  She started to think that God would balance that with being a teacher for the rest of her life.  As she became increasingly comfortable in camp ministry, God grew a desire in her to serve Him in another country.  The conviction to obedience grew heavy as she served her third summer at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in 2008 and that fall she started researching serving as a teacher in another country. 

Contact info:

Yongsan International School of Seoul
Y.S. PO Box 62
Seoul 140-600
South Korea

Facebook: Shelli Lewis

Skype: shelli.lewis

Strategy:

Mission dates: July 23rd, 2009-June 2011
     
God surprised her by leading her specifically to Yongsan International School (www.yisseoul.org) in South Korea.  She will be teaching 7th grade writing, grammar, and drama while residing in Seoul. (see also the School Profile)

She is excited to participate in her first overseas missions experience.  Her sending agency is NICS/OASIS (www.nics.org).

Prayer Requests:

  • Her adaptation to Korean culture
  • Peace and comfort for her family
  • Please pray for Shelli to connect with her roomate and to become part of a community of believers.

Support:

Shelli will be compensated for her appointment at the school and her main goal is to pay off her student loans so she can continue in missions without that burden.