Dear friends,
🌏 This summer, I’m excited to step into a new chapter of purpose and obedience. From July 2 to July 23, I’ll be serving as a KidZone volunteer in Singapore with OMF International. I’ll be caring for Third Culture Kids (TCKs)—children of missionaries—while their parents undergo intensive orientation for their new ministry assignments across Asia.
This trip isn’t just about travel ✈️. It’s about following a call, serving the nations, and living out God’s heart for every tribe and tongue ❤️🌍.
🙋♀️ Why Missions?
I was deeply inspired by my mom’s mission trip to East Asia last year, where she brought hope through education. Watching her walk faithfully encouraged me to ask: Why not me too?
As I transition from full-time work to graduate school, I felt led not to “fill time,” but to redeem it—to make these months count in the Kingdom. Through prayer and discernment, I realized that missions would allow me to both serve and learn, all while stepping into God’s greater story.
So why Singapore and TCKs?
Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are children who grow up in cultures different from their parents’ passport countries. In Singapore, they face unique transitions—new friends, a new language, and new expectations . These children need more than childcare; They need encouragement, understanding, and love 💛.
My own journey as an international student since 2017 taught me how challenging cultural shifts can be 🌐. But through those struggles, I discovered how God bridges hearts across borders. I believe He’s now calling me to be that bridge for others.
I feel especially drawn to serve TCKs because I understand what it means to live between worlds. My prayer is to be amentor, a listener, and a reminder of God’s steadfast presence in seasons of transition 🙏.
What Will I Be Doing?
📅 Dates: July 2 - July 23, 2025
📍 Location: Singapore (OMF Orientation
Course)
👩🏫 Role: KidZone Worker (Childcare
& mentoring for 8 children, ages 3-10)
⏰ Time Commitment: ~5.5 hours/day with
a team of 3 other volunteers
Our mission is simple: create a safe, nurturing space for children while their parents prepare to go into the mission field 🫶.
🤝 How You Can Partner with Me
🙏 Prayer Support
Your prayers mean more than I can express. Here are specific ways to pray:
For the families I serve:
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Patience and wisdom to care for each child well 🍼
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Empathy, especially with babies or children struggling with transition
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That the kids experience God's love—even if they can’t yet explain it
For my team:
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Strong, Christ-centered unity with fellow volunteers 🤝
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Safe travels and good health for all
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Lasting relationships that glorify God 🌟
For me personally:
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A humble heart, free from pride or comparison 🕊️
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Strength to overcome self-doubt and self-criticism
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Grace in communication with OMF staff and teammates 🗣️
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Clarity and obedience in discerning future mission opportunities
"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment…" – Romans 12:3 📖
💵 Financial Support
To make the trip happens, I am reach out for finanial support, which includse airfare, lodging, and daily expenses.
If you feel led to support this mission financially, you can donate here:
👉 https://partnerhub.omf.org/ServeIY1
Please know that if you are a student, in ministry, or navigating financial hardship, your prayers and encouragement are more than enough. I’m grateful simply to share this journey with you 🤗.
🕊️ Final Thoughts
This mission trip is more than a destination—it's an act of worship and surrender. I believe God will move not only through me, but in me. I pray that each child I meet in Singapore will feel seen, safe, and surrounded by God’s love .
Thank you for walking alongside me. With your support, I won’t be going alone 🤍.
With gratitude and hope,
Iris Yuen
