By Christi Mays
Nicholas McElroy loves telling people 鈥渕alai Nepal man parchha鈥� which means 鈥淚 love Nepal!鈥� The junior health science pre-PA student was selected as a recipient of this year鈥檚 Young Alumni Board Scholarship which helped pay his way to go on the mission trip to the small South Asian country. Not only did he get a chance to share the Gospel with others in a remote village, but the trip allowed his faith to grow as well.
鈥淎t times I was really scared about affording this trip. I was also spiritually scared because I wasn鈥檛 sure how God was moving in my life. He called me, and I answered, and I put all my trust in Him for this trip to be possible.鈥�
Nicholas recalls when he learned he was selected for the scholarship.
鈥淚 wanted to scream and thank (the Young Alumni Board) immediately! If I was standing in front of them right now, I would say thank you for helping my faith become a revelation. I could not count on my fingers the number of times I worried about paying for the trip. With your help, that worry was no longer a distraction, and I was able to give the Lord my undivided attention. I am so grateful for all that you do for students like me, and if I could see you now, I would give you the biggest hug and thank you so much!鈥�
For information about contributing to the Young Alumni Board Scholarship Fund, email alumni@umhb.edu or call 254-295-4599.
