Support God's Mission

As we all know, any good we do in our lives is God working through us. I won't pretend otherwise because if it was all up to me, I wouldn't be here-- I'd be crying in a corner. I also won't act like my presence anywhere in any capacity is necessary for the Kingdom of God.

What I know is that God is working before me and during me and after me no matter where I am, and all I am doing is what I can to support God's Mission. When you support me in any way, you are supporting God's Mission first and foremost.

Prayer

The most effective way to support the way God is using me in His plan is through prayer. Whatever else needs to happen will happen through faith and trust, but that faith and trust is built through a relationship with God which happens through prayer and diligence. Here you can find updated prayer requests.

Prayer Requests:

(12/4/25)

- I am in the moving process to Chiang Mai, Thailand.

- I am figuring out how to say goodbye to everyone. Please pray for my soon-to-be-8,000-mile-long-distance relationship.

- I am trying to build a support group of prayer warriors. 

Financial Support

Even though prayer is the far more important and effective way of supporting God's Mission, missions also has to be financially supported. If you have the means and are willing to give financially, you can make a tax deductible donation to Pioneer Bible Translators and in the comments specify "The Ministry of Copeland, Lydia".

Right now, my ministry with PBT includes costs of training and workshops needed for me to finalize my position as a missionary, travel needed to reach out to those supporting me, and various other costs.

To donate, you can go to:
https://pioneerbible.org/donate/ 

If you would like to and are capable of supporting me directly by contributing to a flight fund for visiting home during my three years away, my school fund for supplies and tuition, or my day-to-day living expenses as I cannot work in Thailand on a student visa, it would have to be through means of a gift which is not tax deductible.

To provide a gift, you can Venmo me at @LydiaCope or send a check or cash to my parents / permanent address in Arkansas.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me below: