Leaving for five months, senior Macky Dailey will experience her home away from home 6,969 miles away, traveling to Tel Aviv, Israel to be a missionary.

“It is a God thing. I feel like I’m supposed to go,” senior, Dailey said.

Homeless ministry, sex trafficking, working with orphans, Sudanese refugees, reaching out to Orthodox Jews and the big party scene in Tele Aviv are what Dailey can expect to deal with in her stay.

“At first my mom laughed at me,” Dailey said, “but she knows it’s inevitable and that I’m making the right choice. They’re scared though.”

The 6,900 dollar cost to go on the trip will be funded by Dailey working and getting help from family and friends.

“I’ve never even been away from home for a week-and-a-half, and now I’m going to be living away,” Dailey said.

Putting her first semester of college on hold, Dailey hopes to reach out to many people and gain experience in Israel.

“I hope to teach others Jesus’ love,” Dailey said. “I want a closer relationship with God.”

Older sister, Sarah Dailey had told Macky about the trip. Later, she was soon asked by youth pastor Michael Hinson to go.

“There was some weird connections that made me want to go; I don’t know how to explain it,” Dailey said.

Twin brother, Gunnar Dailey, also a senior, is scared for Macky. However, he knows she is going for a good reason.

“We just need to pray that God will keep her safe on her trip,” Gunner said.

Prayers from across the community will be offered for Dailey and the others traveling to Israel.

“I think she will be able to share God’s word and love with other people,” Gunner said.

In Israel, the majority of people speak Hebrew. In the bigger cities most people are able to speak English. Translators will also be available if Dailey can’t communicate with those she is reaching out to. As for talking to people back home, she will have to rely on technology.

“My family and I will probably have to Face Time her,” Gunnar said.

Dailey’s acceptance to the five-month trip will be determined on Friday, Feb. 22. She was previously interviewed to see if she was an eligible candidate.

“Listen to God and do not fear; you’ve just got to do it,” Dailey said.

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