Hey there! Welcome to my blog! So from the few people I’ve told about The World Race, I have a few common questions that seem to come up. Below are those questions and my responses. These are much shorter versions of the answers, but you’ll get the idea!
What is The World Race?
The World Race is an 11-month missions trip to 11 different countries. In each country, I will have a new ministry to work with. I believe the World Race website says it best:
Have you ever wondered if there’s something more out there? If there’s more to life than empty traditions, routines, and working 9-5 everyday to achieve the impossibility of the American dream?
It’s because there is.
There is a generation of radicals whose heartbeat is to see a changed world. It’s a generation that’s dissatisfied with the status quo and is actively rising to the challenge of seeing the world transformed through tangible expressions of God’s love. World Racers are seeing lives changed in nations all over the world.
Where will you be going?
The countries I will be going to are: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Japan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Swaziland, Botswana, and South Africa!
What will you be doing?
To be honest, I have no idea! Every country I go to I will be working in a different ministry, and I won’t find out what I’ll be doing in each country until I get there or shortly before. One month I could be building a school, the next working in an orphanage and loving on the kids, the next I could be ministering in a hospital, or befriending prostitutes and sharing the Gospel. I’m excited for total abandonment and not having any expectations; it will be a terrifying but exhilarating change of pace.
Why are you going on the World Race?
I firmly believe that the World Race will help me build a Christ-centered foundation for life, where I can solely rely on and trust that God is guiding my life. I want to enter into a state of brokenness and uncomfortability in order to grow closer to my Savior. I want to serve “the least of these” and love on people who don’t know Jesus, and may have never even heard of Him. Please watch this video! It will explain why I want to go much better than I can put into words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPOZNkXIjKc
How can I help?
I’m so glad you asked! The World Race requires each “racer” to raise funds that cover all expenses like travel, food, lodging, and insurance for the 11 months. In order to leave fully funded by September 2014, I will need $16,284. As I take this leap of faith in trusting the Lord for His calling on my life, would you please prayerfully consider joining me by donating $100 or another amount?
Please make checks or money orders payable to Adventures in Missions with “In support of Jenna Orabutt” on the memo line. Please mail the donation to:
Adventures in Missions
PO Box 742570
Atlanta, GA. 30374-2570
If you prefer to make a donation online using your credit or debit card you can visit my blog: jennaorabutt.theworldrace.org and click on the “Support Me” link on the upper left side of the webpage; there will be a 3% processing fee for online donations. All donations made to AIM are tax deductible.
Most importantly, I ask you for prayers! There is no possible way for me to go out into the world to share the great name of Jesus with the nations if I do not have an army behind me praying.
You can keep up with my worldwide adventure through my blog at jennaorabutt.theworldrace.org. You can also subscribe to my blog by submitting your email, on the left hand side of the page, and every time I post you’ll get an email notification. I cannot begin to thank you enough for taking the time to read this blog, and for your prayerful consideration of helping me reach this goal.
If you have a question for me, comment below! I’ll keep answering more questions in my next blog post, so ask away! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
God bless,
Jenna
