In March of this year, I was about 6 months into the process of planning to leave the States for a year. My plan A was to go on the World Race from July 2012 to June 2013, come back to Memphis for a couple of months, and then move to Kenya permanently to spend my life loving on orphans.
But God…isn't that how every great story starts…He had a different plan. So in April 2012, I decided to withdraw from the World Race. The Lord showed me that in my desire to love on the nations, I was overlooking my own country, my own state, and particularly my own city. It was one of the hardest decisions I made, especially as I watched "my" squad leave in July. But over the next couple of months, God broke my heart for Memphis. I have always loved this city, but now even more so. I have a kingdom view of this city!
As my heart has changed, my passion for the nations hasn't. My passion for orphans hasn't. My passion for women in sex trafficking rings hasn't. And so, even though Memphis is "base camp" for me until God moves me elsewhere, I have decided to take the opportunity to go to Haiti with Adventures In Missions for a week in December.
While in Haiti, we will work primarily to bring hope to the people who have lost theirs because of natural disasters such as earthquakes and storms. Our ministry may include helping to repair homes, leading a VBS, or visiting an orphanage to love on some children who lost their mommy's and daddy's in the earthquake of 2010.
I covet your prayers. Before I leave, I will email a more comprehensive list to anyone who would like to have it, but here are the 2 immediate and biggest prayers we have right now:
1) Please pray for opportunities to share about Jesus. Pray that at every moment, our team would be aware of a soul crying out for Jesus, and that we wouldn't pass up opportunities to speak about Him.
2) Please pray for the physical strength of our team. This will be a fast, intense trip. Please pray against sickness, and please pray that each of us would be filled with supernatural strength when we would otherwise be exhausted.
Some of you have inquired about how to possibly support me financially. Here is the beautiful thing: all of the money that I had raised for the World Race got transferred to this trip! SO, the trip is completely covered, and most of the airfare was as well. However, I did have to cover the remaining airfare, so $250 came out of my own pocket. First and foremost, I ask that you pray for this trip. Beyond that, I ask that you prayerfully consider giving to help with the plane ticket. If just 12 people committed to partnering with me for $20, the ticket would be covered and that would help my personal finances in a great way!
I have been amazed at how God has been working in my life over the last month. I do not regret my decision to stay in Memphis AT ALL. The obedience has proven MORE than worth it. Many of you have been constant sources of support and encouragement, whether in person or through Facebook. For that, I am grateful.
Thank you for your prayers in regards to this trip, and thank you for our considerations in financially partnering with me.
To God be all of the glory.
Until the whole world hears,
Jenna
