First off, I want to say thank you for all the prayers, words of encouragement, and donations that I have received over the past month and a half since committing to the World Race. I am overcome by all the love that I have been shown and I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me in any way!
As you probably already know, I need to raise $16,962 to go on the World Race. (WOW!) While I have up until month 4 in the field (April 2016) to raise this money, it is my prayer that I will be able to leave fully funded in January 2016. Yes, this is a lot of money, but I am certain that God will provide the means I need in order to following his calling and spread his word and love among the nations.
With that being said, I have a question for you:
Will you come with me on the World Race?
You’re probably thinking that’s crazy, I mean you can’t quit your job and leave your kids, right? You have responsibilities here at home that require you to stay here instead of packing your life into a backpack and traveling the world for 11 months (I don’t yet, hence why I’ll be leaving in about 8 months).
I totally understand that and firmly believe that not everyone is called to go overseas.
And the good news is – you don’t have to!
You can travel with me across the world to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ from right here at home.
You can be God’s hands and feet through me as I leave my current life and comforts behind to find new life and comfort in Him.
You can tell people about God’s unending love and grace and help people come to know him and be saved.
You can feed orphans, minister to sex-trafficking victims, and see miracles happen.
You can be a part of all of this, right here from the comfort of your own home, by supporting and partnering with me in this journey.
PRAY
First and foremost, I ask you to pray. Pray for understanding as I wrap my head around the fact that this is actually happening. Pray for all the preparations – physical, mental, and spiritual – that need to be completed in the coming months. Pray for courage and strength as I leave behind all the comforts of life here at home and carry everything I need for a year in a pack on my back. Pray that my fears will subside and I can fully put by trust and faith in Him. Pray for my family as we come to terms with the idea that I will be gone for almost a whole year. Pray for my squad as we prepare to become the hands and feet of Jesus. And pray for the changes that God will make in my mind, heart, and life over the course of this journey that he has called me on.
SUPPORT
In addition to your prayers, I also need financial support. I am very close to meeting my first goal ($3,900) which is incredible, however, there is still a long ways to go! Each month leading up to launch (when I leave in January 2016) I will hold a new fundraiser. Being the planner that I am, I have chosen a few fundraisers and tentatively arranged them throughout the year.
May: T-Shirts (More information coming your way very soon!)
June: Gear Donations
July: Krispy Kreme Donut Sales
August: Spare Change Jars
September: Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction
October: Mile Long Yard Sale
November: $11 on 11/11
December: Christmas Gifts
These fundraisers and months are not final, however, I just wanted to give you an idea of what is coming your way so that you can plan (if you are anything like me) which ones you would like to participate in.
In the meantime, I’ll be praying that God will place it on your heart to help send me to the nations.
FOLLOW
Lastly, in order to come with me on the Race, I ask that you subscribe to my blog. You can do this by clicking Follow Me. Doing so will allow you to keep up with current fundraisers and see how God is preparing me for the Race. This will also ensure that you will be able to follow my journey around the world when I head out in January 2016.
So, again, I ask – Will you come with me on the World Race?
Will you partner with me in both prayer and support to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations?
