The other day when I found my box of mementos, I also found my reentry packet. Within the packet were many questions directed at helping us process through a year full of impacting the world. I thought of all of you when I started reading through the list of things I did through the year. You see, it was because of your support that I was able to do all that I did. By you giving to me YOU impacted the nations. Here are some of the things you did in 2009:
Dominican Republic: You lead many to Christ through street evangelism and cell groups. You taught children English and a variety of different sports. You discipled the youth of the church and poured into their lives, many who want to become missionaries or spend their lives in ministry.
Haiti: You lead many to Christ during a 5 day crusade. You encouraged the body of Christ by telling stories of what God is doing around the world. You helped people restore order to their lives after the Hurricanes in 2008 by doing relief work.
Cambodia: You helped a large church that reached into all parts of Cambodia.You helped set up a backdrop for the churches stage. You taught English to many young adults from all over Cambodia.
T-land: You built relationships with women in the bars. You helped one woman get out of the bars, who later accepted Christ. You made jewelry with women who had escaped the bars. You prayer walked the streets of Phuket. You taught morning devotionals.
The Big L: You built a relationship with sandwich shop owners, holding their kids and taking a true interest in their lives. You prayer walked the city. You encouraged the hidden church body there.
Mozambique: You helped fix up the house and property of missionaries. You taught English to youth in the bush. You prayed for people in the hospital. You shared Jesus at a local school. You witnessed at a woman’s conference.
Malawi: You held babies at a Crisis Nursery. You went and visited locals in their homes. You did outreaches with the kids from the village. You were part of a widow’s ministry. You built relationships with the interns at Children of the Nations.
Swaziland: You loved on people dying of AIDS. You went to care points to feed the children and teach them about who God is. You helped create Legacy Books, so that people have something to give their children as an inheritance that tells about who they are.
Romania: You loved on and fed a gypsy family that has nothing. You reached out to the outcasts of the gypsy community. You helped dig a canal. You visited the homes of many families who desired to share their lives with you. You prayer walked the streets.
Ukraine: You built relationships with university students. You helped teach classes at the university. You ministered through street evangelism.
Germany: You worshipped and prayed with Burn 24/7 Berlin. You worshipped and prayed with significant pastors in the area. You worshipped and prayed at specific sites of strongholds. You worshipped and prayed with the people at coffee houses and parks.
That is a long list! YOU made it all possible, You have been Christ to the nations!
God is continuing to call me to the nations. This time it is by being on staff with Adventures In Missions. Starting this January, I will be working with the admissions department. Though I will be sitting behind a desk, I will be helping hundreds of young adults do the same things that I did while on the World Race. This is a support raised position. By financially supporting me, you are helping make it possible for those hundreds of World Racers make it to the field in this upcoming year and reach many lives. My need is for people to come alongside me by making a monthly pledge. Please consider committing to $10, $25, or even $50 a month. Every little bit counts. Every dollar spent is worth it, knowing that you have reached out to the nations!
