Dear Friends and Family,
Since graduating from college with a degree in Social Work, God has been doing some crazy work on my heart and is calling me on a journey I would have never planned for myself! God has called me to embark on a journey with Adventures in Missions (https://www.adventures.org/) on The World Race Team.
The World Race is an 11 month Christian mission trip to 11 countries. Our main mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. To accomplish that goal my team and I will work with local churches and ministries to plant churches, share the gospel, work in orphanages, serve women and children who have become enslaved to human trafficking, and bring the hope of the Father’s love to people in each country. This is an intensive discipleship program for participants and is designed to support existing ministries in their efforts to do Kingdom work among the people they serve. God is calling me, completely out of my comfort zone, but I am excited for new opportunities to trust Him.
I was recently accepted to this ministry, and the start date is quickly approaching (I leave at the end of June!). I expect to face many challenges on this journey. One of the biggest challenges will be raising financial support. In order for this mission trip to become a reality I will need to raise $16,277 and deadlines are coming up very quickly! These deadlines are:
$3,500 – May 7, 2015
$7,500 – June 17, 2015
$11,000 – October 1, 2015
$16,277 – January 1, 2016
Your contributions will cover the cost of most expenses for this 11 month mission trip.
As I take this large step of faith in trusting the Lord, would you prayerfully consider joining me in this faith journey? The two ways you can support me are through prayer and finances; I would appreciate both, if you are able. Please consider supporting this work monthly or with a one-time gift.
You may give and read updates about this journey on my blog at marissamaclurg.theworldrace.org. For monthly giving you are able to choose a start and end date, between May 2015 and January 1, 2016. You may also give by check addressed to: Adventures in Missions with “Marissa MacLurg” in the memo line (Send check with enclosed card).
I am excited to see how God will move through The World Race team as we travel and serve in these different countries! I anticipate that He is going to transform many hearts and bring healing to the people we serve. I also believe God will use this experience to deepen my relationship with Him.
Thank you for your prayers and any financial support you can give.
Blessings,
Marissa MacLurg
Email: [email protected] Blog: marissamaclurg.theworldrace.org
All Gifts are tax-deductible. Adventures In Missions is a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) and is a member of the ECFA. (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Due to IRS and ECFA regulations governing the administration of tax deductible donations given in support of a particular trip/program, support contributions given on behalf of an individual will be used to offset the costs of the trip/program you are involved in. All contributions are non-refundable regardless of the participant’s success in completing the program.
