Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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I filled 11 more letters for #11n11 (as the hashtag goes) this evening, all while a squadmate and I were discussing being shameless in pretty much begging for money. To go on the World Race, I have to raise $15,500, and that doesn’t include gear, immunizations, insurance, and other expenses before my squad launches in January. That’s quite a bit of money. An amount only God can provide, through anybody and everybody that wants to donate. So, I’m trying to get the word out as best I can. But whether it’s  through shameless blog posts and facebook updates, countless support letters, or (prayerfully) an event or two, God’s go this whole provision thing down. As I filled letters this evening and chatted with my squadmate, I realized that the support info isn’t really out here on my WR blog. With this being the information go-to hotspot for all World Race information, I figured it would be a good idea to finally put up a support blog.
 
So this it, the shameless support post…

(Every World Racer writes one!)
 
I’m so excited about this beautiful adventure before me. To fully explain my excitement, I’m going to need to give a bit of back story, but I promise to be brief and then get on with the shameless begging (well, kind of begging). 

Last summer (2011), my plans changed a great deal. The direction I thought I was going altered in a big way, and I was left wondering what God had next. As I prayed for Him to reveal to me what He wanted me to do, He led me to teach a group of middle school students at a private, special needs school. During this time I felt God calling me to something different, but it wasn’t clear just what that was. So, I continued to pray that He would reveal to me what was next, while seeking Him to use me in any way He desired between then and that reveal. Through those prayers, He led me to join the leadership team in a young adult ministry, become a youth group leader to a great group of sixth grade girls (who are now in 7th grade; why must they grow up!?), and impact my students in ways only He could have provided.

And by the end of the school year, God revealed that I was not supposed to return to the school in which I worked. Yet, there wasn’t much more after that. I still didn’t know what I was supposed to do. So, I went on interviews with high schools, dropped off countless resumes, and did a whole lot more praying. For several weeks, I wondered what would happen; wondered where exactly He was leading. The second week of July, He decided it was time to let me in on His plan. When I found out what He has in store for me over the next year and a half, I flipped out. It was something I never anticipated and soon wondered if it was me just wanting to take flight, rather than wait on Him. This was something I desired to do in middle and high school but always buried it. Was this me… or really, truly, 100% God? However, God anticipated my reaction – He’s so good at that! – and used scripture, people, and events to show me that He has indeed called me to this journey.

And what exactly is this journey? Well, I’m excited to tell you all that He has really, truly, 100% called me to missions! In January 2013 (just four short months away!), I will serve as a missionary through the organization Adventure In Missions through the The World Race program. The World Race is an 11-month Christian mission trip to 11 different nations around the world. As of right now, the 11 nations my team (which will consist of seven or eight people from our larger ministry squad of 60-70 people) will be ministering to are Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Romania, Ukraine, South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia. On the World Race, my team and I will serve in partnership with churches and ministries in the local communities of each of these eleven nations to serve in any and every way such as, to preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, feed the poor, minister to women and children who are trapped in prostitution as a result of human trafficking, and most importantly, share the love of Christ to many tribes and nations in response to what He has done for us.

I am so grateful for this opportunity that God has given me and have every confidence that He will provide for my needs. This will be a journey that changes me; that shows me what true dependency on God alone looks like. It is a journey I cannot do without Him and without the support that He will provide through people like you. I am asking that you go on the mission field with me by partnering prayerfully and financially with me in this ministry. In order to fulfill this call on my life and go on the World Race, I must raise $15,500, which covers all of my expenses on the field, including meals, lodging, and travel. The financial support can be given as a one-time gift or as a monthly donation, wherein you choose the amount and beginning and end dates. Below, I’ve included some information containing more details so you as a supporter can truly understand where your funds will go and decide upon the mode of giving that best suits you.

I am so excited to see how God will move in my life and the lives of others this coming year. He has already challenged and stretched me in some amazing ways since being accepted to the program just one month ago. I hope not only to be a blessing to those I serve but also to you. I would be honored to go as your representative of our great God to these eleven nations. I ask you to continue to follow me on this journey by asking me questions, following my official World Race blog (which you’re reading right here, right now) and praying. Pray for me and my team as we prepare to launch in January and for this coming new year as God challenges and leads us on this journey. I want to thank you in advance for your upmost prayers and financial support. May God bless you as your prayerfully consider partnering with me in this ministry!

And now for that Support Info!
Where Does It All Go?
As a World Racer, the $15,500 is broken down by these categories…
Training Camp — $320
Field Support — $620
WR Development Program — $1,860
Administration Fees — $2,635
World Racer — $10,075

My budget on the field is roughly broken down into these categories…
Intercontinental Travel — $4,235
Food — $1,256.25
Lodging — $1,758.75
Transportation — $1,005
Long Distance Travel & Miscellaneous Supplies in the Field — $1,115.55

Deadlines
As with most fundraising, there are deadlines that are set up by AIM that I am required to meet. Here they are…
  • $3,500 by October 1, 2012 (two weeks before training camp)
  • $6,500 by December 16, 2012 (two weeks before launch)
  • $11,000 by April 1, 2013 (End of Month 3 on the Field)
  • $15,500 (FULLY FUNDED) by July 1, 2013
The How To
Steps for Checks
1. Please make them payable to Adventure In Missions
2. In the memo line write: The World Race – Rhonda Rininger or Appealed by Rhonda Rininger
3. Send your donation to:
Adventure In Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA, 30353-4470
*If you prefer, you may also send a direct check or cash to me (e-mail me at [email protected] and I’ll send my contact info to you), and it will be used towards the next deadline or items that need ot be purchased prior to being able to launch in January.*
Online Donations
If you would prefer to make your donation online, you may do so by visiting my WR blog site at: rhondarininger.theworldrace.org Just click the “Support Me” link in the upper left side of the page and complete the donation as instructed. Important Note: When donations are made on my behalf online, 5% is removed from donations made by credit or debit card or 3% by bank draft (electronic check) when those donations are credited to my account to cover transaction and processing fees.
Oh.. and Here’s A Different Approach
Before I can launch in January, there are a few things I need to purchase/have donated that the field expenses will not cover. These are things like:
  • an internal frame backpack (aka what holds almost ALL my belongings all year)
  • a tent (aka my house and protection from mosquitos) — already purchased praise God!
  • sleeping pad (aka bed)
  • sleeping bag
  • immunizations
  • international medical insurance
  • ticket to launch city
  • lightweight laptop (So I can keep you -my family and friends- up to date on what the Lord is doing through my team’s ministry each month)
These things and a few others are crucial to being able to go on this trip. If you would like to help in any way in regards to these items (or if you have questions about the World Race) please contact me through e-mail.
Thank you again for taking the time to read through this information and prayerfully considering to support me financially in the great call the Lords has placed on my life. Again, please know that any support is welcomed and much appreciated. Prayer is a powerful thing, and throughout this journey my team and I will need just as much prayer as financial provision.
Thank you again!
In His Grip,
Rhonda