One of the hardest parts about choosing to follow God’s call in my life is surrendering complete power to Him and realizing that I can’t do everything on my own. This is one of my biggest challenges in life, because I want to stay organized, be on time, and have control over everything that happens. One big part of going on the World Race is raising $15,500 and then finding another couple thousand dollars to buy supplies/gear. Raising the money to take part in the World Race requires me to surrender my control, trust Him, and know that if He called me to this adventure then He will provide for it.
I was reading through the gospel of Mark yesterday and read the story where Jesus feeds the 5000 with only 2 loaves of bread and 5 fish. Then it dawned on me that I am like the disciples with little to work with and a lot of people to feed. My bank account is low and my fundraising goal is high, but with faith in Him all things are possible. He is going to feed my $15,500 goal and is going to work in the hearts of donors to take my low account and fill it donations and prayers.
“Be still and know that I am God.” –Psalm 46:10
I am blessed to be given the opportunity to take part in this adventure and serve the least of these. Every day I imagine a different part of the race, whether it be walking down red mud roads of Uganda or holding an orphan in Cambodia. I can’t wait for September, but I must step back every day and realize that my role in the states is not yet complete. I must still raise the money necessary to go on the race and continue my ministry here, as I share my testimony and prepare for my journey overseas.
My individual journey as a believer has already begun and each day brings about a newfound joy in my Father. I pray that some of you would be led to become a ministry supporter of mine and choose to support me in the journey. If you are interested in how to support me monetarily, there are three options; monthly, one time online, or check donation. Please see the steps below to see how you can help me go on the World Race!
1. Monthly Donations from your Checking Account (through Dynapay)
Go to https://www.adventures.org/dynapay to set up your monthly gift.
- Each donation will be withdrawn on the 3rd or 18th of the month.
- Be sure to select an end date, on or before February 28, 2014 (my 6th month on the field).
- This site is great because there are no processing fees.
2. Online Donations through My Blog
Click the "Support Me!" link to donate online using your credit/debit card or checking account. This option is best for one-time gifts as there is a 3% processing fee for credit/debit cards and 2% processing fee for checking accounts.
3. Mailing a Check
Make checks payable to Adventures in Missions and write "Appealed by Samantha Kirby" in the memo line.
- Mail checks to:
Adventures in Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
All donations are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt when donations are processed.
Other ways that you can help send me on the World Race…
Buy a t-shirt for only $20!
Buy a Threads of Hope bracelet for $2 or $4!
50% of funds will go directly to my trip and 50% of funds will go to families in the Philippines.
Attend one my World Race fundraising events!
Hear more about my story and the adventure ahead of me!
- June 7-9: Cedar Rock Member Guest
- June 23rd: Sharing my testimony and call to the World Race at Highland UMC in Hickory, NC
- July 6th: Lenoir Cruise-In
- August 3rd:Yard Sale
- 1115 Woodbine Place, Lenoir, NC 28645
- August 24th: World Race Benefit Concert with Second Hand City
- Downtown Lenoir, NC
