Hey there family and friends!
As some of you know already, I have been accepted to a mission trip called the World Race!
What is the World Race?
The World Race is an 11 month mission trip that will allow me to travel to 11 different countries, spreading the love of Christ throughout other nations.
11 Countries.
11 Months.
1 Purpose.
1 Love.
What will you be doing?
There will be several different ministries I could be a part of. Some examples would be working in an orphanage, partnering with pastors and other missionaries, talking to and working with children and women who have been pulled into sex trafficking, building churches, digging trenches, loving on the homeless, and so much more. Ministry from day to day will look different. From manual labor to snuggling with kiddos. There are so many ways we will get to love.
Where will you stay?
Honestly… I don’t know. We are asked to pack tents for the year since sleeping arrangements will look different from country to country. We could be sleeping in tents or hostels or maybe even above a church. We just won’t know until we get there.
Is this safe?
Yes. As long as you use common sense everything will be fine. AIM (Adventures in Missions) keeps track of all social and health related threats while we are on the field. Communication with them is constant and we will be moved should anything come up. We WILL be safe.
How much does something like this cost?
Good question! It’s not cheap…
Total cost to AIM- $15,500
Insurance/Services- $861
I will need the financial support of many throughout this process. This is something that I ask is prayerfully thought over and considered. You can donate by clicking the “Support Me” tab at the top of the page. Your donation will be tax deductible! How awesome?!
What about your equipment?
I have set up a registry for those who would like to help me in purchasing the things I will use throughout the entire 11 months. You can check that out at http://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/Danielle-Mills-Memphis-TN/820121.
I have been told by the organization I’m traveling with that I will also need to have extra money built up in an account for emergencies and personal spending. There may be opportunities to do some fun things like bungee jumping, white river rafting, petting tigers, riding elephants, etc. depending on the country. Because of that I have a personal fundraising account set up at gofund.me/juaavk. Feel free to donate there if you would like to.
Are you scared?
No. There is nothing to be scared of.
“For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
“For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:8-10
God has prepared me and each person traveling with me for this. It’s a yearning and a calling. I’m ready and willing for God to use me for His glory to further His kingdom.
Please partner with me in praying over this journey as I set out to know Christ deeper and to become less as He becomes more.
With all my love,
Danielle Mills
