Here is my Support Letter!
Dear Family and Friends,
I am so excited to write and tell you about what God is doing in my life. As many of you know God moved me to Austin, Texas five years ago to teach English as a Second Language to middle schoolers. This has been a time of stretching and growing. I have made wonderful friends and have the most awesome church family. Over the last several months, God has been moving and stirring in my heart, one word has come to mind over and over again: REDIRECT. This was a scary word at first. I’m in graduate school, teach full time, lead a small group, and serve in my church’s production ministry; but I’ve been redirected to leave my job at the end of this school year and go on the World Race.
What is the World Race? Not the Amazing Race… well think of it as the Amazing Race plus God. It is an 11-month 11-country mission trip. Starting in July of this year, I will be spending one month in each country, living out of a backpack and loving on people. I am so excited about this opportunity. The ministries in each country will vary as we team up with churches and ministries already there: some will be teaching, working in orphanages and clinics, others might including feeding stations, or manual labor, but mostly and more importantly we love on people where they are at and share Christ’s love with them.
This is an amazing opportunity and it has all happened very quickly. I am so thankful that God has given me this awesome opportunity. I know He will provide for my every need. I am asking that you would consider partnering with me in a couple of ways.
1. Pray –I know with Christ all things are possible. Prayer is vital to my trip. I ask that you pray with me. Pray for my team, the countries and people we will be visiting, and please pray for me. I know that I am called to this year. I know it will be amazing but I also know it will be a very tough year.
2. Financial Support – It would be awesome if this trip did not financially cost a thing but that is not the case. The cost is $15,500. This covers our travel expenses, training, food, and other things vital to our time in the field. I’m asking that you would consider supporting me financially. Whether with a one-time gift or a monthly gift. If 50 people pledge $30 a month for 10 months or 30 people give $50 a month for 10 months, I would have a 100% of the funds needed for my trip. Please do not feel constrained by these examples. They are to show how easy it is to give and how quickly you can help me reach my goal.
I have enclosed a response card and pre-addressed envelope, inviting you to share in this ministry. I have also included a card with all the donation information. One more thing please check out my blog at amyenglund.theworldrace.org.
I am so excited to see how God will move in the coming year. Thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support. Know I am praying for you as well. I pray God blesses you as you prayerfully consider partnering with me in this ministry.
Love and Prayers,
Amy
I love you all! Thank you for your prayers!!
