Hello to all my friends and family!
You may or may not have heard by now that I will be leaving on October 1, 2016 for an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries. I’m sure you’re wondering what made me decide to give up luxuries here at home and devote my life to Christ for 11 months.
Here’s a brief explanation:
Since graduating from college 4 years ago, I have felt that I was working towards an unknown goal. I have had financial timelines and career goals to meet, but I did not have any personal or emotional goals. I had no clue where my life was supposed to go next or what my future held and that scared me. I have spent the last year of my life praying for God’s direction and guidance. I did not see any direct answers to my prayers at the time, but I remained trusting. Approximately 6 months ago, after months of unhappiness and stress with my job, I decided to give my 30 day notice. I had no idea how my boss would react nor did I know If I would have a job the next day. All I knew was that this was what God asked me to do. I trusted that God had a bigger plan for me, and I had to have faith and take that crazy, giant leap. Six months later and here I am still working for the same company. My boss has been absolutely great, and we came to a mutual agreement that I could stay working at the office until I found something that I felt passionate about. The problem? I wasn’t coming across anything in my industry that I felt that passion for. I continued to pray and ask God what was His plan. Where was I supposed to go? The night before I signed up for the World Race, my mom and I were talking on the phone. She started crying and said, “Amy, I believe something big is about to happen in your life.” The next night, the World Race popped up again on my Facebook for the second time. I clearly felt God showing me, this is where I want you to be. I thought, no way! My first concern was, how could I afford to not work for 11 months? My second thought was, am I good enough to do mission work?
That night, I put all of my fears aside and signed up for the World Race. I realized that God’s will is greater than anything I would ever understand. If this was where God wanted me to be, He would provide. As far as whether I am good enough.. I am certainly a work in progress. I have been a Christian since a little girl but have truly started seeking God the last few years of my life. I started regularly attending Church and ensuring that I spend quality time in prayer every single day. I feel that God is calling me to this mission to attain that closeness I have been so greatly seeking from Him. I want to be more humble. I want to be more patient. I want to be more kind. I have decided to completely let go of the reigns and control of my life and let God take the lead again.
So i’m sure you’re wondering, what is the world race?
The world race is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries organized by Adventures in Missions. On the World Race, my future team and I will serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities. We will preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, minister to women and children who are trapped in prostitution due to sex trafficking, and bring the restoration and hope of the Father’s love to many tribes and nations.
With all of that being said, I have two requests.
1. Prayer, Prayer, and more Prayer. I am requesting that you pray for me as much as you can before, during, and after this mission. My prayers before leaving are for God to prepare my heart for these 11 months of servitude. During the race, my prayers are for God to lead and guide our team to help restore faith in Christ in the lives of the people that we will be ministering to.
2. Financial Support. I am inviting you to be a part of my journey not only through prayer, but financially as well. My fundraising goal for this 11 month mission trip is $16,651. The cost I have to fundraise can seem so overwhelming to me at times, but the cost could never compare to the experience of spreading God’s word around the world. God has put this mission trip on my heart, and I know if it is His will, He will provide. I ask that you give what God puts on your heart to give whether that be $10, $100, $1000, or $10,000. No gift is too low in God’s eyes, and I pray that you are truly blessed for any support you can offer. All gifts are Tax-Deductible for any business owners offering support!
I would love to speak with you personally about the trip and the work that we will be doing. Please send me your contact information if you would like to hear more. Also, you can subscribe to my blog (top of blog, to the left) to follow me through my 11 months of missions!
I thank you in advance for your prayers throughout this process and for any monetary support that you can offer.
Blessings,
Amy LaFleur
How to Donate:
1. Go to my blog at amylafleur.theworldrace.org
2. Click on “Donate” on the right hand side.
3. Follow the steps.
You can also send checks, payable to Adventures in Missions, P.O. Box 742570, Atlanta, GA 30374-2570.
Please be sure to put my name (Amy LaFleur) in the memo line. Also, please fill out and send the Adventures in Missions slip with your check to ensure there is a record of your donate.
Adventures In Missions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a long-time member of ECFA. ax-deductible contributions must be irrevocable; therefore, all donations are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Your donations are tax deductible based on the policies and principles at www. adventures.org/policies.
