Before I was a Christian, I was a girl longing to be seen, noticed, and loved. God used countless people to pour into me, to show me that I was loved and that I was not too far for grace to reach me. These people were not afraid of my mess. They got their hands dirty and lavished their love on me. They poured out their love until I finally overflowed. But, they were only able to pour out because someone else once poured into them. God’s kingdom multiplies. It’s exponential. It grows explosively when his children get their hands dirty and pour themselves out to others. This is what he has called each of us to do: to empty ourselves for “the least of these” the way Jesus emptied himself for us. And this is what he has called me to do through the World Race.
The World Race, a program headed by Adventures in Missions, is a journey to 11 countries in 11 months to serve “the least of these.” The World Race calls Christians out of their comfort zones, requiring Luke 10-like faith, and provides the opportunity to serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, minister to women and children trapped in prostitution as a result of human trafficking, and bring the restorative hope of the Father’s love to many tribes and nations.
I will face many challenges all throughout the World Race, but as I prepare for my departure, one of my greatest challenges is my financial support. Like most other missions organizations, World Race participants are required to fundraise financial support. In order to leave fully funded on September 1, 2014, I need your help to raise $16,285. As I take this large step of faith in trusting the Lord, would you prayerfully consider partnering with me at $100 monthly or some other amount? Your financial support will help me spread the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ to “the least of these” by covering the costs of air, sea, and land travel, lodging, food, and training.
Your contribution is tax deductible and can be paid with a credit card online or by check. If you would like to make your contribution online, you may do so by clicking the Support Me link in the upper left side of the page and complete your donation as instructed. Checks can be made out to Adventures in Missions, and on the memo line: For Ashley Ganahl. Your donation should be returned to:
Adventures in Missions
P.O. Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
Your love, support and prayers would mean the absolute world to me. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for being in my life. If you have any further questions, I would absolutely love to talk with you. I would also love to sit and share with you the specific things the Lord has laid on my heart and how he is currently preparing me for September 1, 2014 and the following 11 months. Thank you in advance for your support!
P.S. If you’re interested in learning about the different ways you can partner with me on this mission trip, check out my How You Can Support Me page! 🙂
