He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity
in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from
beginning to end.
(Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11)
I received a glorious email last week from the World Race. It read, “I’m sending you this email to let you know that I’ve zeroed out your support account and am closing it with accounting.” This means that after eight years of partnering with Adventures in Missions and The World Race I am done. Some have said its like being done with paying for student loans. Peacefully, I am completely ready for a new season in my life so this email couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time.
First, I wanted to thank EVERYONE who has ever helped me in any way throughout the last eight years: prayers, support, encouragement, travel, hugs, housing, food and love. I am truly blessed and changed forever by my partnership with AIM and The World Race. Thank you for making it happen.
Second, though my support account and work with AIM has stopped it doesn’t mean there aren’t an abundance of world changers still out there living on pure faith and trust. Below are a few of my World Race K-squad kids and brief stories of where God is leading them. These friends have given up jobs, houses, family, friends, possessions and, really, their entire lives for something greater than themselves. Please pray about how you can continue supporting the furthering of God’s Kingdom both locally and internationally.
Ashley Higgins
Higgs is incredible. She came back to the states at the end of June and moved to Gainesville, Georgia a week ago to be a part of The World Race’s apprenticeship program. As part of the six-month apprenticeship Ashley will be living in Gainesville and working 9-5 in the AIM office. The sound of “9-5” scares most World Racers. Trust me, I’ve run from it since college. But while working in the office under great leaders and mentors Ashley will get exposed to the ins and outs of the organization and programs run through AIM. This is a chance for exposure, community and Kingdom building all under one roof. And even with a marketing focus all she would really love to do is run back to Africa and hold babies.
Ashley’s faith in God’s timing is incredible. The apprenticeship program costs $10,000 for the full 6 months. Please consider is building up our generation – Click Here!!
Lauren Williamson
This lady is precious beyond words, but I’ll try.
Before returning home from The World Race Lauren was already committed to squad lead another crew this year. God had done some incredible things in and through her while she was on the Race and she was ready to share. A few weeks ago during our largest World Race training camp Lauren, along with Tim and another World Race alumni, came together to meet their October 2010 squad. Over 60 new World Racers will go under Lauren’s authority, prayer and covering.
The cost of squad leading is $8000. This will cover everything on the field including travel for four months and two additional debriefs with her squad. She’s walking in faith – click here to join her journey.
Tim Fizzell
I got to know Tim as an incredible team leader throughout the 11 months he was on the K-squad. I believe from the beginning we knew there was greatness in store for this brother. The quality of his heart, the care he gives to people, the lengths he’ll go to communicate effectively to the people he serves is all genuine and inspiring. In October Tim is joining Lauren and another World Race alumni to lead a new squad of Racers through Central America and then one month in Asia. This 60+ crew of Racers are ready to follow such a Christ-like team of leaders. I most excited that Tim will have a chance to disciple so many young men of God on this journey.
With the same financial and prayer-filled goals as Lauren, please consider partnering with him – Click here!
Ralph Kelley
If I haven’t already I know there’s a chance that everyone involved in the K-squad has sometime bragged about this brother of ours. We were extremely blessed to know him. Ralph’s humility and unconditional and consistent care for others inspires me greatly.
After coming home for 2-3 days after the World Race Ralph hopped another plane to Mijas, Spain. For the next 6 months Ralph enrolled in the G42 Leadership Academy. I don’t know if I can explain this school adequately, but I know I’ve enjoyed hearing of Ralph’s excitement to be empowered and led in his giftings while in Spain.
The school has some phenomenal mentors and teachers to serve and disciple our generation. The simple cost is only $1,000 a month. Ralph still needs $3,550. Click here to support Ralph in G42
Select Intern Support and enter “Ralph Kelley”
Tres Washington
When the rest of the K-squad was flying back to LAX this June Tres had an alternate route to get him to G42 sooner. This man of God grew so much on the Race but it wasn’t enough for him. His thirst for truth and an intimate love with His Saviour has carried him across the ocean for another 6 months, but the peace and excitement to be learning from powerful spiritual fathers is only igniting his faith more.
Click here to help Tres become fully supported from the World Race. He still needs $800. And Tres also needs $4,800 for G42. Click here to support Tres in G42 Select Intern Support and enter “Tres Washington”
Birkleigh Foreman
I love this crazy sister of mine. Short story: at World Race training camp over a year ago she scared us all. Now, Birk is a dramatically changed and beloved princess of God. And she knows it. There’s endless truth and power and love in her. She’s currently living in LA and will depart for G42 in October for 6 months.
Birk has all of her tuition payed for but is still in need or those extra expenses. Checks can by made out to here and mailed to: 1320 E. Court St. Flint, MI, 48503. Please check out her dreams and stories on her blog! You want to know this chick!
Martha Lemke
This is a beautiful daughter of the King. Her radiance and joy in the Spirit kind of makes her floats as she walks. Martha has a great compassion for people in need around her. Her smile joined with the passionate assurance of her identity bring Kingdom.
She too will join Birkleigh in October and head to Spain for 6 months at G42. Help and follow this woman’s journey – Click here to support for G42. Select Intern Support and enter “Martha Lemke”
Scott and Carol Pitts
You’ve heard of them before. These two have given up more than I know. They love with every part of themselves. And as I’ve lived with them the last two months they’ve allowed me to join in all the ups and downs of following the Lord. They inspire me with faith to jump – whether I know the ending or not. The work Scott and Carol do in Jamaica and Vietnam is admirably selfless. They’ve seen a need to love in radical ways and that’s the road they are determined to follow. Every bit of what they do is because God.
Please pray for the work they are a part of and consider joining them financially. Click here to support! Scroll down to DONATE via PayPal.
