Here is my support letter for those who want to read it before getting it in the mail! Please let me know if you want a physical copy as well! Thanks for all your support!
Dear Family and Friends,
I have been accepted and given the opportunity to join the World Race. What is that you ask? The World Race is one of the programs through Adventures in Missions. It has been around since 1989, and has sent over 100,000 missionaries around the world. It is a journey to 11 countries in 11 months while living out of a backpack. It is an interdenominational missions organization that focuses on discipleship. My team and I will be serving with other churches and ministries.
Through much prayer and asking God what he wanted from me, I was led to do this mission. I do not understand why he chose this path for me, but all I know is that I have to be obedient to God’s command. I see the world is putting God to the side and makes me feel heart broken. God wants us to make disciples of all nations-Matthew 28:19-20. I believe he wants to use what I have experienced and learned to be able to reach out to an unbelieving world. I am very excited to do what God has planned for me.
The hardest part as of now is opening my heart to you to ask for support. Here I am obeying God and allowing you to be part of my journey. I need to raise a total of $19,200. This will cover all of my expenses for the year I’m gone. On top of that I also have to have money for my gear, spending money, and my trip down to training camp. Below are different ways you can support me:
- Prayer: My team and I will need lots of prayer. Prayer is the key to successful ministry and this is no exception. The team needs prayer to be united and to always be focusing on God no matter what happens. I will need prayer personally to stay looking to God and that he will shine through me to show the people what Christ can do for us.
- Blog: You can go to my blog erikadebruyn.theworldrace.org and donate there. While you are there please subscribe so you can get updates whenever I post a new blog!
- Website: Adventures.org/give-participants-program(World Race)-Erika DeBruyn
- Check: Make them payable to Adventures in Missions, Erika DeBruyn in memo line. One check per envelope and mail to P.O. Box 742570, Atlanta, GA 30374-2570.
- Buy a T-shirt: I have shirts for sale that are $25 and $27 for XXL/3XL!! They are available in short and long sleeve! You can pay me by check, cash, or if you have Venmo you can use that as well (@ErikaDeBruynWR). Just let me know your size, how many you want, and what style you want!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for considering partnering with me in whatever way God leads. Whatever it may be it will mean a lot to me. You can stay connected with me through my blog.
With love,
Erika DeBruyn
Adventures In Missions is a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) and is a member of the ECFA. (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Due to IRS and ECFA regulations governing the administration of tax deductible donations given in support of a particular trip/program, support contributions given on behalf of an individual will be used to offset the costs of the trip/program you are involved in. All contributions are non-refundable regardless of the participant’s success in completing the program.
