We are excited to look at our calendar every week and mark off dates that people like you have sponsored. It excites us to know that we will be taking the love, support, and prayers of all of our family and friends around the world with us. We look forward to doing God’s mission in 11 different countries starting in September. We hope that you prayerfully consider how you can support us on this Christ inspired adventure!
We are asking you to prayerfully consider sponsoring us for a day, half a day, two days, or even a whole week.
1 Day = $48.73 2 Days = $97.46 3 Days = $146.19 4 Days = $194.92
5 Days = $243.65 6 Days = $292.38 1 Week = $341.11 2 Weeks = $682.22
Please, click on the “Support Me” tab, give your gift, and then on the left column of our blog click on “Contact” to send us a message to let us know what days you would like to sponsor! If you friends with us on Facebook or have our phone numbers you can also contact us in those ways as well!
Here is updated calendar!! And if there is a day that has already been marked off, but you really want to sponsor that day, please let us know! It is okay to double dip!
A big thank you to everyone who is helping us make these days possible. Thank you for helping us take God’s love around the world.
Uganda: Once a kingdom and British protectorate, for most of the later half of the 20th century, Uganda was under military rule, first under Idi Amin, the subject of the film “The Last King of Scotland.” Much of northern Uganda was also troubled by the Lords Resistance Army which heavily recruited child soldiers (Kristin regularly supported Invisible Children, a non-profit whose mission was to free children and adults who were forced into the LRA).
Referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is diverse in topography and wildlife. Your gifts may bring us to the north part partnering with ministries that are bringing still-needed healing and reconciliation or in the south working with churches to evangelize and disciple the next generation of Kingdom workers.
Rwanda: Many who hear “Rwanda” immediately think, “genocide” – it was 16 years ago when 800,000 people were killed over the course of about three months. According to the U.S. State Department, Rwanda (once colonized by France) has the highest population density in sub-Sahara Africa; and like much of sub-Sahara Africa, this nation also is fighting hard against HIV/Aids. This nation played a part of the genesis of International Justice Mission. As we help bring healing to a country sill recovering from this deep wound, God may birth a dream or vision in us . . .
Ethiopia: With a deep religious tradition and a population of diverse faith, Ethiopia carries a rich history and was one of the earliest countries to accept Christianity. Located north of Kenya on the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia boasts deserts, mountains, and tropical forests, and is the largest producer of coffee in the world. But as the modern world expands, Ethiopia struggles. Rural villages remain isolated, in many areas without clean water or access to markets. As many people move to the cities hoping for a better life, the country’s stability to provide basic services is strained. Ministry in Ethiopia is as diverse as its people. Your support may help us serve street kids in the city, helping them find shelter, food, and the love of Jesus, or we might preach the gospel and encourage the growing church in rural areas.
India: With nearly a sixth of the world’s population within its borders, India is a country bursting with people and culture. Home to a diverse array of beliefs from Hinduism to Islam, to a blend of folk religions and other faiths, it is a country of pluralism with twenty-nine languages spoken by over a million native speakers, multiple religions, cuisine, socio-economic classes, and political parties. India’s struggles with poverty and crimes of human trafficking, forced prostitution, religious persecution, and more. Your sponsorship may bring us to work with local-churches to encourage believers and most likely be challenged by their testimonies. Your gifts will help us to bring hope and truth to those that society deems “untouchable.”
Nepal: Home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal literally sits on top of the world. In addition to adventurous experiences we will have here, we may also visit widows and orphans in their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human traffickers. This month of our World Race experience will submerge us in a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God.
Cambodia: Cambodia houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Angkor Wat, a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today, just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime. Today, Cambodia is a source, transit point, and destination of human trafficking. Unfortunately, the government is struggling to stop it. The people of Cambodia are thirsty for the hope the we can bring.
Thailand: The kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their 2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and 0.7% are Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Your gifts will help to send us to a place where we can change lives in the city—where we, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes—or in the countryside where we may serve youth, care for orphans, and encourage a remnant of believers.
Malaysia: Your support this month will send us into a world entrenched in Islam. A people within the thriving metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the Good News of Jesus Christ. As we delve into this culture of works-based religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, we will have the unique opportunity to deliver hope and point the people to their Redeemer.
Guatemala: A country rich in history and natural resources—fertile soil from the volcanoes help yield excellent coffee. Outside of its aesthetic appeal, Guatemala needs God’s touch. Gripped by poverty and bound to a spirit of religion, the people of Guatemala hunger for the kingdom of God to pervade their lives. Your support will help to usher in the kingdom to this land and reach out to the people on the fringes of society through hard work, relationships, and maybe even a miracle or two.
We visited in Guatemala during our first months of marriage. It was a trip with a dual-purpose. It allowed us to see Collin & Kendra (Kristin’s brother & sister-in-law) as they taught there for three years and it was also our honeymoon. We are excited to be able to go back and witness there.
Honduras: “Hondo” comes from the Spanish word for depth and there’s lots of depth to Honduras. It’s home to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, whose ruins are still standing. Honduras is mostly mountainous and the weather is as tropical as it gets. What really runs deep in Honduras are its needs. Honduras is the third poorest in the region, after Haiti and Nicaragua. Like her neighbors, Honduras has had her fair share of political/military troubles. There’s a need to reach out to the youth, not just to keep them out of trouble (e.g. gangs) but for them to know their worth and that they are loved.
We have had friends who have spent time living & teaching in Honduras. We are excited to follow up on the work that our friends Amy Kallemeyn and Kayla (Vanderburgh) Schmalz have started.
Nicaragua: This location is always a World Race favorite. It’s a country full of wonderfully warm and caring people and participants always leave having had a powerful experience. However, hopelessness, addictions, destitution, and poverty still plague the lives of Nicaragua. There are orphans who have grown up without knowing the love of a parent and families who get by each day by scrounging scraps from the city dump where they have made their homes. In Nicaragua, your sponsorship will provide us with the opportunity to bring God’s love through slum ministry, door-to-door outreach, outreach to children, and more.
You can also show your support by helping us to purchase items off of our Amazon World Race Wishlist. You can either purchase the items and gift them to us or you can send us a personal check donation to help us purchase a specific item. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for this amazing journey in discipleship.
How can I donate to a World Racer’s account?
Donations may be made by check, money order, credit card, bank transfer, or EFT (Dynapay).
Check/Money Order – must be made payable to Adventures in Missions with the participant’s name in the memo line.
Mail to: Adventures in Missions, PO Box 742570, Atlanta, GA 30374-2570.
Please mail only one check per envelope, as checks are processed mechanically.
ReOccuring Monthly EFT (Dynapay) – Go to adventures.org/dynapay to fill out an online form for a monthly Electronic Funds Transfer from a checking account. No transaction fee will be charged for donations made through EFT.
Credit Card/Bank Transfer – Click on the “Support Me” link on the left-hand side of the participant’s blog site, and you will be directed through the process of making a one-time, monthly, or quarterly gift by credit card or bank transfer. All donations made this way will be charged a transaction fee of 2-3%.
