Dear friends and family,
Just a few weeks ago I completed my degree program in International Studies-Human Rights at the University of Iowa. Throughout my college career, I’ve continually felt God calling me into international ministry and have developed a deep love and passion for different cultures and serving all of God’s people. This call was first affirmed after serving with Young Life and other ministries in Thailand. While I was abroad, I felt a yearning to keep serving God’s children and spreading His love and peace to other nations.
Young Life camp with Young Life Thailand group.
I knew that after college I didn’t want to settle into a typical job right away. I felt I needed to learn and discover more about myself, the world, and the life that God is calling me to. I also felt now was the best time in my life to pursue unique opportunities. God has faithfully answered my prayers and I’m so excited to share with you the call He has placed on my heart. In January 2017, I’ll be embarking on the adventure of a lifetime: I’m going on The World Race!
The World Race is an eleven month Christian mission trip to eleven countries around the world through the organization Adventures in Missions. I’ll be on the Fusion Route, which means my core team will be assembled of approximately forty individuals from around the world at the beginning, and then as we go we also have the opportunity to invite local believers to join our team. The World Race calls Christians out of their comfort zones, requiring Luke 10 like faith, and invites them to live radically for the sake of the Gospel. The work my team and I will be doing on the World Race includes: serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, and minister to women and children trapped in prostitution as a result of human trafficking.
January 2017 Route 6: Fusion
Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua
Rwanda Uganda Ethiopia
Malaysia Vietnam Thailand Phillippines Cambodia
As I prepare for my departure, one of my greatest challenges is financial resources. Like most other missions organizations, World Race participants are required to fundraise financial support. In order to leave fully funded on January 1, 2017, I need your help to raise $16,617. This money is not a paycheck, but rather a coverage of the costs needed to travel, do our work, and serve those in need. As I take this large step of faith in trusting the Lord, would you prayerfully consider partnering with me at $50 monthly or some other amount?
How to give financially: *All donations are tax-deductible
—> Online at jessibrower.theworldrace.org
1. Select “Donate!” on upper right hand side
2. Enter my full name
3. Enroll in monthly giving or make one-time donation (choose start and end date for monthly giving)
—> Or make check out to:
“Adventures in Missions”
Mail to: Adventures in Missions
P.O. Box 742570
Atlanta, GA 30374-2570
1.Write my name in the memo line: BROWERJESSICA
2. Include a fundraising card
I’m so excited and blessed by the opportunity to go on The World Race and for the ways God is going to use it in mine and others’ lives! I know God will also bless you by joining me in this experience. Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you in advance for your support!
Yours in Christ,
Jessi
“Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road.”
Luke 10:3-4
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.
