Dear Friends and Family,
I hope that this letter finds you well! As many of you know, I have been incredibly blessed with several opportunities to live and travel abroad in the past few years. This has not only given me a passion for different cultures and countries, but God has used travel to completely change my life. I have discovered a desire to reach out to the hurting and broken people of the world, to live life beside the poorest of the poor, as well as to use the gifts and talents that God has given me to make a difference. In the summer of 2009, I came to the realization that the Lord was leading me into a life of missions. Life since then has never been the same.
I was recently accepted to serve as a missionary with an organization called Adventures in Missions. Starting in October of this year, I will be participating in their World Race Program, which is an 11-month journey to 11 different countries around the world. In each country, we will be partnering with churches and ministries in local communities to serve alongside of them and the work that are doing. Some of the projects we will be working with include planting churches, working in orphanages, sharing the message of Jesus, ministering to women and children who are victims of human trafficking, and bringing the restoration and hope of the Father’s love to many tribes and nations.
My hope is that, through this journey, God will be glorified and lifted up. My desire in accepting this opportunity is to shine His light through out the world, no matter where that journey takes me. I firmly believe that God has given me this opportunity not only that I may be equipped and prepared to move overseas permanently, but so that I may follow Proverbs 31:8-9: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.”
I have complete confidence that this is where the Lord is calling me to serve, and where He calls, He will provide. My prayer is that He will accomplish this through you. I am writing to ask if you would prayerfully consider partnering with me financially in my ministry. I must raise $15,000 in order to take part in the World Race, which covers all of my expenses in the field. Financial support can be given as a one-time gift or as a monthly donation. If 25 people pledge $50.00 for 12 months, I would have 100 percent of the funding necessary to go on this journey.
I would dearly love for you to share in the ministry with me, both financially and in prayer. If you would prefer to make your donation online, you may do so by visiting my blog site at: lauragamble.theworldrace.org. Just click the “Support Me” link in the upper left side of the page and follow the instructions.
I am so excited to see how God will move in my life and in the lives of others in the coming year. My prayer is that I would be a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to me: my spiritual gifts, financial assets, experiences, talents, and passions. My desire is to be used mightily by our Heavenly Father in the lives of those we will serve and to be a blessing to those who will help send me. I would be honored to go as representative of Jesus to the nations of the world and would like to thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support. Your time and consideration will be used to help me step out in faith towards the purpose for which God has called me.
With love,
Laura
“May Your ways be known throughout the earth
Your saving power among people everywhere.
May the nations praise You, O God.
Yes, may all the nations praise You.
Let the whole world sing for joy,
Because You govern the nations with justice
And guide the people of the whole world.”
Psalm 67:2-4
