Money…Gear…Supplies…Insurance…Vaccinations…OH MY!
(Just a few things that I need to prepare for this race around the world)
Playing at REI…
Yesterday I drove to Houston for a little shopping at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) It is a huge outdoors store with everything needed for a trip like the World Race. At first, I was overwhelmed about all of the gear and supplies I need, but as soon as an employee named John jumped in to help…my overwhelmed feelings turned into EXCITEMENT! I tried on a few packs and laid down on a few sleeping pads to find the ones that fit just right. I also received helpful information about food prep, headlamps, and all sorts of other fun stuff!
This is real…
Being in the middle of a camping "wonderland" made me realize even more that this trip is very real! WOOHOO!!! I am actually camping around the world with 70 other awesome Christians…sleeping on a pad, wearing the same clothes every week, sometimes going without a shower, cooking over a camp fire, carrying our 11 month life on our backs, praying, healing, loving, laughing, crying, worshiping, etc. WOW!
YOUR role in all of this…
If you're reading this blog, then my guess is you are just as excited about this trip as I am! YAY! This is going to be a challenging mission trip for us all and knowing that I have a great family of supporters back home, is comforting. First, thank you for all of the support, prayer, and encouragement I've had so far. I appreciate you taking time to read my blogs and for taking this journey with me! Second, I need to be honest with you, as supporters, about the financial needs of my trip. I am about $10,000 away from making my total goal, which, Praise God, is incredible! (I have already met my first two goals!) Even so, I still need all of the support I can get. Please pray about supporting me, as a missionary on the World Race, financially and more importantly, please continue to support me prayerfully.
Show Me the Money 😉
Asking for money is not the most fun part of this process, but it can be the most exciting! I've been able to witness God's awesome power through the raising of support and through the blessings of others.
14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. -2 Corinthians 8:14
When you give to this mission, you are supplying those in need with love, hope, and the exciting message of Christ. Also, you will be amazed of how God will bless you in return. The money for this mission trip is not about me or you, but about the incredible works God will do through my squad!
Please consider giving financially if you haven't already, and please pray for me and my January 2012 squad.
God bless you in your efforts to support The World Race! WOOHOO!!! 😀
