Hey Everyone,
I know it has been a while since I posted anything so I just wanted to take a moment and share with you about what God has been doing in my life and update you about the things going on and the ways you can be involved.
Over the last several months my heart has been very heavy as I have been wrestling with God on several different fears and doubts with regards to my decision to go on the World Race. I was really questioning if this was still where God wants me to be. Through lots of prayer, I am more convinced than ever that I am exactly where God wants me.
God has been really preparing my heart for this trip in so many ways. Most recently He has been showing me some of the ways that I am still holding to tightly to my dreams and my plans for my life rather than living in complete surrender to him. He has also been asking me to grow with regards to stewardship. I have been very convicted lately about the ways in which I do not take what He has given me and use it to do my very best and bring glory to Him. I am excited to see how this new growth in my relationship with God will reshape my life and how I interact with the world.
UPDATES ON HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED!
1. This Sunday, May 3, I am speaking at the 6:00 service at my church. I will be sharing about the World Race, the countries on my route, and my testimony and heart for missions. This will also be a great time to bring any questions you may have and get them answered. I would love to see you there!
When: Sunday, May 3, 6:00 pm
Where: 225 Middlesex Ave.
Metuchen, NJ.
2. As of right now, I have $2,538 in my account. That is 15% funded! I am so thankful for how God has been providing. I launch in 8 months (wow it’s coming up fast 
) and in order to leave fully funded in January, I need to have $16,562 in my account. I would love to have you prayerfully consider partnering with me in bringing the hope of the Gospel to the nations. You can make a donation by clicking on the “SUPPORT ME” tab on the left side of the screen. Also please keep an eye out for new, upcoming fundraisers.
3. Several of my upcoming blog posts will be titled “country highlight” and these will be blogs that will specifically posted about one of the countries on my route. If you are interested in learning more about where exactly we will be going, be sure to check these out!
Yours in Him,
Maria
