The time is coming nearer and nearer when I leave the life I have known to spend a year abroad serving the poorest of the poor. My flight to Peru leaves January 5th from Fort Lauderdale, Florida! There is so much for me to do between now and then, but I am committed to keeping you all informed of my progress. I am still unsure of where I am headed after Peru, but rest assured that I will keep you up to date as often as possible!
The first location for us is going to be Chincha, Peru. It was the epicenter of a earthquake in August that measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. We will be partnering with an Adventures in Missions partner during this time, and a small insight of what we could be getting into can be found at the website listed below.
http://beckycooley.myadventures.org/index.asp?filename=earthquake-relief-in-chincha-peru
As time draws closer and closer, I still have a great need for financial supporters on this trip. Please help me get word out on this trip so that it can be made possible throughout the year. My current support, including those who have gratiously pledged to continue giving throughout the year, brings my total to $6,180 out of the $13,800 I need to raise throughout the year. There are many others who have informed me that they are joining in on this ministry, and I am excited to see God provide in the months to come! In my account, I need to be at $7,500 by the end of December to start off this journey, and that is the need that is high and the deadline is coming about very quickly! Please help me get the word out about this ministry opportunity by sending this to anyone who you think would desire to help out!
This ministry is not only set out to serve those overseas, but to serve many of you right here in the states! The team I have is committed to pray for your needs as well as asking you to pray for our needs. One way for that to happen is to keep me informed of your prayer needs throughout the year. We are committed to serving Jesus through you and for you.
Also, if you have not done so already, be sure to sign up for automatic updates at my blog site MarkStratmann.TheWorldRace.org! That is where I will be posting the stories of the ministry we are in together along with pictures of this journey throughout the year!
Thank you for all you do,
Mark Stratmann!
P.S. I have been named a one of five leaders for the January 2008 World Race team…introductions to our team will be arriving soon!
