I hope this letter finds you amidst a time of great peace as you begin the new year. I am writing to share with you where I feel God is leading me in the next season of my life. During the last three and a half years at Auburn University I have made an honest, yet broken attempt at being intentional with my time here. Through this effort God has opened doors and orchestrated circumstances allowing me to show the love of Christ through practical ways in Auburn’s community. It is these experiences that have transformed my life and are the catalyst for what Christ is calling me to do next.
In May, I will graduate from Auburn University with a degree in psychology. I had always assumed, that like most students in my major, I would immediately attend graduate school. However, after much prayer, I have decided to spend the next year of my life on a mission trip with Adventures In Missions. This is an eleven-month mission trip to eleven different countries including places such as Romania, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, and Thailand. Our ministries will involve, but are not limited to, teaching English, working in orphanages, building churches, administering HIV/AIDS relief, and empowering young women with life skills who were rescued from sexual slavery. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity to take part in just some of the remarkable ways God is at work around the world.
First and foremost, as someone who firmly believes in prayer, I need people who are willing to pray each day for myself, my team, and our ministry. I also need to raise financial support. The basic cost for the trip is $14,300, which includes my international travel, food, and lodging. There are other miscellaneous expenses that need to be met as well such as my domestic travel, vaccinations, international insurance, and equipment. I am looking for people to partner with me and join in on this little piece of God’s story around the world.
I have enclosed two pre-addressed envelopes which invite you to share in this ministry. For donations toward my $14,300 goal, please make checks payable to Adventures In Missions. Include the response card which will provide AIM with all the information necessary to send you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. Please send these checks in the pre-addressed envelope to AIM by April 30, 2010. If you prefer to contribute toward my personal expenses, please make checks payable to Matt Delaney and enclose them in the other pre-addressed envelope. Any way that you are able to contribute will be an incredible blessing.
Will you consider partnering with me both prayerfully and financially? I hope not only to be a blessing to those I serve, but also to you. I would love for you to join me on my journey by visiting my blog at www.mattdelaney.theworldrace.org. Please help me to bring the Gospel to those whose lives can be transformed by the love of Jesus Christ. Thanks!
