family of friends, my supporters and anyone else that might be visiting
this blog. Thank you for supporting my ministry! This is the place
where I will be sharing my experiences with you as I prepare for and
while I’m on the World Race! I’ll be updating this blog frequently
with online journal entries, stories, pictures and hopefully videos.
me as I have sought and waited on God to understand his direction for
my life. Ive struggled with the whole ‘what is Gods will for my life’
question for so long. And in my quest to know His will, plan and
purpose for ‘me,’ I’ve instead come to know ‘Him’ better. He has drawn
me into a deeper place with Him in prayer (thank you prayer
accountability partner!), worship, trusting Him, and a greater
understanding of the Truth of His Word and the freedom it brings, and
how God wants to raise us up to be the Church He intended for us to be
in the world.
During my time of waiting on God, yet pursuing Him, certain words and
topics have resurfaced so many times that they became my focus of study
and prayer. Ministers of reconciliation; greater faith; beauty for
ashes; freedom from bondage; communion with Him and others, waiting on
Him; casting down idols, reckless abandon, encouraging the poor and
oppressed; having resolve like Daniel, believing, loving and trusting
God like Abraham, these have been the constant themes over the last
couple of years. Little did I know that He was preparing me all the
while for what was next.
THE WORLD RACE
God has now opened a door for me to join Adventures in Missions (AIM)
to participate on The World Race beginning in October 08! Think
‘Amazing Race’ and add, sharing the love of Christ along the way! You
may be asking, ‘What do you mean exactly by world
race’? Let me tell you! Its an opportunity to go to 11 countries over
the course of 11 months and live out Matthew 10. Its an opportunity to
serve with local church and AIM partnerships in church mobilization,
disaster relief recovery, evangelism, feeding the hungry, rescuing
orphans, and bringing justice to the sex trade. Its an opportunity to
get closer to the heart of God and follow His lead. Its an opportunity
to trust Him like never before. Its an opportunity to grow in the
authority that Christ wants us to live in daily. Its also an
opportunity to live simply and serve in close community as the first
church did in Acts. Needless to say, this pilgrimage with God will be
one of adventure!
PARTNER WITH ME
I thank God for this opportunity that is before me and I trust that He
will meet my needs. Ultimately, my prayer is that He will do that
through you. I would be honored to have your prayer support and
financial support by partnering with me in this ministry. I must raise
$13,800 in donations and pledges by October 08. Donations go directly
to AIM and will cover my expenses while on the field. On a monthly
basis, if only 10 people pledge $25/month; 8 pledge $50/month; 3 pledge
$100/month; and 2 pledge $150/month, I would meet my goal!
If you would like to support me, please click: Support Me! in the left side navigation.
THANK YOU!
I know that this next year of my life will be radically different in
EVERY possible way. It will be exciting and yet full of many
challenges, but Im eager to take this journey with the Lord. Knowing
that you will be there by my side in spirit gives me the boldness to
step out in faith. I cherish your love and friendship so much and I
look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of the Race.
Melissa Gibson
