Hello!
I would like to share with you an exciting new adventure taking place in my life. Since graduating high school in 2006, I have been praying very hard for direction of where to go and what to do. What should I major in if I stay in school? Should I get a full time job instead? I began feeling a pull to do ministry. I found out about The World Race from a missionary friend and my heart jumped when I began researching the program. I began to get excited as I felt God leading me in the direction of overseas missions. The World Race is a missions trip offered by Adventures In Missions. If you would like to know more about this organization you can check out their website at www.theworldrace.org.
I believe this was God’s answer to my prayers and since getting accepted into the program I am feeling like my life is going in the right direction. With The World Race, I will be traveling to 11 countries in 11 months! New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Kenya, Uganda, Romania, Ukraine and two countries that are currently unknown.
During my time on the mission field I will find myself participating in many different ministries. Working in orphanages, organizing Bible schools , helping young prostitutes, cleaning toilets…only God knows exactly what I’ll be doing every step of the way. I am very excited to let His plans unfold and use me in any way He wants. (even if it is cleaning out toilets 🙂
My desire is to not just go to church every Sunday but to actually learn how to BE the church. To show God’s love through my actions and attitude. I have always had an interest in other cultures and I am humbled when I see people who have nothing still hunger for God. I have a heart for children and can’t wait to share a hug with some of the orphans that I know I will be in contact with. I also look forward to seeing a change in my own relationship with God. I know He will stretch, tear, rebuild, teach and humble me. I am sure it will be a challenging adventure but I really believe it will be a rewarding one.
I earnestly ask for your prayers as I “run the race”. Prayers for health and safety, prayers for strength and perseverance and most of all prayers for those who our teams will be reaching out to.
Now comes the hard part for me. I have entered into this adventure late in the year and I need to raise the finances to leave January of 2010. That is only three months away. I am selling my car to make the first deposit. However, I will need about $15,000 to cover my expenses for the year. So, I am humbly asking you to consider supporting me for this trip. (See, the Lord is humbling me already.) This money goes directly to Adventures in Missions. You could also choose to be a monthly supporter. (example: if 20 people pledge $50.00 a month that is $11,000.) Not only will you be supporting me, but through me you will be giving to the poor and needy, the fatherless and the widow. That can only make Jesus happy.
I am looking forward to meeting new people from around the world and allowing God to use me to show His love to others. I believe that through this experience He will teach me so many new things.
I will be sending out further newsletters and information to those who support me in prayer and financially so you can journey with me. If you would like to talk to me or contact me, my phone numbers are 423-5945 and 377-6655.
Thank you so much.
With Love and Blessings,
