Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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Asking for money is a funny thing.  When I was in high school and college, I had no problem finding the courage to ask my parents for a $20 or, to be honest, amounts a bit larger than that.  However, as I got older I took pride in being a strong, independent woman.

I share this with you because fundraising $18,200 was one of the reasons I was hesitant to partake in the World Race ministry.  It’s a lot of money and who am I to ask people to donate their money to The World Race. At one point, I even evaluated my finances to see if I would be able to save $18,000 in a year and just pay for it myself.  Clearly God is working on some self-sufficiency issues with me.

With that being said, God has completely humbled my heart through this entire fundraising process.  By the time I leave the great state of Minnesota on January 3rd, all $18,200 will have been donated and I will be fully funded to serve on the World Race.  Beyond the $18,200, people have been so extremely generous I have also been able to cover the costs of my flight out of Minnesota, travel immunizations, and some supplies.  I have been humbled by others wanting to serve God by giving. And because of this there are some thank yous I would like to share:

  • Thank you to those who sent texts, notes, and letters of encouragement along with your donations.  

  • Thank you Rachel Kvaale for part of your donation that came in the form of GAP joggers.

  • Thank you to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Reformed Church of Steen, Hope Presbyterian Church, and the Minnesota Valleys Presbytery for building me up and sending me out to be a part of the Great Commission.   

  • Thank you Grandpa Pete for always supporting my crazy adventures.  

  • Thank you to six USF Cougars and one honorary Cougar for the perfect timing of your donation which helped me meet my first deadline.  #gocoo

  • Thank you to my sister for teaching my niece about prayer and geography through this God-led adventure.  

  • Thank you Liz Fischer for literally everything.  From performance improvement plans to WWE Live to American Legion nights to supporting this World Race call since day one to cleaning an apartment stove and fridge like a professional – I wouldn’t have survived Spicer without you!

  • Thank you to my cousins, great aunts, and other friends and family members who gave from the heart.

  • Thank you to my mother who has networked extremely hard to help with fundraising and hides her worry well while doing so.  

  • Thank you to Jenna and Dylan Kvaale for hosting what one can only assume will be the best New Year’s Eve party/Going away party EVER!

  • Thank you to all of the Godly women who spoke truth to me through this process and will hopefully continue to do so throughout this entire journey.  

  • Thank you to Robin Mulder who asked the hard questions like “Is there Advil in Africa?”, “Are you packing sunscreen?”, and “What are you going to do about your monthly female needs?” And then making sure all of those supplies were taken care of during my trip.  

  • Thank you to the families of Hills-Beaver Creek who have been so supportive of the ministry I have been a part of since day one.  

  • Thank you Mikey and Amanda Kocmick for ALWAYS donating room and board whether it was when I left for the World Race training camp at 4:30 am or just a weekend in Sioux Falls.     

  • Thank you to the members of Hope Presbyterian Church and the community of New London-Spicer who went above and beyond in their giving and for eating pancakes and sausage while supporting missions at the same time.

  • Thank you to my brother for helping me move all of my things during the Minnesota winter.  

  • Thank you Liz Thomas for donating an additional $7.45 in shipping costs when I forgot my rain jacket at your house after training camp.  

 

Seriously.  Thank you.