This September, I will be participating in World Race which is a gap year program in which I will spend nine months traveling to three diverse parts of the world: Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. “This unique mission trip is a challenging adventure for young adults to abandon worldly possessions and a traditional lifestyle in exchange for an understanding that it’s not about you; it’s about the Kingdom.”
So, what will I actually be doing? On the World Race, I might…
…build a house.
…teach English.
…care for orphans.
…dig holes.
…worship with complete freedom and utter abandon.
…preach and pray door-to-door, hut-to-hut, and dorm-to-dorm.
…feed the hungry
…befriend teenage prostitutes.
…encourage pastors and missionaries around the world.
…heal the sick.
…pioneer a ministry.
…hear God’s voice.
…repair broken homes, families, and hearts.
…meet felt needs.
…visit people in prison.
…yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Each day I will have a different opportunity to serve others. Whatever my ministry I’ll be asking God what to do each day, trusting the kingdom is being advanced through each move I make. I believe these 9 months will better prepare me for college and my future.
I am expected to cover my expenses during the mission trip, which is about $46 a day. The total cost of $12,487 covers all my travel and living expenses. To pay for this, I am covering half the cost from savings and summer work and my loving parents are covering a fourth of the cost. I will need to raise an additional $3,200. Knowing that God is faithful to those willing to serve: please know that any and all contributions will be an appreciated blessing,
Thank you for your support as I look forward to the next chapter in my life.
