Hello! I wanted to share some info for my friends and family (and anyone else) on what this whole World Race thing is all about (very high level) and some of what I’ll be doing…or at least what I could be doing.
So in a nutshell, next July (2015) I will be leaving the US and traveling around the world with the World Race (WR). World Race is one of six programs run by Adventures in Missions (AIM). AIM was established in 1989 and has since sent out over 100K people; with over 2500 of those on the WR since 2006. The trip itself will entail of a group of people (our squad) split into teams traveling and living together in 11 countries over 11 months.
From past short-term international mission trips, I have been drawn to the value of people participating in short term mission trips. I think it’s important to support and encourage longer-term missionaries and ministries, be extra hands and more prayers for their efforts, and to be exposed to different cultures – especially those completely different than what we are used to or expect. I would describe the WR as essentially 11 short term mission trips over 11 months. Each country is unique with new opportunities for impact and influence.
So WHERE am I going?? MY ROUTE — Albania, Romania, Malawi, Zambia, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile!!
WHAT will I be doing? AIM is generally focused on relational ministries but that can cover a whole host of activities. A few examples are teaching English, construction, sports camps, VBS, orphan care, worship and preach, feeding the hungry, encourage other believers, and always being open and yielding to the Holy Spirit. So very exciting! Just have to wait and see what the Lord has lined up for us!
But it’s not free….the whole trip will cost $15,500 for all travel, lodging, and food plus $767 for medical insurance. There are THREE main ways to support me financially: check/money order (mailed to me or AIM), online with card or bank draft, or monthly with Dynapay (EFTs). A couple of important deadlines I must meet to continue with the journey:
- $7,500 by June 12, 2015 to be able to Launch in July
- Fully funded ($16,267) by January 1, 2016
Last thing for now.… Sign up to get alerts for new blog posts! Just put in your email on the left side of the blog site and you should be set! Blog site is pamelachristian.theworldrace.org. It is my hope and prayer to be able to share amazing and God-filled experiences with you as I go.
Until next time, all for His glory-
Pamela
