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The World Race

Dear Friends and Family,

Hello! I hope this letter finds you well. From the time I was a freshman in high school, I have had a passion to change the world through missionary work. I am excited to share with you an opportunity with which I have been blessed. I applied to join an organization called The World Race on an eleven month mission trip and have now been accepted! My team and I will travel to the countries of Turkey, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Mozambique, Romania, and Cambodia. The other countries will be decided upon within the next few months. I plan to leave in July of 2010 and will return in May of 2011.

John Mayer sings a song that says he is “waiting on the world to change”. Well John, I think we’re all tired of waiting. The truth is that the world will not change unless we take the initiative to make the change. I have longed to minister in a place where people are aching with hunger for the hope of the Gospel. My heart’s desire is to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with the poor and broken-hearted people of the world. During this mission trip, I will be doing several different things including working in orphanages, raising awareness about human trafficking, working with disaster relief, building houses, teaching English, teaching vacation bible school, and most importantly sharing the love of Christ.

I am so thankful for this opportunity that is before me and trust that God will meet my needs. Ultimately, my prayer is that He will do that through you. I would be honored if you could partner financially and prayerfully with me in this ministry. I am specifically asking for five people who will pray for me each day until I return. Also, I must raise $14,000 for the year that goes directly to the organization. This will cover all of my expenses while on the field.

I am very excited about how God will use me and what He will teach me through this experience. I hope not only to be a blessing to those I serve, but also to you. My desire is to go as your representative of Jesus Christ. I hope you will prayerfully consider being part of my ministry. I appreciate you taking the time to read about this new season in my life. Thank you so much!