First, I want to wish you all a very happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Hope everyone enjoys the green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pinching people who forgot it was Saint Patrick’s Day. Second, I have been working diligently to reach my goals for my deadlines for the World Race. If you noticed on my homepage I am at around 10% and that is such a huge blessing. I am still looking for friends and family to give to the cause. You will be making it possible for me to impact the world in a variety of different ways. Each country we visit (11 countries in total!) we will be working with missionaries on site. We will be sent to evangelize in cities, work in orphanages, and experience the world outside the modern western world. This is all made possible by the amazing people who our the hands and feet of Christ financially. Some may not physically be able to go, but being able to keep the many workers in the Kingdom moving puts you right on the lines in spirit.
It is truly beautiful how the Kingdom works. We, together as the body of Christ, support and help each other grow in Christ. It is a synergy that connects us all together. The selflessness of this, I believe personally, is one of the ways that makes Christianity unique.
Now, getting down to the nitty-gritty as they say, I still am looking for support from all of you. One time gifts are amazing and I appreciate them greatly. I am stretching out and asking, praying, and seeking monthly sponsors to give toward this mission trip also. The continuous support will bring you closer to the action. You will be reminded of the impact you are making by funding this mission. I also am asking for those who give in any way to sign-up for this blog. I will be posting as often as I can to update you all on the experiences and God-moments that will be occurring.
This is my sincerest thanks in advance for considering supporting me in this journey God has called me to. My hope and prayer is that for those that God calls to give and support, that you will be blessed and impacted as much as I will be on the field. I pray also that for those who can’t give financially to keep me in your prayers, and through praying join in sharing this journey with me.
We are all the body of Christ and together we can do powerful things in Christ! Amen! I hope to hear from many of you soon. Many blessings to all of you.
Stephen Lee Shelley
