It’s a great thing for one year to pass and for another one to be upon us. I can’t wait to see what the rest of 2015 and beyond has in store for me! While it holds many “lasts,” there is also many “firsts” coming my way. I always dreamt of going to an awesome University, enjoying college football and continuing my education directly after high school. But after much prayer and thought, it became clear to me that God had other plans in store for me.
Instead of living out of a dorm next fall and beyond, I will be living out of a backpack. A few months ago I was presented with an idea to be apart of the World Race: Gap Year. I immediately decided that I wanted to, and was willing to go through the all the necessary steps in order to be accepted on the team.
So, what is this thing called the “World Race”, you may ask? The World Race Gap Year program is a 9 month mission trip traveling to 3 countries across the World. I will be headed to Thailand, South Africa and Nicaragua. A unique aspect of the World Race is that it’s not only a mission trip, but also an intensive discipleship program designed to launch my generation into our specific calling for the kingdom. Through the World Race, my squad and I will serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, minister to women and children trapped in prostitution as a result of human trafficking, and bring hope of the Father’s love to many tribes and nations.
I will face many challenges all throughout the World Race, but as I prepare for departure, one of the greatest hurdles is my financial support. Like most other mission organizations, World Race participants are required to fundraise. In order to leave fully funded on September 4th, 2015, I need to raise $12, 491. This money will cover all of my field expenses for the 9 months of the trip. As I take this large step of faith in trusting the Lord, would you prayerfully consider joining me financially with any amount you feel led to give? You can sponsor me with a one time gift, or sign up to give monthly on my blog (sydneymonroe.theworldrace.org) by clicking the “support me” tab. If you would wish to send in your contribution as a check, please send it with the support card included in this envelope to the address given on the card. This way, the faculty at Adventures in Missions will know your donation is for me. Also, I’m very available to work for you and would be glad to serve you however I can. Even if it’s something really random, I’m your girl!
Please know your love, support and prayers mean the absolute world to me. I’ve already been overflown with countless smiling faces, warm embraces, blessings, and care this past month. It gives me the biggest smile to feel the love of Jesus through you! Thank you for taking the time to read this, and most importantly, for being a blessing in my life. If you have any further questions, I would absolutely love to talk with you. Please do pull me aside to chat more about the race whenever you see me in person. You can also call/text me at (815) 666-5071 or email me [email protected]. I’m very social, as you may know, so catching up with you or sharing more about this crazy business would be my pleasure. Thank you immensely in advance for your support prayerfully and financially!
All my love, Sydney xoxoxo
