Dear Friends:
I’m writing you this letter to let you know about an important opportunity I have been offered. I’m about to embark on a year long journey called the World Race to do mission work all over the world! The World Race is a program that was created by an organization called Adventures in Missions. They’ve been around since 1989, and in that time, they have sent over 100,000 people all over the world on both short and long term missions trips. They’re interdenominational, and their main objective is to send people out into the world to help the poorest of the poor, fulfilling Jesus’ commission to all believers.
So, with World Race, I will be going to 11 countries in 11 months. Starting in January, I will go to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa, Swaziland, and Botswana.
We will do different things in each country, but the goal will be the same- to minister to the neediest in the world. I will be working in orphanages and churches as well as ministering to AIDS and human trafficking victims. I will build houses, plant churches, feed the hungry- basically be God’s hands, feet, and heart.
I’m going to be selling most everything I own and living with a backpack and a tent for a year. I’m really excited about this, and I know that even though it will be a challenge, this is something God has called me to. I know that by me being able to change others lives, my life will change. This is something that has been a desire of my heart since childhood, and God has now given me the opportunity to fulfill it. I really just can’t wait! I’ve already begun preparing now… I have to get my passport this week, get immunizations, buy my supplies, etc. I will also have Training Camp in October.
My blog is something I will continually be able to update while on the Race, so everyone can see what I’m doing all over the world and how I am making a difference! This is where people can donate to me, too. The donation is tax deductible and would go to pay directly for my travel costs (I will be taking countless plane rides and bus trips!) as well as my cost of living while on the Race. My blog can be found at: www.taylorruss.theworldrace.org.
I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to read this letter. If you have more questions, please let me know! Thank you in advance for every thought and prayer, and if you would like to donate to me as well, thank you for helping give me the opportunity to change the world. I appreciate it more than I can adequately express.
I hope to see you soon!
Taylor Russ
[email protected]
251-382-0584
P.S. Donations can also be mailed by check to:
Adventures In Missions
PO Box 742570
Atlanta Georgia 30374
Check should be made out to Adventures with the Fundraising Card that’s with this letter- this card specifies that the funds are being donated to me. 🙂 Let me know if you need a Fundraising Card and I will send you one!
