Dear Family and Friends,
For the past 4 years, I have been working as a PGA Golf Professional at various clubs and facilities across the country. I’m currently a golf instructor at SMART Golf & Fitness Instruction in Chicago, Illinois. The golf industry has given me many opportunities that I am truly thankful for. With that being said, many people know that I have had a strong passion for mission work after taking numerous mission trips throughout high school and college. And over the past few months, God has been faithfully preparing my heart to pursue a call to the mission field.
I’m excited to share that the Lord has provided me with the opportunity to go on the World Race, a program run by Adventures in Missions. The World Race is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries sharing the love of Jesus Christ. One of the unique things about the World Race is it’s not only a mission trip, but it’s an intensive discipleship program designed to launch my generation into our specific kingdom calling. Our team will serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the gospel, work in orphanages, help with construction projects, plant churches, and bring restorative hope of the Father’s love to many nations.
As I embark on this journey, I know I will be stretched physically, emotionally, and spiritually. There will be many challenges and obstacles that I will be facing and I know I can’t do this alone. There are two ways you can join me in this journey. First, I invite you to become a prayer partner with me. I’m asking for prayers for myself, my team, and our ministry throughout the entire 11 months. Your prayers, thoughts, and encouragement will give me and my team courage and strength throughout this journey. Secondly, I’m asking for your financial support. In order to leave fully funded in August 2017, I am required to raise $17,617. This money will cover all my field expenses during the 11 months. As I take this large step in trusting the Lord, will you prayerfully consider supporting me financially?
I will continue to remain in touch to answer any questions you may have about this journey. You can also follow my adventure through my blog, willpatton.theworldrace.org. I am extremely excited to see how God will move in my life and in the lives of others in the coming year. I want to thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support. May god bless you as you prayerfully consider partnering with me in this ministry.
With much love,
Will
Adventures in Missions is a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) and is a member of the ECFA. (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Due to IRS and ECFA regulations governing the administration of tax deductible donations given in support of a particular trip/program, support contributions given on behalf of an individual will be used to offset the costs of the trip/program you are involved in. All contributions are non-refundable regardless of the participant’s success in completing the program.
