The World Race

Dear family and friends,

In December of 2007 the Lord brought to my attention children that are victims of human trafficking and slave labor. Since that time, He has broadened my perspective and put a fire in my heart that burns for justice in several areas. Poverty, corrupt leadership, lack of education, and disease are at the heart of my ministry. I am called to be Jesus’ hands and feet to His people by meeting practical needs and to be His voice for justice. As each day passes, the Lord continues to equip me with knowledge and understanding in these areas, while refining the call on my life. Last year I returned home after a six-month period partnering with Youth With A Mission in Australia and Thailand. I had the opportunity to share the Gospel with women forced into prostitution, love on children living in orphanages and the slums, reach out to the Australian youth who struggle with alcoholism and lack of identity, and so much more! All the while, I was gaining a better understanding of God’s love for me, and what it means to be completely surrendered to His will for my life. As I continue to step out in faith, He continues to prove Himself more and more faithful.

So, after spending a little over a year in the States, I am very excited to share that the Lord is calling me once again to leave the comforts of home. I will partner with Adventures In Missions (AIM), an interdenominational missions organization that focuses on discipleship, prayer and building relationships with the poor. AIM was established in 1989 and has taken over 80,000 people into the mission field. I will be taking part in a mission trip called The World Race (WR). This coming July I will travel to 11 countries in 11 months. These include: Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Thailand, Cambodia, China, the Philippines, Mozambique, Malawi, Turkey, and Romania. Two months prior to my departure I have a mandatory 10-day training camp in White, GA where I will meet my fellow “racers,” and train with staff who have already participated in The World Race. Here is an excerpt from their website briefly describing the trip:


“Participants live out of a backpack, survive on a limited budget, and find themselves in situations where faith is the only reality to choose from. In partnering with existing missionaries and ministries, World Racers develop relationships with the ‘least of these’, and through acts of service see communities and nations transformed all over the world” (www.theworldrace.org).


I am humbled by this opportunity to serve and I trust the Lord to meet all my needs. Ultimately, my prayer is that He will do that through you. I would be honored if you would partner prayerfully and financially with me in this ministry. I am specifically asking for ten people who will commit to pray for me each day until I return. Also, I must raise $14,300 for the 11 months that goes directly to Adventures In Missions. This will cover all my expenses while traveling abroad.

I can’t wait to experience everything the Lord has in store during this time. I expect great things and I’m excited to share the journey with you!

Much love,

Juliette


I have enclosed a response card and pre-addressed envelope, which invites you to share in this ministry. Please make checks payable to Adventures In Missions and return the response card with your donation to Adventures In Missions PO Box 534470 Atlanta, GA 30353-4470. The response card will provide AIM with the information necessary to send you a receipt for your donation. Or you can make an online donation at: http://juliettesteele.theworldrace.org/ Select “Thank you for your support” on the left hand side and you will be redirected to the Donations page. Please send all donations by June 15th, 2010. Adventures In Missions is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Donors will receive receipts for their gifts with the understanding that the disbursement of those gifts lies completely at the discretion of Adventures In Missions and that the gifts are non-refundable and non-transferable, per IRS regulations. Gifts may be tax deductible; please consult a tax advisor.