Here We Go Again!
As I shared almost a month ago, I will be going out on the field again in September, preceded by two weeks of training for leadership, followed by two weeks of training and preparation for the Racers coming on their own 11 month journey! Ahhhhhhhh!!! I’m so excited!!!
With that being said, I would love to offer you multiple opportunities to partner with me in the coming months of preparation and 1 month of training + 5 months on the field!
But first…I cannot move on without thanking the amazing people who supported me on the beautiful journey the past 11 months. Thank you will never be enough to express all that your prayers, encouragement, and financial support were able to accomplish this past year! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
1. PRAYER
Prayer is the beginning, the middle, and the end. John 15:4-5 says, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” Without connection with the Lord, I am nothing. Everything flows from connectedness with the Lord, and I believe that flows from an intentional life filled with prayer.
Would you partner with me in prayer?
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” – James 5:16
Goal:
- 3 partners committed to pray daily
- 5 partners committed to pray weekly
- 10 partners committed to pray monthly
2. EXHORTATION
Exhortation is a fancy word for encouragement, but it is near to my heart! You have no idea the power of an uplifting word to challenge onward and upward! Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
If you’re heart is stirred to encourage me this year, would you commit to one of the following?
Goal:
- 3 partners committed to encourage weekly
- 5 partners committed to encourage every other week
- 7 partners committed to encourage monthly
3. GIFTS
While I have items that I will carry from one Race to the next, and very generous squad mates who have shared much with me, there is still more to gather to prepare for launch #2! 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 says, “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” This is one of those beautiful encouragements with a promise. If you give bountifully and cheerfully, God will cause grace to abound in your life and provide what you need so that you can grow in good works! Now, this is not always a return with interest, but I have seen God provide more and more financially in my own life as I give more and more, and I would love to see Him do that for you too!
If you’re interested in giving for specific items that I have already purchased, you can check out items and amounts at the link to this spreadsheet: World Race Purchases
Instructions:
- Choose an item or items that you would like to cover
- Write your name (or anonymous) beside the item or category of items
- Send the amount to me via Venmo: @Samantha-Rouse-14
- I will update the spreadsheet and verify what has been “bought”, remove those items, and add new items
4. GIVING
Again, I have to raise financial support to cover expenses for mobilization, field ministry, and management… but this time only $5000!!! Woohoo!!! Here is the detailed break down:
- Mobilization: international and local transportation
- Field Ministry: ministry supplies & setup, meals, lodging, health insurance, visas, training camp
- Management: training, discipleship, leadership, debriefing, and logistics
Instructions: click the give bar at above this blog!
1 Timothy 6:8 says, “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share” Many in the world are in need of generosity. This is just one opportunity, and I would love your support, but if this is what you need to encourage you to support that country, people group, or non-profit you were thinking about…DO IT! The Lord will provide for me, so give generously and give cheerfully where the Spirit is stirring your heart to.
5. SHARE
Anyone can support me in this last way by sharing this link on their social media or by word of mouth. If someone you know wants to help and doesn’t know how, send them over! Below is further contact information so that you can get in touch with me:
Samantha Rouse
(252) 814-6126
*Thank you in advance for your generosity! I pray that as you give that the Lord would show you just how well He can provide for and sustain you! Please share with me your contact information in whatever way you are able! I would love to thank and connect with you personally!
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:17
Last Little Treat: Squad Video!
Also, funny comparison: Above…how we started. Below…how we ended!
