September 2011 - August 2012: The World Race

Our Next Adventure:

11 Countries in 11 months Serving & learning from local pastors Living in community Joining God in his work around the world

JACK & LOREN MESSARRA

Dear Friends, We hope you are doing well as the summer nears and that you nd yourself more delighted by God each day. Whether we see you on a daily basis or whether it has been a while since weve connected in person, we are blessed by your friendship. We are grateful for our relationship with you, and so it is with great excitement that we share with you some BIG ways God is moving in our lives. For some time, we have been praying that God would show us the next step in pursuing our calling as crosscultural missionaries. God has spoken to us through Luke 10, where Jesus challenges us that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Christ commands his disciples to go out and proclaim the Kingdom of God has come near to you! God has shaken us with a conviction to make His glory known among all peoples, as the disciples did so many years ago, by bringing the love of God to the darkest corners of the world. We have accepted a unique opportunity to take part in the World Race program ( w w w. t h e w o r l d r a c e . o rg ) . S t a r t i n g i n September, we will backpack through 11 countries in 11 months on a challenging and exciting missionary journey. We will spend each month in a different country, partnering with local pastors to serve and support their ongoing ministries, while seeking to learn from them. This special format provides the opportunity to experience many kinds of ministry, and through this we hope to more fully understand our gifts and callings. We will go as part of a small team of 8 others who will travel, learn, and live together throughout the year. We know this will radically transform our understanding of community! We expect great sacrices and greater rewards.

In El Salvador drilling a well with Living Water International April 2011

Ukraine Romania Nepal India Tanzania Uganda Rwanda Thailand Cambodia TBD: Ask the Lord Malaysia

Where in the world will we go?

During our time overseas, we will ... Preach the good news of Gods Kingdom Teach English and other elementary subjects Care for orphans and widows Fight human trafcking Build friendships with Muslims and Hindus Minister through sports evangelism Provide practical ministry support (food distribution, construction, etc.) Pray with and encourage believers Engage in meaningful conversations Help strengthen local faith communities ... and whatever else God calls us to do along the way!

Through all these activities, our goal is to proclaim the Kingdom of God has come to you, in word and in deed. We know we will not be able to do this alone. We know that when God calls us to go out into the world, he is also calling others to join us in the adventure. Were asking each one of you to pray and consider joining us in our journey. We wont make it alone! You can nd ways to partner with us below, with more details on the following page. We are unendingly grateful for all of your love, care, and support. May God bless you richly. May your journey of knowing Christ make each day an adventure worth living! Love, Loren (Harper) and Jack Messarra

PARTNER WITH US
BE A PRAYER WARRIOR
We will be going into many dark places, facing intense spiritual warfare. We wont make it without some serious prayer warriors on our side. Join us as we watch God work through prayer. Email us to join our prayer team: jackandlorenmess@gmail.com Will you support us nancially?

BE A FINANCIAL PARTNER
While we will be living much more simply than we ever have, the dividend of our days will look more like changed lives than steady paychecks. We want you to join us in changing lives, and so we are asking for your help.

BE A FRIEND
Stay in touch through e-mail, Skype, Facebook, or by following our blog. We will MISS you and want to keep up with you!

WORLD RACE BUDGET

EXPENSES
TRAVEL, TRAINING, LODGING, FOOD & VISAS INSURANCE IMMUNIZATIONS & MEDICATIONS MINISTRY SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT IN-COUNTRY EXPENSES TOTAL

AMOUNT
$30,000 $1,000 $6,000 $6,000 $4,000 $47,000

THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW

BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER* Monthly support partners will be vital to our ministry! We are seeking $3000 in monthly support. Please pray and consider giving on a monthly basis. Email us for more info. *All donations are tax deductible

CONTACT US EMAIL: jackandlorenmess@gmail.com SKYPE: messarrajack ADDRESS: 804 stadium circle friendswood, tx 77546 BLOG:
jackandlorenmessarra.theworldrace.org

GIVE ONLINE* 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to www.hamoreh.org/give Create free account (or log in) Click Donate and complete form Include Jack & Loren in Comments

MAIL A CHECK* 1. Write check to HaMoreh Ministries 2. Write Jack & Loren in memo line 3. Mail check to: Jack & Loren Messarra 804 Stadium Circle Friendswood, TX 77546