MONDAY = Moving Forward!

Hello my incredible friends, family, and strangers who read my blogs and now count me friend! Today is Monday, aka "Moving Forward" and it's time to release the country from my World Race for the week . . .

From what I have studied . . . To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia. A bubbling, bustling melting pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together!

As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture.Malaysia is divided into 13 states and 3 Federal Territories.

One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several meters away from ancient reefs!

Now I will share with you my heart for Malaysia . . .

I chose July Route 3 because of Malaysia . . .my heart aches for Malaysia and is indescribably ready to love it's beautiful and diverse people! My excitement over my plans to walk the Malaysian streets is undeniably bold and I honestly have no other reason than that GOD, Himself, must have placed this enthusiasm in my heart. I have never studied Malaysia before and have no background of stories there.

Speaking of stories . . .I have none.

I have searched high and low for great stories from Malaysia . . .stories that will touch your heart and want to help you in deciding to help me get there (Through both prayer and financial support) but not one story, or picture representing a known story, did I find that intrigued me enough to post it here for all to read/see. Therefore, I ask you to support me in my race, that I might tell the Malaysians' stories . . .I can't wait to post one this coming year!

Malaysia is last on my list of countries I will visit but my hope is that I will reach its' shores as one of my very first World Race destinations! From what I have read, the biggest stories have come from the refugees that have fled to Malaysia to escape persecution from their varied homeland governments. Maybe this very thing will be a part of the story I get to tell.

Please pray for Malaysia . . .this week specifically! And if your heart so desires, send a financial contribution to my AIM account. All you have to do is click "DONATE" (under the "world race" tab at the top of this blog). It's that easy and could make a world of difference. You may also visit my official WR blog and click "DO SOMETHING" under my pic! Much love to each of my readers! See ya Wednesday for "Mid-week Mission!"

Here are a few more pictures of this BEAUTIFUL land and the stories there:

FRIDAY = Friday Hi-5!

Every Friday I will post FIVE different ways in which you can connect with my World Race!! Today’s post is kind of a “mock” post because I am only ready to release WHAT you can do and not all of the links and such yet! This is a work in progress so thanks for your patience! I am learning so much about the blogging world and how to do all of this fundraising! It’s fun and there’s always something to do! Ha!

FRIDAY Hi-5

ONE. T-SHIRTS!! A couple of friends volunteered their time and creativity to create TWO awesome designs for my World Race T-shirts! I will soon post the designs along with a way for you to order yourself (and anyone else you know) World Race T-shirts and the cost of this great way to specifically donate to my journey and share the love!! Woo hoo!!

(If you wish to pre-order, please leave a comment with your name and contact info and I will reserve your t-shirt order for you!)


TWO. Wristbands!! Rubber “Go LO Go” Wristbands will be available for purchase soon!! Stay tuned for color and cost . . .this will be an incredible way for you to remember to pray for my mission AND to share with others about it! Some people are planning to purchase a few extra to pass out! You can do the same!


THREE. Krispe Kreme doughnut coupons!! If you LOVE Krispe Kreme (Like most people I know! Ha!), you may purchase coupons from me for dozens of doughnuts! I will have the cost of these coupons up soon and then you can purchase enough for yourself OR you can purchase those AND more to sell for my mission! Either way, you are helping BIG TIME!!


FOUR. Jewelry and headbands!! Head over to Aunt Bee's Stuff on Etsy and purchase one of Bree's SUPER CUTE pieces to benefit my race! This is a GREAT way to show your support . . .and when people ask you where you got your piece from, you tell them about my WR and then send them to Aunt Bee's Stuff on Etsy so they can buy a few for themselves!


FIVE. Invite me to speak at your church or special group!! I’d LOVE to share about my World Race with any and all who will listen! I have a powerpoint and can set up a table for further discussion and merchandise! Contact me in a comment below, by FB message, or even by phone: (850) 703-0101, and I can travel to where you are and share my passion for this mission to whomever you provide to listen! This would just be HUGE!

So there ya go! A sneak peak at what is to come for Friday Hi-5! This will be completed with all the bells and whistles to make it super easy and accessable soon! For now, you may donate to this cause by clicking this link and then click “Give.”

THANKS A BUNDLE, Y’ALL!!!



LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
Matthew 10 & Luke 4:18-19

Wednesday = Mid-week Mission!

Hello world! This week's Mid-week Mission post features TWO specific opportunities for you to participate in my World Race!!


Opportunity #1 (PCola area):

Theatre Camp
(All procedes will go straight to my WR!!!)

“Technique, voice projection, stage presence, and passion for the art”

Where:Gull Point Community Center – Room ?

When: Saturday, March 3^rd

Time: 9am-12pm

Cost: $30

Call to reserve a role: (850) 494-7360


Thespians,

I look forward to having you in theatre camp where you will test your limits as a stage performer! My camp will close with a short skit that family & friends are welcome to attend!

Cordially,
Miss. Lauren – Theatre Camp Director

Opportunity #2 (The majority of you who live outside of PCola area):


I need your help! Give whatever you can, whether it's $5 or $255, to my youcaring website! I have 36 days left and a goal of $4,000! Click on this link: http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=820&url=myworldrace



Giving to that site is such a big help to me! Also, SHARING my youcaring website (found by clicking the link above) with all of your FB and Twitter friends would be a HUGE help to me! Thank you all so much!



By picking one of these two missions (Theatre Camp or My World Race youcaring site) and donating to it, YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING about the needs of the world, physically and spiritually. Thank you. A passage of Scripture has been on my heart the last few days and I will share it with you here:

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid."
( ^{John 14:27})