Hello Friends and Family!
I made it to Georgia safely and unharmed.😉 Training camp is going well. I’m being prepared! I’m learning about all the things listed below. These are things I know of, but now I get to really concentrate on these things and intentionally practice living them out.
 Before I leave for my first assignment, I will get a chance to go into the community in Georgia (The state)  to practice what I have learned thus far. I am surrounded by strangers, but our faith units us.

~Training camp is teaching me and I am committed seeking to learn:

-Intimacy - to be transformed by the love of the Father and to know His voice
● Relationship with the Father and hearing His voice - (Hebrews 4:16, John 10:27) I am committed
to humbly approaching God, drawing near to Him as He draws near to me. I will press into
hearing God’s voice.

● Faith grounded in Scripture - (2 Timothy 3:16-17) I am committed to diving into Scripture myself
and through avenues like Bible Studies that will be provided for me, to learn and grow into
deeper connection with God. I will have the posture of a student.

● Identity rooted in Christ - (Galatians 2:20) I am committed to becoming more like Jesus and
chose to walk towards personal transformation in the places that I am not like Jesus already. I will run my race with a “yes” towards all that God has for me. I am ready to deal with my past and move forward. I want to walk into the fullness and fruitfulness God has for me.

● Kingdom Journey - (Matthew 4:18-22) I am willing to abandon areas that I have clung to in the past for comfort while allowing the Father to lead me through brokenness and into dependence on Him.
Community - to value and choose to be a part of the body by activating the gifts of the Holy Spirit within communitas

● Loving relationships - (John 13:35, Gal. 5:22-23) I am committed to loving my brothers and sisters by operating in the Fruits of the Spirit. I will form relationships that are emotionally safe and vulnerable. I will walk in forgiveness and reconciliation while believing the best in those around me.

● Healthy Communication - (Ephesians 4:15,16) I am committed to encouraging and challenging the people around me to look more like Jesus on a daily basis by both giving and receiving feedback. I will participate in team activities and will not isolate myself.

● Spiritual Gifts - (1 Cor. 12: 4-6) I am committed to activating my teammates and squadmates in the gifts they have been given, humbly celebrating the differences I see around me, while also stepping into the gifts that I have been given.

~ Mission - to take responsibility in partnership with King Jesus and His Church to reveal His Kingdom on earth
● Share the Gospel - (2 Cor. 5:20) I am committed to becoming an effective communicator of the gospel by spreading the kingdom of God through various ministry opportunities and sharing God’s story and my testimony.

● Make Disciples - (Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2) I am committed to making disciples of all nations by living and loving like Jesus. This includes learning and understanding culture and sharing in a way that people are able to receive the good news of Jesus.

● Reveal the Kingdom - (Luke 4:18-20) I am committed to leveraging every opportunity to point out the presence of God in the everyday experiences of His children within their country, culture and life. I will live my life on mission.

In the midst of all these things my team and I are praying and praising God continually.

Prayer requests:
-Safety
-That those who hear the Gospel will receive it, believe it, and live it out.
- Fundraising Goals will be met
- That we seek to love one another as Jesus loved us!
- Health
- Trusting each God and each 

🌳 A verse of encouragement to me and you:🙏🏿✍🏾

Psalm 23
The LORD Is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David.

[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
[3] He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.

[4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

[5] You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

***Thank you all who’ve been praying for me, encouraging me, and supporting me in any way that you could to serve Jesus!

 I am still fundraising so if you like to donate here are a few different ways to do this.  
 -support link:🏦🙏🏿💗
https://adventuresinmissions.servicereef.com/events/adventures-in-missions-3/jan-2024-world-race-expedition-11-months/participants/patricia-shelton — -check: Most supporters will give online with a credit or debit card, but some will still want to write a check. Here is how they can give by check:

Please make checks payable to Adventures in Missions
In the memo line, write the racer’s name and trip (e.g. “Bill Swan, Fall 2023 Gap Year”).
Mail checks to:
Adventures In Missions
P.O. Box 742570
Atlanta, GA 30374-2570

Note: Checks take approximately two weeks to process to your fundraising dashboard on Service Reef.

Have questions or need help? Email donorrelations@adventures.org or call (800) 881-2461.

*If any of these options aren’t working for you you can reach me at this phone number

-6125052175