Leaving for Mongolia!

Hi! I’m Jesse Stafford and if you didn’t already know I am about to fly out to Mongolia where I’ll be based until next July.  I had a great year at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs but when I learned about an awesome opportunity to travel to Mongolia as an intern for Athletes in Action for a year I decided to hang it up (just kidding I am actually planning to return the USAF Academy next July as a sophomore). 

On Friday, September 16, 2011 I will fly out of San Francisco and travel to Ulan Bator, the capitol of Mongolia (also the coldest capitol in the world evidently).   I will be living in an apartment there, and working as an intern under Stephen Barrett.  At this point I expect to be doing things like teaching English classes, helping out with AIA camps, and connecting with the local kids through wrestling, sports and bible studies.  I will also have the opportunity to do a lot of wrestling and training.

While I’m out there my parent’s and I will be continuing to update this blog with info about  what’s going on.  I would love to have your prayer support and if you would like to pray for me on a regular basis feel free to email me at jesse.stafford@yahoo.com for specific things to pray about!  Thank you for your support and I’m excited to head out!

Right now I’d appreciate your prayers for:

AIA’s Mongolian Ministry!

Continued recovery from my June wrist surgery.

That God would prepare me for the adventure that lies ahead!

Also if you have questions feel free to email me or even post them on this blog