Well, it's been just over a month since I've landed back in the good ol' US of A and dang. It's been a month. I would like to preface this blog by saying I did let myself rest. For about a … Read more about I’M HOME!! So like, why, the world race???
Day 1- Arrival Day
Hey family and friends! The time has officially come… it’s launch day!!! The beginning of this journey started August 11, of 2023. Through this past year the Lord has blessed me beyond measure. He’s … Read more about Day 1- Arrival Day
Would you like to come on a mission trip?
“Would you like to come on a mission trip?” Young me hears: a really cheap vacation with friends! Adult hears: take vacation days to go sweat doing manual labor in a third world country sleeping … Read more about Would you like to come on a mission trip?
First Day in Georgia
My dad and I flew into Atlanta last night and spent the night at a hotel. A smooth flight and only a few nerves. This morning we ate breakfast at Waffle House, mediocre food with excellent customer … Read more about First Day in Georgia
Traveling to launch
Hello there and welcome to my blog! Today is the first day of the trip and I am currently driving to Gainesville Georgia, about two hours away I believe. I’m still working on all my world race … Read more about Traveling to launch
FIRST POST
welcome to the blog!! This is where I’ll be posting about The World Race to provide a glimpse of the ways God will be working through my trip! Over the next nine months I have the incredible … Read more about FIRST POST
Hello!
Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog! My name is Janelle Smoker and I am so excited to share about this journey that we are about to go on. I got accepted to go on this trip to South Africa and Eswatini … Read more about Hello!
how did I end up here?
I sat in the third row of the sanctuary. It was your average Sunday. There was no new series, no new song in the set, and no altar call. At first glance, there was nothing “special” about that day. … Read more about how did I end up here?
Welcome to the World Race
Hey friends and family! This is a post I wrote last Saturday, the night I arrived at training camp in Georgia. I never got the chance to post it, so keep in mind that so much has happened since then … Read more about Welcome to the World Race
