1)
Prayer
There is no support
more important than prayer. I long for your commitment to pray for me. I
will once again be entering a different culture, facing a language barrier and
be forced to live a lifestyle that, despite my past experiences, is still very
foreign to me. In order to adjust to these changes I need your
prayers. Also, please pray that I may have a great impact on the village and
the school where I will be teaching and that the hearts of the people around me
will be open and sensitive to the Gospel.
2)
Finances
I am also in need of
tangible financial support. VSI feels very strongly that missionaries
raise 100% of their money. Their reasoning is threefold:
· Raising money allows more people to
participate in the works of missions in Africa (not just me but my financial
supporters, too! While in Africa I will know that none
of the money I have comes from my own pocket, but all of it comes from people
who support missions in Africa. Knowing that my money comes from you will help
me not to use it frivolously. VSI does mission work differently, and
they do not hire professionals to raise money.
Therefore, VSI relies on word of mouth and donations of
individuals. For example, I know several
people from my first mission’s trip who have continued to support VSI. . This may
have never been possible if I did not get to share my need with them.
My goal is to raise $3,500
for my two months of service. This will cover airfare, health insurance,
daily living expenses, residency permits, and will also support the ongoing
mission of VSI. VSI does not take out a percentage of the support raised
for “administration” or for the running of a home office in the United
States. Every dollar given will be used as effectively as possible to
further the ministry in Africa.
I thank God for any way you are able to support us!
