Hey everyone,
First off I want to thank those who have been supporting me and praying for me I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. Thanksgiving came and went this past week as well as my birthday (yesterday… 25) and I had a great week. I am glad to know that my family supports me and wants me to do well. That was huge to have their approval.
So as of today I have 35 days until my team – N Squad – leaves for New Zealand. Our tickets are purchased and we are preparing for an amazing adventure that God is sending us on. I am trying to manage my time well in the coming month. I want to see as many of my friends and family before I go as well as trying to be bold in sharing what is going on in my life and how others can get involved in my trip but also helping others discover the amazing things that God has prepared for them if they are willing.
So the hard (and fun) part. FUND RAISING. I have to raise a total of $13,800 for the duration of the trip. Now the catch is I only have to have 60% [$8,280] to depart. This is made possible by you my supporters helping me on a monthly basis. I need some incredibly bold friends to donate on a monthly basis. If you could give 10, 20, or even $50 a month– that would be enormous. Give anonymously if you’d like.
Now for the immediate stuff that is needed. Please email me or call me if you would like to donate one of these items or help me purchase one of these.
-international health insurance ($340)
-shots: yellow fever/typhoid ($190)
-2 man tent (est. $60)
-sleeping bag (est. $50)
-cheap but durable socks [10 pairs] (est. $12)
-cheap but durable undies [10 pairs] (est. $30)
-pair of athletic very durable shoes (est. $65)
-basic V neck shirts and shorts (plain)
Also if you have not already gotten a call from me or an invite, I am having my last large fund raiser at my church ROCK HARBOR in Costa Mesa [3080 Airway Ave] in The Lab and The Commons. Here is the Facebook link to it:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222484404487&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=222484404487&ref=ts
Theme is going to be Cheesy Sweater Christmas Party and all proceeds go to my mission trip. There will be a $20 dollar donation at the beginning of the event. There will be holiday treats including: cookies, brownies, candy, egg nog, hot cocoa, coffee, and some breads. A professional photographer will be there taking photos for the entire night so you can get all those great photos with friends and family in those hideous sweaters.
There will be a table with the above items listed where you can take a card to fill out as to which item you feel you can support me with. Remember if you have the item and would like to donate just call me or bring it to the fund raiser!
Once again the details again for this. RH – The Lab/Commons from 7-8:30pm >> Cheesy Sweater Theme<< $20 Donation at door. So bring your friends and family to enjoy a great night with friends and to watch a small video presentation about my trip but also come to once again remind yourself how blessed we are to be able to do this!
God will bless you and your giving. But don’t give because you know you will receive a blessing in return.. give because you are the type of person who loves to give and has the heart after God’s own heart. I can’t thank those people enough who have given already. Not just money but your time and efforts. It is all support and it is just reminding me of the love that God has shown me through you.
So New Zealand here I come!!!
Until next time….. God Bless!
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714-499-4021
