So I know I haven’t really blogged much about how you can help yet, so here is the blog just for that.
For things like this I like to make lists, it kind of calms me down a little bit and helps me to understand.

Basically what my needs break down to is this:
-Approximately $15,500 to be fully funded
           If 25 gave 25 per month for 11 months, 10 gave $50 per month for 11 months, and 3                gave $100 for 11 months I would be fully funded. That is 38 people or churches or groups            or families. That is also not including any extra fundraising (Which I am totally doing). 



-$380 for international insurance (give or take a few dollars)

-A 60-70 L camping pack

-A sleeping bag and pad


-A freestanding tent

-A flight to and from camp

-A flight to and from our major US city when we fly out for Launch in January

PHEWWWW… sounds like a lot, and it looks kind of scary. 

But here are some options for how you can help. 
1. Donate directly to me via the LINK over on to the right there that says “this is where you click to SUPPORT ME
        –But please note if you use this option a percentage of the donation comes out as a processing fee 5% for credit or debit cards and 3% for bank draft
        –If you are interested in becoming a monthly sponsor you can click on the link below so that it will not charge a fee.
http://www.adventures.org/dynapay/?tuid=9489770

2. Donate by sending a check DIRECTLY to Adventures in Missions, using my name Amanda Fackler in the memo line, to be sure it is credited to my account. This option also does not charge a fee =] The address where you can send that is here:

Adventures in Missions
P.O. Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470

If you use either of these options something you should know is this:
Adventures In Missions is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donors will receive receipts for their gifts with the understanding that the disbursement of those gifts lies completely at the discretion of Adventures In Missions and that the gifts are non-refundable and non-transferable, per IRS regulations.  Gifts may be tax deductible; please consult a tax advisor.

3. Send it (or hand it) directly to me. If you need to know where to send it you can just click on the link that says “email me” over to the right over there and I will email you back with my address. 

4. BUY SOME BRACELETS!!!!! I am selling bracelets from Threads of Hope. Threads of Hope exists to help families come together and help provide education, medical treatment, and nutrition to people in the Philippines. Threads of hope creates a steady income for the people and helps provide for struggling families. I am selling these beautiful bracelets for just $2 each. Half of the profit goes to me and half to Threads of Hope. I am already wearing three of them. I have others selling them as well, so if you cannot get ahold of me PLEASE get in touch with one of the following people who are helping me sell them:
Tim and Kasy Fackler
Austin Fackler
Joey Spooner
Joe Guerra
Elizabeth Pedersen

So far that is what I’ve got. I am hoping to get the design finished for T-Shirts that I will be selling. Look for a blog about those soon. I am hopefully going to have a spaghetti dinner or two as well. Check back soon for more updates. Subscribe to this blog. Spread the word to your friends, family, and coworkers. 

There is a famous quote that says “It takes a village to raise a child.” I am going to change it up a little bit and say that It takes a community to send a missionary. That is what I will be. I cannot do this by myself. If you would like to support one of my other needs (Like the flights or my gear) be sure to let me know. 

Thank you all so much in advance. I know that God will repay you tenfold of anything you give. All I am really asking for in what you might spend out at a nice dinner one or two times. 

Here is an idea, if you can’t afford it yourself, get together with a few other friends. Say there are five of you. The price of one cup of my favorite coffee at Biggby is almost $5. This is what I will be using to eat for one whole day. If you all spare your $5 one time a month and put it together, that is one of my $25 a month sponsorships. It is that simple. 

Thank you all, much love.
<3 amanda