Help My Daughter to Go On a Summer Missions Trip
Ever since Anna was a little girl she has wanted to be a missionary. As we read biographies in our homeschool cirriculum it was always the ones about missionaries that captured her attention--Lillian Trasher, George Meuller . . .
"When I grow up I want to work in an orphanage in Africa," she tells me.
Now Anna is close to being "grown up." She has turned into quite an awesome young lady. She is kind, helpful, sensitive, optimistic, sincere, and loves Jesus with all her heart.
This summer she wants to visit Australia to minister to other teenagers. While on this missions trip she will participate in street drama and evangelism. And she will share the gospel with people who need hope.
This lens is dedicated to her and her missions trip dreams. On this lens I will share information about missions history, famous missionaries, Australia, and fundraising ideas for those of you intersted in going on your own missions trips.
And, of course, every penny I raise with this lens will go toward Anna's missions trip fund. If we raise "too much" for this summer's trip we will save it for her next trip. She plans to make a career of this (at least for a while) so she will need to do quite a bit of fundraising.
Thank you for your support. Anna gets really excited with every dollar we raise!
To find out more about how to make a donation visit Anna's Mission's Trip Website!
UPDATE: Anna is now planning to go to Mexico instead of Australia. She section below for more details . . .
A Change of Plans!
So she has chosen Matamoros, Mexico. Just south of the Texas border on the Gulf of Mexico.
This should be a fun trip for her as she already understands a bit of Spanish from me saying Spanish phrases to her since she was a baby. She doesn't really enjoy Mexican food much, but she is brave enough to try most things even if they are different.
Her financial target is decreased, but she still isn't quite there yet. Your donation would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Anna's Missions Trip Fund!
About Global Expeditions
To learn more about Global Expeditions visit their website: Global Expeditions.
To donate to me click on the "Support A Missionary" link in the top right section and search for me by ID#2501077
A Unique Twist on an Old Fundraising Idea
These letters can be successful, but here is a way to make them even more profitable:
Instead of preraring your letter on a word processor and then making a bunch of copies try mailing hand written letters instead.
Yes, this is A LOT of work, but think of the value that people place on a handwritten note compared to just another piece of mail.
Another advantage of this is, whereas, on a printed letter you may just put a greeting like "Dear Friends" with a personal note you can make the salutation "Aunt Mary" or "Mr. and Mrs. Bailey." This helps the recipient to think that what you have to say is directed especially to them.
If you write one letter each week day and two on Saturday you could generate more than 30 letters each month. Because of the labor involved in this project you may want to send some form letters and some personalized letters.
Try this idea and see if you get a response.
Anna's Missions Trip Blog
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Another Unique Fundraising Idea
On this website I offer a set of downloadable cookbooks to anyone who makes a donation of any amount.
This is easy to set up using a Paypal Donation button.
I am working on a tutorial for how to set this system up. I will let you know when it is ready.
For now, check out the website and make a donation to try out the system. You'll see how easy it is to use!">
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"O my people,hear my teaching,listen to the words of my mouth."And God´s holy word´s bring always enjoy and health and comfort and prospetry and salvation in Christ and satisfied our poortro Jesus,pray and thanks and bless and hope,keijo sweden
Posted August 04, 2008
