Last year at this time we were preparing to go on furlough. It had been 5 years since we had been back, a first trip for our 4 yr old (now 5yr old) little Anna Joy. We had a great time seeing so many adoptive families, friends, family, you name it. We were able to visit some great new churches, share in some and visit old supporting ones. Furlough is far from relaxing! Furlough is a time where, while catching up with family, it is a time where expectations are high for new support to keep the ministry going.
While we had great love offerings that kept us going while in the USA, we still had to pay bills and ministry expenses in Taiwan. Unfortunately, our goal of $500US support was not made. So this puts us where we are now. Continuing to serve the Lord, and as that ministry grows, so do expenses.
Now, anyone reading this KNOWS I absolutely do not like discussing money. It is just makes me feel BLAH! Really, who likes that type of thing? I always feel like we are begging for money, which we are NOT. In reality, we are putting the need out there to everyone and begging they pray with an open heart of how they can or will help the ministry in Taiwan. So, here we go.......
As our NPO (Non Profit Organization that will be able to receive grants and help more in fundraising) is in the beginning stages,we have discussed this first option of "100 Angels". What this is a group of at least 100 people/families/groups/etc who pledge a minimum of $20US a month for at least a year (longer is awesome!!). Our current, very conservative budget is $2000US a month. So, we are looking for those who feel they are able to help us for a year. We sent out a letter to some families recently and have had one response so far. Looking forward to others though.
What exactly does the money go to?
Morning Light Crisis Pregnancy Center
saving lives of the unborn and hearts of the moms
having staff to take boxes of food and clothing
to those in need
(teachers let us know of those in need)
moms who keep or place their children.
Giving women in crisis pregnancy situation
a healthy and secure place to make their decision
knowing abortion is not their only choice.
Many disadvantaged and poor in our area
(home of a family we help)
care for their babies
To finding families who are waiting to love a baby
and give them a home..........
(same baby...at birth and 2 years later!)
others? Help us keep showing them the love
of Jesus Christ. Be an "angel."
Here is our stats so far for "100 Angels":
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