For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. -Jeremiah 29:11
Monday, July 12, 2010
Time to raise the funds! $$$
Now that I have been accepted, its time to start raising money! The whole trip will cost about $8,000.. This does include the flights, and will vary somewhat depending on where I will be sent to for the 3 month outreach phase. I am currently working at Cold Stone Creamery, which should help lower the cost a little at least. I am putting all of my graduation and future b-day money (in September) towards the trip as well. Also, instead of going on the yearly church camp to Hume Lake, my mom has offered to put the cost of that in the Australia fund. All of that should hopefully add up a bit and make the cost not too overwhelming. I am sending out support letters as well as doing fundraisers, and am really trusting in the Lord to provide. I know that God is ultimately in control, and will pave the way to me getting there. Thank you all who have already started contributing. I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life!
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Penny, I'm so excited for you! By when do you need the money? Is it better for you if I can give you a bit at a time, or do you want a wad right before it's due? Oh and LG = Mother Reese. :)
ReplyDeletehahaha how does LG = mother reese? wat does that stand for? and ummm its really up to you. I need about 4000 before I leave and then they kind of have a semi gradual plan for the rest of the money once I get there. So its up to you :)
ReplyDeleteTHANKS MAMA REESE!
Hi Jenny - I'm SO PROUD of your decision to serve the Lord in this way. I was able to do short term summer trips for 2-3 weeks around the world for 12 summers with Habitat for Humanity, and with Journey of Faith groups going overseas. It is a life-changing ministry and you will be forever changed by this service. Please send info on how to contribute.
ReplyDeleteGrammie Marianne (Theresa's G'ME)mwelsh2@socal.rr.com
Oh my goodness you are so sweet! Thank you so much! That sounds awesome that you were able to do that with Habitat for Humanity and Journey of Faith. I am so excited to see how God will transform me in this trip! Thank you so much for even thinking of contributing to me. I will email you with details shortly :)
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