Friday, April 17, 2009

South Africa Teambuilding

It’s been a month since returning from my 2 month visit to Thrive Africa in South Africa. Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragements - they have been such a blessing to me. The trip was amazing and now I’m sure that this is where the Lord is calling me next.

Our mission at Thrive Africa is to equip young people, to strengthen the local church, and ultimately to change the course of South Africa currently plagued by poverty and HIV/AIDs. My goal is to return to South Africa by the end of May (May 26th God-willing) in order to serve as Outreach Coordinator, hosting mission teams and mobilizing volunteers to help in the local villages.

In order to do so, I need partners to join in prayer and financial support. Please prayerfully consider partnering with me.

Prayer Partners.
I ask that you pray with me for a smooth transition to South Africa, for wisdom and impact in my new job, and for the full financial support needed to remain in South Africa long-term. And if you’d like to be included in monthly prayer requests and praise reports, please let me know.

Financial Partnership – One-time and Monthly Support.
As a missionary, I am responsible for raising my own financial support. It will take $3000 in initial, one-time costs to move to South Africa and then $1500 per month to stay long-term. My monthly budget includes expenses for household, personal and ministry-related items, as well as a portion towards yearly travel expenses. As an example, 5 people giving $100, 10 people giving $50, and 20 people giving $25 each month would allow me live and work among the Basotho people.

Checks should be made payable to Covenant Global Evangelism with my name in the memo line and mailed to Covenant Global Evangelism, PO Box 367, Eaton, Ohio, 45320. CGE is my US-based ministry partner handling charitable contributions, and will provide you with both tax receipts and year-end statements.

Advocates.
Another way you can help is by sharing what the Lord is doing in South Africa with your family, friends, and churches. And if folks want to learn more about Thrive Africa, missions in general, or about potentially visiting us on a short-term trip, I’d love to help any way I can.

I know that economic times are tough here in the US, but I also know that God is moving both here and around the world. By trusting Him and living openhandedly, we will be blessed while changing lives for the better. Thanks so much for your consideration, and for your encouragement and support!