Raising Support

     This summer I have the amazing opportunity to go on a mission trip with my mother and a team from our church. We will be going to the Czech Republic. Last year I went out of the country for the first time on another mission trip to the country of Moldova. I am super excited to be going back into the short-term mission field!

     Our team this year will be putting on a family-fun English camp with a local church in the Czech Republic. However, in order to do this we need to raise money. $2,500 each to be exact. For some people raising money to go on missions trips involves various fundraising activities such as pledge drives, selling T-shirts or cookies, and setting up GoFundMe accounts. For us this entails sending out letters, letting our friends and family know about this venture and asking them to help and lend their support.

     Before you can send a support letter you must first write a support letter. The support letter usually includes a short synopsis about what is going on in your life, where you are going, what you will be doing there, how to give money, and other details about the trip. Once you have written and revised your support letter you can print it off and begin stuffing envelopes.

     Stuffing envelopes is a tedious task that takes a lot of time (how's that for alliteration?). It is best done with someone to help you.

Here is my wonderful mother, helping me stuff envelopes.

     The envelopes have to be addressed before you can put your letters in them (technically you could address them after filling them, but it is much easier to write on an empty envelope than a filled one). I would recommend purchasing envelopes that you do not have to lick to seal. They may cost more, but will be well worth it in the time, energy, and taste buds you save. Along with our support letters we included a prayer card, support form, and return envelope.

     As you can see, writing and sending support letters can be a long and tiring process. However, it is well worth it!

     I would like to thank all the people who have committed to support us financially, but especially in prayer. By giving up your time and resources you have become part of this endeavor and because of your generosity the gospel is being spread.

     I will be posting updates on support, as well as the trip itself (hopefully), so stay tuned for more information!