Monday, October 15, 2012

Prayer Update

Hey everyone,
just wanted to give you and update as to where the fundraising is going and where to be praying specifically.

I have sent over 20 letters to businesses asking for a donation and making it clear that their business can get a tax deduction on it. Only one has contacted me back so far and I'm doing follow up calls with them this week. If you know of any companies needing a tax break let me know.  Please be praying that God will do great things in that.

As far as churches go, I've been pretty hesitant to contact any more churches because very few will let me fill out applications let alone invite me to talk to the missions board. BUT Grace Church in Indianola has asked me to come out in 2 Sundays to do a presentation in front of the congregation. I'm super pumped about that. 

Since I've been in Ames, I've been attending Cornerstone Church and recently got the opportunity to speak with the missions pastor. He didn't sound really hopeful that I would get funding but he still said he would talk to the financial staff. 

So 5 things to be praying about:
-That those business letters will be fruitful and we would see a miracle within that attempt
- For God to touch the hearts of people at Grace church to respond in a positive way and that they will partner with me
- That Cornerstone will truly consider my request and at least support me in prayer
- Austria: the youth disparately need to know of God's love. Pray that their hearts will be soften and His name would spread throughout Europe through the youth.
- And finally, pray that my heart will be in tune with God's. I need direction on where to go next and I need to know that everything will play out like He wants it to.


God has blessed me with $7,000 so far, that means $30,000 left to go!

Thank you for your support and prayers.