Jennifer is going to SwazilandMay 2010. Please pray for me!
October 28, 2010
Dear ______,(NOTE: The highlighted paragraph may NOT be changed)
Jambo! I hope things are going well for you and God is continuing to bless you.
(PERSONAL UPDATE) In my two years at ONU, college has been exciting and somewhat challenging, but definitely a great experience. I am learning and growing so much and having a blast doing it!
(GOD’S CALLING TO GO)One of the things that I love most is new opportunities that God is opening up for me-like joining a mission team going to Africa. You may remember that I went two years ago and had an incredible experience that has grown my heart for missions. In fact, I can’t shake the memories, the lessons, or the people I met. I have been in prayer and feel a clear calling to go on this trip and see what the Lord has for me to do and learn next. I want to follow His leading but cannot do it alone.
(EXPLANATION OF TRIP & PURPOSE)During spring break, March 6-14, 2010 I have the exciting opportunity to go back to Africa through the campus organization called Missions in Action. While in Africa we will be ______. I would like to ask you to join me in this life-changing experiencewith your support again.
I would first request that you please pray for me regularly as I prepare to serve, raise funds, and allow God to use me-- all while juggling school and a job. I know I cannot do this on my own strength and resources. Please keep cut off the top part of this letter as a reminder.
The second way you can get involved is through financial support of the trip. To be able to participate, I need to raise $ ______. This money goes to cover all our needs and project money we will use to enhance the ministry there. I will also be doing my part to work, save, and pay for these expenses.
If you would like to support my ministry, team and the Missions In Action program, you may send a check or credit card information to Olivet Nazarene University. ONU will designate these funds to the Swaziland MIA account under my name and mail you a receipt. It is important that my name does not appear on the check but on the donation slip only. Your donation slip and check may be sent to this address:
Olivet Nazarene University
C/O Advancement Services
One University Avenue, Box 6019
Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2271
I am starting an email list of all my supporters to keep them updated and a trip report afterwards so we can all give Him praise! I amlooking forward to see what God is going to do through this experience and would be so grateful to have your support in this exciting adventure in missions.
God bless,
Jennifer