Saturday, July 2, 2011

Fundraising Update - Help Needed

Happy 4th everyone!

"You are doing a wonderful thing and those children will enjoy you as a teacher just as much as I did."

A former student of mine wrote that to me when she found out that I plan on moving to Mexico to teach.  This note came at a time when I had some serious doubt that the money would come in.  This encouraged me NOT to give up because of the lives of young people I will impact in Mexico.

In an earlier post, I said that I still need to raise $300 per month, but I was wrong.  The total is actually $600 per month.  This mission is for a term of ten months with an option to go for another ten months.  This $600 per month MUST be raised by August 17th or I will not be able to go Mexico and impact the lives of young people.  Many wonderful people have already provided financial support - PRAISE THE LORD!  Now I need to go outside my comfort zone and appeal for the rest of the support I need - $600 per month.  Donations can be a one-time gift (to be divided by ten months) or a monthly gift.  If God leads you to send a donation, please mail your gift to CAM International; 8625 La Prada Drive; Dallas, TX 75228.

A verse came to my mind as I was going through my struggles this week - Isaiah 55:8.  "'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,' declares the LORD."  This verse is a constant reminder that God is the one in control, not us.

I'm not sure what my July 4th plans are (I'm such a spontaneous person), but I hope yours bring you a good and safe time.  Take care.

In Christ,
Dave

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