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Dear friends and family,
First, I want to say “THANK YOU!” for supporting me and each member of the team through prayer, physical resources, and gifts of support as we reach out and minister to orphans and at-risk children in Ukraine each year.
The team’s performance this past June was outstanding. All of our spiritual, mental, physical and financial preparation is paying off as children respond positively to the good news of the love of Christ.
I will be leading a team to Simferopol, Ukraine this December, 2011 for a Winter Camp at the same children’s home. Our team will be representing Donelson Church of Christ and YouthReach International to many of the same children we’ve been blessed to know and love.
I’m overjoyed that my wife, Linda, will be going. This will be her first time to visit Ukraine. She has lots of experience in children’s ministry and education. I can’t wait to see her in action and see how these kids touch her heart. I know she’s going to fall in love with these kids the way I have.
Your contribution will help us bless these children with an experience that can impact them eternally. Alongside our in-country 12-3-1 Mentors, we will care for these orphans, model the love of Jesus, demonstrate the Kingdom of God, and introduce them to their mentors. With each trip we become stronger as a team and gain more experience in reaching children and others for Christ.
Many of our kids rarely share their personal stories. But this summer, several of them shared their stories with us. One girl acknowledged God’s provision by saying, “I am glad to be here. I thank God for provided a safe place to live by bringing me here. I have food, clothes, shelter, good teachers, and friends. My parents put me in danger because of the way they lived. Now I am safe.”
Several children shared with us how their lives were impacted through our Bible and life lessons. One child said she learned she should not compromise her values under peer pressure. She said, “I will put up personal guardrails to prevent bad decisions in my life from now on.”
Your support is critical. By doing so you are helping to prepare the soil of the next generation for kingdom expansion. Thank you for partnering with us! Please continue to help us impact and change lives forever!
Our mission will be to:
- Share the story of Jesus Christ to nearly 50 orphaned children at Christmas time.
- Foster and nurture loving, caring, and mentoring relationships between our 12-3-1 Mentors and the children.
- Transform thinking by teaching kids about the Spirit’s life-changing power in Romans 12:2.
- Provide Christmas gift packages of toys, goodies, and personal items.
How you can help:
We are investing $275 (min.) in personal funds toward the cost of our trip.
Each person must raise $3600. Funds cover travel, room/board, and support our 12-3-1 Mentors.
Funding Deadlines: $1800 (50%) due Sept. 30 / remaining $1800 (100%) due by Oct. 31.
To support us:
Donate Online (Secure): http://www.youthreach.org/2011Q4missions/teamsim-dec2011
Click > Current Teams (on the left).
> Team Funding Pages
> Sponsor a Team Member
> Enter a team member name in the fileds
Donate By Check:
> Support a team member - Make a check payable to YouthReach International. Attach a note with the name of the person you wish to support to the check.
> Support a child at camp: Make this check payable to Donelson Church of Christ. Attach a note stating Ukraine Winter Camp Child Sponsorship. Individuals, families, classes or study groups can support each of our 50 children at winter camp for just $20/child. Your donation will cover art/craft supplies as well as a Christmas gift bag for each child.
Mail it to: 2221 June Drive, Nashville TN, 37214.
Peace and grace. ~Joel
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