Sunday, September 21, 2008

"Why Did You Move to NC?"

So many people have been asking me that question since I moved back to Mebane. So for those of you reading this that still don't know the answer to that, I will explain it...

I got fired for going on this mission back to Slovakia. They gave me an extended grace period of 4 weeks because they needed to use me so I could finish some important projects. This "Christian" organization fired me because they didn't like the idea that they didn't have the upper hand and I could leave whenever I raised enough support. My lease ended on my apartment on that exact same week. So with no job and nowhere to live, I could have either stayed in Orlando, found another job, found another apartment (both of which wouldn't have worked because I had NO idea how long I would have been in the country), and somehow worked full time plus raising support.... OR I could have moved home with little to no rent, got a very flexible job and spent more time raising support. To me, the choice was easy. So I hope that answers everyone's question. I just wanted to clear that up :)

Friday, September 12, 2008

Frequent Flyer Miles as a Donation

Have frequent flyer miles you'd like to donate? Ask me if you'd like to know how to use your FF miles for my ticket to Slovakia next month! andetruman@gmail.com or reply to this message.

Monday, September 8, 2008

86%!

That's right, 86%. I'm very excited! At this point I only need....

3 people at $100 per month
3 people at $50 per month
3 people at $25 per month

Will you be one of the 9 people to help me meet my goal?

andetruman@gmail.com

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Important Departure Update

Dear Friends,

I'm writing to invite you to both rejoice and pray with me over the next two months. I want to share with you an important update regarding my mission to Slovakia. I hope to call or speak face to face with many of you so you can hear this first hand from me and ask me any questions you may have.

This September will mark one year of support raising. With prayer and also guidance from Mission to the World, we have decided to schedule my departure approximately around the last week of October, Lord willing. This is a cause to rejoice with me! I am so very eager to finally start my service!

However, I heartily covet your prayers. I am still lacking 18%, about $675 per month. I will still be able to receive gifts on the field while I am there, but it is important to leave with 100% so that I can focus on the ministry and the Lord's work, rather than support raising. Over the next two months I am hoping that you will join me in prayer and/or giving as I prayerfully seek the remainder of my necessary support.

I respectfully ask that if you intend on, or have verbally committed to supporting God's work in Slovakia, please send your support in to the address below. If you have already sent in a one-time gift, would you consider matching that gift for same time next year? If you would like to, click here to view and print an online pledge card (www.fizzthat.com/pledgecard. II Corinthians tells us to not give grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Friends, my job is to simply ask and whatever your decision may be, I trust the Lord in His provision!

Please join me in prayer. Thank you so very much for all of your encouragement and support. Take care!

Online Pledge Card: http://fizzthat.com/pledgecard