June 11, 2009
Dear Friends,
I realize that it was only a few short weeks ago that I sent out my first letter. Thank you to those of you who have committed to pray regularly! If you who would like to join my prayer team, keep sending those cards in! Today I am writing to ask if you will partner with me financially.
The estimated amount that I must raise for a year teaching in Bolivia is $13,700. This covers all expenses involved (airfare, housing, living expenses, insurance, etc...). In faith, I am moving forward, trusting God to meet the needs in the short amount of time I have between now and when I need to arrive in Bolivia.
As a batter swings the bat before the ball is over the plate, so I am swinging, trusting that YOU, with the backing of the Spirit, will supply the needed funds. It is important that I have the support raised and/or promised by the beginning of August so that I can arrive before the school year starts.
In being faithful to the calling and the responsibility of raising funds, if you know of anyone else who may be interested in hearing about this work, please pass on their information (see the response card).
As you consider giving, please consider committing to monthly support; this will be a huge help! I need a total of $1,370 per month for 10 months, but about ½ raised up front to cover airfare, etc...
We live in an age of STATISTICS, so let me begin with one, but I will move quickly to HEART—because that is where it truly matters. Did you know that one of the top reasons why missionaries leave the field is for a lack of education for their children? MK (Missionary Kid) schools around the world play an important role in allowing parents to use their unique gifts to minister, while knowing that their children are being taught by qualified teachers.
Carachipampa Christain School in Cochabamba, Bolivia is one such school that urgently needs teachers for
this upcoming school year. Schools like Carachipampa rely upon the Lord each year to fill teacher needs.For me personally, this year of teaching will not only play an integral role in the missions work already being done in Bolivia, but also provide me with various opportunities to minister to MK and Bolivian children, further direction and connections as I continue to pursue God’s he
art for the world, and this year will also help me know how to better prepare for when I return—all while doing what I love: teaching 3rd graders!Through much prayer and various circumstances, I believe that God has specifically called me to go this year! I know that He is preparing a special work in Bolivia.
I was listening to an old song recently with these lines: Jesus, all for Jesus; for it’s only in Your will that I am free. I can become easily overwhelmed with this seemingly daunting task of preparing to teach in a foreign country, of raising support, of living in a new culture . . . Yet each time I come to that place, God reminds me of His incredible faithfulness and power for those who believe.
Believing is not just knowing in my head, but basing ACTION on that belief. May this year, and my life, be a declaration that I completely believe in Christ—in who He is and in what He does. To God alone be the glory!!
Author Henri Nouwen says that we should live, “proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people the opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission.” I pray that you will consider financially partnering in the advancement the Kingdom!
I would love to meet or talk with you about teaching in Bolivia, and have set time aside this summer to do so.
Kelly
