This month we have the privilege of blessing a family that has been such an example of servanthood and sacrifice for the Kingdom of God! For February, we'll be supporting a young Missionary Family based in England. They have been serving the Lord over seas for many years in Europe. They have 4 children: Two girls, and two boys. As many of you know, missionaries often live on the support they receive from others, usually this means they must go without a lot. Because they live in England, the support they receive is worth only half the amount they receive....so, our $1 equals their $.50. In light of this, I'm sure we can all imagine how much they have had to go without.
So, let's pray about how we can bless and support this family, who has blessed the lives of so many!
Below is a very short list I received from them, of course they didn't include much. But I did ask for more ideas...so hopefully I'll be able to update the list. I've added a few ideas to the list because they didn't give much to go on...and of course for the Mother & Father, as they did not include any needs of their own.
Please keep in mind the fact that your gifts will need to be shipped....so please try to keep your gifts on the smaller side (size-wise) so that our shipping costs don't get too out of control. :) Please also pray for the postage to be provided for.
Family Details:
Mother & Father in their 30's (husband is a pastor)
Daughter (9 years old - size 9 clothing)
Son (6 years old - size 6/7 clothing)
Son (4 years old - size 5 clothing)
Daughter (3 years old - size 3 clothing)
Needs:
• Long sleeved shirts for all (apparently it is very cold & rainy there, and they mostly wear cold weather clothes)
• Hats, scarves, rain boots, shoes, socks, underwear
• Arts and crafts for kids
• Board Games, books, movies (DVD)
• For the Mom: anything you as a woman love to get as a gift (christian books, candles, jewelry, bath, body & hair products, etc.)
• For the Dad: please ask your husbands for ideas....
Deadline:
•Please have all your gifts to Calvary Chapel Middleton (Dorcas Box under Entry table) or Contact Jonie to make arrangements for Boise Pickups by February 28th. (484-3510)
• Please comment at the bottom of this post to report the items you will be contributing...that way we all know and won't duplicate items. :) If you'd like to keep it private, you can email instead.
I hope to be able to update this list with more ideas for their needs. Please pray, as I know the Lord loves to give unspoken needs/desires to His children...and I am sure He will guide each of us as we seek to bless this family! Also, please keep this sweet family in your prayers as you think of them.
God Bless You All!
Jonie
Sunday, February 6, 2011
January
Hello!
My apologies for dropping the ball in communicating with you all for the month of January. There was an individual that we were able to support, even though I failed to post about it here. Just so you know there was a young woman who just received the Lord in her life, and was in need of some basic kitchen items as she was just moving out on her own for the first time. Many of you came together to bless and support her at the last minute....and she was so thankful! Thanks to all of you who gave so joyfully to this young woman! God is shining so brightly through you!
In His Mercy,
Jonie
My apologies for dropping the ball in communicating with you all for the month of January. There was an individual that we were able to support, even though I failed to post about it here. Just so you know there was a young woman who just received the Lord in her life, and was in need of some basic kitchen items as she was just moving out on her own for the first time. Many of you came together to bless and support her at the last minute....and she was so thankful! Thanks to all of you who gave so joyfully to this young woman! God is shining so brightly through you!
In His Mercy,
Jonie
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