Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Fundraising Letter


June 1st, 2010
Dear Family and Friends,

I am about to begin a new chapter in my life by becoming an Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps Missionary in Nagoya, Japan. For 12 months I will be living and working in an Anglican community in Japan and assisting in their youth ministry programs.

I am writing to you to ask for your support. First and foremost I ask for prayers and thoughts of encouragement as God leads me through this new adventure. Secondly, I am asking for financial support. The church cannot engage in missionary work without resources. As part of my preparation for this work I need to fundraise $10,000 which is approximately half of the cost of supporting an overseas missionary.

Not everyone is called to become a missionary, but through spiritual and financial support we can all participate in the work that God calls the whole church to. I invite you to please consider joining in this work by supporting my mission year by a donation of:

1 Day = $28
2 Days = $52
1 Week = $192

Of course, donations in any amount will be greatly appreciated!
Please make your check out to DFMS with “YASC Christen” in the memo. Don’t forget to fill out the attached form for a tax receipt and please mail both to:

Mission Personnel
The Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10017


Thanks so much for your support!
Peace,
Christen