Category Archives: Support Raising

Christmas 2013 Newsletter

Posted on December 21, 2013 by scottandjody

Here’s our Christmas 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) Take a look at: Family photos An engagement announcement A recap of our year & what’s coming up Good-bye party details (for those of you close enough to come) We … Continue reading →

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100%!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by scottandjody

After two new pledges today (!), we now have 100% of our minimum required support pledged!  This means HCJB Global will allow us to leave for Costa Rica (language school) on New Year’s Day. So what’s that second thermometer on … Continue reading →

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Fall 2013 Newsletter

Posted on November 12, 2013 by scottandjody

Here’s our Fall 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) We’ve been busy–here are some highlights: Departure Date: January 1, 2014 (How’s that for a great way to start a new year?) We’re official! (Our first three-year term started September 23.) … Continue reading →

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Summer 2013 Newsletter

Posted on September 2, 2013 by scottandjody

Isn’t God great? We think so. Our newsletter was completely up-to-date until 1:58pm last Monday (the 26th) when I (Jody) received a phone call upsetting all our plans!  We were on waiting lists for our departure training in Colorado Springs, … Continue reading →

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Seeing Others Go

Posted on August 19, 2013 by scottandjody

We met Colin and Amy Lyons at our church marriage retreat last April.  Talking with another Faith Center couple who were raising support for overseas missions was amazing.  Like us, less than 50% of their monthly support was pledged, and the … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Newsletter

Posted on June 9, 2013 by scottandjody

Great news!  May  was very exciting as God provided six new support pledges in nine days and our monthly support zoomed from 67% to 87%!  We will leave Oregon no later than January 2014, and hopefully before. Read the rest … Continue reading →

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We Like Housesitting!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by scottandjody

Our important news is we are now at 85% of our monthly support pledged, and we can register for MTI!  We are very excited.  We’re registering for the next open session (in January 2014), but we’ll be on the wait … Continue reading →

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MTI: Our Next Step

Posted on May 24, 2013 by scottandjody

“When are you going?” is by far the most common question we are asked.  Unfortunately we don’t have a good answer.  “Only God knows” (true but sounds flip)  “I wish I knew” (sounds complaining) “Maybe this summer/fall/winter/spring” –fill in any … Continue reading →

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Winter 2013 Newsletter

Posted on March 15, 2013 by scottandjody

If you’re on our mailing list, you should have received our newsletter recently.  If you aren’t, contact us and we’ll add you.  Or you can always find all our newsletters at the Newsletter page (above).

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Recipes & Pie Charts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by scottandjody

What’s new around here? Recipes We’ll be sharing old and new favorites here.  Currently Jody’s hummus recipe and granola recipe are posted. Pie Charts For those who like pictures, pie charts for our monthly support budget and our start-up expenses … Continue reading →

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