Tag Archives: support raising

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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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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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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Friend Raising

Posted on February 24, 2013 by scottandjody

For me (Jody), the most thought-provoking part of this excellent book was the chapter on generosity.  The author quotes Earl Pitts, a Canadian YWAM worker:  “The Kingdom of God’s system of finances is giving and receiving.  The world’s system is … Continue reading →

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“Perspectives”

Posted on February 22, 2013 by scottandjody

Scott and I (Jody) are taking a 15 week class called Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.  This interesting and challenging class consists of a wide variety of readings and in-person presentations, usually by experienced missionaries. My favorite essay thus … Continue reading →

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One-Third!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by scottandjody

Word came this afternoon of our 33rd pledge. This puts us past the one-third mark:  35% of our monthly support is now pledged!  Yea, God! AND our start-up expenses are now 58% funded! Although we still have a long way … Continue reading →

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Christmas Newsletter & Photo

Posted on December 21, 2012 by scottandjody

Yes, we’re still here in Oregon.  No, we don’t know when we’re leaving (although God does). But, lacking more exciting news, here’s our 2012 Christmas letter plus a photo of ALL thirteen of us, taken at Thad & Corrie’s wedding … Continue reading →

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