Happy Anniversary!
I can hardly believe it has been one year since I started
working with GlobalFingerprints. In this newsletter, I'd like to give you
a sort of annual report: highlights, goals for the next year, a note from my
boss, and a financial snap shot. Thanks for sticking with me!
Highlights
Travel/Spiritual Development
In the last year I have traveled to Haiti three times.
Each time I was there, I it was clear that this is exactly what God wants
me to be doing at this stage of my life. His provision and protection
through a variety of situations has caused me to increase in faith and trust.
It's such a blessing to me.
Relationships
I am growing in my speaking and understanding of Creole
which has allowed me to start building relationships with my Haitian
co-workers/friends.
Progress
I love to building things/programs and watch them grow.
I have really enjoyed watching the music program in Haiti starting to
take shape, and the interest and investment it's getting from others in the
music education community.
Goals for the Next Year
In the next year, I would like to travel three or four
times. I would like to build on the musical master classes I started in
July, expanding them to become more like a music class that can eventually be
taught by the Haitian supervisors. I would like to expand the variety of
instruments included in this music class. I would like to streamline the
communication process for those that sponsor children in our program.
A Progress Report from My Boss
I don’t know if you can fully comprehend the level of joy on
their faces. Some 40 Globalfingerprints’ leaders and children, all
learning for the very first time how to read music, how to play the recorder,
how to make music together. A year ago the idea of such a MusicCamp for
these children was only a dream; last week Lynn Richter orchestrated
(literally) this event from start to finish. And her/our long-term goal
for this music program has just begun. That’s why I want to ask you
personally to consider giving toward Lynn’s financial support. In the
last year she’s made 3 trips to Haiti, set the groundwork for an entire music
program, organized last week’s MusicCamp and even taken on the coordination of
our child-sponsor communication. Her role is expanding, her influence
growing, her impact multiplying. Any investment in her support is in
reality an incredible investment in the lives of these 286 kids!
Financial Snap Shot
A year ago, I was working to build my financial
support. It was my goal to raise just over $3,000.00 in start-up costs
plus $1,609.00 per month for 24 months. I met that goal at about 97% last
September and was approved to move forward and start “working”.
Below is a snap shot of my monthly support income. You
can see that there is some variance from month to month, but over all, each
month I fall short of that $1,609.00 mark.
I am half way through my 24-month commitment with
GlobalFingerprints. As I move forward into the next year, I will need to
make a decision about working with them in the future. If I move forward,
which I think I will do, I will need to secure long-term financial support.
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08/15
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07/15
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06/15
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05/15
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4/15
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3/15
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2/15
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1/15
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12/14
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11/14
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10/14
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$1,265
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$1,440
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$1,410
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$2,390
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$1,590
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$1,290
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$1,240
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$1,390
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$1,540
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$1,430
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$2,010
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Would you please start to prayerfully consider your part in
this? If you feel so moved to help cover the immediate difference for the
next 12 months, you can donate here
(you will need to designate Richter – 2047). If not, please pray that God
would provide the difference. Also, please know that in the next 6 to 9
months, I will be asking you to join my team long term.
Prayer Requests and Praises
Praises
- For God's faithfulness and blessing in all of the changes of the last year.
- For good health for my family and me.
- For a team of faithful supporters for me during this journey.
- That we had a productive time of planning with our entire team (International GF Meetings Sept 14-17).
Requests
- That God will provide the financial resources I need to continue in this ministry.
- For safety and protection for Andy and I on our trip in November (11th-15th) and that God would supply the financial resources he needs to fund his trip.
- For wisdom in each situation I face while serving the Lord, both in Haiti with GlobalFingerprints, and at church.
