Thursday, November 20, 2008

Hi Juniors and Parents
I have read most of the Juniors' support letters and find some to be great work. I especially love to read what the LORD is doing in your lives, and what He is weaving in your hearts for greater purpose and strengthening. That's the tone to set for the person you are writing this prayer support letter to.

A few helpful tips to write a successful prayer support letter:
1. Express Your Heart. Why is God calling you to Merida, Mexico and what is He calling you to do? (Your role on the team??)
2. What are your prayer requests? Be specific.
3. What is God doing or has already done in Merida, Mexico (eg. through CCA Merida, CC Merida, CC Tabi, CC Hocaba and Casa Abuelos)
4. Let them know of ways you are raising monies (class fundraiser, personal fundraiser, family fundraisers, etc.)
5. Give specifics about the trip, the dates, places, and what you will be doing?
6. Donation Info : How can someone join in your labor of love? How can they donate to you, your team or the outreaches in Merida?
7. Spell Check & Re-Read your letter. Make them personal.
8. Send it out to family, friends, teachers, doctors, friends of your parents, etc.
9. Have Fun. Until we ask the LORD for help, we labor in vain.
10. Pray, Pray, Pray

God Bless, christabel