In just a few short weeks, I will be meeting my Chile team (Jean, Jeffrey, Kirsten, and Clayton) for the first time. We will spend 3 months together in Columbus, along with teams that will go to India, Malawi, Morocco, and Nepal. During our time in Columbus, we will live and learn together while practicing our foreign languages and serving our community.
At the end of November, our teams will fly out to our outreach destinations!
In Chile, from what I know so far, my team will spend time in intentional fellowship with churches in the Puerto Montt/Alerce region, as well as do some traveling in the southern islands/mountains. We may be doing things such as dramas, worship, building projects, and disaster relief from the volcano eruption this summer.
Part of the trust that is involved with this new season of life, is financial. As you can read in the attached document (also written below in case I don't know what I'm doing with attachments), I have the opportunity to raise support to cover things such as health insurance, storage costs, and travel immunizations.
Would you please consider a small donation? Join me in my adventure!
I think for a lot of people, it is easy to dismiss missions because of life circumstances. I did this myself. "Oh, I don't think I'm the right person to do that." "But what about school/family/spouse/any other responsibility?" "I can't. I have other plans." I know that God has placed me in the life situation I am in, and equipped me with the right tools to have no other choice but to say, "Yes!" to this opportunity.
If you have any reason to say, "No, I don't think so. Not for me." to a commitment of missional living overseas (and legit reasons exist, I'm not discrediting them), think about using your financial resources to join me in a great adventure.
March 3, 2011
I am pleased to inform you that Beth Hale has been accepted as a REACH team leader. REACH is a discipleship and mission venture of SEND Ministries, the short term missions department of Rosedale Mennonite Missions. The program consists of an intensive three-month discipleship training school in Columbus, Ohio, followed by six to nine months of cross cultural outreach. REACHers are sent in teams to serve and minister throughout the world.
Leading a REACH team is challenging. Three key characteristics that we look for in team leaders are a close walk with God, personal maturity, and teachability. We can teach leadership skills; character, however, is formed by God. We are confident that Beth possesses these characteristics and is ready for the challenge of REACH team leadership.
Beth needs your help in two ways. The first is through prayer which is essential for empowerment and growth in this endeavor. Prayer has prefaced all movements in the past and is the life rope to one's effectiveness in ministry. She will need to lead out in practical matters as well as spiritual, always keeping the good of the team in mind. Many decisions have to be made. Your consistent prayers and encouragement are essential.
Financial help is needed as well. REACH covers Beth's room and board, travel costs, and all other training and outreach related expenses except health insurance and personal spending money. Team leaders may raise the money to cover their insurance premiums and a $60 per month stipend.
Should you decide to invest in Beth's life, please use the attached form below to indicate your commitment. If you're providing monetary assistance, the form below will communicate to us your preference for your contribution to be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please note: if Beth is unable to participate in the REACH program, your contribution will be used to support the REACH program.
Can we count on you to partner with Beth to make REACH a reality? Please consider the options below and return the attached response form to RMM. Unless you instruct us otherwise, Beth and the support team member assisting the REACHer in raising monetary support will receive a copy of this form so they are aware of your interest and investment in the REACHer's life through prayer, newsletter updates, and/or monetary assistance. Your prompt attention to this letter will be greatly appreciated. Please attempt to respond by October 31, 2011.
May God bless you for your affirmation and investment in Beth's life.
Until the whole world hears,
Todd Miller
SEND Ministries Director
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