A Word on Partnership and Relationship

As believers we are all called to fulfill the Great Commission. Some are called to the nations, while others are called to their neighborhood. Both are valid and very important.

If you have ever wanted to be part of the spreading of the Gospel to the nations, but it was never in your circumstances to do so now you can! You might not physically be able to spread the Gospel, but you can be part in sending the ones who can!

We need both types of people in the church.

Those who can go and those who support those who go.

There are three ways to support those who go:

1) Prayerfully

.......We can never underestimate the power of our prayers! The greatest support you can offer is praying that the Lord of the harvest will raise up the harvest of harvesters and provide (as He always does) for those physical need to complete what He has called them to do on this earth.

2) Financially

.......In a more practical sense, those who have been called God to do His work in full-time ministry need the financial support of those in the Body of Christ who have been called to the work-force as a mission field.

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, 

not reluctantly or under compulsion, 

for God loves a cheerful giver. 

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, 

so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, 

you may abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Financial gifts do not need to be large and extravagant. Even just $5-$10 a month (or even one time!) can make the largest difference! (Especially if everyone gave $10... I did the math. If each of my Facebook friends gave me $10 back in September, I would have had enough to pay for my lecture phase [inc. room/board], outreach cost, AND the extra living expenses for these full 5 months.)

A little truly does go a looong way. 

(Especially for missionaries.) 

3) Awareness

.......Unfortunately, many Christians are unaware of what God is doing in the nations and in America (sometimes even  in their own city!). You can also play a part by spreading the word around of how God is moving and what He is stirring up! Encourage people to get involved as you seek to get involved yourself!
Support a missionary - become a monthly sponsor (check out the Support Me ;-) ); get involved with YWAM, Burn 24-7, Fire and Fragrance, or even the local ministries in your own church! They need you more than you think. We are the Body of Christ, not just the hands, just the feet, just the finger, just the toe, just the knee, just the nose, just the ear, etc. YOU PLAY A PART TOO. How would your body function if you were missing a part, like maybe your pinky toe? I've heard that that plays a huge role in the maintenance of our balance. (I might be wrong - I am not going to Google it... Humor me and let us pretend (if I am wrong) that I am right...for argument's sake.)


With that being said, I am still raising finances for my trip to South Africa and Harvard. The Lord has been so faithful with His provision - we were even able to cut $400 off the price because plane tickets were cheaper than expected! He is providing in unexpected ways, including an anonymous donation I received for $250! Amazing!!
With all the money I have currently paid, I still need about $2,140. I ask that you would prayerfully consider sowing into what God is doing in this time and season.
I leave next Thursday, December 13, and any amount will help.

I want you to know, too, that this is not a post about "taking [your] money and running." Sponsorship is partnership and partnership is relationship. The core of the Gospel is relational (relationship with God [First Commandment] and relationship with people [Second Commandment]).
Regardless of the form of support you are able to offer (prayer, finances, awareness) or whether you can offer any at all, I want to build a real relationship with you where I can keep you updated in what the Lord is doing in my life and also where I can hear about your life. A relationship where I share my dreams and you share yours. I share my fears and you share yours. I pray for you, you pray for me.
A legitimate, loving relationship out of the place of friendship

Again, I ask that you would ask the Lord if partnering with me (or maybe you feel urged to give to another missionary -- I know about 50 of them!) is something that you should take part in.

I thank you for your faithfulness and obedience in what God has called you to...

Xoxo,
Cheryl

You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. 

2 Corinthians 9:11-12