April , 2011
Dear Family and Friends,
Many of you have either heard from my mouth or from the grapevine, that I am getting ready to begin a new journey in my life. For those of you who don’t know, I am MOVING to Bogota, Colombia! This is a dream of mine being fulfilled. Years ago I felt the calling to leave the comforts of the US and relocate my life in Bogota. Why, you may ask? Because there is an incredible organization there called Children’s Vision International that has grabbed my heart in unimaginable ways. They not only rescue the highest-risk orphans from the street, but take them into their home and give them shelter and protection, food and nutrition, an education, and most importantly, a foundation of the knowledge of God. Beautiful children who had no hope are given hope.
The woman who began this mission has inspired me in many ways. Having known her from my youth, I would hear the stories the Lord’s faithfulness, the Lord’s provision, and the Lord’s protection that has carried her through her journey in Bogota. For 20 some years, she has taken upon her the authority of Christ over these street children and that nation, selflessly laying down her life to serve “one of the least of these.” I got the opportunity to work hand in hand with her during my Christmas break last year. During my time, she asked me to come and be her secretary so she can continue to focus on the calling she has received. I jumped at the opportunity to serve my Lord, His servant, and His children. So, Lord willing, June 22th, 2011 I will be moving to South America.
As you may have guessed, I am going “missionary” status, and will be raising all my own funds, which brings me to the reason I have sent this letter to you. I need financial support to fulfill the Lord’s will for my life. The cost of me living there will be $500 a month. This will cover food, transportation, insurance, a work cell phone and travel from Colombia to the US. On top of that, I will also need to raise $5000 up front. This will cover my flight there, a Colombian ID, visa costs, my room and board, and a laptop.
This is what I would ask you: please don’t disregard this letter. Take a few days and pray. Would you ask the Lord how He might want you to be a part of this? If He so leads you to financially support me monthly or by a one-time donation, my commitment to you is to keep you a part of this journey during the time I’m there with a monthly, personal update that will include pictures and prayer requests. I also commit to pray for you and your family as an act of gratitude for your support. I have already begun to set up my “support team” of people who are actively involved in my service in Colombia, and I would love to have YOU join.
If you do decide to support me through your financial gifts, would like more information, or would like to be apart of my “prayer team” back home, please shoot me an email or give me a phone call. I would like to connect with you on a more personal basis to explain the financial process or to answer any questions.
Thank you!
Sarah Gnagey
785-209-3794
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