This is the letter I sent out to raise money for my upcoming mission trips. I invite you to read it and contact me. I edited the letter a little to make it internet-friendly but it is still pretty straight-forward. Thanks guys!
Dear [fill in your name here], Dec.
8, 2012
How have you been? I have been well, and wanted to bring you
up-to-date on some of the exciting opportunities I have had lately. As a junior
at _______ University, I have gotten involved in Cru, or Campus Crusade for
Christ. God has used Cru to help me grow, both in my walk with Christ and in my
ability to impact the lives of others.
This coming year, I have several opportunities to go on
missions trips to spread the good news of Christ in other parts of the country
and world. My first trip will be over my spring break, and I’m going to
Kingston, Jamaica! I will be going with a group of students and
staff from Cru. We will be serving not on the beautiful beaches, but right in
the city of Kingston. This is also not a mission trip centered around service
projects, but simply around evangelism. We will be partnered with Cru’s
on-going ministry in Kingston, and we will be reaching out to students at the
University of Kingston. I can’t wait to make friends with the students on
campus and share the Gospel with them!
My second trip will be through one of Cru’s programs called
Summer Project. As per the name, I will be going over the summer. There are
many Summer Projects all over the nation and world, but the one I applied for
is in Yellowstone National Park! There, I will be working at the park and
ministering to the tourists and my coworkers, many of whom will be
international students! I can’t wait, because I know this will be a profound
experience in letting God use me to make a difference in others’ lives and tell
them how they can know Jesus personally.
In order to make these trips a reality, I need your help.
First of all, I need you to pray. Please pray that God brings many people to
know him personally through my trips. Also, pray for me as I prepare and go out
into the world to share his good news. Another way you can help is through
giving financially. My trip to Kingston, Jamaica will cost $1,750 and my trip
to Yellowstone will cost $1,850, for a total of $3,600. These costs will help
cover airfare, food, and lodging. Will you please prayerfully consider giving a
gift of $100, $200, $300, or any amount to help me serve the Lord this spring
break and over the summer? Thank you very much for your prayerful consideration.
I have included a response card and return envelope for you
to let me know of your decision. It would be a great help if you could respond
by January 10th, although I will continue raising money for Summer
Project for the rest of spring. Please make your checks payable to Cru, as your
gift is tax-deductible. Remember that your generous donation is also redeemable
for treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-21)! Please feel free to contact me with
any questions you may have. Thank you very much.
God bless!
Maryann
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