A CHRISTMAS BLESSING (pt. 2)

If this is your first visit to the site to follow up on the "A Christmas Blessing" project, then scroll down (or click here) to read the introduction to this project from last week. Keep checking back each week as we add more content and keep you better connected to this team!

Hopefully each one reading this has received, in the mail, the packet which lays out the details of this special project. We've had a couple of wonderful comments that have encouraged us since we went public with it. Thanks for your partnership and help! Again, don't hesitate to ask your questions or respond with other ideas. You, your family, your church, and your friends are part of what we do.

Now I want to offer a few bits of information that may help you as you're reading and praying through this project:

1. Who is benefiting from this project?

We have several Kenyan partners, fellow brothers and sisters, and other target individuals with great need in Kenya. The goal of this project is to stand beside these individuals by providing sound opportunities for growth in their lives. The opportunities in your packet vary according to the needs we've discovered over the last year(s). Some of those individuals need better education, training, and apprenticeship. Others need a means to provide for their families and ministries. We have investigated each opportunity as best as possible to be as sure as possible of its legitimacy and potential benefit for the individual.

2. What happens when one of the needs is filled?

When a specific opportunity is filled, we will inform you via the blog, newsletter, and other sources (like email) that it is indeed covered! This will allow individuals to consider moving their planned giving unto another area. (We look forward to "crossing off" parts of the list as they're covered!)

3. Are smaller gift options a monthly commitment?

No. They represent 1/12th of the total cost (roughly) for that particular area. You are welcome to pledge a years commitment toward that need if you'd like or you can cover the equivalent of one month's cost.

4. Is there a way to follow the project need that we give toward?

As often as possible over the next year, we will be giving updates on each area/each recipient. We will publish that via the blog, newsletter, and e-mail blasts. You can follow it through any of those or through all of them. Just make sure we have your mailing address and email address. You are also welcome to email us at anytime for updates.

5. Can we share this with others who may want to help?

Please pass this along to anyone who might want to consider giving something more than just a temporary gift this Christmas.

Thanks again for your time and partnership!

(more updates to come!)