A Very Special Letter

This is a letter from my sister:

Dear :

I hope this letter finds you well. We are doing great with spring in full swing in the Midwest. The green grass, buds on the trees and daffodils in bloom remind us of God's infinite power and the blessings He has bestowed upon us. However, not everyone is as fortunate as we are. There are individuals in this country and around the world who live in unimaginable poverty.

In July, Lauren and I will go on a 10 day mission trip to Honduras to assist those who are less fortunate. We will be visiting hospitals, giving out clothing, delivering food and building homes for families.

I know this will be a glorious experience for me, but more important, I believe it will be an exceptional opportunity for Lauren to learn more about those who are less fortunate than she is AND to draw her closer to the Lord. Words cannot convey my pride when Lauren asked if she could join me on this trip. She has even been joining me in a Spanish class that I offer at the church each week in order to improve her ability to communicate with the Hondurans.

Lauren and I have to raise $3,000 ($1,500 each). This will pay for our airfare, two meals a day and supplies to build homes and feed families. We would be so appreciative of any donation you can make to assist us in our goal of helping others to know the Lord better through our love and our example. Whether you are able to donate or not, we need, more than anything, your prayers for a safe trip and for God's love to shine through us on these precious people.

The enclosed self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is provided for your convenience. Our goal is to have all of our funds raised by June 15th. Please make your check payable to TORCH if you would like to receive a receipt.

Thank you in advance for helping us to help others.

In Christian Love,


(If you would like to assist in this effort, please let me know)