Ice Cream and Unanswered Questions

"Can people donate for your trip to Spain?" or "Do you still need support?".  I didn't spell that outright in my letter or blog, but lately I have had some people asking, so here are the answers to the unanswered questions...

Yes to both.  Each of our team members were asked to raise $1,650.  I am still pretty far short of the goal, and a few of my team members are also in need.  It is easier for me to give to others or to ask on behalf of others, and I have always been reticent to ask, even when I served two years in Africa.  I have been blessed many times over in the past to see God provide in miraculous ways when I made my need known to Him only.   But three things have been quickened to me lately, that have given the impetus for this post:  the questions from some asking about how to give, a recent conversation with Pastor Rich, where he chided me "You have not because you ask not." and something Wade from AIM told me when he was in charge of short termers when I was going off to Kenya for two years.  He said, "Don't make it too hard for people to give."

So, if it is on your heart to give toward the Spain outreach, and sense God leading you to help with my support, or for another of my team members, here is the info:


Any checks should be made payable to Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle.  You can put Spain Outreach Summer 2012 in the memo line if you like, but enclose a note or attach a Post-It saying which individual you would like your gift to go toward so that your gift will be considered tax deductible.   You can mail it to SGT directly at: 


Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle
Spain 2012 Missions Outreach
1 Higbie Drive
Smithtown, NY  11787


or if you prefer to send it to me directly, message me, and I will send you my home address and I can bring it into the Church Office for you.  


You can also help us by taking part in our Ice Cream Fundraiser on July 8th at the SGT Picnic.  We will be serving all sorts of ice cream treats and ices to the picnic-goers and will have donation buckets on hand it if anyone would like to give toward the outreach.