I am incredibly uncomfortable with fundraising. I consistently question why people should give to me. "My friends have other friends who are missionaries. They find other ministries to be more worth their while. I shouldn't bother that person, I don't really even know them that well." Thoughts like these circle around my brain a lot. And honestly. I often believe them.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
Lamentations 3:21-24
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[b]
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
Granted. The author here was describing tragedies far greater than not being as funded as I want to be right now. (One part of the verse mentions his teeth grinding on gravel.) But the idea is the same. I have misplaced my hope. I put my hope in FB posts and shares. I put my hope in the kindness of others. But truly my hope is to be placed in Christ. My hope is to be found in Him. That out of His glorious riches He will supply people who desire to meet financial and prayer needs for me. So here I am. Placing my hope back in the Creator of the Universe and seeking to use the resources He has supplied me with. I am mildly creative and I love a good DIY project. So I have put that to use. I have been making several items to sell. My lack of confidence in my artwork makes it hard for me to set a price. But I am asking people to consider making a monthly donation to my Teach Beyond account in place of a one time check written to myself. I also had a T-Shirt designed by www.fundthenations.com (An amazing website that works with non-profits to get them inexpensive designs and shirts printed to use as fundraisers. They have been outstanding to work with)
This seems to be the most popular item I have made. World map on salvaged wood.
Mississippi and Alabama. My two homes.
USA on Salvaged wood.
Working on another one of these with "Sweet" written above it in a cursive script.
My T-shirt
My first pallet creation.
If you are interested in partnering with me in ministry by purchasing one of these items, or by making a donation to my Teach Beyond account send me an email cummingsjordanl@gmail.com and I will get in touch with you about how to purchase or donate! Thanks!
This is the blog of my new friend Beth. She is fundraising to do "The World Race" a very cool mission opportunity. I love her thoughts on fundraising. She worded things in a way I don't know how. She is hilarious and loves Jesus a whole lot. Beth's Fundraising Post
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