Support Letter, prayer cards and all that jazz

One of the hardest task when taking on something like this is writing a support letter. I never know what to say and how I want my voice to come across. It is difficult cause you don't want to come across greedy and money driven but at the same time I need people to sponsor me to help cover all the costs. I need people to come along side me and serve with me. A volunteers sponsor is serving just as much as the volunteer. With out them it would not happen, a ministry would not be able to provide. With that being said finally after many hours of pulling my hair out and a  gazillion deleted drafts here's what I am left with and I think it is as marvelous as it ever will be. Also check out the picture of cool swag I have to send out to make this all complete.

Dear friends,

I am about to embark on a crazy adventure aboard the Africa Mercy, a Mercy Ships’ ship that travels along the coast of West Africa. I will start the journey this September training in Texas and arrive on the ship November 9^th. I will be serving as Human Resource Facilitator for two years as a volunteer.

These next two years will be exciting, life changing, and challenging, so I would love it if you could keep me in your prayers. I know there will be good and bad days encountered. Pray also for those that the ship has already met and will meet. Pray many lives can be transformed for the better through the medical care provided by Mercy Ships and the education through other programs on board. Pray for the doctors, nurses, and all the others volunteering their time to bring these amazing services to those in need.

As a volunteer I will be paying my own way, which includes room and board, medical insurance, transportation, travel costs, and other general living expenses. This allows general Mercy Ships donations to be used for direct patient care, community development programs, and other costs associated with Mercy Ships Field Service initiatives.

  

If you would like to join me on this journey as a financial supporter to help with some of the costs, I would be forever grateful. You will be making a lasting difference in my life as well as the lives of the forgotten poor. Your support will enable me to serve those in need, bringing them hope and healing. You may make one-time or regularly scheduled contributions of any amount online or by mail.

Please check out my Crewmates page by going to www.mercyships.org/

crewmatesand type in my full name Nicole Pugh in the search box.

If you want to hear more about Mercy Ships or this next step in my life I would love to talk with you. I am available by phone, email. We can even set up a coffee meeting. Check out www.mercyships.org for information on this wonderful organization and check out my blog for updates, www.adventuresonafricamercy.

blogspot.com/.

Thank you for being such a blessing to me and those I am serving.

Love,

Nicole Pugh

Email: nicoledeypugh@gmail.com

Cell: 530-368-6443

To make a donation:

Online: just follow the instructions above to my Crewmates page and there will be a green button to the right of my profile.

By mail: Make the check out to Mercy Ships. On the memo line put my crewmember number, #3369 and send the check to: Mercy Ships, P.O. Box 1930, GardenValley, TX75771-1930

once again PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER is needed

Thanks all!