Support Letters

This week we mailed out our support letters. One thing we forgot to mention in our letter is that if any of our supporters would like to make a monetary contribution, all checks should be made payable to "Newsong Community Church." In addition, please write the name of the team member you are supporting on the "Note" portion of your check and include the Account number of the corresponding team member on the STM Response Card:

Wilson - Account Number 882
Suzie - 883
Nan - 884
Kio - 885
Myles - 886
Katie - 887

Our goal as a team is to raise $18,000. We will also be organizing a fundraiser in June, more details to come.

This past weekend, our team went down to Newsong North Orange County (NOC) for a joint training session with the NOC mission teams. Pastor Brian reminded us that we are going on missions, not as individuals, but as representatives of the church or the body of Christ. And for those who are part of the body who can't go on missions, a way for them to participate in missions is by supporting us through prayers and financially.

Raising financial support has always been difficult for me. I feel like I'm begging my friends for money. Maybe it's a cultural thing...I remember growing up, my dad always told me to never accept money from others (except if it was for Chinese New Year). I still have a hard time allowing others to take me out for a simple meal. I feel like I don't deserve the generosity of others. Pastor Brian's message reminded me of how prideful I am. This week, I had some friends who told me how much they wish they could go to Thailand with me, but because they are married or have children or don't have enough vacation time, it is not possible. By supporting me, I am giving them the opportunity to participate in missions.

Pastor Brian also emphasized the importance of capturing our experience in Thailand so that we may share wiht our supporters what God is doing in the country. We will be trying to update this site each day (depending on Internet availability). Please check our blog and leave comments. Thanks so much!