Michael, Jonathan and Eli in Siloam Springs

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  What an amazing couple of weeks it’s been. As many of you know, we have been in Arkansas and Missouri sharing about our ministry to missionary kids (MKs) at Black Forest Academy and encouraging you to answer God’s calling on your life. The days have been full and fulfilling!

While seeing friends and family has been our primary goal, our effort to increase our mission support has been a very close second. Since our arrival we’ve been able to share stories of God’s faithfulness from around the world and we’ve also added some new supporters to our team. We have truly been amazed by your generosity and hospitality! Wow. Here is an update of our progress and God’s provision:

5 – 3 needed – $50/month sponsors

4 - 3 needed - $75/month sponsors

3 - 2 needed - $100/month sponsors

2 - 2 needed - $150/month sponsors

1 – $250/month sponsor (Done!)

As you can see we’ve made some great progress, but we still have a ways to go. Although we may not get all of the remaining sponsors before we fly home, if we can add just $300 more per month, our trip would be a wonderful success.

Tina, Valerie, Michelle and Eli

Consider becoming part of our team or making a one-time year-end gift. Your tax-deductible donation can start as a monthly contribution right away or you can schedule them to begin later in 2012. You can give using a check, electronic funds transfer, or even with a debit card. Simply visiting our DONATE page, printing out the Support Pledge Form, and send it in or call TeachBeyond at 8888-334-0055 to get started.

We won’t be here in the states much longer, but you can always sign up for our eNewsletter in the column on the right, contact us via email at griesse@gmail.com, or call our voice mail service at (636) 344-0436. Thank you for your love and encouragement. Sorry that we’ve missed some of you on this trip. We hope to be back next year. Keep praying and pursuing God’s calling on your life. Reclaim the world that surrounds you. You are Christ’s ambassador in a broken, hurting world!