Support Raising Overview What Does Support Raising Mean

Support Raising Overview

What Does “Support Raising” Mean? • Yes, it is raising money to cover your trip • But…. . • You Are Also Raising: 1. Prayer Support 2. Emotional Support 3. Spiritual Support

Why Raise Support? • We Want You to be SENT • Support Raising: – Fosters Dependence on God – Allows Others to Participate in God’s Plan – Allows Us to Multiply the Work of God • Through Support Raising, We Can to Test God’s Call on Our Lives Begin

Is Support Raising Biblical? • Old Testament Examples: a) Moses (Ex. 35: 4 -5, 21, 29) i. One of the 1 st examples in Scripture b) Israelite Priests (Num. 18: 8, 21, 23, 24) i. Did not work outside the Temple ii. Received “rightful dues” from portions of offerings c) David (I Chron 29: 6 -9) i. Raised funds for temple Solomon built ii. Gave of his own resources

Is Support Raising Biblical • New Testament Examples: a) Jesus i. Instructed disciples to depend on others for needs (Matt. 10: 8 -10) b) Paul i. Gal 6: 6, 2 Cor 11: 7 -9, 2 Cor 9: 5 -8 c) John i. 2 John 5 -8

What Does This Mean for Us? • We are not faithless when we involve others in the process • We make the need known & then we invite others to be part of the mission • All of our needs are met by God – But, we Cannot limit God • We should be willing to support others in their ministries

How Do We Actually Raise Support? 1. Namestorm 2. Send a letter 3. Send a “thank-you” **Cover each step with a whole lot of prayer**

Namestorming Think “brainstorm” except with names of people • • • Parents Aunts Uncles Former Employers Friends’ Parents Bankers Parents’ Friends High School Teachers Dentist Doctor

Write a Letter • What to Write? – We’ve given you a letter to use so just add some of your personal info • Password is: Raise. Support 2014 • What to Include? – Your letter – h 2 o return envelope – Giving slip

Send the “Thank You” • When you receive a gift, send a thank-you • Keep track of who you’ve thanked & who you haven’t • Steps for Writing the Thank You – Hand write the note – Include something personal