As most of you may know Timothy and I have felt called to go to Guatemala. There is something going on in that place and we must go. To me it’s like that feeling I get when I hear music coming from another room. It moves in me and draws me closer so I can hear every beautiful note. This time that song is the sound of the Father’s heart beat. We are going to join a group of people who are daily seeking His heart, saying and doing what they see the Lord saying and doing. Ministering to the Lord is the first purpose. We will get to carry this out daily in the midst of receiving visitors, short term ministry teams, World Race squads, pouring into other launching training center teams and, of course, discipling, equipping and sending Guatemalans into ministry.
In order for this to become a reality a lot has to happen. We can’t do this alone! We need a team here state-side praying for us, encouraging us, journeying along with us, and supporting us financially. We appreciate all who have been so willing to help, but what we really need are monthly supporters. People who will partner with us and believe in us and believe in what Christ is going to do through us so we can begin to step in to full time ministry.
God is good and He is always faithful. Fundraising is an opportunity for us to experience this firsthand. God invites us into interdependence with each other, to remind us of the truth that we are not our own. It is His design that we rely on each other, that we may be closer to Him. It is hard asking for financial support. I realize just how easy it is for me to give in to pride. But that is the very thing that keeps me from doing things God’s way. Again I am humbled, I surrender myself to His will. Both giving and receiving breed a spiritual humility that brings each party into closer communion with God – acknowledging that it’s all His in the first place! Timothy and I are committed to following God’s plan and we are excited to become part of a team that is doing incredible things for the Kingdom!
So here it is, I am asking you to prayerfully consider becoming part of our team in some form or another, whether that be supporting us with a monthly donation or praying for us daily! Our first financial deadline is $3,000 by December 20th. From there we will need $1,700 a month to cover all lodging, travel, and ministry expenses.
‘Tis the season! Be jolly! Be merry and bright! Thank God our Savior was born! I pray for blessings over you as you celebrate the holidays and enter into a new year.
With very much love,
Allie Carlson
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