The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Howdy to ya!

As a follow-up post to my most recent support update, I decided to spotlight a unique part of the support raising process: monthly donors. I plan on speaking to one-time givers in my next post but I thought it would be kind of cool to let y'all know why I find monthly donors to be such an encouragement. 

So often we look at our gifts, talents, possessions and skills and feel inadequate. Or if we feel confident, we only feel this way while our resources last--stuck always at the mercy of the potential absence of the thing that gives us our sense of ability and competency. 

Of course for His children, the Lord is redeeming both of these approaches. Both of which are completely man centered and not resting in the One who is able and willing and gives meaning to our being. 

As I aim for competency in my job as an intern, I fall short. Every time. But the Lord takes my weakness and displays His complete and perfect power. Not only that, but He works in the small. He works in the places where I wouldn't choose to brag. The places I'd describe as irrelevant and insignificant. 

It always blows my mind when people offer to help me in this ministry financially. And for some of you with words like, "it isn't much," you pass on a gift that you have received from the Lord and handed it to me. For my monthly donors, I watch you repeatedly hand me this gift, month after month, acknowledging that the Lord has blessed you so that you can bless others. I cannot tell you how many times I look at my donor report and see "So And So...$10" and think to myself, "They're with me, even still." I am so encouraged by your continued giving, month by month. You remind me that the body of Christ is a harmony of moving parts, all working together day by day to accomplish His will. 

And the truth of the matter is, you are all with me. In your prayers, in your gifts, even in your interest, you are with me. And better than that, He is with us, giving all of these things significance. 

As of right now I have $685 a month coming in. My goal is to have $2000 in monthly donations to cover my monthly costs (salary, benefits and administration). 

Would you consider becoming a member of my monthly donor team? All you have to do to set up a recurring gift is visit www.ruf.org/donate --enter your monthly amount and click the box that says "This is a recurring gift." You can also choose when you would like it to come out of your debit/credit account (1st of the month or 15th). 

Thank you to all who are a part of this great opportunity to share the love of Christ to college students!

-Anna