Hi Missionary Ladies and Gents!

OK, so THIS Friday (the day after tomorrow) is our glorious and much-anticipated THANK YOU RECEPTION!!! (Can I get a “HALLELUJAH” and a “GLORIA A DIOS!”?!).

First things first: this event is going to be FABULOSO! Not to mention, we’re gonna have some yummy food together.

Second: Thanks to Chelsea Samples for leading us in our reception preparations. AND, thanks to all the rest of you for being eager to respond/help out however needed. (On that note, there will be things we’ll all be working on this Friday afternoon in order to prepare/set up for our evening. PLEASE be sure to arrive by 4:30pm in The Foyer… and be prepared to stay until 9pm so we can take care of clean up).

Third: If you took photos on the trip, please print out your favorite 4-6 and bring them to our reception. We will try to add them to the photo collage for our trip.

Fourth: SUPER IMPORTANT! Please email me the HEART of your testimony in brief, concise, poignant bullet points (3-ish). Remember, the focus should be personal: What did God do in/through you? What did He say/reveal to you?

The purpose of this is to make sure that YOU know exactly what your testimony is, so you can leave the audience with a vivid, powerful snapshot of your mission trip experience. (By the way, you’ll do GREAT with this. I’m VERY excited for our church friends and family to hear you. They WILL be blessed… And, so… Please be prepared. This is a way to do that!)

Please send these to me by the end of the day tomorrow (THURSDAY).

An example from Sally Sue’s testimony:

• God showed me that I have a lot to offer—and that He can/will use my life to help others when I say yes to Him
• God showed me that I’m gifted in praying for others
• God stirred my heart to be involved in missions again in the future

Let me know if you have any questions about this.

See you Friday!