Dear Family, Friends and Art lovers!
This summer our family of six will be traveling to Peru July 9th for a mission trip with Samaritan's Feet - based and located here in Charlotte, NC. A LOT of THOUGHT and PRAYER has gone into this decision and we have finally made the commitment to join this amazing group (there will be about 4 families going - including the founder and his family). Here a little glimpse of Samaritan's Feet:
Samaritan’s Feet and its team of global ambassadors have touched the lives of men, women, and children across the United States and around the world in an effort help the nearly 300 million people who go without shoes each day, and the more than a million who die (Dying without Shoes) each year as a result. Through this simple act humility and servant-leadership, our team members and volunteers are the expressing love, compassion, and a message that brings hope.
At first when we crunched the numbers - taking all six of us to Peru - we just did not think that we could make it work out financially. Clark spoke with the founder, Manny Ohonme who encourages anyone going on a mission trip to build a fundraising team for support and raise awareness for the cause - ALL DONATIONS ARE MADE TO SAMARITAN'S FEET AND ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. I hate asking people for money - so we are coming up with 'CREATIVE' ways to say Thank You for your support.
As a personal way to 'thank you' I have a limited number of Angel Prints: "Angels In Our Midst" OR "The Earth Is Full Of His Glory" (size 11x14) OR prints of "Shoes Of Hope" (size 6x6) that will be mailed to donors donating $100 and up - you will just have to specify which PRINT you would like when you make your donation which is very easy to do (For donations over $500 I will send all three!)
To donate: click on this link and follow the steps!
We also ask that you would keep each of us lifted up in prayer! ESPECIALLY our four children ages 17, 16, 14, and 11. I believe this will be a life changing experience for them.
Blessings to all!!
The Neilson's
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
