My support letter

For those whom I don't have addresses to mail a support letter out too. (For those of you who I have addresses for you should get a letter in the mail soon). Just so you know a little more in depth what I'm trying to accomplish in the next month. Have a great day!



I’m writing to tell you about an upcoming opportunity in my life that I’m excited about. I’ve been praying about this for some time and have decided I would like to try to go on a short term mission trip. In August, I’m planning to go to the UK and Italy for eight months with OM (Operation Mobilization) Lifehope ministries.
OM organizes mission trips to various parts of the world, and each year thousands of Christians from different countries participate, working alongside full-time missionaries, and local churches to present the message of Jesus. OM holds strong values such knowing and glorifying God while living in submission to His word. Their focus is to reach those who have never heard the Gospel and build up the local church while training and equipping world Christians.
For the first five months in the UK, I will be working in a team in close partnership with a church; reaching out to the community it seeks to serve. I will be sharing the love of Christ by building relationships in the community, serving them and giving them opportunities to hear the Gospel in many different ways. I will be fully immersed into this community and my witness will make a difference, both in their lives and my own. Each team has between 4 and 8 people. Team members come from all over the world - I may be in a team with people from Europe, North America, Asia, South America and Africa. I will find it exciting and challenging learning to live alongside Christians from different parts of the world. Although most team members are young people, the oldest student at Lifehope was 73!
For the last three months in Italy, I will join a team that will serve and worship with a local church. I will invest time with young people, students, internationals, and Italians in the parks, the piazzas, the marketplace, and the university campus that will lead to conversations about faith and eternity. I will have opportunities to reach out in creative ways and get to use those skills for evangelism and serving. I will join a family team made up of a team leader and four to six others with whom I will train and serve. I will also be a part of the larger OM-Italy team that includes members from four continents.
I am hoping not only to impact others lives, but my own as well. Through this experience I want to strive to draw close to my Savior and Lord by serving Him fully and growing in Him as I study and am trained in His Word. In order to have the greatest impact on others and myself, I need a dedicated prayer support team here at home. I need people to pray for me as I prepare to go on this trip as well as for safety, good health, and the courage to share my faith while I am serving.
I also need a team of people who will commit to financially help with the costs of the trip (travel, accommodations, food, and ministry expenses). The cost to participate in this OM outreach is $7055.00 + the cost of airfare to Holland (where the GO conference is) and airfare back from Italy. I need to raise these funds by July 5. I intend to contribute as much as I can earn, but I can’t do it on my own. Would you prayerfully consider helping me financially so that I may serve in this outreach? I am hoping receive $100.00 from 35 people. However, any amount would help tremendously. If you would like to help, please send your tax-deductible gift, made payable to OM, with the support coupon, to me (Alaina Mathers P.O. Box 142 Plains, MT 59859). Please include my account number 2265967 on the subject/for line of the check. You may also give online at www.omusa.org/GiveOnline.

I am excited to see what God has in store for me in the coming year. Through your generosity, we can make a huge impact on this world for Christ and His kingdom. Your support and prayer makes all the difference and I appreciate your consideration and kindness so much. I can’t wait to share this experience with you. Thank you for your time and prayer.


Also, I need to sell my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, So if you know anyone that might be interested let me know. Thanks a bunch!