Support Letter

Dear Friend,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits.

If the length of this letter and the included self-addressed stamped envelope did not give the game away; then I will end the mystery now: This is a support letter. More specifically, this is a letter to ask you to support me in an upcoming mission trip (June 9-17) to Nicaragua in which our ten-member team, led by WBC Singles Minister Sean Allen, will focus on meeting two distinct but important needs. First, we will be working with local missionaries to help meet the physical and nutritional needs of the orphan population in the cities of Leon and Matagalpa. Second, we will be aiding in the construction of a dormitory facility which will house full-time missionaries in the area.

I never fancied myself as being much of a missionary so I was very uneasy when the organizers asked me to join the team. Initially hesitant, I retracted and told myself “you aren’t holy enough for this kind of work. You don’t have a story to tell. You can’t make a difference.” Then I realized that I was right. I’m not holy enough for this kind of work…but God is. I don’t have a story to tell…but God does. I can’t make a difference…but God can. I realized that we are merely the medium God chooses to relay His message and His love to the world. God needed nothing more than my willingness to serve and He wanted me to leave all of my other concerns in His hands. I’m prayerfully working on that.

Now comes the hard part of the letter. The asking part is difficult because I have convinced myself that asking for support is, somehow, the same as admitting to a weakness or an internal flaw. I’m working on that, too. So, I need your help in two very important areas. First, I need prayer. I need you to pray for our team so that we will, in all circumstances, seek the guidance of God. Our trip will be a success if we can keep our eye on the prize and remember why we are doing this work. Beyond prayer, I need money. The total cost of the trip is $1350, all of which is due May 30th. If you choose to support me financially, please make your check payable to Warren Baptist Church. Also, please designate my name and the name of the mission trip (Jake London - Nicaragua) in the “Memo” field. Support is support, in my book, and I will cherish whichever method you choose, be it in prayer or financial support.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Sincerely seeking to Serve God,
Jake London