Support Jaimie's Medical Mission's Trip to the Dominican Republic! ;)

Dear Family and Friends,

I trust this letter finds you well and blessed! The Lord has opened a door to an incredible opportunity that I have been praying for, and I am exciting to share the details with you! In 2001 I was on a mission trip to the Philippine Islands, and I felt a very strong calling to mission work; specifically to orphan missions. That was some time ago, and the Lord had other “missions” for me to tend to since then. However, I am thrilled to share that I have been accepted to join a Medical Mission’s Team with Boston’s REUNION Christian Church and G.O. Ministries and travel to Santiago, Dominican Republic from June 29 – July 6!

During the week, my team will be:
*Providing Medical Support
*Working alongside Dominican nationals to build infrastructure such as community
buildings and feeding centers
*Building relationships by working with children while conducting VBS and worship
services
*Most importantly, showing God’s love by being of service with a joyful heart
I have always felt the main purpose of a mission trip is to show people all over the world that God loves us all equally. We are the same in His eyes, and it feels amazing when you look into their eyes and actually see that connection being made. I remember when I was in the Philippine’s, were ministering in a park, and I sat down on a curb next to a girl I had never met before. Her name was Angela. She smiled hesitantly at me; I at her, and then in her language (Tagalog) I said to her “Jesus Loves You”. Such a small yet powerful sentence! Angela’s smile became so bright, and we instantly connected in a way only possible through the Lord. I love it!

My First Request: There is quite the demonic stronghold in the DR, and I am asking primarily for Prayer Support! Our team’s success depends on the spiritual warfare being fought, and the covering being provided, by you! We are expecting GREAT things!!

My second request is that you pray about financially supporting me in this endeavor. The amount of $500 is DUE BY MARCH 12, and the total amount I need to raise is $1,500 with a DEADLINE OF JUNE 4. This amount includes travel expenses, food, lodging, supplies and equipment that we will leave for the Dominican people when we return home. I was accepted into the team a little late, so I am already a bit behind in my fundraising; however, I know the Lord has provided this opportunity, and He has promised to provide for all my needs!
All donations are tax deductible, and you will be able to receive details and updates on our team’s website: www.reunioninthedr.com

The following are three ways which you can donate:
1. Mail a Personal Check made out to
REUNION CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 665 Beacon St in Kenmore Square, Boston, MA 02215. Make sure “Jaimie Sofia’s DR Trip” is in the MEMO LINE, and they will send you a Tax Deductible Receipt at the end of the year.

2. Go Online at http://www.reunioninthedr.com/fundraising. You will have to register and make sure you Add My Name in the COMMENT SECTION. They will send you a Tax Deductible Receipt at the end of the year.

3. Send a check directly to me with DR DONATION in the MEMO LINE, and I will make sure you get a Tax Deductible Receipt from the church.
**Please request my address for mailing purposes....I don't want to post it on an open blog :)

I thank you in advance for considering joining my prayer and fundraising team! If you have any questions please send me an email at jaimiesofia@hotmail.com or post on the blog.

God Bless,
Jaimie