Commonly Asked Questions

• Where will you be throughout your homestay?
  • November 24th – Goshen Christian Church in Goshen, Indiana
  • December 8th – Sugar Grove Church in Goshen, Indiana
  • January 3rd to 6th – Trinity Church in Anne Arbor, Michigan
  • January 10th to 12th – Arthur, Illinois
  • January 12th to 19th – Central Maryland

*If you have still yet to see me, please do not be afraid to reach out! Feel free to respond to this email if you would like to get together!*

• I am interested in having you share at my small group or setting up a one on one meeting, how can I contact you?
  • I would love to share what God is doing here with you one on one, or in a group setting! To set something like that up, do not be afraid send me an email, or message me on WhatsApp/Signal.

• How can I be praying for you/the ministry during this homestay?
  • Please pray for the funds I am looking for during this homestay.
  • Prayers for smooth travel, and meaningful time with friends and family would be greatly appreciated.
  • Pray for M during these few months. Pray for a deepening of his faith, a strong community to support and encourage him, and opportunities for him and I to touch base regularly.
  • Pray for W, a local friend I have been discipling. Pray for his faith as well to grow during this time.

(Above is a picture of the vehicle I am hoping to purchase in the coming year. As you read below, will you take time to consider potentially giving to this need?)

Good morning brothers and sisters! I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the change of seasons. It is hard to believe I am halfway through my first homestay! What a busy, encouraging, exciting time it has been and I cannot wait to see what is yet to come. As I have traveled across the states these past few months, I have had many questions regarding what I am in need of before moving back so I wanted to give a brief update as to how the fundraising is going, what they are for, and more specifics.

• What Am I Fundraising For?
  • For the Language School, I am budgeting $6,000. This will cover my first year of language schooling and all expenses associated with my student visa.
    • I will be pulling these funds from the Team Expansion accounts, as I do with other ministry funds.
  • For the Vehicle, I am budgeting $20,000. When researching all my options for buying a vehicle, I have come to the conclusion that a hatchback, like the one pictured above, would be the best option for my daily needs. Due to my visa situation, I have to buy a newer vehicle (no more than five years old). In talking this through with my team and other foreigners in country, I was highly cautioned against buying used due to the chop-shop mentality of Jordanians. In other words, there is no way to know what kind of temporary fixes the previous owner has done.
    • When discussing the vehicle fund with the financial team in the home office, they encouraged me to gather the funds in my personal accounts if possible, so that I can register the car in my name. For that reason, would you prayerfully consider giving to me directly for the car fund? Above you can find my Venmo and mailing address.

• How Much Have You Raised?
  • Over the past two months, I have seen just over $4,000 come in! Thank you so much for all of those who have given so far, as I could not do this without you!

• What Is Still Needed?
  • I am still in need of $22,000 in one time gifts! Would you prayerfully consider giving toward these goals?

Thank you so much for your continued partnership in ministry! Much like Paul thanking the Philippians, I thank the Lord for each of you often and highly covet your prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you!

Grace and Peace

Drew

The top picture shows a snippet of ICOM as I represented Team Expansion and my ministry. It was such an encouraging time to hear how God is working in so many lives and spend time with dear friends from the home office and other fields. I found one sure fire way to attract attention to our booth was my Yoda beanie.

The bottom left picture was my attempt to help carve pumpkins with two of my cousins. It went much better than I thought it would, and definitely had a little pride on my artistic skills.

The bottom right is one of several chances I have had to share the ministry with a partnering church. It was so encouraging to reflect on what God is doing and celebrate what we have been a part of these past few years.

Letter from the President

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Doug Lucas

President

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