As many of you already know, and for those of you who don’t know…I’ve been asked to do some missions work this summer in Africa!
Sure I won’t end up in a third world country…
The sensational folks over at Iris Ministries (IrisMin.org) have asked me to volunteer my help with them in Mozambique. They would like me to teach in their Missions School as well as help work with the local orphan children.
The mission school is in Pemba, Mozambique Africa, one of the poorest places in the world. The school is located there so that missions students can apply what they’re learning ‘hands-on’. This is the real deal!
They’ve asked me to teach the students Dramatic Evangelism (teaching the bible through drama), which they/we will then bring to the natives living in the African Bush. There after, certain teams will go into China to minister these scenes during the August, Beijing Olympics.
I’ll be leaving for Pemba, Africa June 29 and should be back somewhere around the beginning of August…if all goes as planned.
The reason for this letter is two-fold:
- First off to say HI…and to let those of you whom I haven’t seen in a while know what I’m up to.
- The second…to ask for your support.
The estimated cost of this trip is coming in at around $4,000 (flights to Pemba Africa don’t come cheep), and as this trip will have me out of the country for a little over a month…I’ll also have to close down my studio and cease all of my work, which means, well…you guessed it… six weeks or more without income.
This is a big commitment and something that I’ve given much thought and prayer to. And maybe you’re not able to join me personally…but any support you can lend (prayerful or financial) will not only make this journey possible but will have you right there along side me doing the work too.
So, to cut to the chase…I’m asking you to cut a check, say a prayer, hit the pay pal button…do what you can to help support this mission and the work of this ministry… and many thanks to those of you who have already shared with your support.
I really appreciate you all and whatever you can do to help will be greatly valued…by myself as well as many others.
I’ve never written one of these before. Is it sounding ok? Not too long. Not too forward…making the point??
Lots’a Love Your Way,
Clay
P.S. If you are interested in being on my support team financially, you can do it now by sending your tax-deductible contribution to:
‘Iris Ministries’
c/o Clay Banks Wuchner
137 N Larchmont Blvd. #242
LA, CA 90004.
Just make your check out to Iris Ministries and designate in the memo box that it’s for: Clay Banks Wuchner.
Yup, that’s my full name.
I’d really dig it if you could be a part of this mission trip. It would feel as if I had an army of friends along side of me. Any amount is a great help but a larger amount will make up for all that will still be needed.
Hey, I had to at least ask!
If it’s more covenant for you to use Pay Pal or your Credit Card, you can do so through my GodWorks Studio account by clicking on this link: GodWorks Studio
Just hit the Pay Pal button on the left side of the page, fill in your info and hit send…it’s that easy! We’ll receive your contribution (tax deductible) and you’ll be receipted with a confirmation number.
PLEASE NOTE: Iris Ministries is a faith ministry, entirely dependent upon the generosity and responsiveness of people like you. All of these funds go directly towards this mission trip.
For further contact information for this ministry, you can go to : Iris Ministries Inc
Thanks again!
6 comments:
Dude! Africa rocks!!! I know you will make a difference down there! Keep on rocking and trusting the Lord! ;-)
Thanks Lars...appreciate your prayers and support.
I'll be checking in during your trip. Don't worry if you're not able to post when you're there. There will be plenty of time when you get back to share your stories and pictures here.
God bless you and many others through you!
Jan and I will get this blogging thing down eventually so we do not have to sign-on anonymously.
Your description reminds me of my medical mission to Haiti. We slept in a compound of sorts- barbed wire, bars and machine guns.
Where God call us, is never around the corner or fresh with all the fluff of home. But the reality is that 60% of the world's population live in such conditions and crimstances. Souls longing for Christ and like St. Paul He sends us his sons and daughters.
God's Speed and Safety little brother.
Addia and Jan ( Greetings to Sue)
Well I was finally able to read your entire blog. Have been praying for you and Sue all along but had not a whole lot of internet acces. Am glad to hear about your faith adventure and you bucket shower experience. I know all about them...Will be praying for your health and for Sue please say hi to her and see ya next week wedsday at the airport. God bless Aleida
Amazing, You know I wish I was there! I showed the pix and read some of your blog to my kids. I don't know if they realize how spoiled they are. You are doing wonderful things.
Much love,
Sara
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