UPDATE on our current work and support needs

View this email in your browser To those who have been called, who are LOVED by God the Father and KEPT by Jesus Christ; MERCY, PEACE and LOVE  be yours in abundance.       -Jude 1:1 Our Financial  Challenge Last week I shared with you one of the newer aspects of our job in working towards the mobilization of our Latin partners. This runs deep in our conviction of a natural progression of missions from evangelizing to fellowship to discipleship and eventually partnership as we, together work to reach others with the Gospel. This includes churches, seminaries, missionary sending agencies, anti-human trafficking programs and many other expressions of the gospel.  I also shared with you our financial challenge, including a repentance on my part of focusing so much on ministry that I've neglected yet another significant part of the job, making sure my family is cared for financially. (See Oct. 4 Newsletter). Recent challenges of our home AC's breakdown and replacement, as well as some car troubles of nearly $800 have reminded me of the need to set aside time from our work with missionaries, partner ministries and individuals throughout Central America and the Caribbean in order to envision supporters (think long term...eternal... investors in the kingdom of Heaven) to keep the work going.  We are SO thankful for those of you who have continued as faithful supporters, believing in what the Lord is doing in and through us (including yourselves) as a ministry team. You are a vital part of that team as each of us use the gifts He has given us to accomplish the task of making and caring for disciples, training them and then working with them to extend the kingdom. But as expenses increase and some of our supporters go through financial difficulty, we need call others to join the team. So here's the situation: over the last 12 months we've averaged about $1,500/month short of what we need for ministry and living expenses, insurance, and putting a very small amount towards retirement. Our goal by the end of the year is to erase this deficit and build up some savings to provide padding for those financial surprises (such as when our 2002 Honda can no longer be repaired but must be replaced).  We are praying and looking for: 4 new supporters (or current supporter increase) at $150/month or more. 8 new supporters (or current supporter increase) at $100/month or more. 8 new supporters (or current supporter increase) at $50/month or more. 8 new supporters (or current supporter increase) at $25/month or more. Please pray in a couple of ways: For God to provide our "daily bread", the things HE knows we need which goes well beyond my personal ability to plan and prepare.  For God to call the specific people He would have partner with us financially, prayerfully and in other practical ways to accomplish these goals. For the God to guide you, personally in how to steward the talents and riches He's provided you personally. WE DO NOT ASSUME THAT HE IS CALLING YOU TO SUPPORT US, BUT ASK THAT YOU GET DIRECTION FROM THE LORD FIRST. IF HES ASKIGN YOU TO GIVE ELSEWHERE, PLEASE FOLLOW HIS LEAD. For God to guide and bless us in our ministry and those we work with. If you believe you're called to help in this arena, please send me a note so we can share some of the more specific areas of both prayer and financial need, and use the contact info at the bottom (or right if on a computer) of this letter.  Thank You for all your prayers and support in this work. We literally could not do it without you! Join Our Team Prayer Team  Send us a note and let us know you want in! Give Online UWM-Missionary Support Page   Give via US Mail  Mail check with accompanying note stating: "For the Abegg Family" to: 205 Regency Executive Park Dr. Suite 430, Charlotte, NC 28217   Give Via Phone Dial 800-825-5896 and talk to a very helpful person!   For those who missed our most recent video report of 3 months in Costa Rica.