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Dear….

I hope this letter finds you well. As for me, I’m excited beyond words! You see, I have been given an opportunity of a lifetime—to travel to Kenya, Africa and share the Word of God with the people of remote Masai villages, and also some of the poorest of Nairobi’s slum dwellers. It’s quite a challenge, but I sense an urgency in my heart to walk through this open door that’s right in front of me.

Our team will travel during June 21 through July 5, 2011, and will work alongside Missionaries Mike and Marigold Cheshier of Firewind Ministries. We will tent camp in the Masai Mara (perhaps you’ve seen this area on the Discover Channel or Animal Planet?), and will present the Gospel of salvation and hope to people who have NEVER before heard the message!

It’s obvious that there are many hungry, hurting people here in America, and I am constantly looking for ways to share the Gospel with them. But in America, access to the Bible is everywhere—TV, radio, churches, etc. Searching, spiritually-hungry people can find help. And I want to help them. That is my first priority.

However, it’s exciting to think that I can be used to share this amazing message of love and grace with people who have never heard…not even once.

I’m writing to you for a number of reasons:
1. Will you pray for the people to whom we are being sent? Will you ask God to prepare them to hear the invitation for eternal life?
2. Will you pray for me, that God will protect and equip me in this divine assignment?
3. The cost of this trip is $3,500, which includes my airfare, accommodations and food. Will you pray that God will supply this need?

If you would like to join me on this “African Adventure,” let me know and I’ll share more information. Or, if you’d like to contribute a donation toward the cost, I would be extremely grateful. Any amount—large or small—is needed and appreciated. Since the funds go to missions, they are tax deductable.

Should you decide to give to this cause, please make your check payable to Firewind Ministries, and put my name on the memo line. Mail it to my team leader at this address: Lori Loomis, 135 Alexander Drive, Elyria, OH 44035.

Please do not feel obligated in any way. I simply wanted to share my excitement with you. Most importantly, I ask for your prayers. And I appreciate your love.