Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Fundraiser

Dear Friend of LOVEM Ministries CASA1631:

I am writing to let you know about a very important and exciting funding partnership opportunity for LOVEM Ministries CASA1631 . We have joined Preferred Toner Solutions, LLC in a long-term funding program.

For every PrecisePrint™ laser cartridge purchased by our referral network, Preferred Toner Solutions will make a donation of $10 to LOVEM Ministries CASA1631. And not just for this year, but for the life of the account!

Plus, you or your company will save 30%-50% off name-brand retail prices when you make the switch to PrecisePrint. Shipping is FREE.

Currently, PrecisePrint laser compatibles are being used by clients like University of Michigan Hospital, Ohio State University, Michigan State University, SoftPro (Raleigh, NC), Dodge City Public Schools (KS), plus hundreds of law firms, school districts, hospitals, colleges, banks, automobile dealerships, and corporate offices across the country.

Please visit www.TonerFundraisers.org or call 734-751-4180 to find product information, company credentials, and discounted pricing.

Thank you for considering this business opportunity. You or your company can save money, and LOVEM Ministries CASA1631 will receive $10 per cartridge that you purchase.

Sincerely,

Don and Jody Fields



PLANNING TO GO, WILLING TO STAY!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Forgot to post before Christmas...


Merry Christmas to you all! Jesus is the reason for the season.

We just want to thank you all, and give some updates. You are such an encouragement to us. Prayers, donations, emails...thank you. Never has anyone questioned whether we have made a mistake in our plans to go to Brazil. "In God's timing." There's always a reason." "Maybe you were just to be obedient no matter what." These are the things we hear. One day we'll know, right!!! I think of Jan and Scotty who tried for quite a while before they were able to go to Brazil permanently,and then they went as retirees. We also just heard from someone whose work visas were just authorized after 3 years! As my signature says, we are "planning to go, willing to stay."

In the meantime your support has made it possible for us to minister, literally to the ends of the earth. We would like to share what you have (whether you know it or not!) been involved in. In 2008 we personally have been to Brazil and Mexico on short term trips. That is possible because tourist visas are different than the volunteer visas we need to live in Brazil. We have helped with a mission camp-both with our time and by making it possible financially for others to attend. We have provided new believers with Bibles. Money was sent to help missionaries in Brazil. We helped send missionaries to Europe, and the Middle East. We helped a small church put on a VBS. We have given English lessons to Hispanics. All of these things were possible because of your prayers, encouragement and financial support. Praise God.

Our family has had quite a year. We have experienced many things for the first time. Some have been wonderful. Some, I hope we never experience again. Through it all, God has been faithful. He has been us through it all. More training for the ministry? Don has a job he enjoys. Jody is still translating. Maggie (20) is almost done with her associates degree and is considering working in a children's home. Emily (19) has a new husband, Ben Houser, and they will be having our first grandchild in June. Jacob (14) is interested in cars, a Mustang in particular. Curt (13) is still sports crazy. Treyton (4) is attending the developmental preschool 3 mornings a week and can't wait for Santa to bring him a big, red fire truck. We just had to say goodbye to Renan, our exchange student who was with us for 6 1/2 months. While I look out the window at the snow, he is in Brazil, in the 90 degree heat!

We're looking forward to what God has in store for us in 2009. We would like you to pray about a trip we are planning to Brazil in July. We hope to take a group ( 4 youth and 4 adults) on a river trip, working with missionaries Amanda Smith and Jan and Paul Scott. Prices for everything have gone up so much. We are praying and know that if God wants us to go on this trip, he will provide all we need. If he doesn't, we, as a group, are open to ministering in another area.

Have a blessed Christmas!