Barson Cambodian Newsletter 4

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    Our last three letters explained our call to missions; the specic needs of the people inKampong Cham, Cambodia; and the role of our missionary agency, World Team.

    This nal letter is an invitation to join us on our journey to Cambodia!

    The Barsons Journey to Plant Churchesin Kampong Cham, CambodiaThe Fourth of Four Letters About Our Passion For Missions

    The Game PlanTe last eight months have been a whirlwind or us. God has armed our call to missions and opened door ater door,

    moving us closer to the work he has or us in Cambodia. We are excited to heed Gods call and trust his timing. Te currentprogression o things makes it reasonable to believe that we will move out o the U.S. by October 2013.

    Behind every successul missionary, there are scores o peoplewho believe in their ministry and are committed to urtheringit. We are no dierent. Not everyone is called to go buteveryone can play a role in supporting Gods work on theother side o the world.

    Will you consider partnering with us?

    Here are some ways that you can help:

    1. Prayer: Jesus said, Ask and it will be given to you;seek, and you will fnd; knock, and it will be opened toyou. (Matthew 7:7) Our loving creator longs or us tocommunicate our requests to him, so that he can showhis power. Tereore, we ask that you would aithullyand persistently pray on our behal. We will sendmonthly prayer updates (via email) to communicate our

    concerns to committed prayer partners both prior to ourarrival in Cambodia and ater.

    2. Financial support: Te Bible says, Tey share reelyand give generously to those in need. Teir good deedswill be remembered orever. (Psalm 112:9)

    On the feld, Bill will be voluntarily working ull time asan administrator o Friendship School without a salary.Amy will be home schooling Liam and Luke with thehope o eventually running a clinic in Kampong Cham.

    We are asking you to consider taking part in thiswork by giving a one-time donation and/or ongoing

    regular monthly donation.

    One-time donations go towards outgoing expenses, whichinclude airare, intercultural training here in the U.S.,language school, shipping costs and initial set-up needs.

    Monthly gits will go to our re-occurring living andministry expenses

    Part o our responsibility is to raise support associatedwith World eams expenses or our assigned ministry.

    All gits to World eam are tax-deductible and will bereceipted or your records.

    Giving instructions are enclosed. You may give online or mailyour payment to World eam in the enclosed envelope.

    I you plan to support us monthly, giving may beginimmediately or you can indicate on the response card whenyou plan to start. Monthly gits that begin immediatelyaccumulate rom now to our departure date and go towardsour start-up expenses.

    Arrive inKampong Cham

    2015

    Raise SupportWinter 2013

    Intercultural TrainingWaxhaw, NC

    July-August 2013

    Arrive in Phnom PenhOctober 2013

    Language study andcultural assimilationOctober 2013-2014

    We must raise $6,200 in ongoing monthly support toprovide or our housing, living, childrens educationsupplies, international health insurance, ministry costs,etc. (a ull break-down is posted on our blog).

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    We know there are a lot o worthy causes these days. We ask

    that you consider giving to this work, which provides or morethen just temporary, material needs, but provides or eternal,spiritual needs. Please consider using your gits and resourcesto support growing Gods church in Cambodia!

    Tank you or reading our letters!

    3. Advocate: Tis ministry is not about us! Its about theneeds o the people o Cambodia and the work thatGod is doing to transorm lives through the power othe Gospel.

    We are currently giving presentations about thehistory and needs o Cambodia, the benefts o

    Friendship School and the plans we have there. I youare interested in hearing more specifc details about thiswe would love to share our presentation with you. Feelree to email or call us to set up a time.

    Do you have riends or amily members who have aheart or missions and would like to receive the ourletters we just sent you? I so, send us an email withtheir contact inormation so we can pass these letters onto them.

    Have your business support our World eam ministry

    and Friendship School through corporate sponsorship.Donations can be made in the name o an organizationand are ully tax deductible.

    o ensure that you are on our email distribution list, pleasereturn a response card with your email address or send us anemail indicating you would like to receive email updates. Wewill keep you posted monthly on our progress to the feld andour work once we arrive.

    CONTACT: Bill 614-477-2417 [email protected] Amy 614-353-1721 [email protected]

    Bill and Amy Barson

    More Info:Our blog:Thebarsonsincambodia.com

    Friendship School link:friendshipschoolcambodia.org

    World Team link:us.worldteam.org

    World Team1431 Stuckert RoadWarrington, PA 189761-800-967-7109