Today, I had the opportunity to let my church know about my trip to Pakistan (one week away!). St. Joseph Parish is known for being concerned for the poor and the hurting, and the parishners proved this true once again! People were very enthusiastic in their support for my trip.

I created an info sheet that i was handing out. I had a journal in which people could write prayers for Pakistan that i will take with me to pray while i’m there (feel free to leave similar in the comments!). Many people offered financial contributions. In total, just over $500 was generously given! It came in the form of donations from $1 to $100. I’m so grateful for each one of these gifts. A lot of people had a decent awareness of the situation, and expressed sincere gratitude that they could help send me, and that i was going.

Thank you, my St. Joe’s community, for all the love and support!

(this puts me about almost half way to my goal of $3000… any beyond this will go to supporting my team members).