8/6/2019 #4 of Four - Why You

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The lastoffourletters explaining how

and why we desire yourpartnership in making

our calling a reality.

In our last three letters we laid out for you why weare again pursuing full time missions; the needs of the French

people; and our sending agency's vision.This letter is an invitation to join us

on our journey to France.

The Journey So FarWhen we look back on our lie and work, and the minis-

try opportunities that have shaped us, it's as i God packedour suitcases or this trip. The people around us have a-frmed our skills and gits; mentors and close riends have

communicated their appreciation or our teaching, hospitality, and wisdom. OurchurchOlathe Bible Churchsupports us whole-heartedly.

The Path AheadOur end goal is to move to Paris by the end o 2011. Much remains to be done.

Even now, prayerul consideration is being given to the logistics o settling us intoa productive ministry lie in France, including cross-cultural training in NorthCarolina later this year and language school in Massy, France (January 2012).

First, we are seeking partners to support us financially. We believe we are calledto ull time ministry in France and cannot realistically count on our reelance in-come to support that goal. With your help we can, (1) immerse ourselves in the lieand work o a local church plant, (2) use Russell's design skills and Carol's admin-istration skills to serve our ellow missionaries, and (3) be ree to use our art skills to

penetrate the culture.

We must raise about $6,974.00 ($3,666.00 of which is our salary,adjusted for the Euro to Dollar exchange rate.) in ongoing monthly support toprovide or our housing, living, international health insurance, andministry costs (a ull break down o our monthly budget is posted

on our blog: www.parisbarrs.blogspot.com). France is an expensivefeld o ministry and we are asking you to take part in the work thereby giving, starting now.

One-time donations and ongoing monthly donations beore our departure willgo towards our outgoing expenses, which include our cross-cultural training, air-are, language school, shipping costs and initial set-up needs in France. By contrib-uting one-time or monthly, in any amount,you truly are participating in thework God is doing in France.

Part o our responsibilities or World Team is to raise support associated withWorld Teams expenses or our assigned ministry.

All gits are tax-deductible and will be receipted or your records.

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