support-raising shenanigans

Finally the details have arrived for support-raising for Rwanda! I was accepted to be a missionary with CTEN, so now I can officially start support-raising through them. Here are the cut-and-dry details:

4 ways to give support:

1. Prayer (I will update prayer requests both now and while in Rwanda)

2. Resources (such as supplies for the street kids program, that list will come later)

3. Fundraisers (info on these will be on a separate post)

4. Finances

2 means of giving funds:

1. A one-time gift

2. A monthly gift (you can either send in a check for a certain amount every month or have CTEN set up an automatic withdrawal from your bank account once a month)

3 methods of giving funds:

1. Mailing in a check to: Commission To Every Nation (or "CTEN"), PO Box 291307. Kerrville, Texas 78029-1307. Please do NOT write my name on the memo line, but be sure to include a separate note that specifies the funds to my name. You can mail checks for both one-time gifts and monthly gifts.

2. Calling CTEN at (800) 872-5404 to donate with a credit card or to set up an automatic withdrawal from your bank account for a monthly gift.

3. Give online by going to www.cten.org/kelseytalbot, clicking on the DONATE-USA button, and following the instructions until the transaction is complete. You can use a credit card for a one-time gift or set up an automatic withdrawal for a monthly gift. 

I cannot emphasize enough...PLEASE DO NOT PUT MY NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF CHECKS! If you do, it will take away the tax-deductible aspect of your donation. 

Also, I have to raise a total of approximately $19,000 and I can't buy my plane tickets until I have at least 75% of my budget. I'm hoping to leave the third week of August, so the sooner the better :)

I am extremely grateful for ANY kind of support given and I'm grateful for each of you! If you have any questions feel free to contact me!