Fundraising Praise Report

Thank you so much to all who came, supported, and prayed for the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser I had after church today. I am so blown away by God... I raised almost $1,000.00!

I have now approached the $2,500.00 mark since I've been home. My plane ticket and visa are paid for, but I am still in need of my course fees and outreach fees- about $8,500.00 to go within the next few months. I have about $415/month coming in from committed monthly supporters out of a goal of $550/month when I begin to staff. Almost there! I am feeling very encouraged by the way God has been providing for me.

I leave on Thursday for Australia to start the School of Evangelism. I am VERY excited to begin this adventure with God and am ready to take in all that God has prepared for me during this six month commitment. Please pray for the renewing of my mind as I take this time to be immersed in the Word, that God will continue to conform and refine me into the woman He has called me to be. I am hoping to find purpose and direction as I seek God with an open heart to find my place in ministry on the mission field. Please also pray for finances to steadily come in at the right time. I have been trying to sell my car and hope to get it sold by the end of the year (If you know anyone who would like to buy a Toyota Highlander, please send me an e-mail! :)

Just wanted to give you all a quick update on my finances and say a huge THANK YOU to Orlando Community Church and all those who have been lifting me up in prayer. I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such a generous, loving, and supportive community in Christ. I love you all and will continue to send updates regarding my needs and prayer requests.

Love and blessings,

Stephanie

Financial Need Update

Hello again! I am very happy to be back blogging. I sent many support letters out to friends, family, and OCC church members, but for those of you who are interested in partnering with me in my commitment with YWAM and did not receive a letter, I thought I would post my update/financial need on my blog:

As many of you know, I recently returned from a six month commitment with Youth With a Mission, or YWAM, based in Gold Coast, Australia. I attended a Discipleship Training School (DTS) where I took biblical courses for 12 weeks, then went with a team to the villages of Papua New Guinea for 7 weeks doing various types of ministry in different areas of the country.

This experience was truly life-changing for me. God did amazing things in my life and in the lives of others. I had the honor and privilege with my team to see hundreds of people come to the Lord, receiving salvation and healing. Early on in my commitment with YWAM, I felt God calling me back to Australia for more training in evangelism, stirring dreams, desires, and a newfound passion to reach the lost.

Responding to that call, I will be attending a YWAM School of Evangelism (SOE) in Perth, Australia for six months, beginning in October 2010. Similar to the DTS, I will attend courses for 12 weeks, then go with a team to Mexico City for 8 weeks to do evangelism focused ministry.

After the SOE, I will return to the Gold Coast base where I will take on a staff position on the Evangelism Team, helping to grow the ministries of YWAM Gold Coast and start new ones as God directs. I am making a two year staff commitment.

I am excited to share with you this amazing opportunity that God has presented me with and to let you know how you can support me in this next phase with YWAM. I would like to ask for your prayers as I begin a new journey, following God’s heart for missions. I would also like to ask if you would pray about financially supporting me with whatever God puts on your heart to give (no amount is too small!)

The cost of the School of Evangelism is about $11,000 (all inclusive of course fees, airfare, food and housing, insurance, etc.). I will need a monthly support of $550 over the next two year time period that I staff at the Gold Coast, which includes all my daily living expenses.

If you feel led to give, please make your check payable to:

Orlando Community Church

Write “Stephanie-YWAM” on the memo line

Mailing address:

Orlando Community Church

1067 Rainer Drive, Suite 1003

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Donations are tax-deductible through Orlando Community Church.

Please visit the “Become A Partner” tab on my website for the PayPal link to donate online! (not tax deductible)

www.stephanieungaro.com

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of supporting me in my mission. I am incredibly grateful for your spiritual and financial support!

Blessings,

Stephanie