I hate asking for money, unless it’s for someone else, like foreign missionaries, or a friend in need. This precludes that I have a very strong loathing for fundraising, not in and of itself, but being part of it. I skirt away from fundraising if at all possible.
I remember being a little girl and having to call people in our church (that my dad pastored) to ask them to sponsor me for a MS walk. I nearly cried every time I picked up the phone. Yes, part of it was due to the fact that I was incredibly shy (believe it or not), and part of it was due to the fact that my father did not like us children to “use” our church directory for personal gain. I guess that’s stuck with me. I’m a terrible salesperson and I have an incredible amount of guilt asking anyone to empty their pockets for any reason (other than to give straight to the Lord or His work and then I could preach a sermon or two).
However, I find myself in need of a few people to help me by making a purchase, if you’re so inclined. My children’s preschool is doing a fundraiser (eco-friendly brightly colored reusable bags) and I find myself actually wanting to do our part and more this time. The school/church has been so gracious to our family during our tragedy and even beyond and I want to help them continue to fund this incredibly God-centered program.
If you’re interested, and there’s absolutely NO PRESSURE to be one of those people, you can check out http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com, and let me know if you see something you could use or pass on. If you want more information or you’d actually like to help, too, just email me directly (audreamedina@hotmail.com) and I’ll be happy to take your order and make sure it gets to you. It ends November 2. We only need 3 or 4 orders to make the requested family goal.
Blessings, and remember, I’m not trying to hook you all…just a couple of friends to help would be, in the words of Mary Poppins, “practically perfect in every way.”
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