80%!!!!

Hey everyone, I've reached 80% funded!! God is really providing and He is faithful. I am continually amazed at what He's been doing through this journey. It is definitely a humbling experience where I know that only God is the one raising this money, not me! Thank you to all for your generosity!

So....what does this amount mean? Well, I am now released to be able to discuss my placement. This is very exciting! All of this time I have been raising money without knowing which country or which base I will be assigned to, and I can't wait to find out! I will be sure to let you all know as soon as I do.

Right now I have about $800/month left to raise. It is time for me to ask those of you who have already given to consider increasing your gift to a monthly one, or for those of you who are already monthly donors to consider increasing or doubling your monthly gift. There are military teens over in Europe waiting for me to meet them, and if you can afford to give more, please consider doing so that I can get over there as quickly as possible!! I cannot wait!

If you have any questions please contact me at lreisinger@clubbeyond.org.

What's that? A newsletter, you ask? Why, yes! A new one is in the making, be looking out for that to hit your inboxes/mailboxes very soon.

Do not watch this without tissues.

August Update

Hey friends!

I am on a Facebook break for a couple of weeks, so for the next couple weeks this will be my primary Internet way of keeping you all informed. Don't worry, I shall return to the world of social networking! :)

It is now August, which was my original deployment month goal, and I am at 71% and climbing! I am not discouraged to not be deploying this month, as I am still very close! It's a relatively slow climb right now, but I've been told this is normal. I am excitedly anticipating reaching 80%, which is when I will finally begin conversations about my actual location of ministry! The way that MCYM/Young Life Military places its staff is through contracts with military bases. Once I reach 80%, they will be able to more accurately pinpoint the date I will be 100% funded and ready to go, and can match me with an anticipated open contract. I know that is the #1 question that all of you want to know the answer to, and believe me, I do too and will be letting you know as soon as I know!

Right now I have 86% of my start-up costs, which is exciting! This means that I am now focusing on finding donors who would like to partner with me monthly or annually in making ministry happen for military teens! Please be in prayer if you are not a donor, or have given a one-time gift, whether God could be calling you to be a longer-term partner in this ministry!

There are many, many teenagers out there right now waiting for me to show them Christ's love in the midst of whatever they are dealing with in their lives. I need your help to make this happen as quickly as possible!

If you would like to donate monthly at $25, $50, $75, or $100 or more or give an annual gift please send checks written to Young Life with X9138/Reisinger in the memo line to:

Laura Reisinger

54 N. Bayshore Dr.

Frederica, DE 19946

or give a recurring gift online at http://giving.younglife.org where you can designate my staff area's ministry of X9138/Reisinger

To all my current donors, I am so thankful for your generosity and support! I just wanted to let you all know that your giving has contributed to my start-up costs immensely and that we are a TEAM going over to Europe, so get excited for all the great things God is going to do with your finances in the lives of military teenagers. You are awesome. If you know anyone at all who may be interested in giving to this ministry, PLEASE call or email me and let me know.

Keep praying for God's provision for the final 29%!

In Him,

Laura