What can YOU do?
SUPPORT THE LATVIAN PASTORS’ TRIP TO THE 2015 FOL MEETING AND RETREAT WITH YOUR PRAYERS AND YOUR FINANCES.
We have contacted US connecting congregations requesting that those churches consider sponsoring the expenses of their Latvian pastor. Some have responded in the affirmative, however, there are many congregations who cannot cover the entire expense, and there are some pastors who do not have a connecting congregation. Therefore, we ask that each of you consider giving toward this great effort! Every little bit helps. Together, we can make a great impact in transforming the hearts, minds and lives of our Latvian friends.
Our goal is to cover all expenses for any pastor who wishes to attend - airfare, retreat expenses, accommodations, entertainment, translators, etc. We hope all of the Latvian pastors will attend, and we do have firm commitments from most of them. We estimate that the total cost for each pastor will be $2,200 (depending on airfare). Airfare will vary depending on when flights are booked, whether pastors visit their connection congregations, etc.
FUMC Grapevine has agreed to receive and process the donations for the retreat. To give:
Mail checks to: FUMC Grapevine | ATTN: Latvia Pastors Retreat | 422 Church Street | Grapevine, TX 76051
Give online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/give - put your donation amount in one of the “Special Gift” lines
with “Latvia Pastors Retreat” in the memo. Your gifts are tax deductible.
If you have questions about how to give, contact Melissia Mason at FUMC Grapevine (817-481-2559 x109).