Not Forgotten

Puerto Alegria, Peru

June 5 – 13, 2010
"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on
the son of her womb?
 Even these may forget,
 yet I will not forget you.
 Behold, I
have engraved you on the palms of my hands.”
Isaiah 49: 15-16

Not Forgotten
Not Forgotten is an organization that is compelled by the love of Christ to
provide for the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of impoverished,
abandoned, and oppressed people of the world so that they may improve their
quality of life, find salvation through Jesus Christ, and be empowered to affect
change in their communities. For more information, please see our website at
www.thenotforgotten.org or visit our blog at www.notforgottenblog.blogspot.com.

Street Children
Street children are a social phenomenon throughout central and South
America. Because of extreme poverty, lack of commitment in marriage, broken
ideas of family, and social acceptance, it is not uncommon to find a single mother
with eight children struggling to get by on a dollar a day. Inevitably, it becomes
impossible for the mother to provide for the entire family and somebody has to go
or the whole family will die. This usually ends up being the oldest son, typically
between the ages of eight and twelve. He is kicked out of the house and forced
to live and survive on the streets. Once on the streets there are really only two
ways for a street boy to survive: one, he can steal for food or two, he can
prostitute himself. The first option comes with the high risk of being brutally
beaten by police, and the second comes with incredible loss of dignity and
emotional damage. Often called piranhas and considered more worthless than a
dog, it is said “a street boy is abandoned by God and his own mother, there can
be no good in him.”
At Not Forgotten, we believe that street children are Godʼs own children
and that they hold a very special place in his heart. We seek to help these
children in their plight against the struggles and injustices that they face by
helping to provide a caring home, a quality education, and knowledge of the love
and grace of God.

Puerto Alegria
Puerto Alegria is a home for street children operated by Scripture Union of
Peru. It is located about an hour up the Itaya River from the major jungle city of
Iquitos. Puerto Alegria was created to provide a permanent place where street
children from Iquitos could live and go to school away from the distractions and
temptations of life in the city.

The Home
Puerto Alegria is currently home to 40 street children and orphans from
Iquitos and the surrounding areas of the jungle. The home is currently run by
Gene and Patty Idlett (both Peruvians) with the help of an educator, cook, and
gardener. Facilities include 2 dormitories for 20 boys each, a kitchen and dining
room, the directorʼs home, a gazebo, and a soccer field. Construction is currently
underway for 12 bungalows and a central meeting room to provide a place to
stay for work teams and local church retreats.

Trips
Puerto Alegria is the place where the idea for Not Forgotten, Inc. was
born. Not Forgotten now organizes several trips a year to Puerto Alegria, bringing
work teams from the states. The purpose of these work teams is primarily to
share the love of Christ with the children in Puerto Alegria and all others we
encounter along the way. We do this by helping with the ongoing construction,
providing activities and Bible lessons, and spending quality time playing and
talking with the children. The maximum number of people that we can take is
25, so sign up quickly before all spots are taken!

Tentative Itinerary:
Saturday, June 5th: Depart from US; Arrive in Lima, Peru late that evening
and wait at the airport for our early morning flight to
Iquitos, Peru.

Sunday, June 6th: Depart from Lima; Arrive in Iquitos; Take a boat to
Puerto Alegria; Rest, relax, and play with the boys.

Monday, June 7th – Construction, VBS, activities and games.

Friday, June 11th:

Saturday, June 12th: Depart from Iquitos in the morning. Arrive in Lima and
spend the morning in the Girasoles Center in Lima. In
the afternoon we will go to the Indian Market to do
some shopping. We will then go to dinner and head
to the airport. We will depart Lima late at night.

Sunday, June 13th: Arrive in US in the morning.

 Dates and Deadlines:
• Wednesday, March 31st – $100 Non-refundable
Deposit
Necessary to reserve your place on the trip and your plane ticket.
The maximum number of people we can take is 25 and spots will be filled
on a first come first serve basis.
• Thursday, April 20th – Airline Ticket Cost Due
Money for airline tickets is due.
• Monday, May 24th – Remainder of Trip Cost Due
Information form, copy of passport, team covenant, release form,
and remaining balance must be turned in.
Cost:
The total cost of the trip will be between $1900 - $2200, depending on the
cost of airline tickets when you sign up. This includes our airfare to and from
Peru, our airfare within Peru, other transportation costs, construction supplies,
food, exit taxes, travel insurance, and malaria medicine. This does not include
vaccinations or passport fees. You will still need to pay for any medicines and
vaccinations that you need or choose to get (except anti-malarial medication),
passports, etc. Please make all checks payable to Not Forgotten. All payments
are tax deductible so please make sure you have an address on the check so we
can get a receipt to you for your records. Also, you may want to bring extra
money for getting food in the airport or shopping in the markets. $100 should be
sufficient unless you want to purchase a lot of souvenirs. This is the breakdown
of the cost per person:
1. Plane ticket to and from Peru - $1000-1300 We will fly out of either
Birmingham or Atlanta.

2. Transportation in Peru - $350 We will be making a flight from Lima to

Iquitos. We will also be traveling by bus, taxi, and boat within Peru.

3. Housing and food for the week - $280 All of our food will be freshly
prepared by the “madres” where we will be staying. It is all very good.

4. Construction costs - $250 This cost will vary depending on the size of
our team. The construction cost is $4000 divided amongst our group.
This will cover the cost of construction materials as well as pay the
wages of local workers who will help us.

5. Exit Taxes - $50

6. Malaria Medicine and Travel Insurance - $40

 Other Requirements
Passport:
A passport is required to travel into and out of Peru. If you do not have a
passport it is absolutely necessary to have one to leave the country. Please
allow a minimum of 9 weeks to apply for a passport. We also ask that you
make 2 copies of your passport. One copy you will give to your team leader
and one copy you will keep with your luggage. This is to ensure we have a
copy of your passport in case it is lost or stolen during the trip. For more
information about getting a passport you can go to www.travel.state.gov/.
Information Form:
Everyone is asked to complete an information form so that we may know
how to contact you before the trip, and how to contact your family while in
Peru. A completed information form is required to reserve your place
on the team.
Team Covenant:
Every team member is asked to read, agree with, and sign the team
covenant included in this packet. This covenant outlines basic rules that
should be followed as well as expected behavior that should be exhibited.
Release Form:
Everyone must complete a release form and it must be notarized. The
release form is included in this packet of information.
Vaccinations:
It is required that everyone have a Tetanus Booster that has been updated
within the past 10 years. Also, we must take malaria medicine while we are
in the jungle. We will provide malaria medicine for you unless you decide to
get it on your own. The medicine we provide will be mefloquine, so if you
have any concerns about this medication, please consult your doctor and we
will seek other forms of medication for you. Last, we recommend that you
receive a hepatitis A vaccine. Other vaccinations that are recommended by
the Center for Disease Control, but are not required for travel include
hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, and yellow fever. Most people should already
have hepatitis vaccinations. Please consult your doctor if you have any
questions! In previous years we have not experienced any serious illness.
Typically, a few people get upset stomachs, diarrhea, and ear infections that
are all common when traveling to new and remote areas. Furthermore, all of
the food that we will be eating is freshly prepared and safe for consumption.
All of the water we drink is purified.
Team Meetings:
We will do our best to have team meetings prior to our trip so that you can
meet other team members, learn more about the people we will be with and
the work we will be doing, and spend time in prayer and preparation for the
trip.
 Information Form
Name (As it appears on your passport!): _____________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Cell Phone Number: __________________________________

Email:__________________________________

Date of Birth:______________________

Passport Number:______________________

Date of Passport Expiration:_________________

Parents Names (if minor):________________________________________

Parents Phone Number (if minor):_______________________________

Emergency Contact:____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number:__________________________________

Do you have any medical conditions, special dietary needs, allergies, etc. that we
should know about in order to accommodate you?
 **** MUST BE NOTARIZED! ****

UNION BIBLICA DEL PERU (SCRIPTURE UNION)

Apartado 3159
Lima 1, Peru
TEL. (011.511) 433-4128 FAX (011-511) 433-5840

RELEASE FORM

Participant’s Name:_____________________________________________

Home Phone:__________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:________________________________________________

Additional emergency phone number:_______________________________

E-mail address, if available:_______________________________________

SCRIPTURE UNION (Unión Bíblica del Perú) desires your missions experience with us
to be very meaningful and rewarding. When traveling away from home and living under
new circumstances, there are several important matters that need your attention before
your departure. Please complete the following release form carefully.

If you have any questions, contact the Leader of your Team. You (or your parents or
guardian if you are under the legal age in your state) should sign each section in the
presence of a Notary Public, who should then notarize this document.

ALL TEAM MEMBERS AND GROUP LEADERS NEED TO COMPLETE THIS

FORM.
Please return this form to the Leader of your Team; he or she should keep the originals
and bring copies of them to give us when arriving in Peru.
Please complete all 5 sections.

1. PERMISSION FOR TRAVEL - FOR A MINOR

As a parent or guardian, I give my permission for (name)__________________________

to travel to (location)_________________________to participate in a Unión Bíblica
(Scripture Union) program on the following dates:
from__________________________to ______________________2004.
Signature of parent or Guardian: X________________________
Date:___________ ____
2. MEDICAL CONSENT - FOR ALL MINORS AND ADULTS

In the event of a medical emergency, I hereby consent to the necessary and proper
treatment, surgery, and/or anesthetic by a licensed physician or health care professional
for the individual named on this form.

Signature of participant, or parents/guardians (if under legal age):

X________________________________ X________________________________

Date:______________________ Date:_________________________

Relationship to the participant: ____________________________________

Or note if self:_____________________________________

3. INSURANCE - FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

I understand that Scripture Union (Unión Bíblica del Perú) does not provide any
insurance coverage for losses, sickness or injuries that may occur to me (or my child)
while participating in the program. I am responsible for providing my own (or my
child’s) insurance coverage. I understand that I will be notified as soon as possible of
any emergency. I will be responsible for any travel expense, should emergency
transportation be necessary. As for medical insurance, I have the following coverage:

Insurance Company_______________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Policy and/or group plan #__________________________________________________

Identification # of the insured________________________________________________

The participant is_____________the insured or____________a covered dependent of the

insured.

If a covered dependent, the name of the insured is________________________________

X___________________________________ ______________________________
Signature of the Insured Date

X___________________________________ _______________________________
Signature of the minor or covered dependent Date
4. GUIDELINES FOR WORK TEAMS

I understand that I will be required to abide by the guidelines that Unión Bíblica
(Scripture Union) makes while on this short term missions program. I understand that
my failure to abide by these guidelines may result in my being required to withdraw from
this short term missions program at my expense. I hereby agree to abide by them, by
signing the Release of Liability below.

5. RELEASE OF LIABILITY - MINOR OR ADULT PARTICIPANT

I am aware of the potential risks to myself and my property (or my child and his/her
property) as I (or her/she) participate in the Unión Bíblica (Scripture Union) Program.
With such knowledge, I voluntarily release the Unión Bíblica (Scripture Union), the
sending church or school, _______________________________________, their
representatives and employees from any and all liability related to the activities of this
program.

Signature of participant (or parents/guardians if under legal age)

X______________________________ _____________________________
Name Date

X_______________________________ ________________________________
Name Date

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

State of ____________________________Country of__________________________

Acknowledged before me this________________day of_______________,20________.

Notary Public

My commission expires_______________________,20________.
 Not Forgotten
Team Covenant
(Please sign and return with your application)

I realize that the following principles are crucial to the effectiveness, quality, and safety of our mission
together.
As a member of the short-term mission team, I promise and covenant, by God’s abounding grace, to:
1. Remember that I am a representative of Not Forgotten and Jesus Christ, and as such I will seek to
represent the spiritual values, moral conduct and likeness to Christ that are embraced and embodied in
that assembly.
2. Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of the personnel in the host country. I agree to
respect and support their leadership.
3. Remember that I have come not only to help, but also to learn. I may be exposed to procedures and
practices that I feel are ineffective or insufficient. I may also be confronted by attitudes that I feel are
narrow or close-minded. As this occurs I will resist the temptation to “correct” my hosts and inform them
about “how things are done back in the United States.” I will rather be open to the opportunity of
learning other culture’s methods and ideas.
4. Respect my host’s culture and distinctive practices of Christianity. I recognize that the Christian faith has
many different faces throughout the world, and that one of the purposes of my trip is to witness and
experience faith lived out in a different culture.
5. Develop and consistently maintain a servant’s attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
6. Respect our team leader(s) and their decisions.
7. Refrain from gossip and keep my promise of giving only good reports. If there are policies and decisions
made by the leaders with which I disagree or do not understand, I will go to the team leaders in private
and make my concerns known to them rather than to other team members. In so doing I will avoid the
possibility of sowing seeds of dissension and division.
8. Be patient, forbearing, and forgiving toward the failings of the other members on the team.
9. Refrain from complaining. I realize that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesirable
circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are desirable. I will resolve to be
flexible, supportive, and adaptive on such occasions rather than grumbling when circumstances are
difficult.
10. Respect the work that is going on in the host country with its pastors and leaders. I realize that our team
will be there for just a short time, but the local church is there long term. I will respect their knowledge,
insights, and instructions.
11. Refrain from negative comments or hostile discussions concerning the host country’s politics and
culture.
12. Remember not to be exclusive in my relationships with the team. If my sweetheart or spouse is on the
team we will make every effort to interact regularly with all team members of the team.
13. Refrain from activity or undue interest that could be construed as a romantic interest toward a national. I
realize that certain actions that seem innocent in my own culture may be inappropriate in another culture.
14. Refrain from any consumption of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquors. While this is
not an attempt to bind the conscience, I understand that such indulgence may cause another to stumble. I
realize and accept that failure to adhere to this mandate will result in my exclusion from further short-
term trips.
15. Refrain from use of any tobacco or tobacco related products.
16. Seek to live and exemplary life of holiness and obedience to God’s commands.

Signature __________________________________________ Date ______________________

Printed Name __________________________________________

Contact Info:
Tyler Fuqua
Trip Coordinator

-Email jtfuqua@uab.edu
-Cell 256-509-8575

Paul and Marty Clark

Directors of Scripture Union Peru

-Address Los Cedros 470

Chaclacayo
Lima 08, Peru
-Email pmclark@terra.com.pe
-Office (511) 497-1401

Scripture Union USA

-Address P.O. Box 987

Valley Forge, PA 19482
-Office 1-800-621-LAMP

Emergency Numbers
Scripture Union Office 011-511-433-4128
The Clarksʼ Cell 011-511-358-2125

WHAT YOU NEED FOR PUERTO ALEGRIA

 Packing List
If you so desire, some of these items will be accepted as a donation to Scripture
Union when you leave, especially the plates, sheets, sleeping bags, and any used
clothing you donʼt want to take home. Enjoy getting ready to come!!!
Donʼt forget to take malaria tablets a week before coming + while here!
• Durable plastic 1. Dinner plate
2. Cup (can use water bottle if desired)
• Stainless steel knife, fork, and spoon
• Mesh bag to keep plates and silverware in (gets hung up on nail)
• Detergent for washing personal clothes (if desired)
• Personal toilet articles (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
• Towels
• Chamois (Shammy) – nice to dry off with in 100% humidity
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight/Headlamp (There is no electricity, but a generator is turned on in the
evening.)
• Extra batteries
• Sheets/thin blanket or Sleeping Bag
• Shorts (girls, be appropriate!) and jeans (if you prefer) for worksite
• T-shirts (Tank tops are acceptable at worksite, but tummies must be covered)
• Jacket or sweat shirt (in case it gets cooler and for trip to and from Lima)
• Clean clothes for visiting schools and/or church (No torn clothing and shirts must
cover tummies) Earrings are accepted, but piercing of any other body parts is
offensive in this culture!
• Work boots and/or tennis shoes
• Flip-flops or plastic sandals to use in showers or going to the river
• Swim suit (one piece or swim with dark t-shirt on)
• Toilet Paper (not a must, but you might prefer your own soft paper!)
• Camera, LOTS of film
o (digital cameras can be charged when the generator is on)
• Personal water bottle
• Work gloves
• Tampons or Sanitary pads (be prepared - hard to get out to buy!)
• Garbage/plastic bags (for trash in room and bringing home wet/dirty clothes)
• Ziploc bags
 Scripture Unon Guidelines
Set a good example

In Peru you will be noticeable. Therefore people´s eyes will be on you and how
you conduct yourself. It is vital therefore that you reflect characteristics and
actions that would glorify God.

Loyalty

is your main support network; therefore all members should respect one another
and be completely supportive and loyal, wanting the best for, and thinking the
best of each other.

Respect the local culture

Whenever looking at culture, we need to remember that cultures differ in God-

given ways and also reflect something of God´s creative nature. Therefore, all
cultures are precious and to be valued.

Smoking

If you are a smoker we ask that you refrain during your brief stay in Peru, where it
could have a damaging effect on the reputation of Scripture Union.

Alcohol

Alcohol should not be consumed throughout your time in Peru.

Drugs

The use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

Respecting Leadership

While in Peru, you are under the responsibility of your team leaders for issues
that concern internal group discipline and the overall authority of your Scripture
Union hosts for guidance. Therefore you must agree to respect their leadership
and share any grievances you may have.
 Scripture Union Liabilities
SUPeru excludes liability for personal injury or death suffered by a work team
member as a result of:

a) events outside its control or the control of the officially appointed leadership;

b) actions by the work team member which are at variance with the Guidelines;

c) actions taken by work team members that are deemed illegal according to
Peruvian law;

d) actions taken by work team members which are in contravention of, or

inconsistent with, the instructions of the officially appointed leadership.

If the Guidelines are not complied with, disciplinary action may well be take
and the offending participant will be asked to leave the work team and return
home.

Should a participant´s attitude or actions be deemed inappropriate this should be

addressed jointly by the work team leader and the Scripture Union staff member
appointed to the team. Should this attitude or behaviour continue, the leaders are
fully entitled to start disciplinary action.

There are four procedures inviolved in this process, however I would like to
highlight that it is only in extreme cases where the situation would come to this.

When a warning is given the work team member is informed that her/his
performance remain below the level satisfactory to the movement, within a stated
period, she/he will be subject to further disciplinary action.

Warnings, given in the following order:

Oficial verbal warning

First written warning
Final written warning,

Final disciplinary action (usually dismissal) and repatriation

 Frequently asked questions by those going to
IQUITOS/PUERTO ALEGRÍA:
May we play card games while in Perú? The children we work with often associated
playing cards with gambling and a sordid past they have moved beyond. Sensitivity in
this area is requested.

May I bring my CD player to listen to music? Yes, but bear in mind that any item of
this sort is a temptation to the people you will meet.

What construction work will we do? In Iquitos brick laying and masonry will continue
on the older boys home. Work in Puerto Alegría, now full steam ahead, will include
carpentry and painting detail on another dormitory for the boys.

Where will we stay? The first night will be on mattresses on the floor of the S.U. center
in Lima or in the Lima airport. Then, in the boyʼs dormitory in Puerto Alegría, which
includes running COLD water, bunk beds and screened rooms. Two people per room.

How do we travel from Lima? A 90 minute flight from Lima to Iquitos (Amazon) in a
very nice jet, followed by a 90 minute boat trip to Puerto Alegría.

What kind of clothing should we wear on the work site? Clothing that is comfortable
to work in, but girls should avoid wearing mid drift shirts.

Do we need a dress or skirt for Sunday? No. This is not necessary, but the clothing
should be clean. Wearing mid drifts and torn jeans would be offensive and confusing to
the Peruvians you will be worshipping with.

What will we do aside from construction work? Share a well deserved plunge in the
cool Itaya with the boys from our center and the piranhas from their river. Your day off
will include an eye opening walk through the Belén market and lunch at the center in
Iquitos, followed by a leisurely afternoon at Lake Quistococha and shopping at the
handicraft market. Upon returning to Lima, you will eat with the boys in the S.U. center,
see a choreography presentation, and plenty of shopping at the local handicraft market!

What is the temperature like in Iquitos? Can be extremely hot and humid! Be
prepared!

Is there a telephone number for emergencies? 011-511-433-4128 (S.U. Office)

011-511-358-2125 (Clarks)

What address should we put on the customs form? Avda. Bolivia 180, Lima

Do we need to bring tools for our work? No, unless indicated on the Wish List which
you will receive. However, you should bring work boots or tennis shoes, gloves and a
personal water bottle.

How can we call home? You can buy a telephone card for about $6 which can be used
when you are in Iquitos.
 GIFT AND GIVING POLICY
UNIÓN BÍBLICA DEL PERÚ

We have been singularly blessed these last few years with a growing
number of very generous friends coming to us on Work Teams. In order to avoid
a generous act of giving to end up causing a problem (This has only happened a
couple of times in the past), we have written out the following Guidelines.

ABOUT GIFTS:

1. We shall send out to all Teams a wish List, items that would be of great value
to us here in Peru. From that list, items may be selected and brought.

2. There will be a separate short list of foodstuffs we really would appreciate

your bringing in order to strike a balance with our pretty much Peruvian
cooking for Work Team eating!

3. If you have been before and/or have something very specific in mind, we can
e-mail back and forth about bringing it.

ABOUT GIVING:

The real danger and ultimately very negative results of ʻspoilingʼ are great,
particularly so in the case of our dear street boys. So we have to work together
on this one. Unfortunately you will basically have to forego the pleasure of
ʻseeing them open the packageʼ in exchange for the greater good of doing it to
their advantage. Therefore:

1. All gifts (clothing, sheets, shoes, etc.) will be given to the person in Peru
responsible for your Work Team or to the person he/she designates.

2. Marty Clark and Bertha Lavado have the overall task of receiving, sorting
and distributing items according to the requests they receive from our staff
in charge of the various ministries. This has to do with teams going to Kimo,
Kawai, Ica, and Kusi. Those teams going to Iquitos will take all donations
there and give them to Kely Villacis who is in charge of sorting and
distributing there. In the case that a team brings a large item from the list,
previous consultation will advise you whether to take it to Iquitos or leave it
in Lima, but clothing, toys, games, etc., go with you to Iquitos/Puerto
Alegría.

3. Clothes, etc. used by Work Team members and left behind are washed,
then processed as in #2.
4. Sometimes it is appropriate for the gifts to be given to the boys or workmen
by Work Team members, having made satisfactory arrangements
previously with the Scripture Union person in charge of your team.
Whenever this is advisable, obviously it is the ideal situation.
5. We try to discourage boys and workers from asking for things (but they still
do), and we do well until someone slips up and gives in! So, please be
strict on yourself.

6. When gifts are given we always tell them who it is from (not necessarily the
specific name of the giver) and encourage them to thank God, from whom
all good things come.

7. To whatever degree is possible, we appreciate Work Team members

dressing simply, leaving excess ornaments back home, and keeping their
ʻbelongingsʼ out of view as much as possible. We want them to remember
you for your smile, your warmth, your love, not for what you have and they
never will.

Please feel free to write for clarification on any of this. We want to get the
ultimate mileage out of your generosity.

Paul and Marty Clark

How Do I Go About Raising Support For This
Mission Trip?

Pray:
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Proverbs 16:3

Write a prayer/support letter:

Subjects that could be included in the letter are:
• A brief update of your current life
• A brief outline of the mission project (i.e. what the needs are in the country
we are going to and why we are going)
• A brief outline of what you will be doing
• Your need for both prayer and financial support. Tell them the specific
amount you are trying to raise, the dates you will be on the trip, and that
you are looking for a team of people to go with you through their prayer
and financial support.

A sample letter is included in this packet:

• Feel free to use different parts to make it suitable for you and your specific
situation.
• Give people “the bottom line” and make it simple for them to know how to
respond

A small “response card” is also a good idea:

• The main thing to have on the response card is the opportunity for them to
give, to pray, and to have them put their name and address on it
• Include a self addressed envelope, for them to return the checks and
response cards to you…the easier it is for them to respond, the greater the
chance they will become part of your team
• Make checks payable to “Not Forgotten”
• Checks should be sent directly to you in your self-addressed envelopes
• Personally keep track of amounts of money and when it was sent in

Once your support checks come in:

• Put the collected checks in an envelope with a note that states your name
and address
• Give it to Tyler Fuqua

Not Forgotten will:

• Make a receipt for each of your donations and send the receipts to your
supporters for tax purposes
Write a brief thank you note to them before you leave on the trip:
• Tell them news about the trip…how excited you are about going
• Mention prayer requests
• Thank them for their prayer and/or financial support

If you have more than the needed amount come in:

• Send it in and we can use it as a “miscellaneous” fund to help cover others
on the team who have trouble raising support, to purchase supplies for
Scripture Union, and for emergencies

One of the most important parts in raising support is the follow up:
• Plan on sending your supporters a follow up letter to share with them
about the trip. As a supporter, this simple letter can mean so much…to
hear about all the Lord did and to know that they were a vital part in the
ministry overseas.

Below is an example letter and response card

 March 2, 2005
Dear Mr. Jones,

As you may have already heard, we are going back to Peru! Last year during
Spring Break our team of 8 Samford students discovered the joy of serving God in the
jungles of Peru. This year God has blessed us tremendously and we are heading back to
the same place March 19-28 with 23 students! While we are there we will be
constructing homes for street boys, leading Vacation Bible Schools, and sharing the love
of Christ. We are all very excited to see how God is going to work. We have been busy
planning for our trip, gathering supplies, organizing Vacation Bible School, and raising
support both individually and through a bake sale. There is still much preparation needed
before we go and we need all of the help we can get. After having been to Peru several
times and having experienced delayed planes, lost luggage, and physical illness, it has
become evident that Satan will do anything to discourage and impair those who are doing
God’s work. For that reason I beseech you to be a part of our prayer army. Spiritual
warfare is very real and we need as many warriors as we can have praying for our team.
Prayer needs include:
• God would unite our team in spirit and in purpose
• God would make us humble servants
• God’s love would be revealed through us
• God would prepare us spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically
• God would move in the hearts of those that we meet
• God would keep our team healthy and safe
• That we would trust in God to provide our every need
We are also still in need of financial support. This trip will cost our team a total
of over $27,000, and despite our efforts in fundraising we are still in need of
approximately $4,000. This includes all of our airfare, lodging, transportation, food, and
ministry materials. I do not wish to make anybody feel like they must support us
financially. In actuality, we desire your prayers much more than your money, because
God promises us that he will provide. But if you feel led, we would greatly appreciate
any financial support you could provide. We must raise all of our funds by March 11. If
you decide to support us through prayer or financially, please fill out the form below and
return it in the self-addressed envelope. Thank you so much for considering this
investment in the lives of others. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me
at 256-509-8575 or via email at jtfuqua@samford.edu. I look forward to see what God
has in store, and to see the impact we can have when we are obedient to him.

In Christ,

Tyler Fuqua

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