When You've Done It To The Least Of These.... - Page 3

SDG · #21 07-07-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Hmmmm. Getting Bibles for SA was one of the things we discussed in our first home meeting. In fact, I need to find out from SA what all she needs. I am hoping there is a way for her to get them there for less than what it would cost for us to ship them there. They allow for anyone to be specific in what their donation goes towards. I would imagine that Bibles would be expensive to ship because of the weight.

Maybe she can contact the Brazilian Bible Society ... and get some pricing???

http://www.sbb.org.br/interna.asp?areaID=182&id=2

U376977 · #22 07-07-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Hmmmm. Getting Bibles for SA was one of the things we discussed in our first home meeting. In fact, I need to find out from SA what all she needs. I am hoping there is a way for her to get them there for less than what it would cost for us to ship them there. They allow for anyone to be specific in what their donation goes towards. I would imagine that Bibles would be expensive to ship because of the weight.

I did a google search and found a Catholic blog with a link that has a very cheap evangelistic Bible in the NVI version. The language that SA said she needed, BUT since this was a Catholic blog source I am really hesitant. I think it still could be the wrong version. I just do not have time to reasearch this now. The rest of this week is going to be very busy for me at work. If you can pursue it Rico that would be great. I guess we would need know, if SA could get at a good price there and what the price is, or if they can be bought here very cheaply with shipping costs included. Who could get the best deal.

RevDWW · #23 07-07-2008, 08:10 PM

Pure religion in action! Awesome!

Rico · #24 07-07-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by U376977

I did a google search and found a Catholic blog with a link that has a very cheap evangelistic Bible in the NVI version. The language that SA said she needed, BUT since this was a Catholic blog source I am really hesitant. I think it still could be the wrong version. I just do not have time to reasearch this now. The rest of this week is going to be very busy for me at work. If you can pursue it Rico that would be great. I guess we would need know, if SA could get at a good price there and what the price is, or if they can be bought here very cheaply with shipping costs included. Who could get the best deal.

I checked with SA and she says she can find the Bibles there in Brazil for $5 each. Sounds cheap enough to me. I am going to contact the members of my home group and see what all we can figure out on paying for some Bibles for these folks in Brazil. $5 ain't nuthin to come up with. That's one visit to McDonald's. Skip McDonald's for a month, assuming you go once a week, and thats 52 Bibles you can buy in a year's time. My guess is them Bibles would last a whole lot longer than the memory of eating another greasy cheeseburger. She did tell me she is having some issues getting everything worked out with Paypal, so it might be better to just send them a check until they get it all worked out.

Sherri · #25 07-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Matt, this is so near and dear to my heart. I really appreciate what you and your wife are doing. I am taking three huge suitcases full of clothes with us to Africa next week. You cannot imagine the excitement that comes over these poor people when those suitcases are opened and they actually get to pick out clothes for their kids. I was overcome with emotion last time; it's very humbling.

stmatthew · #26 07-08-2008, 04:43 PM

We were able to send out the 2 boxes of clothes today! Included in the boxes were about 50 pieces of toddler clothing, a few womens dresses, a few pairs of mens Jeans, a few mens shirts, and 4 suits that I am hoping some of the ministers can wear. It cost us $200 to ship both boxes, but because the clothes are so inexpensive for me to purchase (25 cent a pound), I believe it is a better value than for me to just send money. This is also something that is allowing my kids to have a "hands on" part in helping to provide for missions.

God bless the Alvears, and their labor of love in the mission field! I just wish I could be there to deliver the boxes in person.

Sherri · #27 07-08-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stmatthew

We were able to send out the 2 boxes of clothes today! Included in the boxes were about 50 pieces of toddler clothing, a few womens dresses, a few pairs of mens Jeans, a few mens shirts, and 4 suits that I am hoping some of the ministers can wear. It cost us $200 to ship both boxes, but because the clothes are so inexpensive for me to purchase (25 cent a pound), I believe it is a better value than for me to just send money. This is also something that is allowing my kids to have a "hands on" part in helping to provide for missions.

God bless the Alvears, and their labor of love in the mission field! I just wish I could be there to deliver the boxes in person.

If it's anything like Africa, they will have seamstresses/tailors that can work miracles. We took some of Eddie's 44Long suits with us and now one of our 36-38 Regular pastors over there is wearing them and they look custom made. They can do just about anything with a cheap Singer sewing machine!

stmatthew · #28 07-08-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

If it's anything like Africa, they will have seamstresses/tailors that can work miracles. We took some of Eddie's 44Long suits with us and now one of our 36-38 Regular pastors over there is wearing them and they look custom made. They can do just about anything with a cheap Singer sewing machine!

I would love to send truckloads, but am not despising the day of small beginnings. I have a vision to do much what Lester Sumrall did with his "Feed the Hungry" ministry. I want to send food, clothing, hygiene items, and anything else that a missionary can use to provide for, and reach those they are working with.

Keep us in your prayers!

Esther · #29 07-08-2008, 06:37 PM

A very worthy cause.

I do believe God is going to bless and open doors that will amaze you.

Sherri · #30 07-08-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stmatthew

I would love to send truckloads, but am not despising the day of small beginnings. I have a vision to do much what Lester Sumrall did with his "Feed the Hungry" ministry. I want to send food, clothing, hygiene items, and anything else that a missionary can use to provide for, and reach those they are working with.

Keep us in your prayers!

I will. I believe this is the very heart of the Good News message.