That whole thing called pride...

My parents have always raised me to work hard. To earn the things that I have gotten over the years, and I greatly appreciate them teaching my work ethic. To have to fundraise money, even though it is not strictly going to me, but rather allowing me to serve a community is something new for me. To be a missionary, according to Wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary) is to be a member of a religious group sent into an area to carry on ministries of the word and literacy, or ministries of service, such as education, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from from the Latin missionem meaning "act of sending" or "meaning to send." With this in mind, I need to not be prideful in letting people know I am fundraising money so I can go on this mission to be a part of the community of Banica. I ask for grace for this part of mission work because unfortunately life is not free. So, here's my first shot - if you would like to donate to my trip, to allow me to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others, then this is how you can help :) Donors should write their checks to "Society for the Propagation of the Faith" and write "For Volunteer MacKenzie Murphy" on the memo line of the check. Checks are mailed to: Society for the Propagation of the Faith c/o Sue Nadeau 905 Park Ave. Falls Church VA 22046 Donors will receive a formal thank you letter which they can use for tax purposes if they would like. Thanks so much for your prayers and thoughts :)