Fall 2010

Millers’
mailbox
One hurdle left before
reaching the field…
Getting to the mission field fellow trainees were Filipinos who are headed
requires various trainings and partner to various areas of the world. Sessions
development, or raising support. We started included discussions about culture, marriage
our journey to Ukraine in the summer of and family, safety and security,
2009, when we attended SEND internationalization of world missions, and
International’s Candidate Orientation expectations on the field. We were given an
Program. In the summer of 2010, we afternoon to spend alone with God, and also
attended Family Conference and a seminar on time to reflect on several aspects of our future
interpersonal skills. We were waiting until in missions. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing
January 2011 to attend Member Orientation this time with Filipino brothers and sisters in
Program and were beyond surprised when Christ! It is beautiful to witness the hearts of
SEND extended the opportunity for us to those who wish to see the Gospel spread from
attend MOP in the Philippines this fall! all nations and to all nations!
SEND covered the difference The Member Orientation Program
between the amount set aside in our account was our last required training through SEND
for MOP in Michigan and the actual cost of International. Now, only one “hurdle”
travel, food, and lodging in the Philippines. remains—reaching 100% of our monthly
We were very blessed to have this cross- support! Would you kindly pray with us and
cultural experience at such a low cost! consider ways you could help spread the
We traveled to Manila, Gospel of the Good News all around the
Philippines to take part in a week-long world?
training that was held in late October. Our
TOP: Fellow “MOP in Asia” trainees and facilitators.
BOTTOM: A view of Filipino homes and businesses.

Above: A beautiful sunset at the Mall of Asia in Manila Bay, Philippines.

 
Andy & Cassie Miller SEND International
735 North Street PO Box 513
Huntington, IN 46750 Farmington, MI 48332
260.316.9290—Andy 248.477.4210
260.224.0578—Cassie E-mail: info@send.org
andyandcassiemiller@gmail.com www.send.org
  
  Frequently Asked Questions PRAISES  &  
  Q: What is the difference between a one-time gift and monthly giving?
PRAYER    
 
A: There are several different ways of giving financially to the ministry in Kiev. One-time gifts are designated to
our “outgoing expenses” account. These gifts go towards getting us to Ukraine, covering one-time expenses such
REQUESTS  
as plane tickets, visas, language school tuition, freight costs, housing set-up, etc. Gifts given once are not figured
 
  in to our monthly support percentage. “Monthly expenses”, on the other hand, come from recurring giving and
• Praise for a safe, enjoyable,
and enriching trip to the
help sustain us while we are living in Kiev. There are several options for giving monthly. You may prefer to send
  in a gift each year, every quarter, or every month. For example, if you give once a year, your gift is divided by 12.
Philippines for MOP
SEND also has the option of electronic transfer so you don’t have to worry about writing a check each month. If
  you have questions about support, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information on the front page.
• Praise that we have reached
the “Nifty Fifty” (50%+) mark
  Q: What are some additional ways that I can help you reach your goal of 100%?
in partner development
A: One way for you to get involved in the ministry is to invite a group of your family or friends to your home or
  church and allow us to come and share. You could also pass along our information to your pastor and ask if there
• Pray that we can actively
seek out new churches and
is a possibility of us sharing in a Sunday school class, small group, or even the service. Please pray that God will
  lead us to those who would be supporters of this ministry. Prayer is such a powerful part of any ministry—we
individuals to join our
support team and to reach
encourage you to prayerfully consider how you and others can help!
  100%
Q: Do you have a departure date yet?
  A: Well, this is always a tough question to answer. Simply stated, no—we do not have an exact departure date yet.
• Pray that the hearts of
Ukrainians will be opened to
Our support account must continue to grow in order for us to start making departure plans. Each monthly faith
  promise gets us closer to the end of the runway! Our prayer is to be in Ukraine by June, in time for SEND
the truth of our Lord and
Savior
International’s Eurasia Conference—a gathering of SEND missionaries from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia.
  We would also like to have some time to make some cross-cultural adjustments before beginning language school
in late summer.
  Check out our website:
www.send.org/missions/millerfamily/
Q: Is it too late for year-end giving?
  A: No! You still have time for a tax-deduction! Gifts will be receipted when they arrive at the SEND office. If you and visit our “Ukraine Updates”
would like to send in a year-end gift and wish to continue with that amount each year, please select the “yearly” Facebook page!
  box on the attached promise form and mail directly to SEND International by December 31.  

Partner Development Update

We’d like to thank those of you who have helped move our
Cassie’s
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great
deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that
 

plane down the runway. Your generous support is a blessing to

life becomes rich." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
us! Our monthly support has reached 52%!
May the spirit of Thanksgiving be written on your heart each
We have set a goal for partner development. We are praying and every day as you praise the LORD for his faithfulness and
for 75% by Valentine’s Day. That means, in addition to the 52%, as you consider how you can be a blessing to others!
we need $1,455.87 per month or:
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known
• 15 people to give $100/month or $1200/year his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to
him; tell of all his wondrous works! -1 Chronicles 16:8-9
• 30 people to give $50/month or $600/year
• 60 people to give $25/month or $300/year Wishing you a Christmas season abounding in love, hope,
and peace!
Please prayerfully consider how God is leading you to help! -Andy and Cassie  

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