Less than 2 weeks February 2, 2009

The team is leaving on Feb. 13, so less than 2 weeks to go.  Our family has been a little bit busier this year & that has resulted in less updates to this blog.  But here are the details:

• 8 people are going from Poulsbo/Kitsap area.  3 more from Colorado will join the team in New York.  (The Randalls led the team last year & moved to Colorado.  They have made a “recruit” who they’ll be bringing with them).
• This year’s focus will be a medical clinic to Keur Madiabel as well as at least one other village in the area.
• We are still in need of donations of medical supplies or money to purchase them.  (tax deductible!!)
• Both Alex & my mom are going so that leaves me without my 2 favorite people in the world.  Good thing I’ve got some good friends, my knitting & a few kids to occupy me!

I’m sure you remember that last year was hard because I was so ready & geared up to go and then couldn’t.  There wasn’t much for me to do besides go to the team meetings as a non-particpant.  This year has been a little easier because I’ve been able to be really involved.  I’ve led the team building/training sessions and helped to coordinate the fundraising efforts and language learning.  The best compliment I had was having someone tell me that they forget that I’m not going.  Makes me feel like I’m truly part of the team.

And so the countdown begins….

Upcoming Fundraising Events October 30, 2007

We’ve got two WAY COOL fundraisers coming up.  So mark your calendars & plan on attending!

LADIES OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Nov. 10, 3-8pm
@ our home in Kingston
Tons of cool stuff to look at/order/purchase:

• Pampered Chef
• handmade beaded jewelry
• Mary Kay
• handmade kitchen items
• Sensaria
• raku pottery
• Creative Memories
• & lots, lots more!

There will be dessert & coffee & door prizes too!  You won’t want to miss it.  Email for address/directions if you need them.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW
Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30pm
@ the Kingston Community Center in Kingston
Tickets are $10 pre-order, $12 at the door

Hilarious improv comedy by The Portable Reality Show.  See more about the troupe on their myspace here.

Help us raise our funds by attending these events & by telling your friends!

Support Letter (page 2) October 12, 2007

Ways you can help:

• Donate funds for trip support:  checks made payable to Christ Memorial Church (CMC)*
• Donate to the “Pain in the Rear Fund” for immunizations & misc. personal expenses related to the trip:  checks made payable to Alex Iles or Crystal Gurney
• Donate misc. needed items:  toothbrushes (esp. child size), travel-size toothpaste, Tylenol/acetaminophen, stickers (more items will be added)
• Donate good condition, saleable items to sell on Ebay (collectibles, DVD’s, CD’s, etc.) to help raise funds
• Donate kids’ & adult clothing in good condition for consignment to help raise funds

*= this type of donation is tax deductible, you will receive a statement for your tax return at the end of the year.

Mail checks to:
Iles/Gurney
P.O. Box 406
Kingston, WA  98346

You can also donate thru Paypal.  Go to www.paypal.com & use our email address.

Contact us via phone (if you know it) or email to arrange pick up/delivery of donated items.
email:  off2senegal  at  gmail  dot  com

Remember, Watermark Fellowship is matching your donations $1 for $1 up to $1000!  Every dollar you give is doubled.  Any amount helps!!

We need to raise the majority of our funds over the next few weeks.  But you can continue to give up until we leave on our trip.

Please don’t feel obligated to give.  We are so thankful for any & every way you choose to support us!