Dominican Republic Spring Break Trip

Dear Friends and Family,

As you may already know, I am a minister at the University of Pittsburgh and by God’s awesome provision have helped lead Cornerstone, a Christian fellowship on campus. This fellowship provides a number of ministries that many students have been able to take part in while at school; such as small group bible study, weekly worship and prayer meetings, discipleship and mentoring relationships, as well as various service projects.

This year for spring break Bellefield I have been asked to lead a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. For the trip, we will be partnering with the group Meeting God in Missions (MGM). MGM will provide a unique opportunity to not only minister to the locals of the Dominican, but to build up the student’s spiritual well-being. MGM is one of the few mission programs focused on the Americans. That may, at first, sound like the wrong priority, but as founder Jim McDonald puts it: "People go on this trip and their lives are changed!"

Americans are hurting, and dry. Many are struggling with addictions, living in broken homes and need to have an encounter with the Living God. MGM exists to give the opportunity for people to do just that. Hundreds and hundreds of people have had their lives changed in this one week experience in Hato Mayor. Why? Maybe it's because they step away from their "comfort zone". Maybe it’s because they turn off their cell phones and laptops for a week. Maybe it’s the stark reality of living in the midst of extreme poverty. Maybe it’s the morning devotions. We don't always know why, but whatever the reason people have life changing encounters with God on this trip!

I am sending you this letter because these students have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing trip but they cannot do it alone. The trip costs $1100 per student, so I need you to prayerfully consider supporting them on this endeavor (I have already been paid for). Please be praying for me as I look forward to this trip, the planning that goes into it, and the means by which I will achieve my goal of raising their money. The expenses include transportation, housing, travel insurance, and food for the week. If you are able and willing, I’m asking for your support or help to cover trip expenses for these students. I realize that some of you already support me and I am thankful. So, I am asking that you to pray about giving an extra $25-$100 on top of your usual contribution. Also, this must be a separate check apart from your usual contribution to the CCO. Please send the separate check, with the money for the Dominican Republic trip, made out to Bellefield Presbyterian Church to:

Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Attn: Dominican Republic Spring Break Trip
4001 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15213

Simply put "DR Trip" along with "General Donation" in the memo line. Thank you so much for your prayerful support and helping to make this opportunity a reality. May His name be glorified.

Sincerely,
Andy Moore