Social Work Ministry Letter

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Dear _________________________:
I need your support for the Social Work Ministry. I need financial, spiritual, and emotional support for a ministry that is brand new but has been years in the making. I am 53 years old and have been a social worker for over 30 years. I have worked with people who are homeless, HIV+, abused and neglected, chronically ill, … Several years ago, I found that God was letting me know there was more. I was supposed to be combining my education and experience with my faith. I was supposed to be using the tools God had given me to serve his children. What a journey it has been so far and I need your help to continue travelling on this path that God has set before me. I have amazing people already on this journey with me. I have an advisory board currently comprised of people with multiple talents. I am also supported by individuals in the administrative portion of the United Methodist Church including but not limited to Charles Maynard, Nathan Malone, and Roger
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She stated that Bob had many issues and just looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Bob and I met and Claudette was right, he had financial issues and health issues. He was going to lose his home and his wife was terminally ill. I talked and prayed with Bob and made phone calls to help him. I provided emotional support and talked about ongoing decisions he would have to make. Only weeks ago, Bob called me after almost a years absence. He said that he had experienced a heart attack and his wife was very sick. He said he had lost his house. He said he didn’t know who else to call. He said “I just needed to call someone who loves me who will pray for me. I just want to know that I can call when I need support.” I assured him I would be here for him ongoing and that God continues to be with

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