My Definition of Miracle is Constantly Being Refined

Dear Friends in Christ,

When I found out I had to raise about $6,000 before I could return to Taiwan with only a couple weeks before the beginning of the school year, I freaked out a little!  I know God can provide, but how, and how quickly?  It's my first year teaching and I didn't want to miss any school.  Well friends, because of God's spirit of generosity in you, you all raised for me more than enough money for me to return to Taiwan!

Total amount needed for this year:   about   $8,000

Total amount raised:     about $13,650      (in just a matter of weeks!)


WOW!  Friends, I was blown away by YOUR GENEROSITY and by GOD'S PROVISION.  You held nothing back and gave with joyful hearts.  Thank you.

The rest of the amount raised will go towards next year, as I plan on spending a few years in Taiwan.  I am so grateful that I only missed the first three days of school, and that I am flying out tomorrow.  Praise God!  My next entry will be typed from the other side of the world. :)  Pray that God will teach me to love the people of Taiwan as He loves them.


In Christ,

Anna Gruen



"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.  If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.  If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing."  1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Webpage

Thanks to my helpers at the LCMS office in St. Louis, my webpage is up and running!  Check it out:



www.lcms.org/gruen

Video

Hello friends!  I apologize that it's small in size, but here is a video I made to promote my fundraising.    It's under five minutes long, so I would be delighted if you took the time to watch it all the way through to the ending! 

ANOTHER WAY TO GIVE:  You can also give by check!  Make it out to LCMS International Mission and in the memo line write "Support Gruen Taiwan 69316".  You can send your check to:

LCMS Mission Advancement
1333 S. Kirkwood Rd,
St. Louis, MO 63122-7295

If you want to give but don't have the funds readily available, pledges are just as valuable to me.  Please e-mail me at anna.gruen@lcmsintl.org for more information on pledges.

Thank you for all your support, both financial and spiritual.  I am so excited to return to Taiwan.

In Christ,

Anna Gruen