Financial Update

Hello family and friends,

If you haven't heard, the concert on July 3rd was a smashing success. The band was incredible and made the night memorable for all. The next day was July 4 and was, for us, filled with all the usual holiday fun - a picnic with family and friends, swimming in the late afternoon, and a much needed early bedtime for everyone in our house.

We were asked several times about the funds that were donated at the concert. If you've been wondering how much was collected and thought it odd that we haven't said anything yet, it's because we just figured it out ourselves. Word of Grace Fellowship collected all donations and after counting and recounting, presented us with your gifts.

Our final payment (excluding travel costs) will be sent in this coming week. That payment is $9500 and precedes our dossier being sent to Ghana so we can be assigned a court date. We are pleased to announce that with your gifts, our yard sale money, and the money we have been able to save since our last payment, we are just a little shy of the $9500 and making that payment on time will not be a problem.

You gave generously and words can not express how grateful we are. It was sweet to see the quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies that came from the piggy banks of many of the children who attended the concert. We want you to know that no matter what you gave, we are thankful for your support of this endeavor. The Lord sees your gift and He is a God that honors giving. We pray that you will be blessed beyond what you expect.

He certainly has blessed us by putting you in our lives. Thank you so much.