It's Almost That Time

     I just wanted to write a quick update as to where James and I stand on our trip to "The East Pole." (Side note, this is how we will refer to the place we are going. I would hope that all of you lovely people know where we are going. So for future posts and videos, James and I will refer to it as "The East Pole.") I am well aware that most people will skip the readings and just watch our videos and I want to say that James and I are cool with that. But for those of you that just really love to read I will provide the means for you to do so.


     So where do we stand?

• We leave for The East Pole in 4 days and we probably couldn't stress enough how excited we are so I am not even going to try.
• We have our Visas and are ready to go. In fact, our Visas came in just a few weeks after we applied for them. It was a huge blessing and answer to prayer.
• We have been speaking with our stateside contacts and have been encouraged to hear that they are just as excited to have us as we are to go.
• If you were wondering, "I wonder how long little ole James and Jared will be traveling?" The answer is 44 hours. Yes, it will take us 44 hours to get there. 

     Where we stand Financially...

• If everyone who has said they would support us follows through then we will have our trip fully funded!
• Honestly, this was a mountain that James and I thought we may not be able to get over. Raising money for missions is never fun nor is it easy. But the Lord was so good to us and it has been so encouraging to see how many of you have jumped on board with us and covered us both spiritually and financially. 
• I want to note that we will not be sending out a mass email to our supporters. We have emphasized the importance of following us on our blog from the beginning and this is one of the many reasons why. If you are supporting us financially then it is important for you to read this...
• All checks should be made out to Sojourn Church. Do not write on the memo line. Instead, write something along the lines of "Jared and James Missions" on the envelope or another piece of paper. 
• After receiving your check, Sojourn will send you an envelope in which you may place your next check with a stamp already on it. Also, Sojourn will have your receipt sent to you.
• If you are wondering WHERE to send your checks, the address is...
• 1209 Azalea Circle Marietta Ga 30062

     We have been blessed to be surrounded by you all. We are thankful that we have such an amazing group of friends who are praying for us as we go and who care so much about us. We look forward to what lies ahead of us and while we are quite unsure of what to expect, we know that the Lord will carry us during the times of joy and the times of struggle. Thank you all for your support and I look forward to sharing amazing stories and testimonies in the future.