Wednesday, July 25, 2012

30 people for $30 a month

30 people giving $30 a month would allow me to get my plane ticket for Bolivia. 



TeachBeyond has prepared a monthly budget for me that includes rent, food, transportation, insurance, taxes, and other expenses.  They have recommended my monthly support to be $1,943 with an additional $4,000 for start-up expenses.  Right now, God has raised $7,426 through a fundraising dinner, t-shirt sales, a garage sale, an auction, and other one time gifts.  I also have $615 a month already pledged.  With my start-up cost, raised (Praise be to God!!), I am starting a 30 for 30 campaign.  Through this campaign, I am asking 30 people/couples to partner with me in pledging $30 a month (close to.98 cents a day or $360 a year).  I will be giving away one free t-shirt ($15 value) to the first 30 people/couples that joins me in giving $30/month.  I would be honored if you would be willing to partner with me in this!

Through meeting teachers from the school, those that have been to the school, and knowing the person that God has made me, He continues to show me that He has gone before me to prepare a community for me, students and staff that need me and I them, as preparing the hearts of those that will walk with and support me through this journey.  Part of this journey is me giving up control of the money and allowing God to work it out by giving others the opportunity to join me in taking a step of faith.  Please prayerfully consider joining me in this journey of faith! 

Online donation/pledge:
  • click on “DONATE
  • and add me, Katie Johnston, as the “specific missionary


Monday, July 16, 2012

Auction Results


This is a poem my mother put it like this…

A rainy Georgia night.  A love line to enter.  Book of pics, lots of  snacks, lots to bid on, lots of good wishes.  Crazy bidders. Loud talkers.  Everyone enjoying eating.  Friends working together to make things organized and help a friend.  Thank you, God, for bringing your people together to help one another.


I think my mom captured it very well. 

It was a great night!  Amy's place was perfect for the event.  It was great to spend an evening listening to friends bid against each other (in a friendly way), fellowship, and raise money for my time in Bolivia.  God was faithful to provide $1675 through entry at the door, bids, selling t-shirts and other donations.  It was so nice to sit back and let the Lord work through this event.  

Thank you to all who came and donated items!  What a joy to know that I am loved by God and friends this much!  He continues to provide and continues to go before me and prepare the hearts and minds of those who give.  I pray that they are blessed as much as they have blessed me!

Enjoy some pictures from the evening:



















Friday, July 13, 2012

Auction

This post is way late, but TONIGHT is the night!!


My fundraising posse and I have put together a SILENT AUCTION night.  I am very excited to see what the Lord will do through this event.  He continues to remind me that He is in control.


Where?: Amy McAllister and Lindsay Moore's apt
            474 The North Chace
            Atlanta, GA 30328
            If you get lost, call Katie at 678-520-8896
When?: 7pm to 9pm
How much?:Minimum $10 donation at the door with drinks and light appetizers provided.
What?: Test your bidding luck on Friday the 13th!

Some auction items include:
- 4 hours of organizational help
- Orange Conference 2013 tickets (www.TheOrangeConference.com)
- 90-minute portrait session (www.adreamwithin.com)
- Radiant Cosmetics gift set (http://radiantcosmetics.org/)
- Catalyst East 2012 tickets (www.catalystconference.com)
- Wrecking Bar Brewpub gift cards (www.wreckingbarbrewpub.com)
- Parenting books
- Baked goods (bring your sweet tooth!)
- Hallmark grab bag
- Christmas wreaths
- Braves wreath
- Custom
calligraphied addressed  wedding invitations
- Custom monogram/embroidery from The Little Southerner
-Financial counseling session
- "Let's Go To the Movies" Gift Basket
- Home cooked meal for 4
- Men's Suit (I know there are a lot of engaged men out there who NEED this!!)
- Men's dress shoes
- Ladies dress shoes
- Ladies TOMS sz 9


No children, please.