LarryOz
Cruzeum Curator & Sigma Wrangler
Hello all,
Here is my belated post for my Honduras Fund Raiser.
Pretty much the same as last year - just longer (last year was 10 days - this year is 15)
I had meant to post it on Saturday when I officially started, but with the re-org of the forum I need to check with "the "powers that be" to make sure I posted it in the right area!
Rides so far:
Saturday 6-25 - 90 miles
Sunday 6-26 - 30 miles
Monday 6-27 - 200 miles
.........................................................Here is the post ................ Thanks for your support ......
As you may or may not know, we (Gayle and Larry) lived in Honduras as full time missionaries for 1 year. Since returning in 2010, we have continued to support “Harvesting Hearts for Christ Mission” by visiting as often as we are able and supporting them in many ways. There are 4 families that we support with a small offering each week. They each minister a small local home group. They all also join together as one fellowship in a small church we helped them build years ago. All of them try to find other work, but it is very hard to come by these days. The offering we provide helps feed them when things are tough, and things are always tough.
Going forward, we have decided that we will do a once a year fundraiser and whatever monies are collected will be the funds available for the following year.
Therefore, to combine Larry’s love for Ultra Cycling with our love for Honduras, we have set aside 15 days from June 25th through July 9th to “ride for Honduras”. Hence the title of this fund-raiser: “15 days for Honduras”. Our goal during this time is for Larry to ride at least 1500 miles. (Part of this time will be local in Hendersonville, mostly on a track for safety, inside on a trainer if raining, and some will be during our family vacation at the beach). We hope you are excited to come alongside us in this adventure, as ask that you prayerfully consider pledging a certain amount per mile, or a fixed amount. Our goal is to raise at least $6000 for 2017. This amount would be sufficient funds to:
Harvesting Hearts for Christ Honduras is a non-profit North Carolina corporation. 100% of all donations go directly to specific needs there. No outside donations are ever used for “administrative” costs. The mission is not 501c3 per Federal IRS, but a donation earmarked for Harvesting Hearts for Christ Mission can be made to our local church who is 501c3, and they will then send the money directly to the mission. This information will be sent to you via private email (or snail mail) once I have you on the list.
Please email me back at larryoslund@gmail.com with the amount you would like to pledge and we will add you to the mailing list for this event. Larry will video some of each ride and also take some pictures to share with you each of the 15 days and distribute them by email. You may also call him at 828-216-7860 anytime to discuss any questions you may have about this event or Honduras Ministry in general.
Regardless of whether you choose to donate for this need, we urgently covet your prayers, for Larry’s safety during these 15 days of riding, and especially for our special friends in Honduras.
Thank you in advance,
Larry & Gayle Oslund
Here is my belated post for my Honduras Fund Raiser.
Pretty much the same as last year - just longer (last year was 10 days - this year is 15)
I had meant to post it on Saturday when I officially started, but with the re-org of the forum I need to check with "the "powers that be" to make sure I posted it in the right area!
Rides so far:
Saturday 6-25 - 90 miles
Sunday 6-26 - 30 miles
Monday 6-27 - 200 miles
.........................................................Here is the post ................ Thanks for your support ......
As you may or may not know, we (Gayle and Larry) lived in Honduras as full time missionaries for 1 year. Since returning in 2010, we have continued to support “Harvesting Hearts for Christ Mission” by visiting as often as we are able and supporting them in many ways. There are 4 families that we support with a small offering each week. They each minister a small local home group. They all also join together as one fellowship in a small church we helped them build years ago. All of them try to find other work, but it is very hard to come by these days. The offering we provide helps feed them when things are tough, and things are always tough.
Going forward, we have decided that we will do a once a year fundraiser and whatever monies are collected will be the funds available for the following year.
Therefore, to combine Larry’s love for Ultra Cycling with our love for Honduras, we have set aside 15 days from June 25th through July 9th to “ride for Honduras”. Hence the title of this fund-raiser: “15 days for Honduras”. Our goal during this time is for Larry to ride at least 1500 miles. (Part of this time will be local in Hendersonville, mostly on a track for safety, inside on a trainer if raining, and some will be during our family vacation at the beach). We hope you are excited to come alongside us in this adventure, as ask that you prayerfully consider pledging a certain amount per mile, or a fixed amount. Our goal is to raise at least $6000 for 2017. This amount would be sufficient funds to:
- Continue to provide minimal weekly offerings to these 4 families ($25 each week),
- Allow their children to attend school (school clothing and books needed per student, &
- Create a small emergency fund for needs such as medicine, and medical treatment.
Harvesting Hearts for Christ Honduras is a non-profit North Carolina corporation. 100% of all donations go directly to specific needs there. No outside donations are ever used for “administrative” costs. The mission is not 501c3 per Federal IRS, but a donation earmarked for Harvesting Hearts for Christ Mission can be made to our local church who is 501c3, and they will then send the money directly to the mission. This information will be sent to you via private email (or snail mail) once I have you on the list.
Please email me back at larryoslund@gmail.com with the amount you would like to pledge and we will add you to the mailing list for this event. Larry will video some of each ride and also take some pictures to share with you each of the 15 days and distribute them by email. You may also call him at 828-216-7860 anytime to discuss any questions you may have about this event or Honduras Ministry in general.
Regardless of whether you choose to donate for this need, we urgently covet your prayers, for Larry’s safety during these 15 days of riding, and especially for our special friends in Honduras.
Thank you in advance,
Larry & Gayle Oslund
