Spring Beginnings

Praise Report!
First and foremost, before we can begin talking about what's happening next...We want to truly thank and glorify God for all he has already done. Roberta and I came to Washington on a step of faith, and with being here only two weeks God has provided a car for us and a place to live! He has also provided excellent job opportunities for me. We are reminded of the simple blessings of a roof over our heads, and a way to get around. We truly feel that in these next 3 months of stepping out in faith God will meet our every need as we prepare for the big step in going to Cambodia!

What's happening now?
Right now our main goal is to fundraise, fundraise, and fundraise! Roberta and I need a total of $10,000 for the School of Biblical Studies that starts in September. It is here that we will lay the foundation of God's words in our lives and heart, while working in ministries in Cambodia already planted and growing. We are so excited to take this next step overseas, but we are in need of your help.

Here is the cost breakdown:
Tuition & Housing $3,600 x 2 = $7,200
2 Roundtrip Tickets to Cambodia - $2,800

This does NOT include our monthly need for while we are in Cambodia. Currently, our goal is to raise a committed monthly support base of at least $1,200 a month on top of the $10,000. These may seem like big numbers, but we trust that our God is faithful and has provided for us thus far. 

Where is the money going?

Right now, we have a complete separate account that is all going to Cambodia. Your continued monthly support and one time gifts are going to the $10,000 goal that we must meet by September 1st.

Currently, in our account we have $660! We must start somewhere! Only $9,340 more to go! Be prepared with updates on how our goal is coming along. We fully want you involved and to hear about what God is providing for us in many many ways. 

Please be praying for us

Roberta and I will be looking for part time work that will pay for our current living expenses while we are fundraising. I have gotten some part time temporary work that has held us over, but our goal and desire is that all of our monthly support goes directly to Cambodia, and we are working to live right now. If you live in the area and know of any part time work that would help for Roberta, please let us know. We have been actively searching for what God may have for us here.

Photography
This Summer I am using my photography as fundraising tools! If you would like any photography shoots done on a donation basis to our Cambodia fund...PLEASE EMAIL @ johnperryolin@gmail.com! I am open and willing and this is also apart of our fundraising goals for our time here in Washington.

Love,

John and Roberta

MORE Important Information and Exciting Prayer Updates!

Where Do I Send the Checks?
We have changed our financial covering and where to receive a tax deductible receipt. Faith Reformed Church has so graciously taken on the task of handling our tax deductible donations. Roberta and I want to continue to do this for you our partners to say a little bit of a thank YOU. You, our partners, are amazing and we are so blessed to have you on this journey of seeing God expand His Kingdom through out the world and at home.

Make the check out to: Faith Reformed Church (Do NOT put our name on the check)
Send the check AND a NOTE telling the church it is for Roberta and I to:
Faith Reformed Church
300 7th St.
Lynden, WA 98264

Credit card options and more info on Partnering with Roberta and I here.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Prayer Updates

For those of you who do not know yet.  Roberta and I have moved back to the West Coast!  We will be spending the next couple months in Washington.  While here in Washington, we will be raising our support and working to raise funds for a School of Biblical Studies in Battambang, Cambodia! That is right! We are going to be in Cambodia for 9 to 12 months, studying the Bible in depth and sharing the love of Jesus with the people there at the same time.

Answered Prayers:

• we have a car! 1985 Honda Accord!
• we have an apartment!
• we have some basic furniture! (still looking for some basics)
• both Roberta and I have needed some good rest and God has been blessing us with good rest these last couple weeks.
• I have been having a great time reconnecting with friends and family

Prayer Requests

• solidify a job for John
• part time job for Roberta
• raise our monthly support to $1,200/month
• raise about $10,000 for our SBS and our trip to Cambodia
• $1,500 per person for round-trip airfare
• $3,600 per person for school fees (covers room and board)
• meetings with supporters, friends, and family

Funeral

As many of you may know, my grandma Olin passed away a week and a half ago.  The funeral and memorial was yesterday (wednesday).  I was able to give the message for the day at the memorial. As hard as it was, I still really enjoyed it and was encouraged by my family and friends. Thank YOU to all of you for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for my family as they continue to work through this.

We Want to Meet With YOU

Roberta and I want to see and hangout with as many people as possible this summer! So please contact me what ever way you know how.  We are looking forward to seeing most of you.


Thank YOU
Thank YOU for partnering with us prayerfully and financially! You are not just supporting us, you are participating in what God is doing through us. We are very excited to see how God uses us in the months to come. Please stay tuned to our updates as they will continue to come during the through the summer.

Love, 

John and Roberta