25 for $25 for my 25th!

It is drawing near...

happening just once a year...

a spectacular festival...

September 16th...

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

I'm sure you are all pumped for this spectacular holiday! Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, queso, sombreros, pinatas, and the list goes on and on. But what you may not realize is that September 16th is more than just the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores that started the Mexican War for Independence. 

It is also my birthday.

Yes, little ole me. Celebrating my entrance into the world yet again. And its the 25th anniversary of that momentous day. From the time I opened my eyes and they held me upside down to hit my rear so I could breathe, I knew God would use me for something great.

The thing is, in that 25 years I've been contemplating my destiny for greatness, I have realized that God did not want me to accomplish it on my own. He knew I needed you.

So far you may be thinking to yourself, "Self, why is she writing about her birthday on her First Glance blog?" Well, here's where it ties in and you join me on my quest for greatness:

First Glance is incredible. For those of you who have seen it, you know how cool it is, and for those of you who haven't, believe me: God is at work here. And oh how God has blessed us! But He also reminds us at times that we do need Him, and we do need the Body of Christ to accomplish what He has laid out. 

First Glance is growing, and fast. More than ever, we need others to come alongside us and support us. Yes, through prayer. Prayer always helps. But also financially. Within the last year, many of our programs have more than doubled, and while we are holding steady in monthly supporters, the economy has really hurt our influx of grant money. 

"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."

Matthew 9:37

More than ever, we are having to lean on individuals. We are asking for workers to come and take part in this harvest with us. As a push for donors, I am presenting a challenge to all you who happened upon my blog. 

The Challenge!

dun dun duhhhhhhhh.....

I need 25 people...

To donate just $25 a month...

For my 25th birthday!

Think of it this way: You're giving to me (by supporting a cause I truly believe in). You're giving to God (and growing His kingdom). And you're getting a tax write-off. What more could you ask for?!?

What will this money do?? With 25 people supporting First Glance with $25 a month for a year, we could COMPLETELY cover all the costs associated with AT LEAST two of our programs. At least. These are programs that feed at-risk youth, give them mentors who care, and keep them off the streets. And it'll help keep the lights on to boot!

If you are at all interested, whether you want to give or just want more information about First Glance, PLEASE contact me at kendra@firstglance.org!

Sacrifice going out to eat at that restaurant just once a month, and make my birthday dreams come true!

In the inspired words of Daryl Hall & John Oates....

Well well you (ooh ooh ooh ooh) 

you make my dreams come true (you you) you

(you you)

*****UPDATE!!*****

Okay, so blog reading world, I'm crying out to you yet again only in another way. I've had some support already, but I wanna give another option to those of you out there who may not be able to commit to $25 a month.

25 people for $25 for just 12 month also equals 300 people giving one time donations of $25. Sound easier? And feel free to even give $100 (and it'll count for 4 of those 300 needed commitments).