Christmas Cards
- Hand-made card from Kevin & Nicole Rogan. Some of their supporters keep the card and put it back out each year because it's pretty and meaningful.
*Notice the personal note that's written on an additional insert. Also notice the not-white envelope and hand-written address.
- A delightful card I've received was a paper Christmas ornament with pictures of the children the missionary ministers among. This type of gift lasts and is revisited year after year as it's hung on the Christmas tree.
*Note: This missionary forgot to include her name and ministry in this ornament/card. You'll notice I wrote it in on the back. If you're using this idea, make sure your face, name and ministry can be clearly seen. And, if using pics of those you minister among, please identify them as such. For example, the text on the "Merry Christmas" side of the card could read, "Because of your support in (year), we know the story of Jesus!"
- On an International assignment? Send HANDWRITTEN, personal cards through apps like Felt. Even the envelope is hand-addressed and stamped!
Thanksgiving Cards
Text reads:
We are thankful for you!
Of all the things we have to be thankful for this year, none is closer to our hearts than you who have come beside and supported our family as we prepare to enter the mission field. We are humbled and ever grateful for your love and kindness. Thank you for being a part of our mission, thank you for being a part of our family. - Love, The Reedys
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
— Psalm 100:4-5
- E-card
Hoping to get a response from your e-card? Follow these expert tips from Kevin Rogan:
Here is what I did in my Thanksgiving email that seemed to get a lot of donor engagement:
- Email - short and sweet, it could be read in 3 mins or less
- Included a bulleted list of a few things I'm thankful for (mix of personal and ministry things)
- Expressed gratitude for their partnership
- Closed by asking them to send me things they are grateful for or things they'd like me to pray for **Here's what inspires donor engagement. Don't miss this step!
- Printed card
*Photo added to front of card. Ministry magnet attached to inside.
Text reads:
This Thanksgiving, as we take time to pray and rejoice in all God has done, know that we are so thankful for you. Your faithful prayers and
generosity are allowing students at the University of Texas & young
people in Austin an opportunity to know our Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for your sacrifice, and for being part of our team.
Happy Thanksgiving!
With Love,
Matt & Kristi, Kyra, Micah, Alana, & Jena
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for
this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5.16–18 (ESV)
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