Hello from the Birdsongs!
As you may know, The Birdsongs are a full-time evangelical ministry completely supported by donations from churches and individuals who feel led by God to give towards the spread of the gospel.
Many of the doors that God opens for us to minister cannot afford to financially support our ministry needs. However, we have never let money stand in the way of the gospel being shared and have trusted that if God opens the door He will supply all of our needs “according to His riches in glory.”
He has led us, over the years to, at times, make our needs known to the people of God, in faith, that He will nudge the hearts of His children to give out of what He's given them to steward for the furtherance of His eternal kingdom.
We, The Birdsongs, have a list of needs that have accumulated over the past 16 years that God has allowed us to be on the mission field. We have a goal to have these needs met before the end of the year.
Here is a list of the needs we feel led to share. We've placed them in order of importance:
1. Our main source of transportation, a 2006 Chevrolet Express 15 Passenger Van, has over a quarter million (255,700) miles on it. The plan is to rebuild the engine and keep driving it!
Engine Rebuilding Cost: $2,000-$3,000
2. Our audio snake that we plug our microphones into on stage is falling apart. Lines make noise and go dead during concerts and have been causing distractions and distress. Plus, Philip is running all of his drum microphone cables across the stage which has become a tripping hazard.
Two Audio Sub Snakes: $500
3. Our backdrop stand for our product table is barely able to hold up the backdrop. Jagged aluminum and plastic parts that have been damaged tend to cut, scrape, and pinch us on a regular basis.
New Backdrop Stand Kit: $200
4. Philip bought an inexpensive beginners drum set when he started playing in 2004. He has outgrown this drum set and desperately needs a more reliable, high quality instrument. He has found a custom drum company willing to give him a great artist discount!
Professional Quality Drum Kit: $1,900
5. We are in need of an LCD projector to display song lyrics and video during public school performances. We want our message of hope to be perfectly clear and understood even in “echoey” gymnasiums.
LCD Projector and Screen/Stand: $2,500
6. After years of listening to loud stage monitors, straining to hear their voices and instruments over crowd noise and stage volume, Coleene, Wendell, and Matthew are beginning to damage their hearing. The best thing for them would be to use “Wireless In-Ear Monitors” to block out the loudness and allow them to hear themselves in a much safer, quieter manner.
Wireless In-Ear Monitors: $2,500
So, that makes our financial goal approximately: $10,600
And, in gratitude for your support, we'd like to send you a special gift!
For donations of $20 or more:
The Concert DVD “The Birdsongs: Live in Largo!”
For donations of $50 or more:
The latest Birdsong album “How Great Thou Art: Hymns II” before its release date!
Plus: The Concert DVD “The Birdsongs: Live in Largo!”
For donations of $100 or more:
A Signed Drum Head Used Onstage as a “Thank You” Plaque!
Plus: A signed copy of the latest Birdsong album “How Great Thou Art: Hymns II” before its release date!
Plus: The Concert DVD “The Birdsongs: Live in Largo!”
Please pray about what God would have you give.
Share this with your family, church, Sunday School class, youth group or small group and ask them to support what God is doing through our ministry.
Checks can be made out to “The Birdsongs” and sent to:
424 Mt. Perkins Lane
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Or,
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We believe that God will take care of us as He always has, but He wants to use you so that your joy in His work will increase! Our God uses means to carry out His will. We pray that you will be the hands, feet, and heart of Christ! God Bless you! |