Lean In Ministries, Inc.
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER"If you want to be used by God, give God the right to make you uncomfortable." --Hudson Taylor Lean In Ministries' Reunion/Fundraiser on April 17th was SO MUCH FUN!!! Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the event! It was an evening filled with laughter, sharing memories and trip stories, seeing old friends, making new ones, hearing from some of our Ministry Partners, and learning about Lean In Ministries!
We so appreciate those of you who were able to join us! It was an evening we won't forget . . . and one we hope to duplicate in the years to come!
We realize there are several of you who wanted to be there but simply could not. Know that we missed you and hope you are able to attend a future LIM event! Should you want to learn more about our purpose, mission trips, and our amazing Ministry Partners, check out our website!
Rick and Cathy put together a sweet video message you'll definitely want to watch! It's a greeting to all who were able to come AND to those we missed getting to see! Check it out!
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!!!The Silent Auction was a big hit, and the winners left with some GREAT prizes . . . all because of our VERY generous and amazing donors! We want to purposely recognize and thank the various businesses and individuals who donated items, gift certificates, services, etc. for our Silent Auction! We are grateful to you and pray the Lord blesses your generosity!
We'd also like to thank Karon Curtis who was so instrumental in securing a majority of the donations. We couldn't have done it without you, friend! Your servant heart, generous spirit, and ability to connect with people in the name of Jesus is appreciated more than you know!
And finally, THANK YOU to all of you who participated in the Silent Auction! We were able to raise some needed funds for our General Fund because of you! Thank you so much!
LEAN IN MINISTRIES--GENERAL FUNDWe are so very grateful for the generous support of all our donors! We know we couldn't do what we do without you doing what you do! Currently, we are looking to bridge a gap in our recurring General Fund giving by asking people to prayerfully consider setting up a monthly gift. While our budgeted operating expenses are being covered by our current, ongoing donors to our General Fund, we do have an approximate $200-$300 per month deficit that is tied to our budgeted, yearly support of our Ministry Partners (this does not include the "outside" support raised for and by our Ministry Partners).
Lean In Ministries invites you to prayerfully consider partnering with us as we step into what God is doing. Your generosity is not simply about meeting a need—it is about participating in God’s work. Each gift is an investment in lives, in faith, and in the work God is advancing through this ministry.
Through your partnership, you help establish a steady, faithful, and foundational support of our General Fund, allowing us to not only meet our yearly operating expenses, but also grow our ministry reach, plan with intention for the future , and better serve our Ministry Partners and others with confidence and clarity.
Would you consider partnering with us in this season? Every gift, whether one-time or recurring, plays a vital role in this Kingdom work. We are grateful for your prayerful consideration and for the role you may choose to play as we “lean in” to God’s calling and serve others faithfully in the name of Jesus. Lean In Ministries, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID (EIN) 93-2123010. Donor understands and agrees that the fund preference and use of the gift is subject to the discretion and control of Lean In Ministries, Inc.
SOUTH ASIA MINISTRY PARTNER UPDATE & URGENT PRAYER REQUESTPRAISE THE LORD!!!! As many of you read in the separate email that went out on April 18th, all the paperwork and legal permissions came through on Friday, April 17th to move forward with DC's (initials used for security) kidney transplant in South Asia. We launched his fundraiser that very afternoon, and God did what only God can do . . . through you, He provided ALL the funds needed for this life-saving operation . . . in only THREE days! To God be the glory!
DC will continue to have dialysis as his transplant nears, and his surgery is scheduled for May 13th, which will be the evening of May 12th here in the states. Please specifically pray for the following:
*For the health and peace of both DC and his wife (his donor) as the surgery nears
*For wisdom and discernment for the medical team, as well as for DC's brother who is managing their care and recovery
*For DC’s body to accept the new kidney and allow him to return to full health in order to continue his ministry
While DC's transplant costs have now been covered, he will incur some one-time, as well as ongoing, costs related to the surgery. DC will have to stay in the city where the transplant will take place for four months after the surgery as part of the recovery process. Once home, he'll also have additional and ongoing medical costs in order to make sure his body does not reject the new kidney. A portion of the Ministry Partner support funds (separate from his fundraiser) can and will be used for DC's recovery and ongoing medical costs since his recovery and health are directly tied to his ministry. With that being said, should you be led to contribute towards those costs, or even towards his pastoral/discipleship/church planting ministry in South Asia, you can do so through the secure link below.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
Lean In Ministries, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID (EIN) 93-2123010. Donor understands and agrees that the fund preference and use of the gift is subject to the discretion and control of Lean In Ministries, Inc.
UPCOMING LEAN IN MINISTRIES
MISSION TRIPSSOUTH ASIA MISSIONS FALL JUNGLE MISSION TRIP: October 8-18, 2026 The team will work with a school in a forested area, training during the day, praying through village homes, and teaching at night. We will have a special time with the school’s teachers to train them on day to day teaching and classroom management. This school serves a very impoverished area and is very special to the community. Register today through the link below, or email trip leader, Paul Edwards, for more information! MARCH AND JUNE 2027 TENTATIVE DATES TBD
PERU MISSIONS
FALL JUNGLE MISSION TRIP: October 22-31, 2026 I challenge you to pray about joining our team as we serve deep in the Amazon jungle among the indigenous Urarina tribe. Our focus is evangelism and discipleship among this remote people group. We also address basic medical needs, trade with the women, and play with the children. Know that you are needed and that we would LOVE for you to "lean in" to this ministry opportunity! We're currently putting together this team, so register today through the link below! Have questions you want to ask first? Email trip leader, Sharla Henderson, below to set up a time to learn more about the mission! SPRING 2027 IQUITOS & JUNGLE MISSION TRIP
April 3-17, 2027 (3 trip options!) *April 3-10, 2027 . . . Iquitos only *April 8-17, 2027 . . . Jungle only *April 3-17, 2027 . . . BOTH WEEKS!
FALL 2027 JUNGLE MISSION TRIP
October 2027 tentative dates TBD
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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