If you have a burden for a dying world... you can give life.

Dear friend,

Thank you for being a Global University supporter. Because of friends like you, we have been able to win the lost and equip laborers for the harvest around the world. Yet we come to you with a very special request today, one that we see as a matter of life and death.

We need your helping hand to plant the seed for an Evangelism Fund this fall. Your gift will enable us to continue printing Evangelism Materials at low cost. Reaching out to the lost is the first step to train the found.

Never before have we seen our faith being questioned so much. Our Christian beliefs are under constant scrutiny and attack. We are being assaulted by worldviews that are in direct conflict with our Christ-centered faith. Unfortunately, world beliefs are confusing multitudes, including new Christians. Sometimes these world ideals are disguised under concepts of inclusion and tolerance. Yet they are leading thousands to eternal suffering and separation from God.

As the Apostle Paul wrote, "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." 2 Corinthians 4:4

Thus, it is our job to open the eyes of the world to the gospel. We must continue reaching the lost who are dying without knowing the Lord. Here is why the Evangelism Fund is so important and where YOU are an instrument to make it happen.

Earlier, I mentioned that evangelism is a matter of life and death. I want you to take a moment to read a real story about a tragedy that was turned into eternal hope.

Let me tell you Emily's story (not her real name). She is one of our evangelism students. Before she met the Lord, Emily was suffering from severe depression after her husband committed suicide in 1999.

He left Emily alone, drowning in tears and sorrow.

Due to her severe pain because of the loss of her husband, Emily decided to put an end to her life. She took a combination of 90 pills from three different prescriptions. She wanted to die. Emily was rushed to the hospital.

I want you to read Emily's story in her own words. This is what happened:

"I have experienced a miracle. I was in ICU on every machine possible. They brought me back to life. I remember that I was very mad. I said that I knocked on God's door but he wouldn't open. The doctor came over and said don't you know that you are a miracle? We did not think you were ever going to wake up and if you did, you were going to have brain damage. I don't know how long I was unconscious on a ventilator. It's now 2012 and I have no ill effects of that suicide attempt. No body or brain damage... a miracle."

Then Emily goes on to share her personal testimony:

"I was blessed to read the course The Greatest Miracle. I enjoyed reading it so very much. It touched my heart. It made me cry. It changed me. I know I am a sinner, but I am going to be more aware of my actions. I want to represent my Love for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He died for my sins and He deserves my best. I have accepted Christ into my life and I believe I am forgiven of all my sins and I have been baptized. Your book will start me in the right direction. Thank you."

Our Evangelism materials have shared a message of LIFE for millions of salvations around the world... just like Emily's.

Because of friends like you, here is how our Evangelism Materials have been used around the world with great effectiveness:

I ask today that you provide a helping hand to plant the seed for a bountiful harvest. We have experienced a drought in our funds this summer, but we are praying and trusting for rain.

Please know we are very grateful for your friendship, your support and your prayers. And please do not hesitate to give us a call and ask for any of our student representatives if you have any questions about this evangelism funding need.

Sincerely,

Gary L. Seevers, Jr., PhD.
President 		Tim Teague,
Dean, School for Evangelism and Discipleship

PS: We have experienced a drought in our funds this summer, but we are praying and trusting for rain. Your pledge for our Evangelism Fund represents the rain that we have been praying for! $1 prints a book to share a message of life for someone's loved one.