Brigada » Contribute http://www.brigada.org Resources, trends, and motivation to fulfill the Great Commission Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:47:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 10) Last Chance to Chip in on 2009 Gifts http://www.brigada.org/2010/01/10_3742 http://www.brigada.org/2010/01/10_3742#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:40:59 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=3742 With the gifts above, our total for 2009 giving arrives at $13,214.38. This is awesome… but still $3905.62 short of our goal/need for 2009 (same as for 2008) of $17,120. Keep in mind, we could now finish this if just 39 people would step up to the plate during the next 7 days, each sending $100 to demonstrate their desire to be a “True Fan of Brigada.” Last year we *made* the goal. We’re so close this year. Actually, your church, group, or you might even have the capacity to finish this off for the globe-full of subscribers, many of whom can’t afford to send funds. Last year, we received one gift of $5000 in the last breath of 2008. Would you join us in praying that someone will step up to the plate this week? To get involved, just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. We can even set up a regular once-a-month automatic withdraw from your checking account or major credit card. Set it up once and rest easily, knowing that you’re regularly helping get Brigada on the way to the nations. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens; your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) A gift of any size would help, whether monthly or one-time. If you know someone else who might like to help, just hit reply and tell us about him/her/them. Thank you for your help in fueling the fire of Brigada!

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2010/01/10_3742/feed 2 10) Would you consider giving this Thanksgiving? http://www.brigada.org/2009/11/15_3162 http://www.brigada.org/2009/11/15_3162#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:50:21 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=3162 thanksgivinggirlIf you’re thankful for someone, why not send a thank-you gift to Brigada, where we can mention their first name… and if you like, their city/state/country too. Just specify how you’d like us to express your gratitude for what they’ve done in your life. Just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. We can even set up a regular once-a-month automatic withdraw from your checking account or major credit card. Set it up once and rest easily, knowing that you’re regularly helping get Brigada on the way to the nations. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) A gift of any size would help, whether monthly or one-time. If you know someone else who might like to help, just hit reply and tell us about him/her/them. Thank you for your help in fueling the fire of Brigada!

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/11/15_3162/feed 2 8) Become a “True Friend” of Brigada http://www.brigada.org/2009/09/13_2511 http://www.brigada.org/2009/09/13_2511#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:52:37 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=2511 100Before the end of 2009, would you consider making a $100 pledge or gift to Brigada? If you’re not in a position to do, would you consider speaking to your church or agency about it? Just that one single 2009 gift for the year would undergird our entire ministry. Just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. We can even set up a regular once-a-month automatic withdraw from your checking account or major credit card. Set it up once and rest easily, knowing that you’re regularly helping get Brigada on the way to the nations. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) A gift of any size would help, whether monthly or one-time. If you know someone else who might like to help, just hit reply and tell us about him/her/them. Thank you for any help you can give.

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/09/13_2511/feed 0 9) Would you consider asking your church to support Brigada? http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/31_2065 http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/31_2065#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:50:46 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=2065 We’ve recently committed to helping Team Expansion become established at its new training campus in Louisville, Kentucky. See their site at:

http://www.emeraldhills.info

Think of it as a smaller version of emerald hillsthe U.S. Center for World Mission. (Even as I write those words, I realize nothing could ever match the vision that the late Dr. Ralph Winter managed to muster for that campus. I remember in the late 70′s, when I first heard about it, I was amazed that he was tackling it. However, in the spirit of Dr. Winter, we’re venturing where only fools might dare to tread, … ) In a very unique fundraising initiative, Team Expansion is seeking 29 partners, each of which would be asked to donate $24,000 to create a “Prayer Shelter” at the Emerald Hills site. Since Team Expansion has been very very good to Brigada, we’re love to help them out as they get started at their new campus. If you’d like to help, just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) If you’d like your gift to go toward the “29″ fund (the Prayer Shelter) just mark it on the check or in the comment line. Again, the goal for this “29″ project is $24,000. Learn more about the “29″ idea by browsing to:

http://www.emeraldhills.info/images/29_brochure-low-res.pdf

A gift of any size would help, whether monthly or one-time. If you know of someone who might sponsor the entire amount, please just hit reply and tell us how to help. Thank you for any help you can give.

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/31_2065/feed 0 8) Be First in Brigada Today http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/24_2030 http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/24_2030#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 03:45:52 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=2030 first-placeWant your item to be seen *first*, at the top of the list in Brigada? We publish all the items we receive, however, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special dignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We move them to the top, so they’ll be seen first. Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.)

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/24_2030/feed 0 7) Bump Up Your Item to the Front of the Queue http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/17_1948 http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/17_1948#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 02:50:47 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=1948 Want your item to be seen *first*, at the top of the list in Brigada? We publish all the items we receive, however, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special dignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We move them to the top, so they’ll be seen first. Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.)

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/17_1948/feed 0 10) Get Your Item At The Front Of The Line http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/10_1874 http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/10_1874#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 03:00:37 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=1874 1stWant your item to be seen first, at the top of the list in Brigada? We publish all the items we receive, however, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special dignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We move them to the top, so they’ll be seen first. Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.)

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/10_1874/feed 0 9) Get Your Item at the Front of the Line http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/03_1795 http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/03_1795#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 03:35:30 +0000 Editor http://www.brigada.org/?p=1795 lineupWant your item to be seen *first*, at the top of the list in Brigada? We publish all the items we receive, however, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special dignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We move them to the top, so they’ll be seen first. Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.)

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/05/03_1795/feed 0 10) Get Your Item Published *Now* http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/26_1638 http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/26_1638#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:50:10 +0000 Editor http://brigada.org/?p=1638 Our queue is lots longer than the number of items we can publish weekly. We do eventually publish all items, regardless of sponsorship. However, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special www-smoke-signalsdignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We bump them directly to the head of the line. All of which means… if it’s Friday and you send in an item with a gift, there’s a good chance your item might be featured as quickly as 48 hours later (the following Sunday). Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) How much should you give? We’ll leave that up to you. Basically, any amount gets you bumped to the front of the line. Obviously, the more you give, the more thankful we are. And thank you in advance for helping.

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/26_1638/feed 0 10) Get Your Item Published *Now*! http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/12_1556 http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/12_1556#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:49:00 +0000 Editor http://brigada.org/?p=1556 Our queue is lots longer than the number of items we can publish weekly. We do eventually publish all items, regardless of sponsorship. However, those who pitch in to help cover Brigada’s expenses are treated with special dignity — because they’re helping pay the bills. We bump them directly to the head of the line. All of which means… if it’s Friday and you send in an item with a gift, there’s a good chance your item might be featured as quickly as 48 hours later (the following Sunday). Just follow the instructions for submitting an item (at our website, brigada.org, by reading the guidelines when you select “Submit an item”), then click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) How much should you give? We’ll leave that up to you. Basically, any amount gets you bumped to the front of the line. Obviously, the more you give, the more thankful we are. And thank you in advance for helping.

]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/04/12_1556/feed 0 17) Help Brigada Help The World Of Missions http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/29_1522 http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/29_1522#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:41:00 +0000 Editor http://brigada.org/?p=1522 As many as one-half of our readership live in what some call the developing world where conditions are not favorable for their financial situation. Many of them appreciate the chance to stay informed about resources for global missions. They couldn’t afford to pay a subscription fee to a missions magazine, but they *can* afford Brigada, because every issue is delivered to them free of charge. Want to say thanks, in their place? Just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) As always, be sure to let us know if you’d like us to promote any particular service or ministry, or if you’d prefer your gift be anonymous. And thank you in advance for helping.

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]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/29_1522/feed 0 10) Give A Gift To Brigada In The Place Of Someone Who Can’t http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/22_1509 http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/22_1509#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:49:00 +0000 Editor http://brigada.org/?p=1509 As many as one-half of our readership live in what some call the developing world where conditions are not favorable for their financial situation. Many of them appreciate the chance to stay informed about resources for global missions. They couldn’t afford to pay a subscription fee to a missions magazine, but they *can* afford Brigada, because every issue is delivered to them free of charge. Want to say thanks, in their place? Just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) As always, be sure to let us know if you’d like us to promote any particular service or ministry, or if you’d prefer your gift be anonymous. And thank you in advance for helping.

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]]> http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/22_1509/feed 2 10) Give A Gift That Keeps On Giving http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/15_1496 http://www.brigada.org/2009/03/15_1496#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:49:00 +0000 Editor http://brigada.org/?p=1496 Your gift to Brigada keeps on giving back to you because it gets archived to the web! Unlike many websites, which feature a banner only for a set period of time, your gift to Brigada becomes a permanent part of our searchable archives. Your gift will *forever* (well, as long as we have the web anyway) be pointing to your loved one, your ministry, your business, or your project. Just click on one of the “Donor” links at the top of this page. Both are safe, the one with PayPal and the other with one of the most well-known “real” online merchants on the web. Neither requires you to open an account with anyone … and neither ever spams you. Or, if you prefer, just send an old-fashioned check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada), 11327 Jefferson Trace Blvd., Louisville, KY 40291. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) As always, be sure to let us know if you’d like us to promote any particular service or ministry, or if you’d prefer your gift be anonymous. And thank you in advance for helping.

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