I'm just a simple missionary mom.
I often wonder if I'm doing any good at all in my corner of the world. But every once in a while, things come together in such a way that I know God is giving me an opportunity to make a difference.
That's when I'm reminded that even a candle can brighten the darkness.
The Candle in the Corner event is one of those opportunities for me to serve...and for YOU to win some awesome items from around the world!
Missionaries serving around the world have donated items to giveaway and you will have your chance to win them! I don't know about you, but I'd love to have a Portuguese rooster in my home! Or an African candle...or an Indian batik... (The actual items are a surprise and will be revealed during the giveaway, but as you can see, this is a very unique opportunity!)
By participating in the Candle in the Corner event you could win a cultural item from one of the following countries while supporting missionaries and their work in taking the light of Jesus Christ to their corners of the world:
- Spain
- Portugal
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Honduras
- Russia
- Uganda
- and more! The list is ever growing!
Does it sound great or what?! Here are the details on how it will work:
~~~The Candle in the Corner event will take place here at Moms, Ministry, and More from October 27 - November 10.
~~~Any donation made here via the PayPal button during the event will earn entries to the giveaway. Every $5 will earn one entry and every $20 will earn five entries. The minimum amount to earn an entry is $5.
~~~During the event I will spotlight the countries and missionaries who are providing the giveaway items. All monies raised will go directly to support mission work in the spotlighted countries. This work includes church planting, orphan care, humanitarian work, prison ministry, missionary aviation, Christian education and student work, and more. As host of this event, I will not receive any of the funds.
~~~Winners will be randomly selected on November 11 and announced here. For time's sake (I've got 4 small children!), you must check back here to see if you've won.
~~~As a thank you to those who help kick off this event, October 27 will be "Early Bird Extra Entries Day." This is your chance to earn extra entries before we start "unveiling" the giveaway items. Any donation made on this day (up until 12:00am EST Oct 28) will earn DOUBLE ENTRIES!!
~~~In addition to donating during the event, you can help by promoting this event via twitter, facebook, blog, email, etc. Grab the button too! If you do one of these, leave me a comment on this post and you'll get an extra entry.
Get ready to stir up the gift and fan the flame! (II Timothy 1:6)

**It is my joy and honor to host this event. As such, I will not be a recipient to any of the monies raised. If you are a missionary and are interested in participating, email me for details.



23 comments:
You weren't kidding about this being an exciting giveaway! I can't wait until Oct. 27th! I'll keep checking back to remind my feeble brain. :)
You "simple missionary mom" are doing much to advance the Kingdom.
WoooHoooo!!
Here we go!!
(My pictures of my items will be emailed to you today!)
Ok.. I linked to this. wanna head over to tell me what you think? I am soooo excited!
thank you Heidi! you are ingenious!
This is the coolest thing ever! I definitely want a button for my blog. Do you have one ready?
I don't think SIMPLE and MISSIONARY belong in the same sentence. I am constantly amazed and in awe when I truely think about missionaries and their call to serve.
This sounds great...we are over in Russia...I am also a mom of four!!
Great idea! I'll be sure to check back on Oct. 27!
What an awesome idea! Count me in.
peace~elaine
Can't wait! I am so blessed by your creativity and your gift of time! Thanks for the opportunity to "meet" so many new missions-minded friends! Praying that many world-shaking connections are made!
I posted this on my facebook page. I think it's an awesome idea.
oh this is awesome! Look at the LORD giving all kinds of ideas to women abroad!! I am posting this link to my page..I will write a post about this giveaway later.! so glad "meet you"
Nicole
hope my comment came through :) Such a great idea!
This is a wonderful idea! I'm going to share it with my readers this weekend!
Put a link up today for this...
Can't wait.
peace~elaine
I am also posting this giveaway on my twitter tonight :) cant wait!!
What a great event! I've posted about it today: http://moziesme.blogspot.com/2009/10/mission-sunday_25.html
This is an awesome idea with amazing giveaways!
I have posted your button and it fits perfectly in my top right "corner" of my blog :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
I hope this is a huge success. I'm so glad to be a small part of it
This is great! Thank you- I can't wait to see it go!
wonderful idea, thank you!
I wish I had been back online sooner and seen this, I would have been delighted to have participated.
Is this a one time only event? Please keep me in mind if there is a repeat?
Thanks for doing it, fantastic!!
This is such a cool idea! It says the deadline is today but the PayPal button is already closed? :(
I love coming here to read your posts.
It's all wonderful!
Thankfully,
Lila
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