The time draws near...

Hey y'all-
 This is Jeff from LRP.
  We just wanted to take a minute to remind you that we are preparing for our mission trip to Europe. We're excited to go and serve the Lord in whatever way He sees fit. Our mission preparation has included times of rehearsal, playing live, prayer, and other necessary activities. I'm even planning on changing the strings on my mandolin.
  This summer has been one of changes. People are getting married (well, I'm getting married), people are graduating (Sarah and Cameron), and people are growing huge beards (Paul). But, we are still committed to playing bluegrass music as a way of helping missionaries share the Gospel with the lost.

  Pray for us as we go. Support us if you can. We will be faithful to the task.
  Blessings!
  The Long Run Players

We're getting ready to go to Europe!

Hey y’all-

              This is Jeff from The Long Run Players.

              I wanted to take an opportunity to let y’all know what we’ve got going on this summer. In mid-July, we’re leaving for a three-week mission trip to Europe to serve with missionaries. We’ll start our work in Lisbon, Portugal and then travel to the Ukraine. In both places, we’ll play music, assist missionaries with their work, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are excited to go.

            As we prepare to go, we need your help. Here’s what I mean. We believe that God truly loves the people of Europe and He has called us to go this summer and tell them how they can be saved. To get there we need two things: prayer and funds.

            We are asking you to pray for us as we prepare to go and as we go. Can you commit to pray for us every day? We need it. Without prayer, our efforts will be nothing more than a vacation. We do not want or need a vacation. We want to go and be used by God to further the glory of His name and the name of Jesus Christ.

            We also cannot get there without some money. That’s just the hard reality. Now, I know that God provides. I know that all the money in the world is truly God’s. I also know that He gives as He sees fit. However, I also know that God might use you to help us get to Europe.

            As a mission team, we do not normally send out support letters asking directly for funds. Rather, we are praying for God’s provision and letting you know of our needs. The total cost for each person is around $2,500. So, we’re trusting God to provide a lot of money…..

            Here’s our request. Pray for us as we get ready to go and serve. Pray for us by name. Pray for Sarah, for Paul, for Cameron, and for me (Jeff). Pray for the missionaries that we will be working with in Portugal and the Ukraine. Pray for the immigrant populations in Portugal who do not know Christ. Pray for the Roma people in the Ukraine.

Also, we are asking you to pray about possibly helping us financially. If the Lord is leading you to help, then please do.

            Here’s how you can get any support to us.

            You can make out your check to “The Long Run Players” or to me—Jeff Gayhart.

            Then, send them to:   Jeff Gayhart

                                                PO Box 453

                                                Bedford, KY 40006

            Also, you can give through PayPal on our blog. If you are familiar with online buying (like eBay), then the PayPal option might be the best one….the Donate Now! button is on the right of the page.

            If you can help, great. If not, we certainly understand. We are excited to go and serve the Lord through the beauty of bluegrass music.

            God bless,

            Jeff