Since 2008, Peirce and I have been happily working for Pilgrim Hill on a 'volunteer' basis. This means Peirce has opted to work part-time at his software job (thank you, Tavultesoft) so he is free to spend several days a week serving Pilgrim Hill. In between taking care of the family and teaching harp from home, I give all the time I can to helping out with PH.
Meanwhile, all Pilgrim Hill donations go to the Association, which in this season is raising funds for the design and building of the hostel. Although the Association will pay a wage to us as managers in the future (when the hostel opens), currently we do not receive a wage from the Association.
We have been completely content with this arrangement, though it has meant our income is small. Despite living on two part-time incomes, God has given us deep contentment and riches during this time. We have been blessed with a large, sunny house to live in, and many other gifts which would have been well beyond our means (such as lovely furniture, appliances, a chest freezer, a chicken coop & chickens, office supplies, etc).
Recently, we were approached by some dear friends who expressed their desire to support us personally. They had been to one of our support dinners, and they wanted to support the work we are already doing for Pilgrim Hill - in teaching, hospitality and evangelism as well as support-raising (we do not bill PH for support dinner expenses).
We also understand that their are others who possibly may not wish to give to our building project, but would prefer to give to a family who is doing gospel work, feeling that a small donation may make more of an impact that way.
So, with the blessing of the Association, we are now accepting personal donations to support our family as we work setting up Pilgrim Hill. If you would like to support our family directly for any reason, please contact us: thebaehrs@pilgrimhill.org
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