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Sample Support Letter

January 25, 2002
[use a specific date]

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,

How are you? I am doing well, and I hope to see you the next time I'm home.

I want to bring you up to date on what is happening in my life. As you know, I'm a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. While there, I have been active with Campus Crusade for Christ, a student Christian ministry. As a Christian, my highest priority has been to grow in my relationship with the Lord, and my involvement with Campus Crusade has been incredibly helpful.

This March, I have a special opportunity to attend a conference emphasizing beach evangelism in Daytona Beach, FL, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ. This conference features some excellent speakers and is designed to allow me to grow in a deeper walk with God. It lasts five days and I'm sure it will be life changing for me.

In order to attend, I need to develop a financial sponsorship team: a group of people who will help me attend the conference. My total need is $_____. Would prayerfully consider making an investment of $_____ toward helping me reach my goal?

I have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope to speed your reply to me. If the Lord leads you to help, please make your gift check out to "Campus Crusade for Christ." Of course, all gifts are tax deductible.

I will give you a call in a week to see what you have decided. I can answer any questions you may have then.

I appreciate your friendship, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Thank you for considering what your role might be in helping make this conference a reality for me.

Sincerely,

[sign here]

Joe Student

P.S. I wish it were possible to visit with you personally, but I hope this letter will give you some idea of what I'm doing. I'm looking forward to talking with you when I call.