Frequently Asked Questions

1. PRAYER SUPPORT
2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT
3. PRE-FIELD PREPARATIONS
4. ONCE WE ARE IN THE CZECH

1. PRAYER SUPPORT


2. FINANCIAL GIFTS & SUPPORT

Q: Where do one-time gifts go?
A: One-time or "special" gifts are counted in our Outfit and Passage account. Prior to leaving for the field, we will need to have $45,000 in that account. Outfit and Passage is a one time fund that pays for travel expenses, shipping household items, purchasing a vehicle, outfitting our home, language study, etc. Because all electrical in the Czech (and much of Europe) is 220v none of our home appliances will work. Also, apartments and homes do not usually come with any cupboards, cabinets or light fixtures. We will have to purchase those furnishings and all our appliances.

Q: If I want to be a monthly financial supporter is there a special number or code I should put on the check?
A: Yes, two things:
1) Include our missionary identification number on your check or money order. It is 013408.
2) If you plan to send a monthly amount also note "monthly support" on your check or money order. ABWE will automatically count your donation as a one time gift until you let them know you are a monthly supporter or you've sent the same donation three months in a row.

Q: Where do I send financial donations?
A: Send check or money order to:
ATTN: Parmenter Support #013408
ABWE, P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8585


3. PRE-FIELD PREPARATION


4. WHEN WE ARE IN THE CZECH

Q: How long will you stay?
A: We are committing to a life long career with ABWE. We will initially stay in the Czech for one full term which equals four years. At the end of the first term we return to the states for about one year to visit our family & supporters, make needed arrangements for our children's education, attend training, etc. Then we go back for our second term and the cycle starts over again.