People often ask us for specific purchases which would be strategic for our ministry in Europe, so we're offering this "Wish List". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Michael or Sherri for more information or click here to give immediately (acct. 111509).
| Estimated Cost | Item Requested | Notes |
| $490 | Visa application fees for the Czech Republic | |
| $3,000 | Cost of shipping our belongings from Italy to the Czech Republic | Moving company's estimate |
| $1,290 | Flight to the Czech Republic - Elizabeth | Estimated |
| $1,290 | Flight to the Czech Republic - Sherri | Estimated |
| $1,290 | Flight to the Czech Republic - Michael | Estimated |
| $240 | Baggage fees | |
| $309 | Travel to March 2013 conference in Colorado Springs and meeting with Entrust's president about a possible partnership | Thanks to a partner in SC! |
| $684 | March 2013 conference for Michael on how to train others | Conference cost |
| $603 | Sherri's flight to the Milan conference and back to the USA | Thanks to several friends! |
| $500 | April flight to Sherri's conferences in both Switzerland | Thanks to a friend in Hudsonville, MI! |
| $560 | Additional travel and lodging expenses for Sherri's Women Training Women conference | Thanks to a friend in Grand Rapids! |
| $519 | November travel for Michael and Sherri to Pioneers conference in Orlando, FL | Thanks to BVC in Rockford, MI! |
| $234 | October travel for Sherri to Colorado for further training in how to lead conferences for women | Airfare |
| $551 | May 2012 travel for Michael and Sherri to Brno, Czech Rep. for a ministry vision trip | Thanks to friends in Chicagoland and Grand Rapids! |
| $2272 | Travel for Michael, Sherri and Elizabeth for 2012 furlough | Thanks to a friend in Belmont, MI! |
| $862 | Travel for Sarah's travel for 2012 furlough | BVC's Harvest Offering and HCC's trust fund gift! |
| $105 | Renewal of Sarah's passport at the US Embassy | |
| $500 | Rights to publish Randy Alcorn's Grace and Truth Paradox. | A big thank you to K and S! |
| $700 | Fees paid to American legal consultant | Our research now being used by several agencies |
| $780 | Sherri's travel to lead the Women to Women conference in Switzerland | Thanks to friends in Hudsonville, MI and Cary, NC! |
| $399 | Computer for Michael's online ministry | Bella Vista Church's Harvest Offering! |
| $733 | Rebecca's trip to be with us at Christmastime | Bella Vista Church's Harvest Offering! |
| $1800 | Pioneers' "Connection" Conference | Bella Vista Church's Harvest Offering! |
| $1454 | Rebecca's trip to Italy in 06/2011. | Thanks to friends in Grand Rapids, MI! |
| $100 | Translation of The Omega Course | Thank you Hadley Community! |
| $200 | Translation of The Omega Course (first part of manual 2) | Thank you Hadley Community! |
| $280 | Sherri's travel to lead the Women to Women conference in Switzerland | Bella Vista Church's Harvest Offering! |
| $500 | Sherri's food and housing at the Women to Women ministry training in Switzerland | Thanks to a friend in Hudsonville, MI! |
| $575 | 2011 fee for internet and phone | A big thank you to K and S! |
| $780 | Sherri's trip to Pioneers conference in Croatia (Sherri went alone to cut back on costs to our supporters) | Thanks to friends in Vienna, VA! |
| $1100 | Rebecca's trip to visit us in Italy for CHRISTmas break | Thank you to friends in Rockford, MI! |
| $530 | 2010 fee for internet and phone | Thank you to Hadley in MI! |
| $539 | New computer for Sherri's expanding ministry to Italian and missionary women | Thank you Whitneyville in MI! |
| $400 | School materials for Rebecca's first year in the USA | Thank you to Hadley in MI! |
| $200 | Inner city Grand Rapids missions trip for Rebecca | Thank you to friends in Rockford, MI! |
| $350 | March 2010 airfare to Switzerland | Thank you to Tim and Jessica in NC! |
| $1,614 | Michael and Sherri's airfare for 2010 mini-furlough | Thank you Bella Vista in MI! |
| $1,614 | Rebecca and Sarah's airfare for 2010 mini-furlough | Thank you Ken and Lori in MI! |
| $679 | Elizabeth's airfare for 2010 mini-furlough | Thanks to friends in Vienna, VA! |
| $2000 | 2010 Pioneers' orientation conference in Orlando, Florida | Thank you Bella Vista in MI! |
| $500 | 2009 Publishing rights for a Randy Alcorn novel | Thank you Bella Vista in MI! |
| $6,000 | 2008 Translation and publication of The Case for Christ | Thank you Bella Vista in MI! |
To give for these "Wish List" items, please let us know by email and give to "Carlson 111509" online or via mail by printing this giving card and mailing it to:
10123 William Carey Dr.
Orlando, FL 32832
1.800.755.7284
Berni (left) and Marco received the first copy of The Case for Christ on behalf of the church God allowed us to start in 2004. This book project is a "graduate" of our Wish List!
Giving toward our Wish List is not the only way to partner with us. Prayer is vital too! Please click here to download a copy of our last prayer letter. (Note: Password required.)