Setup Fund

It is our desire to leave for China August 10, 2010. We will be listing several items and expenses here on our website that are a part of our “Setup Fund.” We will also be keeping this page up-to-date with any new things that have been added and all items that have been provided for. Please, feel free to make a donation of any kind to help us get closer to leaving by this time. All gifts are tax deductible. 

Send all gifts to Vision Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 442, Alpharetta, GA 30009 with “Tolson Setup Fund” as the subject. Also, please note if you are giving for a specific expense. 

Give Online | Print Setup Fund F.A.Q.

 Items Needed

1. Three Airplane Tickets: $4,200 - Around $1,400 total per person.
2. Rent for a Year: $6,000 - Our rent for the entire year has to be paid up front.
3. Customs: $2,000 - Miscellaneous custom expense.
4. Shipping Expense $1,000 Still needed
5. Stove: $1,100
6. Vehicle: $3,000 Still Needed

Feel free to give for these specifically or just a general gift of any amount.

 Items Provided

1. Vehicle: Recieved $2,000 so far.
2. Hotel Cost: Provided Already!
3. Basic Furniture: Provided Already!
4. Visas: Provided Already
5. Dryer: Provided Already!
6. Shipping Expense : Recieved $500 so far.
7. Refrigerator: Provided Already!
8. Washer: Provided Already!

 F.A.Q.

What is a setup Fund?

A Setup Fund includes all the things we would need to get started in China including expenses that come with moving to another country and setting up our home. We had to take into account that we will not be shipping a lot of our things from home or borrow items from our friends and family close by.

How did we estimate the cost?

Expenses vary from country to country. As a result, one of the purposes of our survey trip was to find out all the different expenses that come with moving to China so we would be able to create a more accurate “Setup Fund.”

When are you raising these funds?

In preparation for our departure, we will be raising these funds at this current time. This will allow us to raise the funds in a proper amount of time and be prepared to leave when the time comes.

When do you plan on leaving?

Lord willing, we will leave for China on August 10, 2010.

What if you don’t make it to China?

Our church has put a policy into place that will allow all money designated for the “Tolson Set-Up Fund” to be placed into our escrow account through Vision Baptist Missions. If for any reason we do not make it to the field, you will be notified and any money given towards this fund will be returned by Vision Baptist Missions .

What are some specific items you need?

Several items and expenses are listed above under the heading "items needed."

How will the gifts be used properly?

All gifts will be used properly. The prices for a specific item are estimates and the actual cost might be higher or lower than stated once purchased. For example: If you gave towards an item and it was purchased at a lower price than stated, the extra will be used towards another item and/or in the ministry of Project China.

How do I give?

Send all gifts to Vision Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 442, Alpharetta, GA 30009 with “Tolson Setup Fund” as the subject. Also, please note if you are giving for a specific expense. All gifts are tax deductible.

How can I stay updated with this fund?

Visit this webpage to stay updated. We will list items as they are provided and add new items as time goes by.

 Thank You!

 
We know the Lord will bless in this matter, and we thank you in advance for your generosity!

In Christ,

Mark Tolson