APPENDIX 1: CHRISTAFARI FUNDRAISER FOR “GRAVITY”

Christafari's next album "Gravity." (Help Support Us)

Dec. 21, 2002 - Greetings fellow Christafarians!

I am writing to give you an update on Christafari and our musical ministry. This has been a crazy year! I have been to London, France, Jamaica, Mexico, Alabama, New Orleans, Nashville, Miami, and even went to Trinidad four times. The last six months have been the most hectic as I have been recording the next Christafari album virtually 24/7. This will be the fifth Christafari recording and is titled "Gravity." The concept is as follows: in the same way that Newton taught us about the Law of Gravity, I believe that the Bible speaks clearly of a spiritual law of gravity. In this, every living creature will fall (bow) before the Almighty God. This album's sound is diverse, drawing from various Caribbean musical styles beyond the island of Jamaica, and the songs are like contemporary psalms. Most contain direct verse-by-verse Scriptures straight from the Word of God--a challenge for someone like me who always feels the need to rhyme. This album is set to be released in early June 2003, and will offer hope to a wayward generation, relaying the good news of Jesus Christ clearly, without compromise.

Unlike our past recordings that have relied heavily on a large investment from a record company, or close family and friends, I have not borrowed any money this time. I took all of my savings and love gifts, and built a home studio. This will enable me to continue to record for years to come, and also to help other Christian artists. Since forming my record company, Lion of Zion, we have already been able to release the work of 75 outstanding new Christian musicians.

Although I have accomplished a lot this year, it has been a tremendous financial dry season. I have set out to raise more monthly support so I can continue the necessary work of this14 year ministry. As you can imagine, the first people I am contacting regarding this are those who have witnessed this ministry and its fruits first hand. I humbly ask you to consider supporting this ministry with a regular monthly donation and/or year-end tax deductible love gift. The size doesn't matter--whatever you can afford. As you know, I survive primarily because of the kind donations from those who believe in what I'm doing and want to help spread the Gospel through world music.

As of this year, I have been to 23 different countries, performing, preaching, teaching seminars, and bringing help to those in need. I have performed at two Olympic games, in front of the President of the United States, and on the steps of our nation's capitol to a crowd of 500,000 people. Though that would seem to make us look successful, the truth is not one of those shows paid a cent financially. In fact, often our best ministry opportunities are those where we end up losing money. We do this whenever possible because of the thousands of people who come to Christ at our concerts, and the countless individuals who have been blessed by our evangelistic, counter-cult, drug aversion ministry using reggae music and the spoken word; but many times we have to turn down opportunities to minister for lack of financial support. For example, we receive countless emails from fans all over Africa (especially Nigeria and Kenya) begging us to come minister there in person because they're seeing lives transformed by hearing our recorded message (CD's and cassettes) in a language (reggae music) they love and understand. However, these are poor countries--unable to provide even the cost of transportation for us to go there.

Needless to say, any financial support is greatly appreciated. You may send your love gift to our missions organization The Sowers International. Please make your tax-deductible donation check payable to The Sowers International, and put Christafari on the lower left corner. Then mail it to:

The Sowers International 

Post Office Box 2260

Orange, CA 92859

USA

Any amount is appreciated, but please feel no pressure. Most of all, pray that God continues to provide for me and that I remain in the center of His will. Please feel free to e-mail me from the contact page if you have any questions.

Swimming in His Grace,

Mark Mohr

Christafari

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