Life Pacific University’s annual Giving Tuesday fundraiser was smashing success this year with alumni, pastors, parents, and friends linking arms to help achieve a record-breaking fundraising total of $234,000. President Angie Richey says, “The Lord is blessing LPU immensely in this season. Thank you to Melissa and the Advancement Team for their hard work on this.”
Featured student Salma Kettner, ASG President and an LPU sophomore, shared, “I am where I am because of the Lord, but there have been so many people that have walked alongside me to bring me here as I walk out this calling. I know I’m here at LPU for such a time as this because of the grace of God and His grace to place people in my life to walk side by side with me as I navigate life.” Read Salma’s Story Here.
Vibrant graphics designed by alumna Tayler Nuaimi ’20 featured students, alumni, pastors, friends, and partners who shared their “why” with our external community to inspire others to action.
As the gifts rolled in, donors personalized their giving with a message of love and encouragement:
“We love LPU!”
~Tim & Katie Gale
“God bless LPU as His leaders are prepared to fulfill His plans in the world.”
~Heidi Bonadie
“This gift is in loving memory of Donna Winsor-Brink, Class of 1970, in support of Student Scholarships”
~David Brink
“We believe strongly in the need for and the wisdom in having a Foursquare institution of higher learning in the East! Go Life East!!!!”
~Anonymous
“We love LPU!”
~Dr. Tim and Sharon Lee
“#MASL 3rd cohort!”
~Tim C. Lee
“We love our LPU family!! May God continue to use you to train up this generation to serve Him!!”
~Bob and Mary Rufener
“God bless you all !!!”
~Joseph Handley
Advancement Services Manager Melissa Rufener 12’ summarizes the success by acknowledging its ultimate source: “We would not be where we are today without the supernatural favor and provision of the Lord. Our small but mighty team has often reminded us of “Gideon’s army” this year – and we all know where the victory came from in that story as well! As deeply grateful as we are to our many donors, prayer warriors, friends, alumni, and even students who collaborated on these efforts, the results we’ve seen are truly a testament to a Faithful God, a Good Father. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”
For more information on Life Pacific University fundraising efforts, contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at advancement@lifepacific.edu or 909-706-3028.
