Love coffee? Enjoy the outdoors? If so, you can enjoy both while supporting an area couple’s upcoming missionary work in Italy. Elverson residents Bob and Sue Kummer will soon be on their way to Italy to provide outreach services on behalf of Crossworld, an organization that works to establish churches while supporting communities. Helping them raise the funds to do so are Twin Valley Coffee and Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops. Both retailers are offering product discounts, with a portion of sales going directly to the Kummers’ mission.
A couple that has made missionary work their own life’s mission, the Kummers have been involved in serving others for more than 28 years, and have been part of Crossworld since 2005. The organization describes itself as, “Disciple-makers from all professions bringing God’s love to life in the world’s least-reached marketplaces.”
Community Outreach in ItalyIn addition to their Crossworld pastoral roles, the Kummers’ mission will focus on serving the residents of Sesto Calende, a community just north of Milan, Italy. The couple will provide community support in the areas of employment, life skills, women’s services and teen outreach. “With high unemployment in the area, knowing how to speak English can open doors to jobs,” notes Bob Kummer. “So, we’ll be providing free English classes at the church, in area high schools, and through summer day camps.” The Kummers will also be involved with a local Crisis Pregnancy Center, provide instruction to teens in maintenance repair, carpentry and construction skills, and work to strengthen family relationships through family hiking trips and other outdoor experiences.
The Kummers will also be assisting the area’s international business community, helping expatriates like themselves manage the unique challenges of living and raising families in an overseas environment.
Twin Valley Coffee and Buckman’s Discounts
The Twin Valley Coffee and Buckman’s discount offerings will help defray the Kummers’ moving costs as they transition from their home in Elverson and establish their new residence in Italy. Both companies have made it easy to purchase products online and to simply use a code to receive merchandise at a discount. With each purchase, funds are directed to the Kummers’ mission.
Twin Valley Coffee is a family business started in 2004 by Lyn and Lynne Burkholder. The company specializes in air-roasted coffee, a process resulting in beans that provide a rich and robust aroma and a bold flavor without bitterness. The company offers beans from Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Papua, New Guinea and other regions worldwide. With each coffee purchase using the Kummer promotional code, 75% of the profits will be donated to the Kummer mission. The promotion will run until August 6, 2015. To buy coffee and participate in the Kummer fundraiser, visit CoffeeHelpingMissions.com. Select the desired coffee product, then enter the code Kummer_125 as you check out.
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops is a local business that has grown from a single ski shop established in 1971 to a leading retailer of skis, snowboards, sports gear and clothing. The company has six area retail stores and is the nation’s largest online store dedicated to ski and snowboard equipment. To aid the Kummer fundraiser, Buckman’s is offering a 5% discount on their full line of spring and summer apparel and accessories. With each purchase, 10% of the sale price will be donated to the Kummers. The discount promotion will run until July 31, 2015. To view product selections and participate in the fundraiser, visit www.Buckmans.com. Use the discount code KUMMER2015.
For additional information, contact: Joyce Williams, 484-995-2556
