lSreqd Llpon The Waters is a non-profit, tax*exempt charitable organization, founded by Michael and
Donna Glaesemann in July of 2010. In Ecclesiastes I I :1, the wise man urged: "Cast your bread upon
the waters, lor you will find it after many days." We believe this principle-that if we share with others,
it will "come back to us" in many ways. The most significant way is the treasure we lay up in heaven
for eternal life. There are many admonitions in God's word regarding the poor. We seek to awaken
others to the tact that not only is this a command, but a great blessing to those who cast their bread
upon the waters.
In our own country even the poorest of our citizens have resources available for obtaining the
necessities of life. Such is not the case in many countries across the seas. Most of the work of Bread
Upon The Waters, therefore, will be directed to the poor of other nations not as blessed as our own
United States. The "bread" or sustenance includes that of a physical, but also spiritual nature. W-e hope
to provide fellow Christians in other lands physical needs such as food and medicine, but even more
importantly the BREAD OF LlFE--knowledge of the true Source of spiritual life, our Lord Jesus
Christ, through the nourishment of His Word. In this regard, we will also be supplying Bibles and other
educational materials to many who cannot afford to buy them.
We are not a church, nor do we operate as an agency within the church We do not solicit, nor will we
receive donations from churches. We do not seek to take over the work which churches have been
ordained to do. We are merely concerned individuals, seeking to organize our efforts so that other
concerned individuals join us in relieving the poor and needy.
ln many cases, there are those with hearts of compassion lor the needy in fioreign lands, but are unsure
of a trustworthy agency through which to help We w-ill research any request for help, and make sure
(as much as humaniy possibly, w-ith God's help) that all donations are used strictly for the ones for
w-hom they are intended. A flrll accounting and report will be provided to all those making donations to
Bread Upon The Waters. You will know how your gift was distributed, for what purpose, and to whom.
Receipts u'ill also be supplied. which may be used for tax purposes of the donors. No person working
wrtb Bread Upon The Walers will receive salaries or compensation, but is strictly a volunteer.
We will have various categories for giving, such as: medical aid, balakbayan boxes (like large "care
packages" of food and other necessities), donations of Bibles and other literature, etc. The donor may
choose how he or she wishes to contribute, and in which category. When possible" profiles will be
given of persons in foreign lands w'ho receive the donations, as well as contact information so that they
may be reached personally. We have already found many incredible people overseas, who are
practicing the "true religion" of James l:27 who need our help in relieving their fellow men. We would
love for you to get to know them, and be inspired by them, as we are. Once you involve yourselves
with this work, it will be such a great joy and blessing, we believe you will never want to stop!. The
rew-ards of the giver are always greater than those of the receivers (Acts 20.35). May God bless Bread
{lpt;n The f4/aters and may it be to His glory.