a month before the move

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have now begun our final approach into Tampa." So fitting that the final words of my flight to Tampa resonate in my head as I am currently thining of the next months details.

Excitement and anxiety create tension in my life right now. There is much excitement for what God will do through this ministry Yet the there is a lot of anxiety to as we continue to approach the fund-raising and staff recruitment process.

I am thankful we have a God who wants to carry our burdens and concerns. It is part of my relationship with Him that I continue to work on each day.

One of the ways God encourages us to hand over our concerns, outside of prayer, is to share them with our brothers and sisters. So can I share with you? I need you to pray about our landing and life in Tampa.

First, we have found a place to live. We have also found a house. We feel we know the schools well and the area. Pray that we would be able to secure the housing we have looked at and our move would go smoothly at the end of December.

Second, pray for staffing. I have met with several inividuals who are considering coming with us. Some for children's minsitry and others for music ministry. Pray God put's a burden on their heart for something great in Tampa.

Last of all, pray for the findraising. It has been slow going and we need some major affirmation financially. The security and development of our team is really determined by the underwriting of our finances. There will be conferences and training to attend. We want our staff to have the best and many opportunities to grow. Pray that partners continue to be raised up who can underwrite what we are stepping out to do.

Well, we are almost 30 days out. Better get ready to move, our plane is about ready to land. Take care and God bless - Danny