God Provides!

So....... just a simple suggestion by my pastor about adding the book "The Man in the Mirror" to the crew care packs turned into seeing God work in just a few short days! Last week a few e-mails were sent and three days later Kingdom Racing donated 600 books and EMI Records donated 600 CD's !!!!! WOW!!!!!! It was unbelievable!

This week was also the "last" offering during our Sunday School class. In addition to another $500 donation, the offering was $550!!!! Based on that number, WE HAVE ALL COSTS COVERED FOR THIS PROJECT!!!!

Thanks to the classes at Indian Creek Christian Church, thanks to Kingdom Racing, thanks to EMI, but most of all, thanks be to God! God provides. Let God work. Blessings!

Vision Study, Crew Care Packs, & Makin' Plans

The custom IRL Ministry backpacks arrived today! The contents of the bags are coming together! The devotionals and tool box decals are here! Arrangements have been made to pick up the water from Aqua Systems (www.ilovemywater.com). Thanks Mike! The packing party is set for 3/15/09 at 12:30PM in Atrium A at Indian Creek Christian Church (www.thecreek.org).

I have been busy making travel arrangements for the year. All my hotels are booked! I am still working with Greenwood Travel (www.greenwoodtravel.com) on all my flights! Thanks Ian!

The study at Vision went well today. We discussed how and why Jesus choose his disciples. These guys were ordinary people entrusted with the mission to spread the news of Christ. We are very similar to the disciples. As Christ followers, we are to do what Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Go!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless!!

Chinese Church in Greenwood

I had to opportunity to preach today at the Chinese Church that meets at the Community Church of Greenwood (Indiana). These people are so genuine and reverent. There passion for Christ and humility are something I can learn from! Thanks for the opportunity to share Christ!

Crew Care Pack Update!!!!!!

We are up to $1750! Praise the Lord! So below is the status…….

$1500 – 600 BIBLES – PAID IN FULL!
$554 – 1000 TRI Fold Inserts – ½ PAID IN FULL!
$954 – 600 back packs – well…. not so paid… : (
$0 – 500 devotionals – PAID IN FULL - DONATED - Our Daily Bread
$0- 600 tool box decals – PAID IN FULL - DONATED - Business Art & DeSigns
...waiting to see if we can pay for the backpacks before we order any fillers like water, jerky, etc.

Thanks to ALL who have donated from Mark Miller and Steve Totten's class at "The Creek"! (www.thecreek.org)

IRL Ministry Donations

This year has been especially tough financially on everyone, including the IRL Ministry. In these tough economic times, everyone is cutting back on their spending and giving. Those cut backs have affected the IRL Ministry for 2009. We are looking at major changes to how the IRL Ministry functions if donations are not received. These changes may include selling the motorcoach an cutting back on Chaplains expenses. If we do not have a motorcoach, we will not be able to tow the trailer which contains all of our sound system for Chapel services, golf carts, and scooters for track transportation.

If God is urging you to give in this area, please follow that leading. You may contact me or Bob Hills at bhills@indyracing.com or go to the IRL Ministry website at www.irlministry.com.

Thanks for your continued support!