So not a whole lot to post about, but as it's been a while I figured it was time for an update for the 2 people who read this blog. Ok, maybe 3. Ok fine, there is also lots going on... Pitter patter, let's get at 'er...
Over Christmas I had the incredible opportunity to ask for the hand of a beautiful lady that I am crazy about and she said yes. On June 22nd Miss Alisha Horsman and I will begin our lives together as husband and wife and my life will never be the same. I go from a single dude that has his son every other weekend to a married guy with 2 full time girls in my home, also with two guys that I expect to have on a part time, but hopefully frequent basis as well. Full House episode much??? For those that know me you know that for me to say that I can't wait for this is a major understatement. Never a dull moment is about to take on a whole new meaning.
Another update that is happening in the Life of Leighton is that I'm feeling God is expecting me to "STEP UP" regarding my role with BOAZ. A couple areas that I'm feeling lead to do this through potentially leading and directing the Mentoring Program which includes overseeing the current mentor/mentee relationships and the administration of that while also recruiting and training new potential mentors.
Another area of increase I am feeling is in the area of running sports camps for the children that we are blessed to work with. Some of these camps will be run by me and other Boaz volunteers. Other camps will need to be lead by others. To more fully dive into this I will need to dedicate more time into program planning and starting to take some steps in that direction. Also included in my vision of the sports ministry is raising funds and collecting equipment so that our families can more fully have their children participate in local sports programs with no restrictions.
It's also been given to me to be dreaming and overseeing the ministries of our Hawkins/Neville location.
So again to say that 2013 is a year full of incredible potential is a major understatement, but I am very excited to really dive in and see what God has in store for me. It's a process to learn to ignore the voices of practicality and attempt to FULLY serve as Jesus would have me serve, but it's where my heart truly is fulfilled. Funny how obedience to HIS plan will do that eh?
Here's how I need your help. If I am to more fully dive into these incredible avenues of ministry with BOAZ (especially with a family on the way) I need a big increase in my support raising. Currently I am expected to raise $400 monthly and Boaz pays me in faith trusting that I'll raise it. So far I have met that goal, but have been challenged to step out into the increase that God desires to provide for me in this ministry.
So here is my challenge I have been presented with by our director.
20 people @ $100/month = $2000/month in support for my increased opportunities with Boaz ministries. Can you do this?
Will you allow God to increase your faith by diving into this ministry this way. Some people are called to dive in on the ground level and believe that God will provide the finances. Some people are called to give and support and trust that God will provide in their obedience. To be honest this is a very stretching thing for me to ask for, but I just want to be obedient. Will you join me?
First 10 people to be willing to explore this and join me I will take to Second Cup and buy coffee and share the vision of what God is doing in the Life of Leighton as well as how your support helps increase the ministry of Boaz in specific ways.
Please pray and thank you in advance for believing in Gods calling in my life.
Connect with me anytime and I'd love to share coffee/life/stories with you...
Blessings,
Scottie
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