All or Nothing.

It has been a good day so far. I met with Kim Boyce this morning and talked about the details of having a fund raising banquet. I think that is something I should plan for in the fall! I also learned that I need the full amount raised before I can start full time. There are other options, but I would prefer to have most all of it raised or pledged before I get heavy into the ministry.

More and more people are joining my Home Team and it is very encouraging for people to follow through with their actions. I am near 14,000 raised! Baby steps are good.

Another thing, I took from the meeting with Kim this morning was that things will progress very slowly. I need to build a strong foundation for the soccer ministry before I can have big hopes and expectations. You cannot rush building relationships, especially in the inner city. I think I feel pressure to produce results, because I want to be able to tell my Home Team exactly how their money has helped. But I can show them the work I have put into the foundation and such. Anyways, I am glad to have sort of refocused and realized that this vision is ultimately the Lord's and I should move at his pace.

I already had one support meeting today, and I have one more tonight. I am so thankful that people will kindly invite me into their home and hear what the Lord has put on my heart.

Pace.