AI Ministry Resource Update
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009What began as an unspoken dream and a silent prayer has now become a full blown ministry, proving God hears our thoughts and listens to our wildest of prayers. Forgive me as I reflect on the last four years and how God has brought something my way that only He could of done in the most beautiful and creative of ways. As of today Denny and I and our ministry partners have had the privilege of meeting the needs of 9 American Idol contestants families affecting over 75 people with flights, lodging, meals on the road, meals in our home, game nights (Apples to Apples 
, rides to and fro, gasoline to make it from state to state, lots of prayer circles, scripture bracelets to remind of God’s love for them… all round good stuff.
A big thank you to: Janet and Dave Brown, Nicole and Earl Reed, Dee Dee and Paul Dirks and their kids, Deborah and Gary Harter, Margie and Brad Fogal, Diana and Jerry LaMont, Suzette and Charlie Schafer for their faithfulness to this ministry. Couldn’t do it without you… no way!
Prayer requests: Please pray for Scott MacIntyre’s Sister Katelyn. On Friday April 17th she will be having kidney transplant surgery. Please pray for Katelyn’s and her donors quick recovery. Continued support of Sophia’s Heart Foundation.
Below are some of my latest favorite pics…
Danny Gokey’s In-Laws at Saddleback Church with the coolest, Youth Director….Josh Griffin…
Us jumping for joy… you go Josh… nice height…. truly Everyone… nice effort!
Sweet and wonderful, Ana (Sophia’s Mom) Damadis (Sophia’s Sister) Sophia’s Cousins, Amadis and Kimmy. At the Montage Hotel… had to show them the view… I love these ladies … ahh I miss you girls… but you’re coming back soon!
Friends we met along the way after a day at American Idol… what a blast… Oklahoma, Illinois, San Diego… we all still stay in touch.
Cinderella and Amber even came and stayed the night before their 24 hour trip back home to Okalahoma… home for Easter morning…. sweeeeet!
A night of fellowship and great preaching at the Dream Center in LA. Danny’s family with Dream Center Pastor Matthew Barnett.
Picked up Carole MacIntrye, Katelyn MacIntrye from LAX last Wednesday. They met up with Scott’s Music Teacher visiting from Canada when they checked into their hotel. Fantastic, gracious and precious people they are… if you look up “nice” in the dictionary the MacIntyre’s family picture is there Return trip thanks to Dee Dee and Paul Dirks… thanks guys!
What a warm and gracious guy… just like you see him on TV… authentic and real!