The
definition of “madness” involves the idea of extremes in excitement or in
foolishness. I think often our board and staff would think me a little of both
when I present things to them. This year I am sure will be no different… (And
remember our definition of being “MAD” means we are intentionally striving to
Make A Difference through the proclamation of Christ as our Substitute and
God’s Word as our Playbook for life!)
First let me start by
stating clearly that no matter how much money we raise in our efforts, it still
has to filter into the board-established budget of InBounds. If we run at a
surplus it would be credited toward either what the donor earmarks it for or to
the following year’s budgeting process…
As
the staff of InBounds we make no apologies about being MAD! We are beyond
excited at the prospect of Making A Difference in our world! The staff in NC is
continuing to make a huge impact in their communities and here in Alabama
things are starting to really heat up with multiple local outreaches underway.
On the national level the travel has been heavy and the results have been
amazing! We are seeing guys and gals added to God’s team at every event! We are
seeing teammates encouraged in their faith and in their MAD pursuits. And the
rest of 2015 is truly set up to be a MAD year!
Still
to come this year is the continuing local outreach in NC and in AL (with added
local venues popping up regularly); multiple trips stateside (IN, IL, NC, CO,
FL, GA); and outreach overseas… with a very special trip for us in Pedernales
Dominican Republic this July! (Will be sharing more news about this trip very
soon…) We are also adding a new division of the ministry called InBoundsOut (an
outdoors retreat ministry.) Along with this is a concerted effort to increase
our ministry in media with updates of our web presence, more tracts being
printed, and at least 1 more devotional book going to print this year…
We
have multiple needs in order to accomplish our goals… and needs come with price
tags. So I am going to make a MAD Plea to you to help in our efforts! Will you consider
Making A Difference by:
·
Praying regularly for our efforts? (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
·
Loaning some money to God? How much do you trust Him to repay you? I am
hoping for some MAD gifts! (Proverbs 19:17)
InBounds MAD List:
·
A few years ago we had some donors Go MAD by providing enough money to
give full ride scholarships to 15 players on a ROCK’em Road Trip… now we need sponsors
for players / coaches on our upcoming Dominican Republic trip; my desire is to
be in a position to provide scholarships for airfare for each one that goes on
this trip - we will be flying with MFI into Barahona - Amount: $500 per participant / $7500 total
·
Printing needs for tracts, banners, devotional books, and products -
Amount: $2500
·
Equipment for a new outreach we are adding in the great outdoors –
tents, camping gear, Sea Eagle inflatable kayaks – Amount: $2500
·
Total Player Academy equipment needed for a new training facility on
our local AL front – Basketball goals, mats/runners – Amount: $7,500
·
8 years ago an InBounds donor
went MAD and gave $16,000 to the ministry for a team van… now around 250,000
miles later on that van, we are seeking a second ministry vehicle that is more fuel-efficient
and practical when not carrying a team… - Amount: $20,000
Yes,
I am admittedly going MAD! I am excited about what the Lord has in front of us!
I pray (like Jabez did) that God will “enlarge my territory”!
How
about you? Are you willing to live life to the extreme and Go MAD with InBounds
Ministries? Help us celebrate March MADness! Help us proclaim God’s goodness to
a world in need!
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