by David Docusen | May 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
The madness of race day will happen again all over tomorrow. We have experienced our first Coca Cola 600 this week. Crazy amounts of traffic, mass amounts of people and mobile homes.
I promised myself that I would never be “that dad” that pressures his kids to love what sports I love. Max got the Disney “Cars” movie a couple of years ago, and ever since he has taken a huge interest in racing. I never was into it until this point. I must admit that I’m pretty much a fan now (don’t judge me all you non-NASCAR people) 🙂
I’m gonna try to get on CraigsList and see if anyone needs to get rid of their tickets now that it’s tomorrow 🙂
by David Docusen | May 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am going to bed tonight with huge anticipation for tomorrow’s service. I count it such a huge blessing to be able to give my life and my efforts to ministry.
I will wake up tomorrow at 6:15am and head to theater. I will meet an amazing group of people who are completely invested into this dream to see Hope Church thrive and grow. We will turn the Starlight Theater #14 into our house of worship within a one hour time window.
We will practice the music, set the lighting just right and then open the doors for the people to enter. We will worship God with all our hearts, dedicate a baby, hear from God’s word, introduce people to Christ for the first time and then leave singing. We will then transform our house of worship back into a movie theater by 12pm.
This is my life. This is my passion. I can’t wait to get up in the morning.
by David Docusen | May 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I just completed my monthly update that we send out to our friends and family (if you don’t receive this email update and would like to, simply email me at [email protected] and let me know). I detailed the need that we have for God to miraculously provide close to $3,000 in the next 10 days for our salary.
Right after I finished typing that email, I got notification that another $1,070 came in today for our salary from two different families. AMAZING!
God is so faithful. Even while I’m typing emails asking for support, he’s one step ahead of me 🙂
Be enouraged today: GOD ALWAYS PROVIDES.
by David Docusen | May 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am so grateful for each person who has invested into our family and into our dream to bring Hope to Charlotte. Our prayer is that every penny that has come to us would be planted in fertile soil. I pray that our lives, behind the scenes and in public, would be worthy of these investments.
We have had gifts that have ranged from an envelope with $3 cash to a family that has supported us at $1,000 per month for the past twelve months. We have learned that no amount is too small as it all adds up to enough. Amazing. We are so grateful for every last penny.
This season doesn’t last forever. We won’t always have to depend on outside fundraising to receive our pay, but this season of fundraising is equivalent to a bridge that is being extended to get us from one point (no guaranteed pay) to another as the church continues to grow and become healthy.
Thanks for your continued prayers. We’re twelve months in and still alive and kicking. God is faithful!
by David Docusen | May 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Our May paycheck marked 12 full months of God’s perfect provision. What a huge milestone to pass on our church planting journey. It was 12 months ago that we got our last guaranteed paycheck. For the past 12 months we have been paid by over 70 different individuals and families that have invested into our family and our vision to bring hope to Charlotte.
After 12 months of living by faith, I must say that it doesn’t become easy to live by faith. For instance, as of today, we are close to $3,000 short of our salary for the month of June (10 days from now). It’s not easy looking at that reality. However, we have a much healthier perspective on God’s provision. We do all we can so he can do all he can.
My strategy for raising $3,000 in the next 10 days? Seek God in my personal life. Work hard at Hope Church. Continue to put the need out there and give people an opportunity to give. Let go.
God has promised to provide. I stand upon that solid foundation of truth. Back to work I go.
