Friday, June 1, 2012

Join the Adventure


    The 2012 Daniel Institute begins June 24th and ends August 3. It will be forty days of focused spiritual discipline and leadership development. This time will help us gain the tools necessary to transform dreams into reality.
    Paul and I decided to take part in this powerful training experience together. The two sponsoring organizations (Christian Educators and Tentmakers) have extended an invitation to us which includes a $5,000 scholarship. 
    $7, 000 must be raised for Paul and I to attend, which covers tution, room and board, books, and travel expenses. We are asking God for this amount by June 18th and trusting Him to work out all the details in this short period of time. Our decision to go is the result of faith put to action, therefore we are expectant of what God will do. This training will be a stretching time for us and we will need your prayers!
    Please ask the Lord if you should be involved in our Spring Giving Project. The first person we shared with responded with a gift of $200! Will you join the team? 

Spring Giving Project
40 Day Daniel Institute Training
June 24-August 3, 2012
    Will you pray and give so that Paul and Nancy can attend the Daniel Institute Training in Northern Minnesota this summer?

     $7,000 will cover tuition, room and board and travel expenses for them both. The majority of this project’s donations need to be in by June 18th.

Make all checks out to CEAI with Kannard Daniel Institute in the memo. 
Inside a "Wilderness North" Cozy Cabin
(*Note: This project is handled separately from my regular support which is also written to CEAI but with account #514 in the memo. Please designate the intent of your gift.)
Thank you!











God may choose to provide based on the below giving senario:
    1 supporter provides $3,000
    1 supporter provides $1,000
    2 supporters provide $  500
    4 supporters provide $  200
    4 supporters provide $  100 
    8 supporters provide $    50
+16 supporters provide $    25
                                      $7,000

The Dream Takes Shape


    God’s work in my life through the Daniel Weekends has clarified the dream which God put in my heart over ten years ago. Many of you are aware that my calling is to reach children with the gospel. An answer to the question of how this could be accomplished, is now slowly coming into focus. 
    The task of winning the souls of America’s children is immense (God-sized). I believe the public school is not only the greatest mission field, but the wisest strategy for reaching the un-churched. I also realize, however, that I cannot do it alone. Multiplying my ministry through discipling others is non-negotiable. 
    During each Daniel Weekend, the participants are challenged to attend a 40 Day Daniel Institute Training which takes place each summer in northern Minnesota. Leadership development is a primary focus of this Training which includes lessons on discipling others. The Lord has been showing me that He is using this training to raise up the next generation of Christian Educator’s leadership. 
Outside a "Wilderness North" Cabin
    Paul and I took a weekend away recently to seek God. During that time, the Lord showed both of us how He could use this training as future ministry preparation for us, both individually and as a couple. 

Extending His Light


    More than sixty walkers from ten different RT programs came together to make California Released Time (CaRT) Christian Education’s Walk for the School Children successful! $5, 171 was raised to support CaRT in providing Bible classes for public school children. 
    We enjoyed beautiful weather and fun activities for children during the Walk. There were bounce-houses, popcorn and snow cones, crafts and even a real clown available to paint faces. 
    We assembled at the starting line to thank God for how He is using Released Time to reach more families with the gospel. James Na, Chino Valley School Board Member, commended all who gathered. He reminded us we must be steadfast in our commitment to Biblical values. Especially with regard to the new laws in California that are being passed, we must continue to extend His light in public schools. 
     We appreciate the many who shared this vision with their friends and community leaders and praise the Lord for those who volunteer to bring Bible classes to public school children each week.