HAS MY PACKAGE COME IN YET?

May 1, 2008

by Dave Meyers

Lumps in our throats and tears in our eyes were the outcome of those words this past week.

You see....Brian can't wait for God to provide for Him to attend Shephards College. His excitement is contagious and His faith is convicting.

Recently, he said to Carolyn and I, "has my package come in yet? I know God will provide!" Wow - we were blessed. Carolyn and I have met with the leadership of Shepherds about the possibility of Brian starting this unique college this fall - Aug. '08.

Brian and Carolyn were able to visit the campus recently and meet with the director and some of the staff. He was able to also visit the landscaping and horticulture areas of the campus. We are completing his application. Our entire family is excited about this possibility.

The PLAN: We have been encouraged by Shepherds to contact several of our churches and ministry partners about their starting a special scholarship fund for Brian. Several of our supporting churches and ministry partners are discussing this and praying about this new opportunity. We will keep you posted on the outcome of these discussions.

We have contacted many of our family, friends, churches and ministry partners. All have given us a great deal of encouragement to move forward. The door is open. Yet, there are some huge challenges. One of which is,,,

The COST: $30,000.00 a year!

We are praying for God's provision of 30 - $1000.00 a year special "Shepherds College" ministry partners for Brian. We are praying for some churches to consider this special challenge.

As of the first week of May, 4 families have stepped forward to commit to being a part of this new opportunity.

30 needed, 5 committed with 25 to go! We would value your prayers for this and ask you to pray for God's clear leading and miraculous provision.

Please let us know what you think about this new opportunity and if you would like to be a part of impacting the life of one of God's precious lambs!

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