The clock is ticking and the calender days keep getting marked off, I officially leave home for launch on October 4th! I am flying from Fort Myers out to LA for a few days and then flying into Guatemala Oct. 6th.. Antigua, here I come! As the date is approaching I feel kind of overwhelmed, God has given me a great peace and excitement for the trip yet I still have many things to do. I really dislike asking for things but the Lord has told me different, he has made it very clear in my heart I need to let others know what I am in need of so he can use others to bless me as he has like crazy so far, and he has used SO many of you to Bless me so far… whether that be financial support, moral support, encouragement. I thank ALL of you who have been a part of this journey and it hasn't even happened yet!!
Here are a few ways you can help and some things I am in need of!
1.) Prayer! – I need a team of prayer warriors for me and my team (Team Ignite!) who are willing to take time out and lift us up daily to the Lord for his guidance and provision over the 11 months. Over this next year I am very confident that the Lord is going to stretch me more then I have ever been before and I could use as much prayer as possible… Let's MOVE MOUNTAINS!
—I also ask that you keep my family in your prayers, that the Lord continue to do MIGHTY works in there hearts!
2.) Financial Support! – So far I have raised about $10,400… Praise the Lord for his amazing provision. I still need to raise roughly around $4500 more. I ask that you pray about supporting me, if you feel lead to help me in this way you can donate online under my picture on this blog where it says "Support Donations here!" (I think thats what it says!) and if you go to my Support Letter Blog, I have all the info for donations there as well!
3.)Subscribing to my blog! – Add your email to get updates on my Blog – You aren't going to want to miss out on the Amazingness that the Lord is going to have me share with you.
4.)Now that you have followed #3 and subscribed, you will be able to share with others about the Works that God is doing all over the world and new hearts Living free in response to the work that Jesus Christ accomplished on the Cross.
Now here are a few things maybe you have around or want to help with rather then giving financially to help before I leave! If you want to help with any of these just email me through here on the contact link under my picture on the left hand side to let me know!
1.) Charger for my battery for my Fuji FinePix Z10fd Digital Camera… there is a reason I havn't used it in about 2 years, I don't have a charger nor do I have an extra $40-50 to purchase one before I leave. I would love to take as many pictures as possible!
2.) I have a Flip Cam that a friend is letting me borrow for the year, which i am stoked about to shoot video and share but I need something to edit video… here comes a BIG one. My Big Toshiba laptop is too giant for me to take on this trip, I have been looking into computers, I would love to get my hands on a MacBook Air 11 inch. – This is small enough that I can put in my day pack, I can edit video, video chat to keep in touch and I can also have office to use excel for finances. Maybe you have a Macbook air you want to donate! 😉 Maybe you want to get me one, or maybe you know somewhere I can get a giant discount on one… who knows!
3.) Mosquito Net!
4.) Stuff Sacks for my clothes, I don't have much room so compressing items will be KEY!
5.) Airporter – it's a giant duffel bag that when I travel I put my giant backpack in! Helps keep my bag alive and all in once piece!
6.) Lightweight Rain Jacket
7) Multi-purpose tool
8.) Small portable Ipod Speakers
***UPDATE ON THIS BLOG – ***1 hour after posting this…I was told by a friend that #'s 3,5, 7 and 8 were provided! – GOD IS SOOO GOOD, and he provides. Thank you all so much for your help! I thank the Lord for your heart!
-Thank you all so much for your support so far! I leave in 27 days and I am STOKEDDD! I will be keeping you updated over the next few weeks. One Last thing! If you live near me! I will be doing a fundraiser/going away event at Summit Church on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway near FGCU on Tuesday Sept. 27th (1 week before I leave!). Cost will be $20 and you will receiver dinner and an awesome time! More details as it approaches!
PEACE!!
Banko
