Made it up to Alaska safely. Just getting settled in.
God is doing amazing things here in Alaska. Can't wait to share what He is doing through Victory and the staff here.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Feeling a little warm?
I've been shooting film on some old cameras. If you want a little look beyond this nice jar of iced tea, check out my photostream. More pictures to come as I shoot more.
Flickr Photostream
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tough Times
It's funny how something small can interrupt our normal flow of life. Today just didn't want to flow. Especially after the day I had yesterday, then my morning on top of it.
July 4th. A day to remember our freedoms. How did the Howard family celebrate this? Just a round of mini-golf @ Chucksters (49 on the par 48... WINNER!), and lunch in the park. After filling up on lobster, BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, and other delectable foods, we headed home. It was here that we found a message from Visa saying my credit card was compromised. After some phone calls and some investigation, I found out all my cards through my credit union had been compromised. This threw me a curve ball. All my bank accounts got locked up, and away to the credit union I went this morning. I was reassured that all of it should be taken care of before August 2nd (when I depart for Alaska). But until new cards are issued and my accounts all back to what they were (broke but not totally broke), I have this cloud hanging over me. Looks like I will be trusting God more about finances as the counter ticks down to the trip.
Since all of this (and some technical issues I am facing), I can't seem to get back going into the swing I was in just before all of this happened. Just before, I had been cranking through some pre-state fair work for Victory's booth (and future advertising). Be praying for this issue with funds and for God's wisdom through all of this. He has a plan in all of this. It's time for me to learn something. I'm just not sure what.
- Daryl
p.s.- Pictures of our 4th of July celebration will be posted once my roll of film is finished and developed. Yes, my roll of film. I've been kicking it old school. Love it.
July 4th. A day to remember our freedoms. How did the Howard family celebrate this? Just a round of mini-golf @ Chucksters (49 on the par 48... WINNER!), and lunch in the park. After filling up on lobster, BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, and other delectable foods, we headed home. It was here that we found a message from Visa saying my credit card was compromised. After some phone calls and some investigation, I found out all my cards through my credit union had been compromised. This threw me a curve ball. All my bank accounts got locked up, and away to the credit union I went this morning. I was reassured that all of it should be taken care of before August 2nd (when I depart for Alaska). But until new cards are issued and my accounts all back to what they were (broke but not totally broke), I have this cloud hanging over me. Looks like I will be trusting God more about finances as the counter ticks down to the trip.
Since all of this (and some technical issues I am facing), I can't seem to get back going into the swing I was in just before all of this happened. Just before, I had been cranking through some pre-state fair work for Victory's booth (and future advertising). Be praying for this issue with funds and for God's wisdom through all of this. He has a plan in all of this. It's time for me to learn something. I'm just not sure what.
- Daryl
p.s.- Pictures of our 4th of July celebration will be posted once my roll of film is finished and developed. Yes, my roll of film. I've been kicking it old school. Love it.
Monday, July 2, 2012
The HM Update Newsletter 012
Hey Everyone,
Here is the latest update letter about the ministry work I am doing, as well as future opportunities.
HM Update 012
(click to read or download)
(click to read or download)
The next time you will hear from me will be from my month stint in Alaska this August!
Grace and Peace,
- Daryl J. Howard
For more news and update, please check back here, as well as victorymin.org
Also check out Victory Bible Camp and Conference Center on Facebook
Saturday, June 30, 2012
A Friendly Update
The HM Update edition 012 will be out next week. Also, I'll be posting some more information here as well.
Continue to pray for opens doors, and for me to seek God's leading in the coming months.
Continue to pray for opens doors, and for me to seek God's leading in the coming months.
Monday, June 25, 2012
THE HM UPDATE blog edition
Hello!
Wow, I'm so excited about what the future holds. God is doing amazing works through Victory and it's supporters. The next letter is coming out soon, but I felt I should share this ASAP.
OPPORTUNITY UPDATE
*SPOILER ALERT*
(This is going to be in the next newsletter)
Well, it is official. From August 2nd - September 6th I'll be serving short-term at Victory Bible Camps & Conference Center. This was definitely an open door from God. After posting here and asking some individuals to pray with me, support started to come in. With support coming in, I started to get serious about looking at tickets. It was unnerving to see low prices ranging from $771-$940. Even with the support that was coming in, I had to lock in a ticket before the prices started going up. Times started to get desperate, and I was starting to doubt if this trip was going to happen. If you were to look on my Facebook wall on June 20th, you would have seen a post asking for prayer and a small miracle. Doubt about the trip had set in. Then God decided to show me that doubting is not an option when it comes to His work. When I checked the mail, there was a check with a gift, as well as a statement from Victory showing where my support sat at. I felt so silly doubting God on His plans and provision. But He wasn't done. On Thursday of last week, a ticket popped up on my search. It was only $691! Much cheaper than any other ticket that I had found. Everything else sat at $790 or higher. After a quick call to Victory, the ticket was purchased.
So far most of the ticket is paid for. A little loan from my parents helped me lock in the ticket. Also, Victory is allowing me to use some of the support that has come in to help with the ticket as well. But there are still a few expenses that need to be taken care of before I leave. If you feel the Lord is leading you to give, why not. It doesn't take a dedicated monthly gift. So for those that can't do monthly can join for just this one-time trip if you feel led. If you have any interest, just e-mail me at hmupdate@gmail.com.
WHAT THIS TRIP ENTAILS
This trip is going to be holding many opportunities. The main reason for this trip will be to work and run the state fair booth. But there is so much more that I would able to do when serving for a month.
MAIN GOALS:
1. Successfully run the state fair booth
2. Connect people to the ministry of Victory and share God's love to them
3. Develop new promotional material for the camp
4. Develop and work on material for staff raising support
5. Make connections with churches in Alaska (maybe share at one or two)
This trip is going to be amazing. Just the thought of going has re-energized me. It makes me want to push harder to get to Victory full-time. Pray that I'll be open to God's leading on the work that will be done, as well as seeking His direction on how to promote the camp.
There will be more information on this trip soon, as well as some other postings soon.
FIN.
- Daryl J. Howard
Wow, I'm so excited about what the future holds. God is doing amazing works through Victory and it's supporters. The next letter is coming out soon, but I felt I should share this ASAP.
OPPORTUNITY UPDATE
*SPOILER ALERT*
(This is going to be in the next newsletter)
Well, it is official. From August 2nd - September 6th I'll be serving short-term at Victory Bible Camps & Conference Center. This was definitely an open door from God. After posting here and asking some individuals to pray with me, support started to come in. With support coming in, I started to get serious about looking at tickets. It was unnerving to see low prices ranging from $771-$940. Even with the support that was coming in, I had to lock in a ticket before the prices started going up. Times started to get desperate, and I was starting to doubt if this trip was going to happen. If you were to look on my Facebook wall on June 20th, you would have seen a post asking for prayer and a small miracle. Doubt about the trip had set in. Then God decided to show me that doubting is not an option when it comes to His work. When I checked the mail, there was a check with a gift, as well as a statement from Victory showing where my support sat at. I felt so silly doubting God on His plans and provision. But He wasn't done. On Thursday of last week, a ticket popped up on my search. It was only $691! Much cheaper than any other ticket that I had found. Everything else sat at $790 or higher. After a quick call to Victory, the ticket was purchased.
So far most of the ticket is paid for. A little loan from my parents helped me lock in the ticket. Also, Victory is allowing me to use some of the support that has come in to help with the ticket as well. But there are still a few expenses that need to be taken care of before I leave. If you feel the Lord is leading you to give, why not. It doesn't take a dedicated monthly gift. So for those that can't do monthly can join for just this one-time trip if you feel led. If you have any interest, just e-mail me at hmupdate@gmail.com.
WHAT THIS TRIP ENTAILS
This trip is going to be holding many opportunities. The main reason for this trip will be to work and run the state fair booth. But there is so much more that I would able to do when serving for a month.
MAIN GOALS:
1. Successfully run the state fair booth
2. Connect people to the ministry of Victory and share God's love to them
3. Develop new promotional material for the camp
4. Develop and work on material for staff raising support
5. Make connections with churches in Alaska (maybe share at one or two)
This trip is going to be amazing. Just the thought of going has re-energized me. It makes me want to push harder to get to Victory full-time. Pray that I'll be open to God's leading on the work that will be done, as well as seeking His direction on how to promote the camp.
There will be more information on this trip soon, as well as some other postings soon.
FIN.
- Daryl J. Howard
Monday, June 18, 2012
A little update
Just to give you a heads up. I'm proofing my next update letter, as well as putting together some info on how support raising is going.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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