Needs That Aren't Known Can't Be Met....

Good Morning!
This is by far my earliest post yet!  I got started before noon!  It's a beautiful and crisp fall day here in New Jersey, and I can't tell you all how nice it was to sleep in today!  Yes, I'm going to church today :)  Ray's church offers a 5 pm service on Sunday's.  Last week Ray raced motocross (say that 5 times fast) and this week, his nephew had a football game, so the late option has been great!  You are probably wondering what my title for my post is all about today, so I'll get right to it.  Pastor Mike has said for years that if you have a need and you never let anyone know, the need can't be met by those who know and love you.  So, I'm letting you guys know of a need this ministry in Staten Island has.  Ray has supported this ministry since it's inception in the mid 90's out of his pocket.  With the exception of getting funds for some of the kids to go on missions trips with him, he has foot the bill.  He is no longer in a position to be able to do that.  He has established a ministry, Edge Impact Inc, and just last week filed the 501 c 3 paperwork with the IRS to get that tax-exempt classification, but it will take 8 weeks to hear back.

Here's what the need is.  We need you first and foremost, to keep praying.  Pray your hearts out and faces off for Ray, the work he needs for his business, and for the work he's doing in Staten Island.  The enemy is working double time there.   Secondly, the ministry needs financial help.  There are retreats and trips for these kids to go on to connect with good and godly people, but they come at a price.  We have two kids going next weekend to Pennyslvania, and the cost for each kid is $129.  There is another retreat this Spring that carries the same price tag.  It's not like at home, these kids can't go ask for help from Mom and Dad.  They don't have money.  The kids come by money two ways, Ray gives it to them or they steal it.  That's it.  I'd love to eliminate the second one and help Ray with the first one!  AFTER you pray about it, if you feel led to give, you can send your donation to:
Edge Impact Inc
PO Box 465
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
I know a write-off isn't you primary motivation in giving, but as soon as the paperwork is cleared for the 501 c 3 status, I will let those give know.  Thank you for praying and in advance for those who give.  You really are touching lives and impacting eternity!  Love you guys!