Greeting From Our Founder
Judy Fox
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Greetings, Ignite Family!
What a month!!
First and foremost, our sincerest gratitude to not only one, but TWO family foundations and a handful of individuals who gave over the last 5 weeks, allowing us to not only meet but exceed the $5,000 matching donation. Thank you to those who prayed as well!! In a challenging season of transition, this is truly a breath of air enabling us to do what we do. We are grateful.
So, what now? We push through the 4th Quarter as all nonprofits do, trusting our Provider for increased ability to take massive action in 2022. The needs are urgent, the doors are wide open. We say, "Send us!".
For this edition of Monthly News, let's take a look back at the last five weeks. Yep, I'm fully aware it's the last day of the "month" to get out "monthly news. But I think we all would agree you'd prefer I be OUT with our team and igniting hope over sitting at the laptop writing how we "wish" we were:
You WILL make a difference in someone's life today. Make sure it's positive!
Judy
p.s. Please reply to let us know how we can also pray for YOU!!
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Women & Kids in Crisis - Dallas |
Our Ignite U1 team brought their A-Game at a shelter for women and kids in crisis. For the sake of privacy, we omit specifics. Through this event, we are breaking cycles of domestic violence and addiction.
"Each one of your beautiful humble hearts helped me see my own pain as a healing piece of someone else's puzzle of pain if I allow God to use me to love others through my story." Cori ~ Dallas, TX
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At-Risk Youth - Arlington, TX |
One of our new and growing partnerships is with Nehemiah Builds and Mission Wrestling, to break cycles inconducive to a productive future for at-risk youth. Our Ignite U1 teammate, Johnie, delivered his powerful testimony. These youth were lit!!
We look forward to returning in January with Katie and James and continuing impact in planning!
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NCCAA National Volleyball Championships - DI & DII |
I am honored to serve for the 12th year as Chaplain for the National Christian College Athletic Association National Volleyball Championships. At the D-II weekend, the State of Florida Referees Assigner was one of many who remarked how timely and meaningful the keynote was at the Opening banquet. I heard this quite a few times that weekend after customized devotional times with multiple teams over four days. Grateful for a voice to communicate His words
Off to Branson, MO for D-I weekend as soon as this newsletters is SENT
"That word was exactly what we needed!" Lauren, Head Coach
"My officiating crews have experienced so much loss over since 2020. My wife and I cried together every day...you just gave the exact words I needed."
Dave, Head Referee & Officials Assigner
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Zig Ziglar Corporation - Devotional |
Such an honor to have been asked to return on the speaker rotation for the Zig Ziglar Corporation Weekly Monday Morning Devotional - a weekly gathering of business and motivational professionals.
"It was truly captivating how you have used Ignite to make a difference in a hopeless place all the way up to changing nations for the better. Proof that all things are possible for those who love the Lord."
David Ball, Founder of Design Balls
15X Boston Marathon Competitor
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Program Note: Katie's Korner will return in the new year!!
A couple of new opportunities dropped on us in November as well!! If you know Ignite, you KNOW we don't want the easy places. We have never sought out comfortable, we PREFER the places that we have to be discreet in communication and where we may or may not see tangible results on this side of Eternity - you know...the places others won't go and the people whose stories aren't easily told. Nor should they be.
Opportunity #1 (stay tuned): We are in conversations and exploring ways that we can come alongside an initiative in Northern Iraq that ministers to youth and their families (if applicable - not all of them have families at this point) who were formerly prisoners of ISIS. Thanks to one of our close friends and partners (who will see this newsletter and who knows how uniquely and deeply grateful I am for their support!!) I had the pleasure of lunch with the Founder and we shared an instant connection that I truly believe is, as they say, "a God thing". Pray for us as this takes shape. I'll share what I can when I can. For now just start praying with us!! I've given my word, and if you know me at all, that means it's going to happen. It's only a matter of logistics. For those who are reading this and thinking, "Would you actually GO?" Ummmm, of course!
Opportunity #2 (AN IMMEDIATE NEED): One of our dearest friends, organizationally and personally, is undergoing unexpected treatment for Stage 4 cancer. Without diving into personal business, this is not just an ordinary friend (not that any of my friends are "ordinary", you know what I mean) - a strategic advisor in all things nonprofit, a world-class expert in board training and development, assisting in seeking grants, and at the core of putting feet to the vision we developed with our board of directors in 2020. Three cheers for another obstacle!! (yeah, right...except for that "give thanks in all things" thing).
This friend has asked me to take their place as the Chaplain for a team of elite surgeons who will be serving in Guatemala, January 22-29, 2022. What an honor to serve as the voice of encouragement each morning to this team from all over the USA who will deliver healing through their skilled hands and to come alongside them to pray with and be a constant voice to the families who will be hoping for healing for their loved one. I've given my YES, have applied and been accepted into this role, and in faith have secured my flight. I do need to raise $2300 to make this happen, with $1200 of it due by December 11. This fundraising is on top of our organizational needs here in Q4. But this is important!! If you would pray with me for this provision, I appreciate it. I trust Him to provide. If you feel led to give - click below and write in the comments GUAT2022.
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- November 30 to December 4 - NCCAA Divison I Volleyball Championship Chaplain
- January 12 - Mission Wrestling in Arlington
- January 22-29 - Guatemala Chaplain
- 2022 - HOT things brewing in PA, WV and FL. IN and MI - you're still on tap too.
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Ignite Highlight of the Month |
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OUR IGNITE U1 CORE LEADERS |
We are SO thankful for our Ignite U1 DFW Team, some of whom could not be at the event in early November. These are dedicated individuals, everyday heroes whose lives inspire hope and whose hearts are SOLD OUT to destroying trauma.
We ignite generational cycles of hope one life at a time through the universal language of sport! It's that simple!
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With Prayer and Thanksgiving |
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We Give Thanks:
- World-class vision
- World-class strategy
- Doors opened domestically and globally
- Sustained Belief | Perseverance
- Relationships and open doors continue to grow across the nation!
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Please Pray With Us:
- Guatemala funding
- End of year funding
- Growth, opportunities, provision for 2022
- Advisory Board inception
- Board of Directors growth
If you pray for us, pray with us....for that.
For those connections. For people who share our passion and are people of action.
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