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December 02, 2005
First Meeting for the Memorial Fund
Hello extended family! I wanted to write an update since it has been quite some time. Our family is doing well. God is continuing to be faithful. Just a few updates: Suzanne has accepted a new job that is more in line with what her degree is for, it's way more flexible in terms of work schedule, and she is remaining in Atlanta. This is a huge blessing for her, and she is so grateful to you for continuing to hold her up in prayer. Jonathan and I are adjusting well in Los Angeles... spending time at a church that has been very present throughout our entire journey (even though they had never met my brother), and we feel loved on and supported, even on the west coast! My parents are doing well through the holidays. My mom has just finished a book (well, she's read about 7 of them through this process!) that has really helped her in processing through the last 4 months. She is emotionally healthy, which makes me so enormously happy! My sister is working hard in Atlanta, living with wonderful roommates, and still praying for direction as to the next step. She's very excited to be in Atlanta.
God is faithful!
Now, to let you know about The Rick Pearson Memorial Fund. We just finished our first conference call a couple of hours ago, and we are SO excited to let you know what we are going to be able to do this year.
1. We will be sponsoring one or more international students from such possible place as Brazil, South Africa, the Phillippines, etc. to attend the Passion Conference in Nashville, January 2-5. Please be praying for this opportunity. How amazing to think the impact this could have on their lives and, in turn, their friends, community...country!
2. We are going to be able to sponsor high school students in the Louisiana area affected by hurricane Katrina to go to summer camp at Bigstuf camps in Panama City, FL. Almost an entire church youth group will have the chance to be at camp! Pray for maximum kingdom impact as these students will have an opportunity to experience God in an amazing way!
3. We are going to be continuing to sponsor the 2 children that Rick supported through Compassion International. Suzanne is going to keep up with the correspondence with the children. We are excited to be able to continue to pour into these lives.
4. We are going to be able to fulfill a commitment that Rick made to Mountain Lake for their building fund. It's extremely exciting to be able to do something that Rick specifically committed to do, and to be able to do this for his church that he loved and championed so much!
ALL of this can happen because of the funds that have been raised so far for the Fund! It is AMAZING how generous you all have been! We are excited to keep this legacy going, too. We will update the website soon to let you know other fundraising opportunities, including when the next annual benefit concert will be for next year.
I cannot express how grateful we are. You all are part of this. You are why we can impact, literally, the world. Your generosity is beyond words. Thank God for His Body. You are a perfect picture.
Thank you.
Candi Pearson Shelton
Posted by Rick at 12:30 PM | Comments (14)