First Week Back

Dear friends, family and ministry partners!

I safely arrived back at YWAM Tampa this past Tuesday, October 2nd 2012.  Boy, have things been crazy!  I was able to settle into my room Wednesday morning.  That afternoon we had a staff meeting in which we clarified our focus for the next week.

My primary focus right now is to GET THE ALBUM FINISHED!!!  Alright!  Ready! Set............

Oops!  I forgot!  My computer screen won't work!  After a long trip down to Tampa to see the Apple specialists, they diagnosed the problem as a burned out video card.  Estimated cost to fix is $310 and 5-7 days of repair.  I don't have that money on hand because of living costs and payment for a YWAM conference coming up at the beginning of November.  So I went to another place I had found just down the street for a second opinion.  Unfortunately, they had the same diagnosis.  The gentlemen did say, however, that I could try to hook up the computer to an external screen to see if that will work.  However, even if this method does work, I will still not have a computer screen out of the office or on the road.  So Either way, I will eventually need to get this computer screen fixed.  Please be praying in these funds, or be praying for a cheaper solution.  All the music I have been working on for this album  is on this computer!  So, we need to get this situation resolved quickly, so I can finish the instrumentals, record the vocals, mix, master and work on cover art.  I am also having to barrow other people's computers for blog updates, making appointments, etc.

However, this past experience is only confirmation that I am right in the center of God's will.  We can't expect things to go easy or smoothly when we are in the Lord's will.  We have an enemy who wants to distract us and get us off track!  So we must always choose to rejoice in our trials and tribulations, knowing that these things make us worthy of the calling of Christ on our lives!  (James 1:2-4)  Praise the Lord!  I'm right where He wants me and the enemy is stankin' mad!  So, two of my goals are already complete!

Some of you have been asking me about where to send checks, care packages, etc.  I think you will find the following information helpful:

Personal care packages, letters, etc. can be mailed to:
Aaron Gray
31407 Satin Leaf Run
Brooksville, FL 34602

If you would like to partner financially, You can write a check to YWAM TAMPA and send it to the above address.
*NOTE: Please make checks payable to YWAM TAMPA and not to me personally.  This way you will receive a tax deduction.  Please make sure that you DO NOT WRITE MY NAME ANYWHERE ON THE CHECK ITSELF, INCLUDING THE MEMO BLANK AT THE BOTTOM!  You can designate the check to me by ATTACHING A STICKY NOTE to the check stating 'TO MISSIONARY AARON GRAY".

Thank you to everyone who is partnering with me in both prayer and finances!  I could NOT be doing this without you!  I cannot wait to share with you all what God is going to be doing in the next few months.  Thank you, thank you, thank you once again!

-In His love forever,
-Aaron Gray