Magic By Design
2009 was an exciting year for Magic By Design. Approximately 2,407 people attended 31 shows throughout New York State. There were 185 adults, teens and children who raised their hands for salvation. Many received counseling after the shows and were given Bibles, tracts, and encouragement.
We are thankful for our supporters who continue to pray and support this ministry financially. We have been able to cover the many expenses including Bibles, literature, office supplies, postage, travel expenses, magic tricks, costumes, lighting, sound, etc. We are also thankful for our family and friends who have faithfully done the hard work to make these shows happen.
Our family dog, Morgan, has now joined our team as a TDI Registered Therapy Dog. She will be visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and schools.
Xcelerate
In February of this year, we began an outreach to inner city teens and young adults who do not have Christian families. We share a meal together every Friday evening in our home and then study the Bible together.
Our first study is a DVD series entitled, "I Really Want to Change...So Help Me God." We are very excited to learn about God's desire to transform us into His image and the power that is available to us through the Holy Spirit.
Once a month, we take everyone to a fun activity. In March, we went bowling. We all had a great time! Most of these kids never have a chance to do an activity like this.
Our hope is to model family life to these kids and build a desire in their hearts to become men and women who follow God and build their own Godly families.
Our Vision for the Future...
By the Grace of God, we would like to see the expansion of Xcelerate. We are looking for other families to join us in reaching more and more of these young people.
We will invite them to join us in sharing Jesus with others through the Gospel magic ministry as well as other types of community outreach.
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