November 15, 2011

THANK YOU !!!

As the 2011 season closes I have several reflections.  The IZOD IndyCar Series final race was not what we had hoped nor planned, but life is too often that way.  We have things occur that we had hoped would not, we have crisis, we experience loss.  IndyCar Ministry is present to help in any and all situations.  We want to be available to minister in times of celebration as well as in times of crisis.  Your support helps us to be present to help, encourage and to provide hope.    Your prayers and financial giving as well as your words, notes and assistance in various ways enable this ministry to bless and support our racing family.   When we experience loss we often don’t think of giving thanks, but when we lose something precious it can cause us to stop and think about what we have.  We reflect on the many relationships we have, especially family, and we thank God for them.   We reflect on the things we enjoy.   IndyCar Ministry thanks God for
you and your interest in this ministry.  We need you as a partner to join with us so that we can continue to minister in this great racing family.

The 2012 season is going to be a season with new challenges for everyone.  We will have new drivers, new teams, new cars and changes that come with new things!   We will continue to minister to the IZOD IndyCar Series,  Indy Lights Series, Star Mazda Series and the USF2000 Series with chapel services, Catholic Mass, counseling, critical incident stress debriefing and more opportunities to share Christ both on and off the track.   We are planning for the Indy 500 Breakfast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Stay tuned to our newsletter and website for new and exciting updates!  Please pray for us as and that God will continue to direct this ministry in His will.

Thank you for your prayer and financial support this past year.  Your continual support enables this ministry to reach out even more and help this great community, as well as reach beyond to our fans.

Serving Christ,    Bob Hills

A Thankful Review of a few things from the 2011 Season :
* Rescue Food Ministry collected 35,995 lbs. of food = $71,990 in food value
* 4 weekly “Winner’s Circle” studies focused on encouraging spiritual growth.
* Several Marriage Ceremonies
* Successful First Indy 500 Breakfast, May 2011 attended by over 500
* Exciting “Night of Memories at the Museum” at the Hall of Fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, January 2011
* Several lives were changed for Christ in all four series!
* Crisis Debriefings related to losses within our racing family
* Funerals,  unfortunately,  were too often but were opportunities to comfort.
* New ministry launched to Star Mazda Series led by David Storvick
* Continued ministry to USF2000 Series led by David Storvick
* Temporary Office Space provided by Indy Racing Experience
* Trackside Chapel Services and Catholic Mass were offered at each race venue.