There are some major changes on the immediate horizon for Cindy and me and we want to let you know what is going on with that, how On Target Ministries is going to move forward, and how you can help. Before I get too far into all that, please know that we are excited about the future and we truly believe that we can see God’s hand guiding our path. In fact, we see the best days of ministry ahead of us. There are only a hundred or so of you that I am sending this to, so you are really the ones that are “with us” in all that we do. I apologize in advance that there are so many big things in this letter, but if I didn’t share them I’d be leaving things out that are very important.
Cindy’s Health
Cindy is having oxygen level problems with her lungs at this altitude. Around the beginning of April we noticed that Cindy’s oxygen levels were dropping. The doctors put her through extensive testing and numerous visits and concluded that the elevation here in Colorado Springs is having a detrimental affect on her oxygen intake.
The prognosis is that she can live here but will need to be on oxygen assist, but not at sea level. Armed with that news we spent most of May visiting our daughter in Temecula, California. While on this trip we discovered that Cindy was fine—in fact, her oxygen numbers were better than mine. In addition, both the Pulmonary and Cardiology doctors there gave her positive reports. Her lung capacity and pulmonary pressure levels were fine.
So… California - Here we come! The D’Acchioli’s and On Target Ministries are moving!
OTM’s Future
We want you to know that we are seeing God’s wonderful hand in all of this. The difficulty for Cindy and me will come from having to leave our precious family and grandchildren here. I will also miss the wonderful friends and associates who have helped us over this past couple of years to re-launch OTM. I am amazed at the timing of all this. Pat McGuire, our producer has just completed the final taping of the last two volumes of our new curriculum. We also just finished our last session of the live On Target Institute sessions here at the Jericho Center.
Not only is the timing right on this end but let me tell you about what we are seeing God preparing for us on the horizon. The opportunities for us in Southern California are off the charts. With the ministry now poised to go to another level, our TV programs being aired on the NRB Network, and many churches and organizations picking up our curriculum, we are seeing very positive results and wonderful feedback.
While on this trip I had the privilege of speaking at two local churches, a men’s event in San Diego and a wonderful visit to the San Diego Rescue Mission. In all we experienced over 100 precious people give their hearts to the Lord. My dear friend, Pastor Britt, told me that in one service alone 15 people actually filled out the follow up card and registered that they asked Jesus into their heart. WOW! We do not see that very often—these new believers will be invited to a special class and encouraged in their journey.
While On Target Ministries will not miss a beat, we are convinced that additional opportunities to serve, consult, coach and even offer part-time assistance to local organizations and churches will be significant. I have already connected with a couple of possible locations to fire up our local OTI gathering of men and continue our live-stream broadcasts. I am convinced that we could see hundreds of men in the Temecula Valley sign up for this powerful weekly gathering.
Our Request
Having said all of that, and as excited as we are to see the incredible new things God is going to do, we are also mindful that the transition does come with physical, emotional and financial costs. Here is where we can really use your help.
First and foremost—PRAY! Pray that our home sells quickly and for the right price. As we are preparing to send Cindy back to California within the next two weeks, pray for her complete healing and that she gets settled in peacefully. And, oh yes—I will be alone so please pray for this guy as well. Pray for God’s peace to descend upon both of us, and our family, as we navigate this change.
Finally, please pray about helping us financially. Whenever ministries face this kind of transition it is both exciting and disruptive at the same time. Right now we are still planning our annual Golf Fundraiser for this summer. As you may know, this event is very important to the ministry. I believe this year we could see a special turnout for this annual event.
We are also about 6,000 dollars short of meeting our financial obligation for the last two volumes of our curriculum—this is critical. Perhaps you could help us with that. We will also be praying for additional funds to come in for help with the moving costs—as you know they can be substantial when moving this distance.
Next Steps
Thank you for your prayers. Cindy and I can’t tell you how much you mean to us. Please pray about giving into OTM either as a one time gift or, better yet, as a recurring gift. Here is the link to our web donation page https://otm.co/donate/. If you would like to give monthly, then click the PayPal or recurring payment option and there is a box there to check to create automatic giving. Or you can mail a check to OTM at PO Box 890423, Temecula, CA 92589.
I’ll be sending an update soon to let you know how things are going. Remember that as a financial partner, every person that we minister to is someone that you are ministering to as well.
Cindy and I pray God’s richest blessing upon you and your family.
Helping men become Fully Alive—the man God intended,