Dawson Skow - Finally introducing myself...

Hello everybody!  Not a regular blogger but here goes...

My name is Dawson Skow, and these are the facts about me.

I am the husband to a beautiful redhead, michelle, the father of 1 boy and 2 girls (all redheads), and I'm also the Worship Pastor at Brazos Fellowship.  I guess you could say that these are the ministries that God has called me to, and I couldn't be happier with the life that God has blessed me with.  I also love sports (except golf...).  I love the thought of reading...my love of movies and video games sometimes trumps it.

I've lived in College Station for about 15 years, and love my life here, but...God has called Michelle and me to go way out of our comfort zone and travel to Uganda for a short time.  I'm really excited about all that we are going to see and do, and how I know I will be changed by the people there-much more than they will probably be changed by me.  My prayer has been that God would use me and change me. I guess I'm a little anxious about going, but not too bad.  I don't really feel afraid of the snakes, planes rides, and unknowns.  I know that God has got it, and I'm gonna let Him have it.  I can't wait to see what is going to happen and how this could affect the future of all of us involved.

I praise God for the opportunity to go.

and here's some pictures of me and the family:

God bless.

Wow!  It is about to be June, like tomorrow!! Can you believe it!!  It seems like just yesterday I was having an informational about this amazing trip, and now here we are, a little over a month left before we leave!
My heart is so ready to be there!  I get the awe inspiring privilege of leading this team, and in effect, I get to hear stories from each of these individuals about their personal preparations.  I get to hear the fears, but also the inspirations!  This trip isn't easy for any of us to take, while yes the thought of going to a foreign country for most is intriguing, but when you get down to the nitty gritty of leaving family, friends, work, even for some of us children, it is a difficult decision.  Not one any of us made lightly.  But the Lord called, and I am so grateful for each of my team members who answered!
Right now, as we continue to prepare, we are still a little bit aways from our financial goal.
Please continue to pray for our team as we fundraise, pray for divine appointments and the Lord's calling on those here to send.
If you are one of those who feel called to give (even a small amount, every little bit helps!)  you can do so by:
1. clicking the "donate" button to the right of this post!
2. mailing a check to the Imani Office at: 216 W 26th St, Bryan, TX 77803
3. mailing a check to the person you wish to donate towards.

Please make all checks payable to "Imani" and all donations are tax deductible.

We have had some amazing support so far, thank you for all of your support!
We cannot wait to be able to share with you some awesome stories from Uganda!!

Blessings!!

Rachel Driskell