Divine Purpose/Support Letter

I suppose when  telling  a  story,
the  beginning  is  the  ideal  place  to  start.
So  in  starting  my  own story,  the  first thing  I'd  like  to  tell  you  about  my  life  is;

I  was  born  on  June  26th,  1995  in  a  small  town  in  Northwest  Montana  called  "Libby".

The  first  memory  I  have  of  my  life  takes  place  on  my  5th  birthday...
We  lived  in  a  trailer  and  I  remember  I  thought  turning  five  was  the  most  monumental  event  happening  in  the  world  at  that  very  moment  and  that  everybody  should  honor  and  congratulate  me  for  having  survived  five  whole  years  in  that  intense  and  deranged  habitat  my  parents  liked  to  call  our  "family  home"... 

On  that  day,  I  also  wrote  my  first  song  titled  "I'm five"  and  although  the  lyrics  were  but  a  repetition  of  the  title;  the  new  inspiration  leaking  from  my  lips  left  a  resounding  ache  in  my  heart  to  find  a  melody  that  would  someday  mean  something  more  then  just repeating  what  has  already  been  stated  and  restated  throughout  history.

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God gave me a mission that day; to  find  true  lyrical  meaning.

I  don't  want  to  write  a  dumbed  down  message  lying  to  people  about  what  the  world  is  all  about;  I'm  tired  of  people  excepting  the  convenient  standards  that  the  music  industry  has  set  before  this  generation  because  it  is  congenial  with  their  exuberantly  sinful  lifestyles.

I have a passion;
I want to  convey  and   impart   reality  in  a  depth  that  nobody  can  truly  understand  or  accept  without  the  resonance  of  God's  heartbeat  impressed  into  melodic  frame.


If there is a lyrical remedy that is impervious to the distorted message portrait through my generations music;

I WILL FIND IT...

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That  was  the  vision  for  my  life  that  God  spoke  to  me  that day  and  as  I  remember; thirteen  years ago,  hearing  God  whisper  revelation  to  my  heart  so  clearly  and  strong; I  see  it  as  the  biggest  milestone  in  my  life  so  far.
 God  stamped  destiny  upon  my  heart  that  day,  he  staked  his  claim  on  my  life  and  gave  me  divine  purpose.  And  even  on  the  days  when  I  went  so  far  as  to  completely  disregard  his  existence; I  could  still  feel  his  passion  in  my  heart'  beating  slightly  off  rhythm  with  mine  and  no  matter  how  much  I  tried  to  deny  it;  I knew it  wouldn't  be  long  before  his  magnetic pulse  pulled  mine  back  into  proper  alignment  again...

Flash forward in my life;
I am now Eighteen years old and once again I find myself being pulled back into the alignment of Gods plan for my life!
as many of you guys know; this year has been one of enormous transitions for me!

I found myself at a cross roads last December;
I had just graduated a three month long evangelistic/arts school here in Nashville Tennessee by the name of "Thunder School" that is ran by a non-profit organization called "Provision International".
During my three months at the school I was able to be a part of the Music and evangelistic ministries, along with serving the community and participating in local outreaches/events.

-If you would like to know more about the highlighted non-profit organization
 and what it is all about, click on the link right below this Column-

-http://www.provisioninternational.com/meet-our-team.html

After school ended;
 I had the opportunity to apply for a year long commitment to the ministry here as an intern.
 At first I did not consider this an option at all reason #1 being: I in no way saw my self as ready to leave my family behind  in Montana. reason #2 being: I was financially broke at the time and in order to commit I needed a immediate down payment of $100.00.
But I didn't want to completely shut off the idea either...
There was one day in particular I was seeking God and telling him "If I am supposed to do this, provide the finances and I will be faithful to carry out the rest."
The day after I interceded for guidance, guess what I found on my pillow???
YES $100.00 in cash!!!!
I took that as conformation and I was faithful to hold up my end of the deal.


I moved to Nashville at the beginning of this year!
And I've been involved in outreaches, work projects to help keep the ministry afloat, and being extremely active in creativity for Gods glory!!

Here are just a couple examples of the things that I get to be a huge part of on a weekly basis!!!

"Meal Of Hope."

Every Thursday at 5:30, we serve a piping hot meal (that I get to be a part of preparing) and share the gospel with many people that are less fortunate than us...

along with the food we have live music all night provided by our own interns!! (That's me!!) Many times these amazing people bless us as more than we bless them and I am so thankful to be a part of Gods heart reflected through kindness and compassion.

If I could give every homeless person on the streets a home I would, but for now I just pray that their heart finds a home and a renewed hope in God.

Luke 14:12 "Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

"Friday Night Fire"

"Friday Night Fire" is a time every Friday night at 7:30pm that our doors open to the public and we all gather together to bring honor and glory to God through extravagant worship.
There are three different worship set made up of all our interns.
Our coffee shop "Foundry Coffee" is open all evening and the coffee excels any kind I've ever had the pleasure of tasting in my short existence.
And even though we have sort of a chill atmosphere with the coffee and worship, the presense of God shows up powerfully and every week God just wrecks us all over again!

"Prison Ministry"

Once a month I get to participate in

an incredible church service that our team holds inside the walls of "TN State penitentiary"

The men there are some of the kindest most gentle men I have ever met.

Every month the small church room gets filled all the way up and every month god is faithful to show up.

This is one of my all time favorite out reaches because it's ironic the amount of freedom the Holy Spirit brings EVERY MONTH behind bars...

  
 

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How You Can Help?

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Now that you know about what I am doing here in Nashville, you might be asking yourself "What can I do to be a part of the ministry without actually going there and becoming a missionary?"

The truth is guys, I NEED HELP.

I'm a fulltime missionary here, working toward redeeming the inner city of Nashville.

I absolutely love being here and I know that this is where God is calling me,
but being a fulltime missionary makes finances an issue.

In order to cover the cost of rent alone I need 225.00 a month, and honestly I am so thankful because it has been the grace of God that I have survived up until now.
I am firmly convinced that God will provide for me financially and otherwise,
but I still want to be faithful in doing my part in finding the funds necessary for my ministry.
As it says in James 2:14 "Faith without works is dead"

So if you are feeling it in your heart, please consider partnering with me and becoming a part of the amazing adventure I have embarked upon!

If I get 100 sponsors willing to give up just $5.00 a month; I will be secure for the rest of the year! One time donations are also gratuitously welcomed;

Remember, every bit counts! :)

God Bless You,

Ahriel.

TO DONATE

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For all gifts, please write checks to:  "AHRIEL PUCKETT"

Mail ALL checks to:

Ahriel Puckett

1419 Clinton Street

Nashville, TN 37203

For tax-deductible receipt:

• Write checks to "PROVISION INTERNATIONAL" with "AHRIEL PUCKETT" in memo line

• Donate through PayPal atProvision International via the "Donate" link
• Can be set up to reoccur monthly
• Write "FOR AHRIEL PUCKETT" under "Add special instructions to the seller"
• To Avoid PayPal's 3% Processing Fee (IF you have an existing PayPal account)
• On the home page click "Send Money"
• Use the following email address: info@provisioninternational.com 
• Insert the amount desired
• Select "I'm sending money to Family or Friends"
• Write "FOR AHRIEL PuCKETY" under "Email to Recipient" (on the next page)

***Feel free to check out Provision Internatioal's website to learn more about the ministry!