Leighton’s Blog

Had a bit of a moment after heading out of the woods Friday morning. Well a few moments. I’m driving by all these farms and listening to worship music. My right hand on the wheel and my left hand raised high out my window in a genuine sign of praise and thankfulness to our Savior. And it hit me! I’m actually on my way to Indianapolis for my first stop on this crazy 200 day mission trip. I made it. I put all my storage and went. What God called me to do in September was happening. So I wept in joy for a bunch of miles and through several farms. Maybe I looked a little crazy to this farmer with tears coming down my cheeks and my hand raised out my window worshipping. Thank you to everybody who is praying for me and supporting me. I really appreciate it!  “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4 NIV

I arrived in Indianapolis safely Friday afternoon. Had a great drive this morning from George Deams Wilderness about 75 minutes south of Indianapolis. I’m ready for the first out reach stop Saturday morning. Spoke to my Indianapolis leader this morning, Brian Engelhardt of Jeep warriors and he’s psyched about what we’re up to tomorrow. Thanks for all your support and prayers! 

This is why I sleep so well at night in the woods now. 12 hrs of power for fridge, head unit, tea kettle, Hot Logic, usb fan & other USB stuff. Thank you my Christian brother Cody at Interstate Batteries for donating 2 OPTIMA Batteries Yellow Tops, Eric & his team at Pete's Garage for the install and Val Ferreira for three nights of some very ingenious wiring to say the least. Val installed a pilar switch pod, wired 4 LED corner lights from roof rack, front spots, winch and ran 2 & 6 gauge wires to behind the drivers seat for 1000 watt power inverter and 100 watt JBL amp for public address system amp.  Thanks to my Uncle Charlie Gagnon for fabricating the light brackets for the roof rack and my good friend Jim Mitchell at Beverly Overhead Door for donating the front spot lights! Thank you everybody. #takesavillage #missionforhope #jeeps #jeepers #givingback #helpingthehomeless #overlanding #overlandlife #camping #jeepwrangler #since1941 #1941 #willy @ Charles C. Deam W

Did some more sound testing today. The thing is loud and all controlled by my phone or iPad. 8 more channels for a whole worship team! Thank you Linda Dellatto Ford for the pulpit! #popupjeepchurch #jeep #jeepers

View from the cheap seats. 

One big flap jack this morning. Good dinner last night. Good sleep last night. Ahead of schedule a bit for the week so today is a project day. Organize technology better, a bit of painting, reinstall front and rear cameras, change shift light and rewire switch pod. And then maybe a shower. #missionforhope #itsajeepthing #jeeps #jeepers #ohio #oh

On my way to Indianapolis for my first outreach stop on Saturday in Indianapolis. I found some trails today in the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. Found mud too. First time off road with the new tires and new gear. Ride is a bit different and lower!! #missionforhope #jeeps #jeepers #givingback