Happy New Year dear friend! I pray that as we stand together at the threshold of 2005, that your hearts and minds are filled with the joy and hope of our Lord and Savior. I believe that He has great things in store for all of us. What you are about to read in this month's letter is a recap of this past year's events. I am confident that it will bring a sense of encouragement and grand anticipation for what God has in store for us in the months to come.

The last year was filled with powerful events. The evidence is proof positive that the Lord is at work in the hearts of men and women around the country. Hundreds of loved ones are being ushered into the kingdom, marriages are being healed and the lives of many prisoners are being profoundly impacted. Over 2004 we ministered to over 34,000 people and rejoiced with 706 loved ones who made first time decisions for Christ. We have also witnessed thousands of re-dedications. Hallelujah!

Thrilling events are also taking place as a result of our On Target Institute. Our local meetings include a group of 200 men, 34 of which are trained leaders. Approximately 40 OTI programs are currently being conducted around the world in churches and prisons. Our complete curriculum is now available to be aired on any local Christian radio station. Feel free to contact us if you would like more information on how to bring this program to your local station. You may also access our OTI programs via the internet at www.otm.org.

In regards to our financial status, we have been tracking our functional allocation (the percent of dollars raised that goes to actual ministry programs versus general administration and fundraising) ever since 1996. We have experienced a positive climb from 64% to our current record high of 73%. What this means is that 73% of every dollar we receive is being used directly towards our ministry purpose…an awesome statistic indeed!

We are delighted to report that last year was our most productive year ever in almost every record keeping category…number and size of events, number of people saved, OTI expansion and financial support. We truly feel blessed as we reflect upon how the Lord has protected us and provided for our every need! Your love and support are a huge part of last year's success as well, and we continue to feel both humbled and honored by your partnership with us! Your faithfulness is appreciated more than you will ever know!

Before closing, allow me to share two other projects that are currently underway. First, we have been affirmed in the writing of a new book. This second work will be directed to church leadership across our nation. Second, many of you know that we have drafted a Presidential Proclamation asking for a national call for men of character and integrity in 2005. We have been assured that his document has made it all the way to the hands of our President, and we believe that he will adopt it at the right time. We covet your prayers for both of these events, as the potential impact for each could be dynamic!

I hope you have enjoyed our "good news"! Cindy and I both feel that the Lord has something new and unexpected in store for us in the days ahead. We are so excited to see what our Creator has designed for this next season. Thank you so much for taking this amazing journey with us. We pray that you will continue stand beside us as we forge into the days ahead with a life-changing vision and a vigorous enthusiasm to see it all come to pass!

We love you! May 2005 be a year filled with unexpected miracles, unimaginable blessing and a hope beyond measure!

In His love,
Vince D’Acchioli

TargetPoint

December, 2004

“A New Year’s Resolution for the Soul”

A devotional thought revealed during a private moment with God

               Vince D’Acchioli

The greatest tragedy for all humanity was the “fall of man”.  The result was a separation from the very person who created us.  Ever since that time, we have experienced profound obstacles that seem to stand in the way of our oneness with the God who created us.

In light of this, I now understand the most important duty for all of us is to determinedly remove every obstacle that stands in the way of our intimacy with God.

As we begin this New Year I would like for you to ask yourself two questions:  What are the obstacles in your life that are keeping you from having an intimate relationship with our Savior? Are you willing to make a commitment right now to remove these things from your life?

Dear one, the stakes are too high for us to continue to ignore the road blocks that keep us from God.  Make a commitment at the threshold of this New Year to pursue Him with all of your body, soul and mind…and become a mighty conqueror through Christ our Lord.

Romans 8:37-39

 “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”