"girl" event

Had our Girl event yesterday and thought it was a win on a number of levels. First, the flow was steady all four hours. We were debating on whether to show the film once and have a presentation, or spread it out and let people view the film at different times throughout the day. Thought the turnout was better than we expected.Second, the response was fantastic. So much positive feedback from the layout of the room, the atmosphere, the quality of photography, and the film. Third, product sales. I don't have the final figures, but we far exceeded what we expected to sell. The Well, as part of their approach, makes and sells products to generate income for the women coming out of sex slavery. Bags, purses, jewelry, cards; these were all on display and saw a cluster of people purchasing the entire time. So pumped to email Jim Larson, the founder of The Well, and let him know how good the response was and that additional financial support is on the way.Fourth, follow-up. Ran into a number of photographers and filmmakers who expressed a sincere interest in getting involved in future projects with aone:eight. It was my prayer, that if we pulled together a night with excellence, we'd get people with passion and giftings in the area of media and communication, to come along side and begin to build a team. I think last night was another big step forward.Excited to continue to build missions here at NCC. Right after the event, we had a meeting for the Ethiopia trip that has over 40 committments! I love this momentum.