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We hit $50,000! Zakk got some new stuff.

Nov 25th by Jon

phase 6

Is it a European carry all?

Is it a satchel?

Is it a man bag?

Is it a murse?

Nope, it’s just another step toward hitting $60,000 and building two kindgartens in Vietnam.

We met our last micro goal of $3,000 which means Zakk, our Metrosexual Worship Leader, is rocking a new man bag and some product in his hair. And because artist Wes Molebash is brilliant, he even tightened Zakk’s jeans for this round.

We’ve got less than $3,000 until we hit our next micro goal.

We’ve got less than $10,000 until we’re finished with our entire goal.

We’ve got a lot of reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving.

I’m continually awed that we raised $50,000 in 16 days. I’ve already cued Europe’s “Final Countdown” as we march toward the final goal $60,000.

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@ellidh Nov 25, 2009

And a new watch too, right?

Jon Acuff Nov 25, 2009

That is indeed a big watch you see. Wes Molebash is doing a fantastic job with Zakk.

joanna Nov 25, 2009

He's looking pretty happy about he's new bag! Nice to see another bag person- a cool new bag makes me unreasonably happy!

Rebeccamh Nov 25, 2009

Or, is it an attache? Love it!

Phillip Gibb Nov 25, 2009

very cool
except for the Man Purse thing; please tell me that is not going to be something men will say a lot.
Next it will be cool for men for go for a MANicure
lol

Kyle Reed Nov 25, 2009

I haven't gotten a manicure yet, but i have gotten me some pedicures and I love them.

Becky Miller Nov 27, 2009

You do that before you lead worship barefoot, right, Kyle?

Kyle Reed Nov 27, 2009

you have to do what you have to do to look your best for God

Anonymous Bruce Nov 26, 2009

actually, it's called manscaping

elizabeth Nov 25, 2009

That hair brings a happy little tear to my eye.

Darcy Knight Nov 25, 2009

Yay, he's smiling! Now for the coffee, right? :)

Manda Nov 25, 2009

Bring on the French Press!

coldx851 Nov 25, 2009

What do you think, A style of mocha or a simple latte? Maybe like my English teacher and a Latte with chocolate syrup? Maybe an oct-shot mocha breve? Or maybe an americano or macciatto(sp?). or some cray monster or red bull special? probably not, but definantly has to be a form of espresso tailored to him specifically. Probably a sixteen ounce one, though.

Amanda Nov 25, 2009

Love the hair! I'm not sure how I feel about his overly happy expression though. I think he should have an "I'm-too-cool" look on his face. Or maybe he should look like he's in pain, as though he's in the middle of some intense worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4fveLQZZQ

maretta Nov 25, 2009

THAT was funny!

Tim DuMont Nov 25, 2009

Any chance that when Zakk is done we could get a post with side by side images to see the changes? That would be Awesome!

Samantha Burns Nov 25, 2009

Zakk needs some Rob Bell glasses and pins on his Murse! Also, if he were going against the grain of his stereotype, he'd get a tattoo in Greek or Hebrew on the inside of his forearm ;-)

Kyle Reed Nov 25, 2009

That would be going against?
Maybe going against "the man" and saying that I am edgy but still a lover of God.
If he was really cool he would get it in Aramaic or Icelandic sigur ros language.

Anonymous Bruce Nov 26, 2009

I'm wondering about the facial hair to go with the specs. Will it be the full Miami Vice "I never shave after Thursday to make sure I look awesome for Sunday" look or a simple flavour saver?

Brandon_Schmidt Nov 25, 2009

Any time I hear "The Final Countdown" I have to think of Gob from Arrested Development!

Shelly In Vegas Nov 25, 2009

Ditto! I can see him on his Segway now…

Kyle Reed Nov 25, 2009

I said that last week.
I have been at sporting events and they will play that song and I will just start laughing.

Shannon Nov 25, 2009

Wow, Zakk is starting to look remarkable like Lincoln Brewster…creepy.

eastern ky pastor Nov 25, 2009

Has anyone thought about using this project for Christmas giving?

Kyle Reed Nov 25, 2009

Once again am amazed at how a drawing can look cooler then I will ever look.
Loving the combo of the v necker and the vest. Good color matching there.

joanna Nov 26, 2009

Hang on, i thought we weren't into V-necks here at SCL?

Wes Molebash Nov 25, 2009

I was worried that the colors were too "cool". The more stuff we throw on him the better he looks, though. :)

Lea Nov 25, 2009

Wes, you're amazing! Zakk looks hott.

Chris Nov 25, 2009

Interseting the human condition. When we raised the $30K in 18 hours I was pumped, and now that its taken waaay longer to get to $50K I find myself disappointed. Is that weird? Has anyone else felt that way?

huggiesgirl Nov 27, 2009

Yes, initially. But I also kinda expected it. I think when we get to the second $60K, it will feel like even more of an achievement because it's been harder.
Plus it's fun to do it slow and see Zakk's changes bit by bit :D

@coldx851 Nov 25, 2009

Yes! his hair is now actually cool. It no longer looks like he forgot to take a shower for two days, but now only for one day. kinda. He actually looks like he cares about his hair, and takes care of it in kind.

Shelly In Vegas Nov 25, 2009

Yeah, his hair totally rawks now. Sweet.

Manda Nov 25, 2009

Niiiiiice. Zakk is looking pretty fly. The tight jeans are a big improvement. And look at that watch! Not quite as big as yours, Jon, but Zakk can dream! I agree, he definitely needs an inner-forearm tattoo. I gotta say though, his hair is looking a little Edward Cullen-esque…

Kim Nov 26, 2009

I love that Zakk's smile keeps getting bigger. Perhaps eventually he'll crack a toothy grin and show off his brilliant, and almost blinding, white teeth?

Allison in Clemson Nov 26, 2009

Hmmm… Zakk looks an awful lot like a real life Zach that I know who's a metrosexual worship/youth pastor!

Awesome job with the raising of funds! Praying for this project!