Support Letter

Dear friends and family,

As we near the end of the year, we wanted thank you for your support and share what God has done through Y•LIFe in 2008. It has been a great year of growth and transition. The most notable development this year was a new emphasis on one-on-one and small group discipleship. We are encouraged by the opportunities we have had to share the abundant life in Christ with many in our area as we pursued discipleship locally. Additionally, we continued speaking at churches, retreats, and conferences in Arkansas and throughout Texas.

Our goal for LIFe Ministries is to proclaim the beautiful news that true fullness in life is only found in Jesus, and that our relationship with Jesus brings freedom, peace, joy, and love.

It is thrilling to watch Him move in others and transform their lives. We received this message from a youth worker who attended the retreat in Arkansas:

"I just wanted to say thank you for the message you brought to our kids… I think it not only gave insight to our youth group, but your message had an impact on the leaders as well, definitely me . . . I was truly blessed. So I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I look forward to next fall!"

We also lead a small group of high school students through the book of Ephesians at our home on Thursday evenings. We have the privilege of watching God work in extraordinary ways in their lives. One student recently wrote this in an encouraging note to us:

“I seriously wish you could sit down with half the kids in my school and tell them that life doesn't depend on what they accomplish and that they just need to rest in Christ…Thanks soo much for everything you and Dani do for me. My life is soo much more restful and full. And happy :) You just don't even know.”

God has faithfully provided for our financial, physical, and spiritual needs as we follow Him moment-by-moment. At times relying on God for our daily needs has been difficult, but through the process of trusting Him, we have grown much in our faith. We have known of His care and faithfulness for many years, but now we are experiencing this reality as we rest in these truths and enjoy Him in both pleasant and difficult circumstances. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support in 2008. You are a crucial partner in this ministry.

As we begin our third year, God has led us to continue our ministry through the financial support of churches, organizations, and individual supporters. Our direction and vision of LIFe Ministries is similar to mission work. We serve, minister, and share the gospel of Life in Christ, while God uses those of you who share our heart for this ministry to provide the largest part of our financial provision.

Throughout 2008, we continued to receive financial contributions from supporters, like-minded organizations, and compensation from churches where Matt spoke. Financially, the ministry is surviving on a month-to-month basis. While we do not have enough supporters to cover the budget, God continues to faithfully provide for our family's needs. Each month, as we draw close to the end of our financial resources, God provides. Most of the time, this unpredicted provision of our needs comes from one of you. Thank you. We are grateful for His provision through your generosity.

Since LIFe Ministries was founded in 2006, we have not increased our budget. With additional support in 2009, we hope to update our computer programs, expand our church partnerships, encourage and assist youth pastors, increase our discipleship opportunities, and continue to develop material for various speaking events. We would also like to contribute to a retirement account and to a Health Savings Account, but will not be able to do this unless our support base increases.

We encourage you to pray about becoming a monthly, quarterly, or annual financial supporter of LIFe Ministries if you are not already. If you know of anyone who might be interested in hearing more about this ministry, please contact us. If you wish to give financially for 2008, you will need to postmark your check by December 31, 2008, for tax purposes.

Partnering with you on this mission from God is an honor for us. There is nothing more urgent for the church than for believers to know who they are in Christ and begin depending on Him in their daily lives. Your financial support as well as your prayers will enable us to continue proclaiming His truth and life to more churches. We long for transformation in individuals and churches around the world.

Grace & Peace,

Matt and Dani
LIFe Ministries
www.liveinfreedom.org




Living In Freedom Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

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