12/24/2008
December 24, 2008
Dear friend,
Last week, over three hundred were at the Christmas party we throw for the families we minister to. Awards were given, Christmas carols were sung, the Gospel was presented and angels rejoiced when children, teens and moms gave their lives to the King of Kings.
This has been a year of unprecedented growth.
- Over a hundred new ministries were started or nurtured in 18 different states through our national ministry.
- 70 new mentors were equipped on Long Island to add to the small army on this mission field of the fatherless.
- A new ministry we call Bridges was established to minister to the orphans of Long Island. Two group homes are receiving God's love through mentors and many other homes are in various stages of planning.
However, these past four months have financially reflected the struggles in our national economy. If the year actually ends as it appears it will, we will be $40,000 short.
The more I see of this ministry the more I know that God is blessing His work here. Our giving of time and money is our opportunity to join God in what He is doing. I do not know if or what He is calling you to do to help pay for this shortfall, but I do boldly ask you to ask the Father. I am sure He will communicate His will to His people and His people will fund the mission. For this and your part in it, I am grateful.
I pray that you and your family will be richly blessed as you celebrate His great love for the world. Please do not hesitate to call my cell; 516-381-1600.
Sincerely,
John M. Cragg
Executive Director
Long Island Youth Mentoring
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