Monday, May 30, 2016

Just received the following message from a sincere, humble brother in Christ. If you are longing & praying for a place to invest your resources, I would ask u consider this opportunity to meet a dire need. Gifts for to YFC Roxboro 80 Danwin Ln Roxboro, NC 27573

Thanks!

A bold appeal from a humble heart
Timothy Bowes
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Friends of the Gospel,

As the Lord leads you, share this need with others.
 
I know I have called on you many times when we have been experiencing need, and I humbly come to you now, doing that again. The ministry here at Youth For Christ is woefully short of funding at this time. It happens every year around this time, and though I do not have an explanation, I have been here long enough to say it’s consistently true that we run short in May / June or June / July.
 
Our fiscal year ends June 30, and we are currently $38,718.86 behind budget to close out May and June at $0.00. In addition, we will have three weeks of summer camp by the end of June / into the first week of July, and we will not turn students away on the basis of money. We are pressing on in full faith, trusting God to supply all our needs.
 
As is our custom, we are fasting and praying, seeking God’s face and appealing to God’s people. 

The clubs and other ministries that run concurrent with the school year are all closing, and we are gearing up for our summer ministries and we do not plan to cancel one single camp, retreat, or any ministry! Praise the Lord, we are pressing on!
 
Please, consider a gift to the Gospel through Youth For Christ. Consider asking others to join you in the joy of giving. I know these numbers are big, and I say this often, but it’s much like eating an elephant… we simply do it one bite at a time! Do not disdain a small gift, but rejoice in a free-hearted one! I love the words of 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, which say, “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” See that? As you decide I your heart, give; not under human compulsion or from human guilt. Rather, make giving a responsible act of stewardship, a humble act of worship, a free will offering of love, and a conscious investment in the gospel.  

I would love to hear from you all! Respond; encourage my heart by praying and letting me know you are praying. I appreciate the community of God's people and trust you all to make petitions with the Father on our behalf. 
 
Whether to tell me you are praying, or to field your questions, I look forward to hearing from you. Till then…
 
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and Jesus the Son,
Tim Bowes
Executive Director, Youth For Christ Roxboro
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