Washing Cars with Joshua Station

To raise money for the youth to go to camp, Joshua Station had a car wash. Mile High Ministries invited their supporters to get their car wash to help raise support. Here are a few pictures from the wash...









In only 4 hours, we raised over $500 for the youth to go to camp!!! Hope you all are having a great day! Thank you for your continued love and support.

Save the Date! Martin Missions Summer Fundraiser July 17, 2010!!!

Invite your friends and family to come hear about Martin Missions Inc. and have a great time helping families in need.

When: July 17th
Time: 6pm
Where: Bethesda Community Church 4700 North Beach Street Fort Worth, TX 76137
Theme: Family Carnival (Kid Friendly!)

If you would like to help with this year's fundraising event we are currently looking for:

Businesses Sponsors to help with the funds of the event
Local businesses or individuals to donate service, items, or baked goods for live and silent auction
Auction item collectors (finding donors and collecting items)
Food donation
Game leaders (lead and/or find small carnival like games for the kids)
Balloons (black, dark blue, light blue)
Pipe and Drape donation
Audio Visual rental funds
Black rolls of table cloth
Movie theatre to donate popcorn
Cotton Candy Machine and operator
Large supply of peanuts to package
Balloon Animal maker
Face Painters
Glow Stuff (necklaces, bracelets, toys, etc)
Glow Stuff Salesman

Any more carnival ideas? Any special tricks? Let us know!

Give us a call or email to sign up
wendylynnemartin@sbcglobal.net (817) 896-3482

New Beginnings

We have been having a blast with our friends at Joshua Station. Spring is here, babies are being born, the children have spring fever (running jumping and acting like little monkeys) and families are continuing in the journey into stable housing. Some of the families we have gotten to know have moved into stable housing, others are in the process of moving, and new families are moving in. Change is continually happening in the community at Joshua Station.
Last Thursday, we had the privilege to be apart of a Spring Fundraiser in support of Joshua Station. Mile High Ministries invited all their supporters and the community to come to a community theatre that was performing the show OKLAHOMA! Matt and I mingled with supporters while they enjoyed appetizers which were sponsored by a local caterer, helped by passing cowboy hats for donations, and enjoyed the show. The goal for the night was to raise $50,000 and the goal was met! The Mile High supporters believe in the vision of transitional housing and gave abundantly for a great cause.

It is a privilege to be apart of the community of Joshua Station. Thank you for your continued love and support during this season of training. May you be blessed abundantly for your willingness to give to Martin Missions Inc.

With Love,

Matthew and Wendy Martin

There is a Season for Everything

To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under Heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones
A time to embrace, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time of war, and a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Spring always reminds me of new beginnings. It is amazing how in the winter the world around us stays inside, lays dormant, hibernates, yields to growth, and freezes to the core. Then, suddenly with no warning, unexpectedly, regrowth, renewal, buds of change, green grass, and a new season has begun. Just makes me want to take a deep breath and sigh with thankfulness.

Not only are there physical seasons of change, but also emotional, relational, and spiritual. When I step back and look at my life, and the lives of many very close to me I can see that there have been some hard seasons. Seasons of sadness, hurt, uncertainty, and hopelessness. These are not the seasons that are fun to talk about. These are the seasons that we wish would never come. Many feel stuck in the cold chill of winter unable to escape from the pain. Unable to see the buds of life that lay ahead in the coming days.

There is hope. In our life there are many seasons of change. But, unless we are willing to step outside and accept the changes taking place we will not be able to experience the new season. He makes all things new, in His time. Renewal, restoration, and refreshing... that's what Jesus can bring.

So for me, and all those who have experienced the not so fun seasons, this is my prayer:

"Create in us a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us" (Psalms 51:10), Bring renewal, restoration, and refresh us. Open our eyes to the blessings you have given. Let us walk boldly with faith that you are our provider in every season. May our lives be a testimony of your faithfulness and love.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

Welcome to this new season we call Spring! May the beautiful colors and sounds remind you of His beauty and love! But above all things created, you are His masterpiece.

With love,
Wendy

Sending you Love

Big Hugs from your friends, Matt and Wendy

Valentines Pancake Breakfast at Joshua Station

We had a great time at the Pancake breakfast with our friends at Joshua Station. Most of the families came to our party to eat some yummy food that you provided us! Here are some of our friends with a special message for you!







Here are some pictures so you can feel like you were there with us.

Setting up a party for our friends

















You shared the love to some very special people in Denver, Colorado!
Thank you!!!

What's been going on with us...

As many of you read in the January Newsletter, we got back to Denver safely after the holiday journey in Texas. A few weeks later we found out that Matt's mom, Denise Caddell, went back in to the hospital with 85% leukemia in her bone marrow. Denise has been fighting cancer since 2004. With the Lord and Chemo, she has recovered from leukemia two times. Her body is weaker now because of all the Chemo in the past several years. With this information, we flew standby for a weekend and spent time at the hospital with her. Currently, Denise is in ICU being monitored more closely with a fever. Please be in prayer for Denise and our family during this season.

About one week after we got back from being in Texas with Denise, we got a call that Matt's dad Allan Martin, was being driven to the hospital with chest pains. Shortly after, we were told he was having a heart attack. Eight years ago, Allan had double by pass surgery so the thought of him going back to the hospital with a heart attack scared us. As fast as we could, we got a standby flight and headed back to Texas. When we arrived we were relieved to see him doing ok and the doctors said his heart had actually created four new arteries to pump his blood (Praise God!). These arteries were too small to do all the work needed so they put him on medication to expand those arteries. No surgery, just medication. He was out of the hospital in five days and is now recovering and taking it slow.

So, needless to say, we have been on a roller coaster of emotions. The start of 2010 has been challenging, but we know that God is in control. We all must go through the valleys to reach the mountain tops. The Lord never said this journey would be easy, but He did promise He would be there with us through it all. He is faithful and we are blessed.

Right now, we are training a potential teacher for our part-time preschool fitness business so we can drive to Texas to be with our family. Please pray the transition goes well.

As for Joshua Station, new families are moving in and many families are applying for section8 housing. The community is doing well and it is a blessing to have the opportunity to serve there. We have planned a Martin Missions event here in Denver at Joshua Station this Saturday. We are going to be serving a Valentines Pancake Breakfast. I am excited! We will be making red pancakes with red strawberries for Valentines Day weekend. I will be sure to take pictures so you can see how you, as Martin Missions supporters are affecting families!


We love you and thank you for your prayers and support!

In Christ's love,
Matthew and Wendy Martin