Martin Missions Summer Fundraising 2010

Thanks to everyone who made our fundraising trip to Texas great! We had a blast in Palestine, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. It was a blessing to have the opportunity to share the vision the Lord has given us to help families in need and meet great friends along the way. Now that you have heard the vision, share it! We are looking for churches, businesses, and individuals who are passionate about helping families transition out of poverty or hard times into stable housing. You can be apart of the transformation. Help families in need. Partner with Martin Missions Inc.

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If you would like to give through mail:
Martin Missions Inc.
P.O. Box 2472 Englewood, CO 80150

Online through Paypal:
www.martinmissions.com

Thank you to everyone who supports Martin Missions Inc.
May you be blessed abundantly for you willingness to help families in need.

Martin Missions Inc. Fundraiser Tickets

Would you like to invite your friends and family to the Martin Missions Inc. Summer Fundraiser? We have tickets for you to distribute. The tickets are suggested donation of $7 per person which includes dinner. You can either take the money in advance and send it to us or if they know they will be there, give them the tickets and they can pay at the door. This is a fun way for us to "count heads" for the meal.

Also, I will be sending out an invite through email which you can RSVP online, pay online, and send to others. So these are the two ways we will be able to know an estimated number of people coming to the event. If you respond online, you don't have to have a ticket, again this is just a way we can estimate # of people coming.

Let me know if you want any tickets and I can send them in the mail.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the event on July 17th!

Hugs and Love,
Matt and Wendy

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