May, 2008
Dear friends,
Our letter goes early in the month to the printer so I wasn’t able to report last time on Ray’s being inducted posthumously into the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame. President Bush was the star (speaker) that morning and Ray, the star in the evening! No, the comparison isn’t fair, but it was glorious. Spent the rest of the week with dear Ray, Jr., and Jani and other dear friends.
In January I reported on how good R.M.’s finances were! Well, it was because so many memorial gifts honoring Ray had come in the last part of 2007. But here’s the current news (Ray said we would never beg but we’d let the people know when needs arose):
R.M.’s fiscal year goes from June 1 to May 31, so this month of May is “year-end giving” time for us, and the giving is down from last year $54,000! Our Board is seeking the Lord’s direction for Renewal Ministries, and we are asking Him to provide financially according to His plans for our work. We ask you to pray with us and to give as your hearts are touched. 2 Corinthians 9:12!
Here’s a further thought: our monthly mailings, though bulk mail, cost us almost $1.00 apiece. Would you be kind enough to let us know if we can remove your name from our list? (See the next page.) You’ll still be in touch through our website, www.ortlund.org, and you can ask to be on our weekly email list for discipling tips!
Trusting Him,
Anne Ortlund