2016 Mississippi FCA Ministry Update Thank You Letter

Dear Faithful Friend of FCA:
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!”
Luke 2:10 - 11

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On behalf of our FCA Staff in MS, I wish you and your family a Merry
Christmas! We as Christians have been given the greatest gift of all; a
relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ! Every gift we receive brings about
responsibility. The gift of Jesus is no different. Our mandate is to share the
Good News of Christ with others!
I hope you will take time to read through the enclosed 2016 Ministry Review.
It contains so many stories of Jesus Christ changing lives. We currently have
32 staff in Mississippi that are called to share the Good News of Jesus
Christ in our state. In 2016, God blessed FCA in Mississippi with growth to
655 huddles (a 25% increase from last year) and to see 2658 professions
of faith in Jesus Christ! Thank you for faithfully praying and supporting our
staff and ministry in Mississippi as they share the Good News of Christ to
athletes, coaches, and all whom they influence. Your partnership in ministry is
appreciated!
At this time of year, many of you are finalizing your end of year giving and
planning your budget for next year. Jake Mills, one of the founding supporters
of FCA in our state once said, “Salvation is free, but ministry costs
money.” We currently have 7 prospective staff that are working to raise their
financial support to join our FCA team. Our ministry is growing and your
support is critical. Would you prayerfully consider becoming a monthly
partner with our ministry or giving a year-end contribution to FCA? We
need your help! We have prayerfully set year end goals of $5000/month
in new monthly partners and $500,000 in year-end gifts.
If you have already responded to your local FCA staff member’s appeal, then
please accept this letter as a thank you for your generosity. On the back of
this letter you will see our staff team. I encourage you to place this in your
Bible or on your refrigerator as a reminder and resource to pray for our
staff. Thanks again for your partnership.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May God Bless You Always and In All Ways,

Josh Gilreath
FCA State Director
Mississippi