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May newsletter
Keeping in touch with you.
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Dear Friend of MLM
THANK YOU
Almost every week I write a new thank you letter that the offices in the USA and in New Zealand send to donors. As I write I have been overwhelmed at the faithfulness of God and the goodness of His people. Even though we have not stood in a pulpit to preach since mid-March our financial situation is stronger than it was two months ago. That is largely because many of you who receive this letter have felt led to give in an extraordinary way. Thank you.
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
As Linda has been going through boxes of storage during the time of lockdown she found cassette tapes of our old music productions! She has found 11 copies of our second production, “In the Midst of It All” and 3 copies of our first production, “He Keeps Lifting.” I am sorry that we only have cassette tapes, but we would be glad to put one of these tapes in your hands. The first fourteen people, who still have access to a cassette player, and who request a music tape … and can send a $10 gift can have one of these tapes.
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Every week someone asks me what this pandemic means for our ministry schedule? I do not know. As I work on this letter we are scheduled to preach in New Zealand, Canada, Scotland, Italy, Finland, and the Philippines between now and the end of the year. We have no idea which borders will literally be open and which will literally be shut to non-citizens. We have no idea which pastors will be able to do meetings and which will not. There is a possibility that every time we change the nation of ministry it could mean two to four weeks of quarantine. Therefore we do not know if the coming season of ministry will be national or international.
At the same time we are very relaxed about the now and the future. As I was praying for a fresh word to deliver as we come out of this season the impression I received was not that I needed a fresh word as much as I needed a fresh wind! Therefore I am praying and expecting a fresh wind to blow!
So I do not know yet the shape of the future. I do not know what the balance will be between “in person” ministry and “media ministry.” I do have a strong expectation toward the future though. Someone wrote me from New Zealand suggesting our ministry was needed more now than ever. He urged not to consider quitting. We have made no plans on quitting even while the accuser has been suggesting our ministry is done.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The voice of the accuser has been telling me two things. First, he is saying if I tell people that the last few weeks have been record setting for us that people will not give in May and June. Then he is telling me that the giving is going to come to a stop and we will not be able to survive.
Well, the last few weeks have been our best weeks for donor support in our history. We are seeking to walk with wisdom in using the funds to not only sustain our current needs but to carefully invest in the future.
For those who can become involved financially, support for the ministry can be sent via check to Mike Livengood Ministries, PO Box 1455, Danville, IL 61834-1455. Gifts can also be given right here on our website through paypal with the donate button below.
ITINERARY*
June 1-3 Marshfield, MO Compass Church James John, Pastor
June 5-7 Strafford, MO 1st Assembly of God KC Harryman, Pastor
Yours for Revival
Michael
* I would suggest going to Facebook for last minute updates
THANK YOU
Almost every week I write a new thank you letter that the offices in the USA and in New Zealand send to donors. As I write I have been overwhelmed at the faithfulness of God and the goodness of His people. Even though we have not stood in a pulpit to preach since mid-March our financial situation is stronger than it was two months ago. That is largely because many of you who receive this letter have felt led to give in an extraordinary way. Thank you.
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
As Linda has been going through boxes of storage during the time of lockdown she found cassette tapes of our old music productions! She has found 11 copies of our second production, “In the Midst of It All” and 3 copies of our first production, “He Keeps Lifting.” I am sorry that we only have cassette tapes, but we would be glad to put one of these tapes in your hands. The first fourteen people, who still have access to a cassette player, and who request a music tape … and can send a $10 gift can have one of these tapes.
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Every week someone asks me what this pandemic means for our ministry schedule? I do not know. As I work on this letter we are scheduled to preach in New Zealand, Canada, Scotland, Italy, Finland, and the Philippines between now and the end of the year. We have no idea which borders will literally be open and which will literally be shut to non-citizens. We have no idea which pastors will be able to do meetings and which will not. There is a possibility that every time we change the nation of ministry it could mean two to four weeks of quarantine. Therefore we do not know if the coming season of ministry will be national or international.
At the same time we are very relaxed about the now and the future. As I was praying for a fresh word to deliver as we come out of this season the impression I received was not that I needed a fresh word as much as I needed a fresh wind! Therefore I am praying and expecting a fresh wind to blow!
So I do not know yet the shape of the future. I do not know what the balance will be between “in person” ministry and “media ministry.” I do have a strong expectation toward the future though. Someone wrote me from New Zealand suggesting our ministry was needed more now than ever. He urged not to consider quitting. We have made no plans on quitting even while the accuser has been suggesting our ministry is done.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The voice of the accuser has been telling me two things. First, he is saying if I tell people that the last few weeks have been record setting for us that people will not give in May and June. Then he is telling me that the giving is going to come to a stop and we will not be able to survive.
Well, the last few weeks have been our best weeks for donor support in our history. We are seeking to walk with wisdom in using the funds to not only sustain our current needs but to carefully invest in the future.
For those who can become involved financially, support for the ministry can be sent via check to Mike Livengood Ministries, PO Box 1455, Danville, IL 61834-1455. Gifts can also be given right here on our website through paypal with the donate button below.
ITINERARY*
June 1-3 Marshfield, MO Compass Church James John, Pastor
June 5-7 Strafford, MO 1st Assembly of God KC Harryman, Pastor
Yours for Revival
Michael
* I would suggest going to Facebook for last minute updates