Teen Mission Notes (September, 2008)

September was a very good and productive month. In fact, I recently realized that we're nearly halfway through October and I had yet to post a September update! I spent a good bit of my time in September making plans for the near future (fall & winter, 2008) as well as next year (2009).

The fall is also a time where we focus a little more on fundraising and development. Money is in short supply here every fall. After the summer mission trips, we face September through January, as time when spending is greater than our regular income. We need extra income during that time. God has always helped us get through by special offerings and one-time gifts from individuals and churches.


This fall, we’re holding 3 banquets in the following places:

October 23rd @ Gardenside Christian Church (Lexington, KY)

November 1st @ Gateway Church of Christ (St Albans, WV)

November 6th @ New Life Church of Christ (Flemingsburg, KY)

The banquets are a wonderful evening of celebration, food and fellowship. We'd love to have you join us at one of the banquets near you this fall. Our Lexington, KY, banquet will be a fun evening of family entertainment featuring special musical guests JD Miller and Kenny Speakes. Kenny entertains audiences of all ages with his songs, humor and unique style. JD is a multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer who plays piano with the very popular Southern gospel group, the Messengers.

As summer gives way to fall, GREAT things are continuing to happen here at TM, USA, such as:

• The "Ken Henderson Presents" part of TM, USA, continues to go well as Ken's fall calendar is full with preaching and speaking engagements.


• Thousands of students around the world are hearing about Jesus for the first time through Global Bible School.


• We hope to make Christmas a little merrier for folks in Beattyville & Booneville, KY, through our 4th Annual Appalachian Christmas Project, December 12-14, 2008. We'll hold Christmas parties, giving presents to children and food baskets to families in need. There's room for you; contact us if you'd like to take part in this great program!


• Also, work on the 2009 Mission Journeys is already underway. Our 2009 trip list is posted on our web site: www.missionjourneys.org. It will be updated as new trips are added. The 2009 Mission Journey newsletter is hot of the presses and will be mailed to over 7,000 churches and individuals in mid-October.

In Him,
Greg Herriford
Associate Director/Teen Mission, USA
Email = gregh@teenmission.org
Web http://www.teenmission.org/