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…I was in prison and you came to me. Mat 25:36b

December 2013 Newsletter

Dear LTTL Supporter:

Your support of Less Than The Least as a ministry volunteer or financial contributor is much appreciated! Along with other supporters, you make our ministry to the incarcerated possible. Thankfully, the Lord has enabled and blessed our individual contributions of time and money to eternally impact lives and glorify His name behind prison walls. (...”apart from me you can do nothing.” Jn 15:5)

Year-end contributions will be much appreciated if you have funds to donate. Our ministry needs have exceeded donations this year causing us to dip into reserve funds. We want to continue existing ministries and increase our presence behind the walls, as we did during October in a 3-day crusade at the Terrell Unit in Rosharon and plan to do in the upcoming December 27-29 crusade at the Wayne Scott Unit in Angleton. (See a report on the Terrell Crusade below.)

Thanks for your faithful support. May God bless you and your family during this Christmas season.

David Gunter, Director Less Than The Least Ministries 1414 S Friendswood Drive Friendswood, TX 77546 281-224-3131 info@lessthantheleast.org

In This Issue

Ministry Spotlight

Motorcycles and Renewal at Terrell Crusade

Facelift Is Uplift at Stringfellow Chapel

By the Numbers

Ministry Finances

Ministry Schedule

Radio Schedule

This newsletter is the first of ongoing, regular updates via email concerning Less Than The Least

Ministry (LTTL) activities. Updates are provided already on the LTTL web site and Facebook. But, this

newsletter represents our first effort to “push” ministry updates out to supporters of the ministry on a

regular basis. We hope this contributes to all being better informed concerning ministry activities,

opportunities, and needs. Feedback concerning the ministry and this newsletter is welcomed.

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Motorcycles and Renewal at Terrell Crusade

“Wow!!! Where do we begin? How do you possibly say thanks for three days of devotion, love, ministry, and giving .…. May this be the first of many crusades to come.” These words of thanks were written to David Gunter by TDCJ Chaplain Tom Brouwer after the October crusade at the Terrell Unit in Rosharon. LTTL conducted 3-days of worship services and cell-to-cell visitation with support from the Hellfighters motorcycle group from Sagemont Church. Frank Aragon, worship minister at Heritage Park Baptist Church, served as preaching minister and David Gunter led the worship time accompanied by the Terrell Unit band. Twenty LTTL volunteers participated during the three days of ministry at the main unit and the trusty camp. Over 700 inmates attended the worship services and Chaplain Brouwer reported twelve baptisms the following week.

Four motorcycles touring the chapel before the Saturday service was a pleasant surprise and encouragement to the inmates. The bike ride had special meaning to Bill Fry, a LTTL volunteer who rode one of the bikes, as he enjoyed seeing and “just smelling the fumes from the Harleys” that toured the unit where he himself resided once upon a time.

Finally, we found that the Terrell Unit has ongoing needs for more regularly scheduled bible studies and worship services. LTTL is currently planning for meeting some of these needs as volunteers answer the call to these ministries. Please consider these needs and respond as you are led.

Facelift Is Uplift at Stringfellow Chapel

“What is that?” That was the first reaction of the LTTL group who went into the Stringfellow Unit during 2011 for a site evaluation in preparation for starting a regular monthly worship service. “I thought I told you about the leaky roof,” came the reply from Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Chaplain Lettie Watkins.

She had told us about the leaky roof but we didn’t immediately connect that with the big expanse of plastic suspended over a rather large area and funneling down to a garbage can. Well, that wasn’t the only problem with the physical plant, just the most pressing. But, Chaplain Watkins and the inmates wanted us to begin a monthly service immediately and trust the Lord to fix the problems. And, LTTL answered the call.

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David Gunter and Mac Archer lead in the 2nd Sunday service with support from Lois Jowers, Robert Williams, David Ingersol, and other volunteers from time to time. Working around rain puddles and other inconveniences was part of the routine for months. Then, starting in April 2012 Chaplain Watkins’ faith was vindicated as a partnership of TDCJ, LTTL, and financial contributors began renovation of the chapel.

TDCJ committed to repair the roof and walls and LTTL committed to receive and manage funds from contributors and help procure materials and labor for new fixtures which have included flooring, floor buffer, chairs, hot water heater for the baptistery, sound equipment, and a keyboard. The repairs were completed and the chapel reopened for use during June 2013. Over $21,000 has been contributed. Funds are still needed for purchase of a projector and screen.

LTTL has now contributed to the renovation of five TDCJ chapels including Stringfellow. In each case we have shared in the blessings of a beautiful worship space. For the inmates, these renovations are a lasting testimony that Christians on the outside haven’t forgotten them.

By the Numbers

October November

Prison units ministered to 13 11

Worship services conducted 16 10

Bible studies / classes conducted 20 21

Inmate attendance 2675 1542

Study bibles mailed to inmates 13 25

Cards/letters mailed to inmates (approx) 940 400

Radio broadcasts (on 22 stations) 4 4

Ministry Finances

January-October 2013

Expenditures $97,869

Contributions $85,846

Excess / (Shortfall) ($12,023)

Contributions are needed and appreciated in order to continue and expand LTTL ministries. Expenditures have exceeded contributions during 2013 causing us to dip into reserve funds. Contributions can be made on the LTTL Ministry web site or mailed to Less Than The Least Ministries, 1414 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546.

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Ministry Schedule

Inside-The-Walls LTTL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Nov/Dec 2013

Weekly:

Day Time Location Type Volunteers

Tue 6:30-8:00PM Ramsey GRAD Bible study Dave Miller

Wed 7:00-9:00PM Ramsey Trusty Bible study Sam Miller

Thurs 9:00AM-1:00PM Harris Co. Jail Visit Cells/ Charlie Sammons Fred Newton Charlie Wilson

Worship Roy Gage Dick Gordon Bill Riley

Fri 6:00-8:00PM Stringfellow Precepts Class Mike Watson

Monthly:

Day Time Location Type Volunteers

1st Sun 2:30-4:30PM Stringfellow Bible study/ David Gunter Mac Archer Lois Jowers

Praise Robert Williams David Ingersol

2nd Fri 6:30-8:00PM Ramsey Faith Based Dorm Dave Miller

2nd Sun 6:00-8:00PM Ramsey Bible study/ David Gunter Marc Gentine David Ingersol

Praise Robert Williams Lois Jowers Lynette Christy

Lloyd Digby

1&3rd Mon 6:30-8:00PM Ramsey Faith Based Dorm Sam Miller

2nd Wed 11:00AM-2:00PM Plane State Visit AdSeg/ Joyce Hill Dee Warren Jana Pierson

Materials Sue Foshee + Others

3rd Sat 8:30-10:30AM Stringfellow Trusty Bible study Marc Gentine David Ingersol Lloyd Digby

3rd Sat 6:00-8:00PM Ramsey Trusty Worship Mike Boessling Judy Boessling

4th Sun 6:00-8:00PM Ramsey Public Speaking Mike Boessling Judy Boessling

4th Sun 5:00-7:00PM Ellis Worship David Gunter Jimmy Hatchett David Ingersol

Lois Jowers Kirk & Lorie Taylor bi-monthly

Nov:

Date Time Location Type Volunteers

2 6:00-8:00PM Wynne Worship David Gunter Carl Miller Lynette Christy

Bill Riley Jimmie Hatchett David Ingersol

9 12:00-2:00PM Darrington Trusty Worship David Gunter Bill Riley David Ingersol

Rhea Daniel Jimmie Hatchett

9 6:00-8:00PM Darrington Worship David Gunter Bill Riley David Ingersol

Rhea Daniel Jimmie Hatchett

10 6:00-8:00PM Ramsey Veterans Day Gave our regular 2nd Sun time to Ramsey veterans.

17 7:00-9:00AM Hightower Worship Cancelled due to lockdown.

Dec:

Date Time Location Type Volunteers

2 5:00-7:00PM Eastham Volunteer Apprec David Gunter Jim Parks Jimmie Hatchett

Bill Riley Stella Davis David Ingersol

7 12:30-4:00PM Ramsey Veterans Christmas David Gunter Marc Gentine Robert Williams

Ron Sanford David Ingersol Lynette Christy

14 3:00-4:30PM Plane State Worship David Gunter Bill Riley David Ingersol

15 7:00-12:00PM Ferguson Worship David Gunter + Others

15 8:00-10:00AM Ramsey Trusty Worship TBD

15 8:30-10:30AM Young Medical Worship Mike Boessling Judy Boessling Brenda Ortiz

21 10:00-12:00AM Ramsey FBD Graduation Dave Miller Sam Miller

27-28 7:00-9:00PM Wayne Scott Crusade David Gunter Rhea Daniel Hellfighters

29 8:00-10:00AM Wayne Scott Crusade + Others

29 7:00-8:30PM Henley Worship TBD

Regular Events

Special Events

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Radio Schedule

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LTTL Ministries Z Team Radio Schedule

KJRT Amarillo, TX 88.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM KIVY Crockett, TX 92.7 FM Sun 9:00 PM

KPDR Wheeler/Pampa, TX 90.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM STAR 106 Abilene, TX 106 FM Sun 8:00 PM

KASV Borger, TX 88.7 FM Tues 7:00 PM KKHT Houston, TX 100.7 FM Sun 9:00 PM

KVED Vernon, TX 88.5 FM Tues 7:00 PM KNES Fairfield, TX 99 FM Sun 9:00 PM

KWAS Red River, NM 91.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM KLSP Angola, LA 91.7 FM Varies

KJDR Guymon, OK 88.1 FM Tues 7:00 PM (Prison station)

KIJN Farwell, TX 92.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Translators:

Canadian, TX 88.1 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Childress, TX 88.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Elk City, OK 88.3 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Plainview, TX 91.1 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Pampa, TX 91.9 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Perryton, TX 91.9 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Memphis, TX 91.9 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Hereford, TX 91.7 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Tulia, TX 94.9 FM Tues 7:00 PM

Dumas, TX 106.1 FM Tues 7:00 PM

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