Hey Friends and family!!!
As we enter these next few weeks before Christmas I felt it on my heart to write you and let you know what has been going on here in Southern Illinois and to SHOUT a BIG THANKS for all the support over the years but especially this past year. I could not be doing what I am able to do here without your prayers and financial support. Neither of which goes unnoticed by the Lord and me. May you be blessed for your giving and obedience to our Lord.
The lives that God has put me in the path of have been touched with the Light of the world. The young and old have allowed me into their lives and homes to speak the truth and disciple them in the Way. I have made great friends and long lasting relationships here that are ordained by the love of the Father and His desire for Kingdom Community to expand in the earth in the vision of Acts2:42-47 “42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” This is one of my greatest desires on the earth. To create an environment of community where anyone in any state of life is welcome into a loving and Word spoken reality of life where we can all encounter the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and be changed by His unfailing, unrelenting vehement love!
The past number of months I have had the privilege to work closely with the leadership of Crossroads Bible Church where I attend church and volunteer daily. This church has a big vision for local/global missions and for people to know the wisdom and revelation of Jesus the Savior and who they are IN Christ as sons and daughters (Romans 5-8). I get the awesome opportunity to help develop up and coming worship leaders and musicians. I also get to pour into our worship team members lives the reality of a life of worship and the depth of knowing the Christ beyond a Sunday morning church service but to go after the daily encounter of Jesus. I have many opportunities to work with the youth group and lead prayer meetings. It’s a great refreshing to work with the local Bride of Christ in such a kingdom minded community. Many lives are changing by the choice of loving and encountering God!!
With that it is my hope that this season and the new year to come you to will find and dwell in the place of rest with Jesus by encountering His presence everyday in worship and in reading the bible. As David said in Psalm 27:4 “One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.” I pray that this prayer of king David will also be yours this Christmas as you and your family reflect with thankful hearts all that our Great and Glorious King Jesus has done for us and all of humanity! Salvation has come and now the Spirit and the bride say come, Lord Jesus Come!
Again, I can’t say thank you enough for all the love and support you have sown into my life and calling in spreading the gospel and Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. I greatly appreciate your gifts of finances. If you would like to send monthly or a onetime offering you can send checks or cash to The House of Prayer Springfield, c/o Greg Dukett. The address is below. Please attach a note that’s says ‘Support for Katie Temple’. All your gifts sent to this address are tax-deductible. You can also go to my PayPal account which is a safe and secure way to give online.
If you have any questions or would like to hear more of what I am doing in ministry please send me a message or call. I would love to hear from you! May God bless you with His rich love! Have a very Merry Christmas and joyful New Year!
To Jesus be the glory,
Katie Temple
Send Tax deductible Support Checks to:
Greg Dukett
624 South 4th St
Springfield, IL 62703
Letters, packages and non tax deductible support:
Katie Temple
303 North Powell St
Norris City, IL 62869
