Braleys 4 Jesus

In the Of fice
Greetings from Texas! I thought I might use this newsletter to describe a little more about what I do here in the GFA office. As you may know, I work in our Human Resources department. Probably the most rewarding part of my job was reorganizing and editing some of our support raising procedures. Support raising can be difficult, so we try to make the process as blessed as possible for our new staff. I also run income reports for the staff every month, thus allowing our employees to stay on top of all of their support needs. I am also learning the ins and outs of medical insurance and FLSA regulations. There is lots more, but ultimately my goal is to help out wherever needed in order to best serve the ministry... I do feel blessed knowing that the Lord put me here in this department. What a pleasure it is to be able to serve Him. And we want to thank you for your support and prayers for us. Originally, we thought about a support trip in November, but after some prayer we feel like 2012 will be our target date for a visit back home. Many blessings to you all. Please contact us if you need prayer for anything...
...playing dress up A few of the girls favorite things...

Howdy from Carrollton! July 2011

Prayer Requests/Praises
Almost a year in Texas! We are learning so many lessons from the Lord Please pray that the Lord would be glorified through our lives. That 50,000 Bridge of Hope children would be supported this year. ...Swimming Please pray for our car, as repair costs appear imminent. Thank you for all of your prayers!

Pr essing Forward
I just wanted to say a little about our service here that will hopefully be an encouragement to you. It is not always easy to serve the Lord. I think the reason it isnt easy is because of our sinful natures that want to take credit, want to be elevated to a higher position, want everything to go our own way One of the great privileges of working here at GFA is the overwhelming presence of the Lord throughout every aspect of the ministry. I have heard so many stories of miracles and healings that I have almost become numb to it. But, each saved soul causes a celebra-

tion in heaven. Time is short and nothing is more important in this life than reaching the lost with the Gospel. Please pray for me that my mindset and heart would more fully grasp this truth. Not so that my service would be easy but so that it would be guided by right motives. The Lord is so faithful!

...hamming it up with mom

The Book is Here!

Brother KP Yohannan has written a new book about those with no voice the suffering children of Asia and telling their stories. As you listen to them, you share their anguish and rejoice in their triumphs. The whole world seems to stop as you look on. You girls stay here. Im going to get something to drink. But after a few minutes, the train started moving again, and Mom still wasnt back! Our hearts were racing. The train kept going faster and faster. Where was Mom? Children abandoned at train stations . . . sold into servitude . . . exploited in unspeakable ways . . . because no one cared. But a new day is dawning for children in some of the darkest corners of the world no longer rejected... alone . . . despised . . . No Longer a Slumdog. Hope is growing in the hearts of those who never knew such a thing existed. This book is filled with stories of lives transformed, of families learning to love, of whole communities flourishing with new life. To order you copy, go to GFA.org. As a special introductory it is listed for a suggested donation of just $5.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done unto one of the least of these, my brethren, you have done unto me. Matthew 25:40

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Summur Time!
Hello Family, Thanks for all of your prayers. We have been super duper healthy and I know it is because you all (yall) have been praying for us! The office has been very busy on my side of things. I work in
Media Relations, and I just finished a long project where I organized some of brother K.P.s teachings. It is such a blessing for me to be able to help out. My sister is here! Praise the Lord, she and her family drove out here not too long ago and Brandon, my bro-in-law will be attending Dallas Theological Seminary. We never thought when we made the trek out here that we would be blessed with anyone else coming out! God is so good! The rest of our Summer will probably be filled with taking our girls to the pool, which they love, work, and hanging with friends and fam. Our sis-inlaw LaLa will be here soon. I am just so thankful for all of His blessings. Especially for you and your prayers! Love you all, Summur
Summur started Ladies meeting with prayer this month. Here was her view...

You can get more of Summurs time on Summurs blog at www.mattandsummur.blogspot.com. Its good clean fun for the whole family. If you need prayer or just want to visit we can be reached via email @ mattbraley@gfa.org or mrsbraley@gmail.com Or you contact us even more directly @ (209) 918-8096 or (209) 275-8078. And my work phone is 1-972-3003139 GOD BLESS! We would love to hear from you and be glad to pray for you. Just drop us an email or give us a ring. We miss you all, and as always, we thank you for your prayers and support.