Listed below is a brief recap of our ministry during the month of May.

• Preached a revival at the Wallsboro United Methodist Church
• Preached at Capitol Heights United Methodist Church
• Preached at Baggetts Chapel United Methodist Church in Evergreen, AL
• Preached at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church
• Preached at Church of the Living Waters at Stillwaters on Lake Martin
• Conducted two weddings
• Officiated at two funerals
• Spoke at the River Region Hospitality Association
• Spoke at the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
• Recorded daily radio programs
• Conducted missionary television interview
• Held several counseling situations
• Participated in conference calls as I serve as Chairman of the Investments Committee for the United Methodist Publishing House and as Finance Chairman for the Confessing Movement
• Conducted leadership planning as I serve as Chairman of the Committee on Episcopacy for the Southeastern Jurisdiction
• Spent several days engaged in writing projects

I was in town more this past month than in previous months and it was a great opportunity to attend baseball games and soccer games as I have several grandchildren competing. I also was able to attend several honors day programs in which my grandchildren were involved.

While I had a lot of opportunities for preaching and teaching, this past month afforded several opportunities for pastoral ministry functions. Some of these were very challenging, but I feel it helped me stay grounded in the real world of ministry.

Thank you for your prayers and your financial support.

For the Cause of causes,

John Ed Mathison