FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES FOUNDATION
	MONTHLY NEWSLETTER April, 2010 As I write this letter we are in the middle of March Madness and the “Final Four”. We’re wishing that our Philly teams had made it farther. Many of us are also involved in another “madness”. It is called income tax and April 15th is coming quickly. Two events, one good, the other one a little frustrating.  At the ministry we have some of the same things happening. The exciting news is that in the “Final Days” of 2009 the ministry scored a win financially as it finished in the black. To God be the Glory and thanks go to each of you. In a year when the media was filled with negative financial news, the information from our accountants was truly humbling.  Unfortunately, much like the frustration we feel on April 15th, I have to report that in 2010 finances are a concern. To date the ministry is down $20,000. While no ministry efforts are being reduced, Russ is taking prudent steps to economize. The offices have never been large or opulent but we are moving the “corporate headquarters” to a home based office shortly. Russ is also taking other steps to economize in non-ministry areas.  When the ministry began in the 80’s the late Jeff Comment encouraged the core group of brothers to surround Russ and take on the business burdens of the outreach. Jeff never envisioned the small staff of Russ and a secretary/assistant, being bogged down with operational issues. He always challenged Russ and others in the ministry to keep the “The main thing the main thing”. While no one can ever take Jeff’s place, what he did has enabled Russ to minister to thousands of men in the market place.  This is the reason for my update today. I am making a “report to the board” (all of you are actually board members of the ministry) to share our financial situation. I would also report that Russ himself is feeling well, his knees are not hurting him and his exercise regime is “adequate”. He remains 100% committed to men in the market place. We would ask that you prayerfully consider an investment in Friendship Ministries and men ministering to men at this exciting yet trying time of the year.  Sincerely,  T.A. Dunn III Chairman of the Board   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS MINISTRY TO MEN SO THEY CAN HEAR THE "GOOD NEWS" AND HAVE HOPE!