Now 2010 is almost here - and we have so much to do to get ready for what I know will be our greatest year of ministry.

Looking back over 2009, we are so thankful for all that God accomplished through Shades of Grace. Through the sharing of my testimony, teaching, discipleship and new ministry outreaches, we have seen countless lives transformed from the inside-out, thanks to God's love and grace.

Passionate Pursuit - our monthly ladies' event - experienced burgeoning growth and life-changing results for many women! We grew ten times over and reached hundreds of women of all ages, church denominations and levels of spiritual maturity.

In 2009, Shades of Grace launched a Concert of Prayer event and prayer movement. People traveled from across Texas to attend the event - and many joined the concert from across the nation live via webcast. Combining extended worship with intensive prayer, a Concert of Prayer brings powerful results. Throughout the Bible and the history of the great revivals, concerts of prayer have preceded a life-changing, revolutionary descent of God upon the soul of man, the heart of the church and the life of the community. Learn how you can join the Concert of Prayer.

How thankful I am for your faithfulness in supporting us with your prayers and generous giving!

, thanks to you, the past year has been incredible! Through sharing the truth of God's Word, many people received the inspiration and truth they need to view their trials from a Biblical perspective and pursue Christ diligently. And now we are ready to do even more to take God's Word to men, women, and even children who need a touch of His love and grace.

With the New Year just around the corner and so many people in need of a fresh touch from God, I'd like to ask you to please consider helping us start the year off right - ready to help them. In fact, our immediate need is for $150,000 within the next few weeks.

Please pray about giving your most generous year-end gift today.Your gift of $20, $15, $30 or even more will help meet this $150,000 need and make a difference as you send the Gospel out to thousands of hurting people. I cannot recall a time in recent history when so many people across the nation have been affected by trials...and so hungry for hope and encouragement - so receptive to the life-changing message of God's Word!   

We want to reach people in the midst of their tests and trials - and point them to Christ. We want them to truly experience the life-giving power of God's Word. And we want to lead Christians across America to pray and intercede for the nation and the Church -- In light of the times and the potential limits to our freedom as Christians, this is imperative. Your gift of $20, $15, or $30 today will prepare us to accomplish all of these vital goals in 2010.

And just as a reminder, if you give by December 31, you can receive tax benefits for 2009! I know that's not why you give, but it is a nice benefit. Online donations can be made up until midnight on December 31st. 

Thank you for helping us increase our outreach and launch unprecedented ministry in the coming months. And I can personally assure you that every dollar you give will be used to share God's comfort - the life of His Word - with hurting men, women and children at a time when they need His touch more than ever.

I hope to hear from you soon. I pray God's blessing on you for all you've done with Shades of Grace to touch lives and transform hearts for Christ! May God fulfill His promise in your life: "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed" (Proverbs 11:25).

Thanking God for You,

Natalie Nichols 
President,
Shades of Grace Ministries
www.shadesofgrace.org