Exciting Things at TheHopeLine!!

As some of you know, I work for the Dawson McAllister Association as the Volunteer Program Coordinator for TheHopeLine ministry. There are some really exciting things going on with TheHopeLine that I wanted to share with you all! The following is a copy of a memo that Dawson sent out today about the happenings at DMA and the urgent need for prayers from fellow Christians:

Tomorrow (Thursday, May 28th) is an urgent day of prayer for our ministry. In my 41 years of ministry, I promise you what I am about to tell you can only be described as a God-given opportunity...

The LORD has given us astounding favor with Clear Channel radio (the largest chain of radio stations in the world). Top executives there are actively encouraging stations to begin airing Dawson McAllister Live. This push on our behalf began a couple of weeks ago and has already resulted in commitments from stations in Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Columbus and Portland. A few days ago, one Clear Channel executive told me we could see up to 50 more stations, some from very large markets, signing on in the next few weeks. Friends, I do not say this lightly, this is a miracle. Our listening audience could multiply times three by the end of the summer. Please start your prayers with praise and thanksgiving for what God is doing for America's teenagers and young adults.

This miracle also brings us a huge challenge. When our listening audience triples, our HopeLine will need to triple its capacity to answer calls and chats. Pray that hundreds volunteers would be moved to become HopeCoaches, and that our staff will have the wisdom and energy to manage this God ordained growth.

Third, like many churches and ministries the rapid fall of the economy has hurt us financially. Gifts are down from last year, yet God has chosen this moment to grow our impact by 300%. Here's the bottom line. We need $110,000 by Friday to finish our bills and make payroll this month. Pray that God will provide at least the $110,000 we need now, and some indication of how we will fund this opportunity in the weeks and months ahead.

Finally, pray that my staff and I will rise to the occasion of what is happening. That God will give us wisdom and courage to do our best with every radio station, every dollar, and every volunteer He sends us. Up to today, God has met all of our needs. We are grateful for His faithfulness. He has already answered your powerful prayers of the past. In confident dependence, join us in trusting that God, according to His perfect plan, will provide all we need to Reach, Rescue and Restore America's young men and women to the Father who loves them so much.

I can't thank you enough for your urgent and heartfelt prayers. Let us agree together, that what God did for the children of Israel, He will also do for us. "By day the Lord went ahead of them in a cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light so that they could travel by day or night." Exodus 13:21

In the midst of opportunities and challenges like we have never seen before, may God find us faithful. Stay tuned...

Your Friend,
Dawson

I am super excited to be a part of such an awesome ministry! God is working miracles daily as we strive to reach thousands of teenagers and young adults for Christ! As I stated above, I serve as the Volunteer Program Coordinator for TheHopeLine. This means that I guide applicants through the application process to serve as HopeCoaches on TheHopeLine. If you feel God calling you to serve on TheHopeLine, please visit our volunteer website at http://www.volunteer.thehopeline.com/. You can also contact me directly at mryan@dmlive.com or (931) 489-6057. TheHopeLine is open 7 nights a week beginning at 7 PM CST, and we need volunteers whenever we can get them!

Please keep TheHopeLine and the Dawson McAllister Association in your prayers in the coming weeks and months. Our financial need is great, but God has sustained us so far in these tough economic times, and He WILL provide for our needs. Our need for volunteers is also great, but we are confident that Godly men and women will come forth and volunteer with TheHopeLine. God is truly working miracles at DMA, and I can't wait to see what other miracles await us!!

P.S. Check out http://dmlive.com/ to find out more about the Dawson McAllister Association, the Dawson McAllister Live show, and to find out if the show airs in your area (if you live in the Nashville area, it airs on 107.5 The River on Sunday nights at 10 PM)!