Greetings!

We are so blessed to have a wonderful group of people who have faithfully supported our ministry.  We have consciously tried to maintain our ministry without having to call upon you for extra support above and beyond what you already give.  However, we find ourselves in the unusual situation of having a great and immediate need which cannot be met through our normal budget.  Therefore, we are coming to you to ask for your help. 

 

We took our bus into the shop yesterday after arriving home from last weekend's concert in Georgia, because there was a horrible howl coming from the back of the bus...and it wasn't one of the kids!   We found out that the bus rear end differential was full of metal shavings and that it is not able to make the trip this next week without being replaced.  Our mechanic also found signs that our motor, which has 850,000 miles on it, is just about to let go as well.  Beginning Thursday of this week, we are scheduled to leave for a week long tour to Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa and Missouri.  We have to somehow have a new rear end installed before this Thursday morning.  The cost is $4,800.  We then have to have our diesel engine rebuilt as soon as possible after returning home from this next trip.  The cost for the motor rebuild is $18,000.  I know that times are difficult for a lot of folks today, but we feel that this is a time where we need to humble ourselves and reach out for help.  We are letting all of our subscribers know of our need for your prayers and financial help with these repairs.  Please pray that the parts, labor and finances for our bus repair will be met. 

 

You can send your gifts to:
Crist Family Ministries
PO Box 1205
Maynardville, TN 37807
 
If you would like to give a gift via a credit card, please email Lisa Crist at lisa@cristfamilymusic.com or call 865-209-6301. Be sure to include your telephone number.  Lisa will contact you and take your information over the phone.

 

If you would like any further information, you can contact Rich Crist by email at rich@cristfamilymusic.com or by phone at 865-805-2342.

We thank God for all of you!  He has called forth His people EVERY time there has been a serious need.  Thanks for taking the time to pray and consider how you might be of help. 

 

Blessings,

 

The Crist Family

 

Rich Crist

Lisa Crist

Breana Crist

Jackie Crist

John Starkel

Tami Starkel

Luke Starkel