Dear friends,

Six months ago today Matthew was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Since then some of you have told us about times you spent with Matt and we have loved hearing from you. 

We have heard that at the service of thanksgiving for Matthew's life, on 7 January 2012,  many hearts were moved. As most of you will know, Matthew had specified the tone and content he wanted for the service, and his prayer was that at least someone would begin life with God as a new Christian on that day.

Straight after the service a lady came to Gisa to tell her that she had become a Christian at that service. Gisa has met with her most weeks since then and we have seen her life dramatically transformed by the gospel through the work of the Holy Spirit. When asked if we could mention, in this blog, how she was touched during that service, she replied: "You can mention anything you like. I'm proud to say I'm a Christian. Being touched is a huge understatement, I think I was hit by a massive bolt of lightening that day, that has changed my life forever. You could mention that I feel the luckiest person alive. I would never deny Christ, not now, not ever."

So Matthew's prayer was answered and we would like to ask you all to pray for Louise and her family as she continues her new life with God. Also, we would love to hear from you, by email or on this blog, if your life was touched by God that day or in any way through Matthew's life or death.

We we miss Matthew so very much but at the same time we know that Matthew is with God and God is with us every day.

Thank you for your interest and prayers. Please keep in touch.

David and Gisa