Christmas 2009, Mattsons

 Hey folks, As I launch into my new position with InterVarsity of “Campus Apologist,” I’m thankful to be surrounded by a wonderful family!

Mr. Ryan

• At 21, enjoying North Central University in Minneapolis!
• Majoring in music and has become quite the worship leader
• Sometimes lets his parents play in his band

Sharon

• Volunteers at TreeHouse and Urban Homeworks
• Volunteers at church in music and a few other things
• Volunteers for adorable husband in InterVarsity. Yeah!
• Seamstress for interior home designers
  

Little Miss Kelli

• Full-time at TreeHouse ministries, where she mentors troubled teenagers
• She and Greg offer hospitality par excellence at their north Minneapolis home-in-the-hood
  

Greg Hildebrandt

• Fine son-in-law. We’ll keep him!
• Assistant manager of a branch bank
• Volunteers at TreeHouse. Kids dig him
  

Me

• After 7 years as Regional Director, I wanted to get back to direct interaction with students
• "Campus Apologist” means I help students and churches think through the toughest faith questions
• One example: If God is so good, why did a tsunami kill over 200,000 people?
• Golf! At Mississippi Dunes with the “Orphans” group. These guys are nuts. But then, so am I ☺.
  

Some have asked about my fundraising. The recession has hit us pretty hard. You can help us out here    intervarsity.org/donate

Merry Christmas everyone. We appreciate you, our friends and supporters!

Rick & Sharon Mattson
rick.mattson@studentjourney.org