Comments on: Matthew Butler Killed at Zion Gate in Garland Texas

By: Cindy Wall, Called to be with the Lord Today | Scott Fillmer Photography from Auburn, Alabama

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:00:31 +0000

[...] several months I have written many blog posts (like my mother-in-law Georgia Christal, musician Matthew Butler, and others like Steven Curtis Chapman, Prayers for His Family, Family Testimony, Bronner Burgess [...]

By: Is it Really Important to Ask God Why Anymore? | Scott Fillmer Photography from Auburn, Alabama

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:45:37 +0000

[...] bring it up now in a post mainly because of the summer’s events like Matthew Butler (see Matthew Butler Killed at Zion Gate) and others, and ultimately we are asking the question, why evil acts take place or why God allows [...]

By: The Matthew Butler Memorial Fund and Zion Gate Records | Scott Fillmer Photography from Auburn, Alabama

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:02:24 +0000

[...] Texas back in June of this year.Â If you are unfamiliar with the story please see my previous post Matthew Butler Killed at Zion Gate in Garland Texas about Matthew’s life and his wonderful testimony.Â Back in June I came across this story [...]

By: The Matthew Butler Memorial Fund and Zion Gate Records | Damascus | Faith and Life by Scott Fillmer

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:41:47 +0000

By: Theresa Butler

Theresa Butler — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:30:01 +0000

Matt Butler of Newsong…Please consider being our headlining artist at a benefit concert in the Spring of ’09 for Matthew’s family. The Garland Special Events Center will be location, date tbd (seating for 7000 people). Contact us at http://www.ziongaterecords.com Thanks!!!

By: Theresa Butler

Theresa Butler — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:21:02 +0000

The community support for Jamie and the kids has been amazing. Matthew is gone from this earth but safe in his heavenly father’s loving arms. Now, we must help raise up these babies, take care of Jamie and help her to continue the dream that Matthew had when he opened the doors to Zion Gate Records almost three years ago. Many of you have said, “We will not let this dream that Matthew had turn into a nightmare. We will not give the enemy that satisfaction!”

The golf tournament raised over $20k for the children. Friends, family and even total strangers have also donated their money and time to help Jamie get the studio up and running. A very sweet young lady from Matthew’s high school, Tammie, got together with some of her friends to have a garage sale to benefit Jamie and the kids. Over the past few weeks, as people heard about it and wanted to donate their items, it’s grown into this huge RUMMAGE SALE which will be held at the Albertson’s parking lot on Lavon Highway in Garland (near 190). If you would like to help, please bring your items to the sale on Saturday morning, September 20th before 7:00am. Here is the link with map: http://www.yellowbot.com/albertsons-food-pharmacy-garland-tx-2.html

There is also a memorial fund at Washington Mutual Bank – Matthew Butler Memorial Fund. Donations may be made at any location.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers, love and support. In His Grip, Theresa Butler

By: Why Ask God Why Anymore, Really? | Damascus | Faith and Life by Scott Fillmer

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:34:13 +0000

By: Dean Jones

Dean Jones — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:25:38 +0000

I’ll truly miss Matthew.Last time I saw him he said,”come on by the studio and jam” I’m sorry we never got that chance.I am privileged that I knew you your 28 short years.My heart goes out to Theresa and Mike and Jamie and the kids.One day we will Jam together in Heaven with the best.

By: Matt's Mom...Theresa

Matt's Mom...Theresa — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:06:54 +0000

My son would have given these thugs anything they wanted – he had a homeless man living with him and his family for a while, much to our disapproval, and he took him around town trying to get him a job. He was generous, loving, kind and never met a stranger. He shared Jesus with these scumbags that morning before they murdered Steve and him. We are still in shock but after a little over 4 weeks, the reality is starting to hit us and it hurts bad. We had him for only 28 years and will never again see his handsome face, his gorgeous eyes, his beautiful smile. We will never get to hug him and tell him we love him again…this side of heaven. Jamie won’t get to share with Matthew the joys of raising their little babies, she has to face the future without a loving husband and father for her children. She’s only 22 years old. The children, (I can’t even let myself think about it), won’t even remember their daddy whom they adored and whom loved them so very much. Matthew was a good daddy and loved being a husband, father and business owner. We miss you Matty and we’ll see you soon in Heaven for eternity!! Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. (If you would like to help Matt’s family, there is a memorial fund set up in his name at Washington Mutual Bank.)

By: Annette

Annette — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:41:53 +0000

I heard of a man trying to raise money through the internet so he could buy a commercial during the Superbowl.After 2 weeks he raised $95,000 toward the 2.5 million goal.So I was thinking why would it be so hard for people to reach into their pockets to help my nephews family.We as a society should help the family of a hard working father that worked so hard for his dream of having a business and working everyday for God and Jamie and his two babies.He helped people in need and wasn’t quite able to afford a home or the luxury of life insurance.At some level we as a society created these 19 yr old killers.If people would give from their heart,and not wait for that day when Jamie is homeless,before she has to get by,by accepting handouts that are pulled from our paychecks to support our fatherless children.We would all be better off.The 19 yr old boys that took his life stated they grew up in hell,probably without a father in their life.This could of happened to anyones family,but not in a million years would I have ever believed,this could happen to Matt.He was such a good Christian man who would do anything for any of us.RIP Matthew and be assured your children will be taken care of.I love you Jamie Aunt Annette