CareNet of Wayne Co. NY – January 2020

There are well over 1,000 baby bottles at churches around Wayne County and beyond. Did you get yours yet? 

Did you know we offer Free ultrasounds every Wednesday?
Do you know a little person that needs warm outdoor gear? We have tons of hats and some jammies too.

Grace Covenant Ministries – Jake Moss – Jan/Feb 2020

Dear Prayer Warrior,

With the new year upon us we look ahead and anticipate challenges that are appearing on the horizon.  Society seems to be constantly changing.  The task of how to present the unchanging story of God’s love to His creation continues to be our mission.

Here are some of the challenges.  We ask for your prayers as we seek to remain in the center of the work that God is blessing.

  1. Because of a variety of competing programs in youth basketball, we are looking for different options on how to engage with young students.
  2. In February, Lincoln Oaks, the faith-based addiction recovery program operating on our campus will be changing from a men’s treatment program to a women’s program.
  3. Hacker Gym, which was built in 1930, is a place of constant activities.  Over the past 15 years, the gym has undergone a series of improvements.  This year we hope to finish the community fitness center phase of the project.  We are now seeking the finances to install gutters to the facility and to replace one of the old heating systems.
  4. The summer camp season has been one of the highlights of our endeavors each year.  The plans for this year are now being finalized.
  5. Funding is always a challenge.  Getting funds for special projects and our operational needs continues to be an ongoing task.  We face the future with confidence because we have seen how God has blessed us through your prayers and financial gifts. It is our desire to be faithful stewards of His blessings.
  6. Our Board of Directors will be meeting on February 15.  They will be prioritizing projects and approving plans for this year.  We are reminded of the fact that we can make plans but if God is not in them all our planning is useless.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Your partner in missions,

Jake Moss

Director of Development

Annville Institute/Grace Covenant Ministries

 

News from the Fields – January 2020

Monday, January 13, 2020

A new semester starts today!

Take a look at our guest speakers for opening day!

Colton and Shawna Williams are our guest speakers!

They were in the first class we met when we arrived on staff here 10 years ago!

Now they are missionaries in a tribe in Papua New Guinea where they have learned the language and are teaching and raising leaders in a brand new baby church!

 

We love it when our students return to shed a spotlight on the Lord and what He is doing through them!

Colton & Shawna are sharing with the students how much of their time has been difficult, yet they remind us how God is continually faithful and worth it in every way.

Thank you for partnering with us, for the Coltons and Shawnas sitting in the classrooms today.

Dave, Kim, Reece & Clark Field

ETHNOS 360 BIBLE INSTITUTE – in Waukesha, WI
Where Bible & Missions are one

 

“Starting Point” Group Begins January 26

Description: A discussion oriented class for those who are skeptical or curious about Christ. If you are connecting with God for the first time, or if you are reconnecting with God after being away from the church for a while, then Starting Point is for you. Starting Point is a relaxed and informal gathering on Sunday mornings for you to connect with others who are at the same stage in their journey. We invite you to join us as we watch video teaching, eat some snacks, and discuss questions about the Christian faith.

Leaders: Mike McOrmond & Tammy McOrmond

Gender: Co-Ed

Marital Status: Married and Singles

Age Range: 13 Years and Older

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Day: Sunday

Frequency: 8 Week Cycles

Childcare: Nursery & Children’s Sunday School Classes

Location: 1st Floor Classroom in Education Building @ Second Reformed Church of Marion

“Ten Commandments” Sermon Series (part 2)

Date Speaker Ten Commandments
Text
12-Jan Don White Not Commit Adultery

(Commandment 7)

Exodus 20:14
19-Jan Don White

(Sanctity of Life Sunday)

Not Murder

(Commandment 6)

Exodus 20:13
26-Jan Don White Not Steal

(Commandment 8)

Exodus 20:15
2-Feb Don White Not Bear False Witness

(Commandment 9)

Exodus 20:16
9-Feb Don White Not Covet

(Commandment 10)

Exodus 20:17
16-Feb TBD The Heart of the Law Mark 12:28-34

Christmas Messages (9:30AM, Sundays in December)

Date Speaker Christmas Series Text
1-Dec Don White A Great Light Isaiah 9:1-5
8-Dec Don White Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 9:6a
15-Dec Don White Mighty God Isaiah 9:6b
22-Dec Don White Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:6c
29-Dec Mike McOrmond Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6d

[1] But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. [2] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. [4] For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. [5] For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – (Isaiah 9:1-6)

“Flower City Work Camp” Serving Opps (April 5-9)

Flower City Work Camp (FCWC) is a local missions trip for youth grades 7-12.  FCWC 2020 happens Sunday, April 5 – Thursday, April 9.  FCWC uses local youth to deliver a range of services into the City of Rochester and surrounding areas “that the city might see Jesus.”

Services that youth deliver include:
·        Home repair
·        Soccer and basketball day camps (11-12th grade eligible only)
·        Sidewalk clubs
·        Agency support
Applications for youth are can be accepted through January 3, 2020. www.flowercityworkcamp.org/student-info

BUT, youth cannot attend without ample adult support.  For every 3.5 youth that attend, there needs to be an adult leader in each of the following areas:
·        Work Site Leader for home repair, or Roving Expert, or Sidewalk Club Leader, or Sports Camp Coach, or an Agency Leader. This is a Monday through Wednesday day time commitment.
·        Lunch Coordinator to make and deliver lunch (likely only one day in the week, possibly more, serving approximately 15-20 workers at a site; can be a shared role).
·        Overnight Leader per gender (can be a shared role).

Applications for mandatory adult volunteers accepted through January 10, 2020.
There are other ways that adults can serve too: Gofers, Kitchen Crew, First Aid Workers, Security Team, Prayer Walk Leaders, and Merchandise Team. There is need for Clean Up Support at closing on Thursday 4/9 ONE HOUR COMMITMENT (note: this is not a position that doesn’t have an on line sign up, just a good will commitment). Other support helpers have until February 14, 2020 to sign up. www.flowercityworkcamp.org/volunteer

Does this interest you?  Do you know anyone who would be willing and able to support this effort?  Learn more or register at www.flowercityworkcamp.org. Or, contact Shelley Morgan at mmorgan11@rochester.rr.com or 585-752-9773.