16 April 2012 "When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:38-40) New Brothers Fellowship is a ministry to, by, and for the Body of Christ. Here are a few ways to fulfill the "by the Body of Christ" aspect of this ministry. PRAYER The greatest need of this ministry is prayer. Contact us for specific needs, or just pray as the Spirit of God leads you. DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS Our second greatest need is for men from area churches to to make a commitment to participate in their local NBF Discipleship Group. CHEATERS In order to read the fine print in their Bibles, men need reading glasses. They must have plastic frames. BIBLES Men need study Bibles. Men need large print Bibles. GREETING CARDS Cards for all occasions are needed, but in particular we need Mother's Day Cards, cards to children, Thinking of You cards, and Sorry cards. We will also need many, many Christmas cards this year. TRACTS We need "Smile, Jesus Loves You" tracts. It is impossible to have too many on hand. To help meet this need, here is the link to Amazing Grace Mission, an organization that sells them at a very good price, with free shipping: SMILE TRACTS SPREAD THE WORD Tell others about NBF. Share this ministry with your church, home group, prayer group, and Bible study. Forward this email to like-minded friends and family members. Share our Facebook page. The need for NBF increases daily, which means the need for the Body of Christ to get involved increases daily, as well. LEADERS We need leaders to rise-up in churches across this county, state, region, and country who are willing to lead NBF Groups for the men being released from prison into their community. If NBF works for men in Essex County, we know it will work for men every where. DONATE For seven-and-a-half years NBF has been sustained by free will gifts received from churches and individual members of the Body of Christ. If you feel lead, support this work financially with a one-time gift, or monthly pledge. IN CLOSING Thank you for taking the time to read this list of needs, and for considering how you might become more involved in prison and prison aftercare ministry. God is stirring the hearts of men in prison. They are eager to hear the gospel. The Body of Christ must respond. In Him alone, Doug & Caroline Gregan |
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