e-iNBrieF for 3/29/09
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." (John 12:32)
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NBF Newsletter
You're Invited
Reports & Requests
In Closing
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YOU'RE Invited
Monday Night Prayer is back. Join us at 7PM at NLC in Haverhill. Everyone is welcome! If you have a need you would like us to lift up to the Lord, please call or email us. "Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
Men of God, consider yourself invited to visit an NBF Discipleship Group meeting. Come see what God is doing. We believe you will encouraged. There are good things happening in the lives of New Brothers! "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)
For those in the area, we want to let you know about the 18th Annual Merrimack Valley Christian Film Festival begins at the Showcase Cinemas in Lawrence. This is a free event for all. Visit their website for more information.
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REPORTS & Requests
Doug updates the website often with Ministry Reports about what is happening on the field. Here is the link to his latest. LINK
We have been busy working on the new Camp Clear website and brochure. We have supported this ministry for the past four years and have been so blessed by the growth we've seen. It's also good to invest in ministry to youth, the most threatened population in America. When the new site is launched, we'll let you know. Until then, check out "last year's model." Keep Camp Clear in prayer!
Please be in prayer for Easter Sunday at the prison facilities and churches in your area. Let's believe God for a great harvest around the world!
Thank you for keeping the financial needs of this ministry in prayer. Our thanks to those who invest in this work. God is moving.
Hannah's school year ends in less than four weeks, at which time she is home for six weeks and then will leave for a ministry internship in New Jersey. This internship is a part of her school requirements, and lasts until Christmas. Her team will primarily be doing street ministry. Please, keep her in prayer as she prepares for this next step.
Thank you for praying for New Brothers and their families.
Thank you for praying for NBF and prison volunteers.
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IN Closing...from Doug
I am sometimes described as being somewhat dower, intense, and lacking in joy---at least in appearance. As you read the following paragraphs, please imagine me jumping up and down with joy, shouting praise to God.
Glory to God for all that has been happening over the past weeks, both in prison and out! We're seeing an incredible opening of eyes and a glorious passion building in men. We've been focusing our attention on seeking to KNOW Christ. As one brother put it, "I'm starting to really examine my motivations for how I live as a Christian. I don't just want to live a better life, be nice, and stop using. Now, I want to live for Him, to seek to be a truly spiritual man." That language and stir to change is coming from the Holy Spirit as we study the book "The Master's Indwelling" by Andrew Murray in our Discipleship Groups. It's opened up a wonderful time of both seeking Christ in the Word and worshipping Him from our hearts.
Inside the Middleton Jail and at the FARM (Lawrence Correctional Alternative Center) we are also seeing a growing hunger for Christ Himself. The Lord is giving us a liberty in worship and men are studying the Word more now than I can ever remember.
PLEASE, pray! Please, pray for these wonderful men that God loves so much. We are believing AND expecting the Holy Spirit to continue this awesome work. Thank you all for your faithful support of New Brothers Fellowship. It is bearing fruit to the glory of God!
Serving Christ,
Doug and Caroline Gregan
