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So Loved!

Monday, January 23 2012 17:27 Admin istrator

So Loved!
Each quarter, New Brothers Fellowship hosts an NBF Night, which is a� time for the church community to cross denominational lines and gather together with a common purpose: to worship the Lord and hear of His marvelous works. If you have a heart for men in prison, you won't want to miss this wonderful time of fellowship. It really is a very special time for the Body of Christ.

Our host church this time is Salem Wesley in Salem, Massachusetts (Senior Pastor Arthur Savage). Salem Wesley also hosts the Salem NBF Discipleship Group each Wednesday, under the leadership of� Pastor Rob Parady. Rob is also a long-time volunteer at both the Middleton jail and The Farm in Lawrence.

Our special guest at this NBF Night will be Mr. Mark Collett. Mark has worked for many years at The Bridge House in Framingham and as a volunteer for Straight Ahead Ministries.� He is a college instructor, trained counselor, and addiction specialist. As you can see, his credentials are considerable. However, his testimony will blow you away! You don't want to miss it.

So Loved
A Quarterly NBF Night
February 3, 2012
7-9:30 p.m.

Our Church Host:
Salem Wesley United Methodist Church
8 North Street
Salem, Massachusetts
(978) 744-3113
Pastor Arthur Savage and Pastor Rob Parady

This is a family-friendly event, free of charge. Hearty refreshments will be served. Please, join us, and bring a friend!

Prayer
When asked how people can help, Doug's first answer is always: pray. Will you? We have a lot going on in the ministry right now, and a lot planned for the future. Without prayer, we cannot hope to accomplish the work before us. For specific prayer needs and praise reports, please visit the NBF Prayer page on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NBFprayer.

Until the next time, we pray the Lord bless you. We are also hoping to see many of you on February 3rd. Save the date and plan to join us for this great night.

In Him alone,
Doug, Caroline, & Hannah Gregan

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Happy New Year!

Monday, January 23 2012 17:21 Admin istrator

Happy New Year!
We trust the Lord blessed you and yours with a safe and happy holiday season. We ended 2011 with the annual Christmas Eve outreach at The Farm, and have begun 2012 with excitement, energy, and vision. The desire to reach men in prison, and to see those who leave prison with Christ stay with Christ, grows stronger each day. The Holy Spirit continually teaches us how to more effectively do the work God has called us to, and His inspiration fuels our passion. We are blessed to be here, and so grateful for your partnership.

How to Help Right Now
Before Doug left for The Farm today, he asked: "Will you please share the need we have for glasses?" He was referring to reading glasses. Every day the men inside ask him for glasses so they can read. He said, "I can't get enough of them!" We have seen reading glasses for as little as a dollar a pair, but even used glasses will work. Any strength or style is fine; the only requirement is that they have completely plastic frames. If you can help with this need, glasses may be mailed to NBF, P.O. 307, Haverhill MA 01830. Or, call us at (978) 374-5692 to arrange a pick-up or drop-off. Bonus: These glasses are an outreach opportunity for the Chaplain's office, because they are given to any man in need, not just the men who attend chapel services. Isn't that great? Showing the love of Jesus with a pair of cheaters!

Until Next Week
As we close, we want to share a change for 2012: the e-iNBrieF will now be emailed weekly, and be much briefer! We are also once again publishing a paper newsletter for churches and individuals who have expressed an interest in supporting NBF. If you would like to receive that mailed newsletter, let us know! (It will also be available as a PDF, if preferred.)

We are praying for you and welcome your prayer requests. Thank you for keeping us in prayer, too! For specific prayer needs, and praise reports, please visit the NBF Prayer page on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NBFprayer. God bless you all!

In Him alone,
Doug, Caroline, & Hannah Gregan

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A Vision Coming To Pass

Monday, September 19 2011 15:14 Admin istrator

Volunteers met last night at the Ladder House in advance of the launch of NBF's newest Discipleship Group. These men came from three churches, and there are two other churches that have said they want to help. That alone is a massive answer to prayer, but it is also an evidence of the work that needs to be done. Every other Discipleship Group has launched with one volunteer. The original launch team was three men, and so far that number is six committed men, with more to come. God is calling out troops for this one!

And, for good reason. They are stepping into the center of Satan's territory in Lawrence. A place that has been a "hell hole" for year is being claimed for God! Satan has held that building as a fortress of evil, but we are claiming this is going to be a mighty fortress of our God!

There is a big job to do here, but God opened the door. We know He means for us to walk in and take this ground. So, please pray. I am going to share the names of the men who are leading, so that you may pray for them specifically.

WHAT IS LADDER HOUSE?
To help answer some questions: The Ladder House is a halfway house that men are sent to by the county. There is a correctional officer that oversees the building, but monitoring happens by means of electronic bracelets and drug testing. Men hate going here, because it is such a miserable place. It is surrounded by crack houses. Access to drugs is as easy as a snap of the finger. The spirit over this place is pure evil.

The Ladder House is a former firehouse in the heart of the city of Lawrence.

However, God gave Doug a vision to see this place used for His Kingdom, and the Superintendent has given him a wide open door. It's INCREDIBLE!

God has done the work. WE MUST JUST PRAY!

VISION
You must know that the vision for this house extends far beyond the Discipleship Group. We hope to launch a Christian 12-step ASAP. We also hope for a Sunday service. We hope to see a clothes distribution here, holiday meals, clean-up days, etc. We are asking churches to let the Holy Spirit inspire them! The Superintendent has said some things to Doug that I actually hesitate to say, because they are so good I can't believe it.

VOLUNTEERS
The core leadership team is from Free Christian Church in Andover. They are Larry, Len, and Jack. Joining them will be Ramses, from Newburyport Assembly of God, and Carlos and Adonis, from River of Living Waters Church in Lawrence. The other two churches that has expressed interest, but could not attend last night, are Lawrence Evangelical Church and Spanish Assemblies of God in Lawrence.

(L to R) Carlos (w/his daughter), Larry, Ramses, Jack, Doug, Len, Adonis

Please note that having Spanish churches involved is phenomenal. We have prayed for this for a long time.

OK. Sorry for how long this is, but there is so much to share! I will close now, but am going to add some photos, so you can get a feel for the place. I did not photograph the upstairs, where the men live, out of respect for their privacy. As you look at the pictures, remember that is managed by the county. The men are ordered to live here.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and to pray!

In Him,
Caroline

P.S. Of course, keeping Doug in prayer, as he directs this, is very appreciated, too! Satan has not let up on his attacks. To share just one example: Doug has been enduring a terrible time with his skin. His hand is one big open wound that is not healing. Your prayers are valuable to us!

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STAND FIRM! - Fellowship Night

Friday, July 22 2011 23:14 Doug Gregan

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March 16, 2011

Wednesday, March 16 2011 18:14 Admin istrator

Thank you for your support for New Brothers Fellowship and the Essex County chaplaincy this past year. We are grateful for this partnership, and give God all the glory for you. With so much going on in the ministry as of March 2011, we wanted to share a quick praise report for all that the Lord has done in 2010.

He has:
…added to our Board of Directors.
…increased the volunteer roster inside and outside.
…added a Discipleship Group in Salem for men outside.
…added eight additional services and programs for men inside.
…added quarterly NBF Nights.
…expanded the reach of the ministry to men and the Body.
…added to our list of church and individual partners.

We could add to that list every life that took a turn from death to life, every man who recognized his utter dependency on Christ, the marriages that were restored, the children who had a daddy again, the women who began to know what it felt like to feel safe, and more. God is good!

We are already in March of 2011, We continue to see a momentum in the ministry that is very exciting and encouraging, but also a reminder that the need for prayer is ever great. The battle wages on. Please, remember us in prayer.

We hope to have more to share with you in the coming weeks. We're currently working on the formation of two new Discipleship Groups, one in Lawrence and the other in Newburyport. We're so excited to see the Body of Christ engage in prison aftercare. Praise the Lord!

In Christ - Doug

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Last Updated on Wednesday, March 16 2011 18:26

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