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
