Max preached on Hebrews 12:15   Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 

The message hit home with many. In fact we have one new salvation to report.  The Lord is working in the hearts and souls of all who will open up to receive God’s forgiveness.  

More and more Grace family members are joining the activities on Friday night.  Thank you for giving up Friday night to fight the battle for the hearts and souls of our Middletown residences. 

God bless you all for your faithfulness!

                          

Glen gave three main points:

1.Col 3:9-put off the old man, through repentance

2.Col 1:18-giving Christ preeminence, by making Christ first

3.Col 3:10-put on the new man, by walking with Christ . Very touchy subject to those whom refuse to ask Christ into there life as Savior and Lord.

The attendance was pretty good, we had around twenty enrollees and twelve children. Our staff is fine tuning the program so well that everything is running real smooth. Once again, we give lots of thanks to our church Grace Baptist of Middletown. And we, of course, give all the glory to Jesus Christ. I would like to also thank anyone else who has had any part at all in aiding us with any help they have given.

Your friend,

Roland Stone

                          

Please continue to pray for this precious couple as Bro. Mike continues to recover.  Both have a strong desire to get back involved at Enabled, but Bro. Mike needs more time to heal.  Pray for the Lord to completely heal his body.  Here is a brief photo taken at their home.

                          

It was another full house at Enable Ministries. The mission is growing more and more every day.We have been building relationships with many men and women who live in our local temporory housing units.  Most of these folks are wanting a change of life.There are many reasons why these people have hit rock bottom.The main reason being,the lack of work in the city of Middletown.  I’m sure there are some cases in which drugs and alchol play a part.  It is not our job to fix their past; that is God’s job.  We can become good stewards of the grace of God by expressing how we too have overcome tough situations with Jesus Christ’s help.

Roland Stone

                          

by: Roland Stone

Enabled Ministries went smoothly.  ”For none of us liveth to himself, and no man diet to himself.”  The chapter is talking about not judging our brother in Christ.  We may have brothers in Christ who are weaker in faith, but we are not the judge of them.

I feel that we had a real impact on the downtown Middletown area tonight.  Three people accepted Jesus as their Savior tonight!  Our building was full.  If someone left hungry, I cannot see how.  The Gospel was clearly presented; plus, I took home twenty left over hot dogs…Yum!

Our team of rescue soldiers for Enabled Ministries worked well with one another.  Ultimately, God gets all of the glory.  Please pray for all the lost souls within our reach.

Thanks, church!

Roland Stone

                          

“Bro. Max, Friday night Enabled Ministry was wonderful. Bro. Roland had everything under control. Counting clients and servants, there were fifty one people there. There were testimonies, prayer requests, and adevotion. The ladies had their hands full with all the children. I think there were thirteen children. Bro. Battig brought the message, one soul was saved, praise the Lord!! Fellowship was great and there was plenty of good food. The format that was developed for Friday night was followed. It was a good time in the Lord. He was praised, and given honor by many tonight. Praise His Holy Name!!”

Also, a special thank you to Bro. and Sister Spradling for stepping in this past Friday and Bro. Andy Lake for last Friday!

Friday Night @ Enabled

Enabled Children's Ministry during HOPE meeting Friday night

                          

Five people did raise there hand to Tommy Depew’s devotion wanting to trust in Jesus as there Savior. The ministry had a total of 47 people sign in. Out of these 17 people were our regular enrollees and 7 were our new guest.

      Glen and I started walking Central Avenue at 6pm and had to get back by 6:30. By this time people were lined up outside to get in. 

   The kids were great last night. We did help a few families out with gifts to put under their trees. At closing time there were still lots of toys left over, so we gave all the kids who were there a gift and wished them a merry Christmas. Thanks for the prayers and everyones help. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
                                        
                                              Your friend,Roland Stone

                          

We had at least fifty people inside the ministry building.  The message we preached was centered around Jeremiah 17:9.  Our message brought many questions.  We did our best to answer any questions and give what advice we could.  We do wish our guests success in overcoming these tough situations.

It takes a high level of patience to witness many of our enrollees achieve their goals.  Some guests are homeless, hungry, and just ready to give up all hope.  Most people we try to reach have already given up.

Our main goal at group on Friday nights is to allow these unfortunate people to see God at work first hand.  So enabling these guys to witness the power of God teaches them our overall purpose which is: Knowing Christ can make you free.

Please continue to pray for us.  We are still in need of volunteers to help counsel on Friday nights.

Thanks, Roland Stone

                          

We open our hearts with praise to our Lord for what He has done in this ministry and our hearts.

Praise Him!!

Bro. Ed