India Transformed! is delivering hWednesday Evening
Vespers Bulletin 3/17/2021ope through faith by transforming lives spiritually, socially and economically. Founded in 1988, India Transformed raises support and awareness for programs that empower vulnerable children, women and communities in India. By delivering hope through faith, lives are transformed spiritually, socially and economically.
Our vision is for all people in India to live an abundant life.
impoverished children, aged three to eighteen, experience God’s love and receive food, clothing, medical aid, education and English classes so they are equipped to thrive. We empower their families through support and education.
Women — The Women’s Empowerment Program provides a strong spiritual foundation that unites women through fellowship who have been abused, abandoned and neglected by society. Together they learn new skills, restore their dignity and build trust. The tailoring and literacy training program takes 6 months to complete.
By the time these trainees finish, they will be able to read and write at the 5th grade level which enables these women to find higher paying jobs. Upon graduation, they have job positions in the garment industry or set up their own business. They can earn a livable wage that supports their children and no longer are they living on the streets and begging for survival.
Community — The Community Transformation Center (CTC) Program is a joint effort of India Transformed! and a local community to impart effective and enduring holistic training that is building sustainable communities. It aims to bring about spiritual, social and economic transformation. The CTC model is a highly effective approach as it trains local people to reach out those suffering in their own communities. Groups of 12 committed individuals undergo a two year training program where they apply their training immediately by engaging with community members. They are taught business and marketing skills and help people start up businesses. The CTC program empowers grassroot leaders to become effective community leaders that bring about community transformation.
Since 1996, SMI Haiti has been engaged in providing assistance in practical ways to those in great need in the land of Haiti. Our ministries and projects are often carried out in conjunction with missionaries on the field or other organizations with a similar purpose.
Through a variety of projects, SMI Haiti is making a difference in the daily lives of Haitians living in the Arcahaie area north of Port Au Prince and SMI is an approved NALC mission partner.
If you have a musical instrument that you are no longer using, please consider donating it to SMI. In the US, our children have a lot of opportunities for activities including sports, dance, choral groups, band, and orchestra. Youth and young adults in Haiti have very few opportunities like this.
Pastor Jean Marie from the church in Cepres is wanting to start a musical program. He has students and instructors but needs instruments. If you have an instrument that you are no longer using, please consider donating it. We can use anything from recorders to drums.
Just reply here to let us know what you have we will contact you. We will be shipping a trailer soon and hope to send enough instruments for the program to begin. SMI Haiti contact @ smihaiti.org 317-496-4622
If you wish to visit with our Pastor Phil Hohulin, please phone our Administrative Assistant Brenda Crawford at 937-859-3941 to schedule an appointment.
Grace Sanctuary Open for Worship Services
Everything within reason is being done to mitigate the threat of spreading infection to one another as we continue our in-person worship services.
We offer an early service at 9:00 am to accomodate the expanding number of worshippers at Grace. We did this in order to provide a safe place with social distancing during worship on Sunday mornings.
Please review the Grace Newsletter (left hand column of this webpage) for full details from Pastor Hohulin on how both worship services are conducted.
Grace is also offering a livestream option for those who do not feel comfortable worshiping in person. This webpage will be updated with the links to access the livestreaming services in real time.
PALM SUNDAY
Choir Cantata
“IN MY PLACE”
By Craig Courtney
At right, the witnesses
to all of the events
of Holy Week.
L-R Thief
Judas
Woman in the Crowd
Centurion
Narrator
Peter
We are to cultivate opportunities to teach others all that our Lord has commanded—to pass on the gospel witness of the apostles. Do we have confidence that we can do it? Jesus thought so, or He would not have gathered us together and put is here where we are. He would not have called us as he has.
Learn more about NALC’s Life-to-Life
And catch this Life-to-Life teaser video
Heads Up Musicians and Singers! more of you members who play an instrument or sing to enhance our worship.
The Friday Bible Study and Prayer Group started back in session and will meet about every other Friday at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall to watch a movie or do Lectio Divina. Please come earlier if you would like to chat before the movie. All are welcome. Watch for future announcements and meeting dates.
Meets 10:00 am First and Third Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. We’ve started up in person again under the rules of social distancing and protective masks. The meeting is also available live on Zoom.
Sunday School Classes will not meet during the Covid-19 setback until further notice with the exception of the Nursery that is meeting. Youth of all ages are still welcomed each Worship Service with a special moment and message.
