Mark 9
Joyfully Successful Failure
India Transformed is delivering hope 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 is also offering a livestream option for those who choose not to worship in person. This webpage will be updated with the links to access the livestreaming services in real time.
is beginning its third year of gathering on the first and third Saturdays of each month in the church at 10:00 am to 11:30 am. We have a great time getting to know each other, praying for each other and studying the scriptures. Oh … and “Bill’s” donut holes are great? If you haven’t joined us, we would love to get to know you. We’re very informal, friendly and you would fit right in. This month we’re continuing our study of Luke’s gospel. We’ll be starting the 19th chapter on the 4th
Adult Sunday School ClassResumes September 12 at 9 am
The course is based on a book called Tactics by Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason. No materials are needed for the course and it will run eleven weeks until we begin an Advent Series. Both courses are primarily DVD based; Tactics is a course to equip us to deal with our rapidly secularizing culture yet stay faithful to our mission.
The Friday Morning Bible Study and Prayer Group will be studying the story of Mary and Martha using the book, “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World,” by Joanne Weaver. The 10-week study will begin on Friday September 10th at 9:30 am until 11:30 am in the Sunday School room. You may obtain the book either on Amazon or at Christian Book Distributors. Please have read Chapter 1 and answered the questions for Chapter 1 on page 210. Any questions please contact Roseann Costantino at 937 434-2012. Everyone is welcome, come join us.
His Hope Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith-based addiction recovery resource for men and women ages 18+, is having their annual fundraising celebration. The event will take place August 29, at Reverie, 9095 Washington Church Rd. Miamisburg, Ohio 45342. Registration is at 5:00pm, dinner at 5:30pm. (Semi-formal attire). If you are interested in hosting a table of eight people, please contact Diane Jergens, phone number (937)530-2573 or e-mail dmjergens11@ gmail.com
the current fundraising level toward
the purchase of the new organ for
Grace– fundraising goal reached.
Grace will have the new organ
installed in October.
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.
Divina. Please come earlier if you would like to chat before the movie. All are welcome. Watch for future announcements and meeting
Men’s Fellowship Group
Switching schedule for July. During July we will meet at 10:00 on the Second and Fourth Saturdays. We will return in August to 10:00 am on the First and Third Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. We are meeting in person again but under the rule of wearing a mask if not vaccinated. The meeting is also available live on Zoom.
Weekly Prayer Meeting Via Zoom
Meet online thr0ugh July at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons
Weekly Study Group
