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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.
Festival of Christmas Cantata
Chancel Choir, Vocalists, Musicians, and Dance
December 12 at 10:30 am
A Joyful Celebration of the Season
By Mary McDonald
Orchestration by Michael Lawrence
4th Sunday in Advent—December 19
Traditional Worship 10:30 am
Christmas Eve — December 24
Candlelight Celebration
Worship 4:00 pm
Special Prelude Music 6:30—7:00 pm
Worship 7:00 pm
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Favorite Christmas Carols
Since the nineteenth century, households and congregations have marked the days before Christmastide with many types of Advent calendars. The season of waiting and longing for the “already-but-not-yet” incarnation of Jesus unfolds amidst waning daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, a time of yearning for hope, joy, and peace.
Would like to buy a Grace logo shirt? Go online to select a tee, polo, crew or sweat shirt to see what is available at Classic Stitch in Miamisburg. Just click on any shirt to get details.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.
Miami Valley Women’s Center Clothing Drive (MVWC).
Many thanks to those who contributed to the Children’s Clothing Drive for the benefit of those served by the Miami Valley Women’s Center. Many children will benefit from the Grace fellowship. The following items were delivered to the center: (3) long sleeve tees, (1) girls pants/tee set, (1) girls pants/sweatshirt set, (1) boys pants/sweatshirt set, (2) boys PJ sets, (10) pair of no-show socks with (1) scrunchie, (3) hooded towels, (1) TY bear toy, (2) flannel jackets, (9) hooded winter coats, (12) knit beanie caps, (6) pair mittens, (273) diapers. These items were much appreciated by the staff at the center.
began 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.
Adult Sunday School ClassSunday at 9:00 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 is studying the story of Mary and Martha using the book, “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World,” by Joanne Weaver. The study meets in the Sunday School room at 9:30 am until 11:3o am. You can obtain the book either on Amazon or at Christian Book Distributors. Any questions please contact Roseann Costantino at 937 434-2012. Everyone is welcome, come join us.
Click at left to learn more about NALS sign-up for reading challenge on Zoom!
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.
Men’s Fellowship Group Meets 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.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Join us as we delve deeper into the scriptures. Study is led by Pastor Phil and you can attend in person or online. The meeting is also available live on Zoom. See this week’s Grace Newsletter at left for the Zoom link, Meeting ID and Passcode.
