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August 2016 www.MissionofHopeMinistries.net P: 251-649-0830 Volume 19 Issue 8

“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.” II Cor. 4:5

SAVE THE LEFTOVERS John 6:12

I used to hear “waste not want not” all

the time when I was growing up, not

realizing that the concept came from the

Word of God and the Work of the Sav-

ior. I just thought it was the attitude of those who had

been through the great depression who were afraid they

might go hungry again someday.

When Jesus fed the 5,000 men in John 6 there were

some “fragments” left over. When the little boy’s lunch

of 5 loaves and 2 fishes was transferred to the loving

hands of the Savior, everybody had plenty to eat. Verse

12 tells us that they were all “filled.” Nobody went

away hungry. But the fragments left over were just as

important to Jesus as the food in the belly of those that

got full. The disciples were instructed to “gather up the

fragments that remain, THAT NOTHING BE LOST.”

Have you ever gone to the grocery store to shop right

after you have eaten a big meal? Have you ever gone

on an empty stomach when you hardly had strength to

push the buggy down the isle? There is a difference.

Fragments are way more valuable to the hungry than

they are to the full. The disciples had to be instructed to

take up the fragments because they were stuffed.

May we all pray together that America will stop taking

for granted the blessings of Almighty God. May we be

ever thankful for the fragments, because the time may

come soon in America when that is all we have.

Jesus is Lord,

Bro. Jim

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Mr. & Mrs.

Kevin

Kirkwood

On July 16. 2016, two former graduates and current

employees of the Mission of Hope were joined together as

husband and wife before God at a service held at the Mission

chapel. Brother Jim Jordan officiated the service as many

family, friends, and fellow employees looked on. Jaime Reed

has been an official employee at the Haven of Hope for

women since June of 2015. Kevin Kirkwood has been em-

ployed by the Mission since May of 2015. Both waited one

year to get married as is asked by the Mission of Hope. We

admire them for their submission to those in authority.

Kevin & Jaime will be living in one of the cottages on the

men’s campus and continuing their work for this ministry.

There is no better match than one hand picked by God

especially for you. We pray for God to bless this marriage

and protect and grow them as a couple in Christ!

In Memory of

Michael Cumbie by

Dot Anderson & Angela Brentz

Bill Fields by

Allen Richie

Doug “Bubba” Jones by

Debbie Galloway

Thomas E. Lackey, Sr by

Mrs. Thomas Lackey

Gwen Marie Scuffham by

Carol & Bill Barry

& Mae Tanner

William C. Sturgeon by

Ricia Hendrick

Mrs. Sonya Turner by

Kevin Prill

My name is Rachel

and I work at the Taylor

House in Mt. Vernon.

Before I came to the Haven, I was

broken and didn't know anything about

Jesus. My mother died at the age of 41

due to her own addiction. I was only 19 at

the time. It was at this point that my ad-

diction grew worse. For the next 14 years I

spun out of control. I lost my kids, my

family, and I felt so alone. I was in and out

of jail, went to prison, and was on my way

back.

BUT GOD had a different plan for

my life. I came to the Haven on July 1st,

2015. I began to hear about this man

named JESUS and I wanted to know more

and more about HIM. I wanted to be free

of my sins and the drug addiction that had

such a strong hold on me for so long. I

gave my life to the Lord on July 4th and

was baptized on July 5th, 2015. I had

given everything else a try, why not JESUS?

My life has not been the same

since. God has put a new song in my

mouth, given me a new life, and I no

longer feel alone. He is restoring my rela-

tionship with my kids and family. I will for-

ever be grateful for Mission of Hope and I

stand in victory today all because of Jesus

Christ.

“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He

inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He

brought me up also out of an horrible

pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet

upon a rock, and established my goings.

And He hath put a new song in my

mouth...” Psalms 40:1-3 (KJV)

Mason Brown by

Mary C. Brown

John Curtis Foster by

Angie & James Culp

Fruitdale Staff by

Chatom Baptist Church

Susan Taylor by

Susan & F.G. Baldwin

STAFF

ANNIVERSARIES

The Fruitdale garden is producing very well,

thanks to our clients, staff, and wonderful

neighbors in the community.

OPEN HOUSE & DEDICATION SERVICE

Our chapel at the men's program was overflowing on

Monday night July 4th as we gathered together to

celebrate America's birthday. We had a glorious time in

the Lord as many of our clients prayed to break genera-

tional curses and be set free. Hallelujah!

Pastor Clay Lewis (Calvert Baptist Pastor Clay Lewis (Calvert Baptist

Church) and Pastor Stan Church) and Pastor Stan

Clayton (Bethel Baptist Church) Clayton (Bethel Baptist Church)

will be speaking. will be speaking.

Come pray, fellowship, and see Come pray, fellowship, and see

what God is doing at what God is doing at

Mission of Hope Ministries!Mission of Hope Ministries!

Saturday, August 6thSaturday, August 6th

6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

Located at: Located at:

82 Magnolia St.82 Magnolia St.

Fruitdale, AL 36539Fruitdale, AL 36539

For more information callFor more information call

Stephanie at (251) 827Stephanie at (251) 827--63336333

Of our newest women’s facility Of our newest women’s facility --

HAVEN OF HOPEHAVEN OF HOPE——FRUITDALE!FRUITDALE!

RACHEL’S

TESTIMONY

Shelby

Scarborough Housemother

1 YEAR

There are many ways to give to the Mission of Hope. Two

are listed above: Amazon Smile and Txt2Giv. Your credit/

debit card information is private and secure. You can also give

through mail by cash or check, through our website by paypal or

even through credit card by calling or coming to the Mission of

Hope office. If you have any questions, you can call us 251-649-

0830.

Dacia Amacker Program Manager

3 YEARS

Rhea Hall Halfway Manager

2 YEARS

Ben Saucer Repairman

5 YEARS

Carol L. Miller Administrator

45 YEARS

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye

steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in

the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know

that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)

Forty five years ago,

God spoke to Bro.

Lonnie Miller & gave

him a word. He and his

wife were to open up a

facility that was free to

indigent men needing to

be transformed from a

life of addiction to a life

led by God.

Thank you Lord that these selfless servants of

yours had the heart of obedience and love to fol-

low You. God has grown and taken care of this

ministry beyond belief since then. Please join us

on August 12, 2016 at Dauphin Way Baptist

Church at 5:30 for our celebration of hope as we

praise God for 45 years and all the saved souls,

redeemed lives, and restored families.