Unless you are new to Springs of Grace and this website, you know that I love Christmas. I have had to answer many of the questions through the years that are addressed in the article linked here – http://thecripplegate.com/7-questions-from-christmas-haters/#more-3363 I hope it is a blessing to you. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
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Dear Springs of Grace Church Family, I love the Christmas season for a lot of reasons but one in particular has been on my heart the past few weeks. The angel of the Lord put it like this when speaking to Mary in Luke 1:37: “For nothing will be impossible with God!” Springs of Grace…
Please keep praying for these precious ministries and our missionaries there: The Stagges in Tanzania and The McCartys in Mexico Faces for Hope Back in the states now, planning to head back to Tanzania, around the beginning of January. Thank you for your partnership in funds, spreading the news, prayer, or just listening. We appreciate…
David Platt, author of RADICAL and his wife are just completing their adoption of a little girl from China. In the midst of that process he has been writing about adoption. I found this piece particularly powerful and a good follow up to our month’s emphasis on adoption. May the Lord help us to live…
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY AS WE BEGIN ADOPTION EMPHASIS MONTH. November 6th – Orphan Awareness November 13th – Foster Care/Foster Adoption November 20th – International Adoption – fellowship meal following morning service with guest speaker on adoption November 27th – Crisis Pregnancy Intervention – Abortion Awareness – Prayer for Orphans
Here is the latest update from the ministry we are involved with in Tanzania. Please pray for wisdom and strength to minister. October 2011 Update The definition of “rape” with the Maasai is “training”. Some forms of “training” are more brutal than others. Maasai close their eyes to what it really is, as it is…
I got this post last night – please pray for these orphans in Sudan. Brother Joe Our Children at Hope for Sudan are Under Machinegun Fire Right Now Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:54 PM PDT Over the last month, the entire stateside staff of MWP has been dispersed from MS to CO to Sudan to…
I read the following article by Reb Bradley on Joshua Harris’ blog. The article comes from the Virginia Home Educator Magazine. I believe this is a very needed word. I was challenged by it as well and I am thankful for Mr. Bradley’s humility in admitting mistakes he’s made as a dad. I love the…
Dear Springs of Grace Church Family, I wanted to remind you of the special opportunities to pray and fast or pray and watch the next few days. As we talked about Sunday, we are asking God to use us in the mission He has given us and asking Him to provide the resources to do…
I have the privilege of serving as the Superintendent of the One Hope Academy. One Hope Academy is an important ministry in the life of Springs of Grace and for our city. I would encourage you to read the front page of our handbook that is copied below. Why does the One Hope Academy exist?…