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Mission Fields T Shirts Now available!

Glennis — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:50:38 +0000

Mission Fields T shirts are now available!

$15.00 Med-Large- XL

$ 20.00 2XL-plus

*plus shipping if applicable

Please let us know if you are interested in purchasing a Disaster Relief T shirt.

To order send your shipping address, size, phone information to glennis@missionfieldsonline.com

Blessings!

Food and Fellowship Saturday June 18 in Harvest AL

Glennis — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:24:27 +0000

Willing Workers Ministry

Food and Fellowship

Come and eat and hear the message, and help us to reach out to the communitywho has lost so much.

Look for the tent at Sonny's house.

Want to Help? Want to Donate? Call 256.431.7787

Donations of Burgers- Dogs-Condiments-Buns-Iced Down Drinks in Coolers-Hands to serve-Clean up-Music and more are welcomed.

Where: 3281 Old RR Bed Road Harvest Al

When: 3:00 Saturday June 18

Who: All Neighbors are welcome

Isaiah 55

¹Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Boldness and Expectation

Glennis — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:28:50 +0000

: Joel Dutton

Sooo....I need $1,640.33 by July 1^stor I will be seeing your pretty faces way sooner then I want to.....I mean that in a good way of course....(insert crickets for background noise and ambiance).....

Well, that was awkward...but to the point, which I like.

So, who likes to read through Paul's letters (raise your hand)? I love his letters; they remind me of a song by Anberlin called Dismantle Repair...listen to it...seriously...Paul's words (which are from God) dismantle the "Joel" I talked about in the last blog I wrote, You're Not Dead Yet, and repair him to look like Christ, which is such a beautifully painful process.

Back to the point.

I have been reading backwards through the New Testament (not actually reading backwards, that would be a challenge), and I notice how Paul always manages to throw in the needs of himself and the other disciples or saints. What I like most about this is not that he is doing what every missionary does, ask for money and prayer-it is the way he asks. Paul ask out of boldness and expectation, and he was pretty much convicting in the way he went about it. He knew his role and the role of the body. He was called to spread the Gospel, and they were called to support his call. So he was blunt, spoke bold in instances, and spoke with expectation because he knew that no one could argue his point when it came down to it... not to mention that he would brag about what they would do for him to others so they also had a reputation to up keep when others were in need.

With that said.

I have a need, I need $1,649.33 dollars in a few weeks. Many will read this and say "I don't have $1,643.33 dollars to spare," and based off the fact that they can't fully solve my problem in one swing they won't do anything. Trust me when I tell you that NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL. I have 1,343 friends on Facebook (I am kind of a big deal). If each one of them gave a dollar I would almost be there. So, SHARE THIS NEED for me! Send my blogs to friends and family. Let them and God decide if supporting me is in His will, but PLEASE don't limit God by not sharing this.

I am writing this because I know this is where I am supposed to be. I came here to go through 11 months of transformation not only for the places that I am ministering in, but for myself as well. So I challenge you, the body, to do your part in keeping me on the field laboring for the Kingdom. Every member of the body has a role. Being on the field on the other side of the world is mine, and supporting me, like it or not, is yours. Like Paul, I say this knowing that you know this and knowing that you will continue to bless me as you have done so much in the past, which I am grateful for!

I thank you so much for your prayer and support and for what you will continue to do for me.

P.S. If you found this offensive read 2 Corinthians 9... Boldness and expectation.

To support me by credit card (I lose 3%of this for processing fee) you may do so here: Credit Card

You may also mail a check to:

Adventures In Missions

P.O. Box 534470

Atlanta, GA 30353-4470

Put "Joel Dutton" in the memo line and I will recieve 100% of the donation.

Boldness and expectations

Liebenzell Mission to Guam

Glennis — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:06:07 +0000

Ray and Susie Brown will be soon leaving for Guam! Currently, they are working with the Missionary Organization Liebenzell. Liebenzell USA is a Christian organization which exists to help people worldwide come to know Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, education, and humanitarian aid by partnering with churches to recruit, send, and support missionaries, facilitating Christian retreats, conferences and projects for the benefit of our ministry partners, and motivating Christians to greater mission awareness.

Below is a link to Ray and Susie Brown’s website with Liebenzell. Ray and Susie attend CrossPointe Church in Madison, AL. and they are raising support for their mission in Guam. Their target date is to leave for Guam next summer, 2012, while there they will spend several years teaching children on the island of Guam and surrounding islands.

If you would like to support their mission, thru prayer, financially, or just to keep an eye on what God is doing in Guam, feel free to click on the link below for more information.

Mission Fields Inc. is proud to watch Susie and Ray help bring others to Christ around the Globe.

To Keep up with the Brown's

http://mission.liebenzellusa.org/our-community/news/2265-outward-bound

For More information on Liebenzell USA : http://mission.liebenzellusa.org/about-us/what-we-believe

Donations can be made online at the Liebenzell site:
https://www.servantek.com/CreditCardProc/ProcessPayment.aspx?company=LBZ

For More information on CrossPointe Church: http://cpcfamily.org/

For More information on Mission Fields Inc. : http://missionfieldsonline.com/

Rising up from the Storm

Glennis — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:56:15 +0000

Good Morning!

Here is a list of places you can serve. This list has been copied from the FB Group Athens Rising From the Storm. URL https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_206647802703492&ref=notif¬if_t=group_activity

There was so much to do today, I thought I would put the list up. Have a blessed day!

5-6-2011

todays list, please help where you can!

407 North Houston Street, Athens, Al. Marjorie Dunnavant 232-7883 has a fallen tree that is laying on the roof of the back porch. The electrical service has been restored but the tree remains and it will require a couple chainsaws to remove. The structure of the porch is pulling away from the home, but a...ppears to be stable. Two or more ladders will be needed.

Any help would be appreciated.

Crews are still needed at 28854 Nick Davis Rd in East Limestone. (256-614-5225) for removal of trees and rebuild of fence for livestock. Work will be ongoing today and tomorrow as well.

Onyx Cheerleading and Gymnastics is collecting and distributing items for victims. We have items available NOW for people. Please let us know of families in need!! WE HAVE A FAMILY WHO NEEDS GIRLS SIZE 5/6 GIRLS SIZE 8 AND BOYS SIZE 14... Thank you EVERYONE for your HELP!!!

***The girls size 5/6 has been covered, please concentrate on the other sizes and let me know when they are met.

There is a displaced couple at the FBC Athens shelter who has found a place to live, but have nothing. We are trying to find them the basics, such as a bed ,mattress, couch, chair, chest of drawers, table and chairs. If you can help call Ann at 431-8132 and she can tell you where it needs to go. Thanks (copied, no other info available)

** Have a church working on this, will follow up and see if all is taken care of. Havent heard from them to see if all has been met... got a call in, waiting for return...

Boxes are needed at 25790 Hwy 72 East. There is a home there that will be packed up Friday and Saturday this weekend; due to the rain coming in there is a concern with mold growth. The home is being packed up, items stored into POD containers located on premises. Friendship UMC is assisting this work. If you have boxes or can get boxes for us and drop to this location, please do.

When we spoke to the Red Cross today (setup at 1st Baptist Athens), they said they needed volunteers to assist with sorting of all the items that are coming in to them. The contact is Susan Hofacker (256-233-0886) at the Family Life Center, has Red Cross Volunteers on site

A quick list of additional needs…..

Glennis — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:17:30 +0000

Inside Out Ministries

Here is an updated list of additional items that are needed at Inside Out Ministries....

Here is an update – it doesn’t mean the other items aren’t needed, just add these to the list:
1 crib and mattress and bedding

1 toddler bed and mattress and bedding
1 twin bed and mattress and bedding (these 3 are for the same family)
1 full size mattress and box springs

Hand Sanitizer-all sizes but pocket size is great for the field,
Wash cloths or wipes (wet ones or baby wipes)
Bologna, hotdogs, sandwich meat, condiments-ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc., Flavor packets for water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bandaids, canned or frozen proteins and cereal.

If you have asked us about other items, I may not have included them here – we still need it and we’re trying not to duplicate lists. Blessings and thank you so much for meeting the needs of many – you will never know how much you have helped, but please know how grateful everyone is.

Needs in After the Storm…..

Glennis — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:54:54 +0000

East Limestone AL

It has been 1 week since our live and the lives of our family and friends have changed forever. Many hearts have been broken, families saved, and homes repaired. What an emotional week it has been for everyone. 300,000 people were affected from the power outage in our area, which stirred many emotions. As we all are called back to work, many people in the area struggle with trying to serve our community and continue the previous "normal" work and family day to day routines.

As I write this blog, the emotions from the week are still so real. Emotions that make us all want to jump in and serve and try to figure out a better disaster plan so that maybe next time, many will be helped sooner and more efficiently.

I want to say Thank you to all those who went out to check on a neighbor, cooked a meal, offered a home, a hug, a kiss, or simply prayed for those in need. I have never met so many people who pulled together to make the most of all their resources, to make a difference, to make each moment in the days following the tornados count!

Below is a list of needs from Inside Out Ministries. A Non Profit Organization based out of Madison, AL. Any items donated would help them replenish their pantries and allow them to bless others.

MAY 1, 2011 SPECIAL NEEDS

Friends,

Thank you all for responding to our current needs. As the recovery from recent days continues, there are special needs. Inside-Out has been able to share your gifts freely and provide with local relief centers in different communities in the North Alabama area.

Now – our pantry has provided and while not empty is in great need of the

following:

Canned proteins, canned fruits, mac’n'cheese, spaghetti sauce and noodles, saltine crackers, boxed cereals,peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, individual peanut butters, individual fruits, snacks for emergency food packs.

Frozen (we have power now, PTL and thank you TVA and Hsv Util) ground beef and ground turkey, hamburger patties, hotdogs, bologna.

Toiletries – toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (2,3,4,5,6), feminine products, deordorants, hand sanitizer, etc.

Funds – if you are able to give, mail donations to Inside-Out Ministries, Inc. at P.O. Box 2004, Madison, AL 35758. Your funds will be used to provide the needed items at the best times.

Thank you for helping and praying! We also have families that need bedding, furniture, etc. but these needs must be handled separately.

We’ll post more later about the specifics.

More to come and we’ll be in the office Mon,Wed, Fri from 9:30-12:30 if all our Volunteers are in and we aren't need out in the community. The volunteers of the community have been so wonderful! Overflowing love and caring…Blessings,

In grateful service,

Deborah Ward

256-325-5193

www.inside-outministries.org

"To be blessed" means 'to be favored by God'. Blessings therefore are directly associated with God and come from God. Therefore to express a blessing, is like bestowing a wish on someone that she will experience the favor of God.

Alabama Tornadoes

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:29:35 +0000

As the days go by and we see more and more of the damage and desolation from the April 27, 2011 tornadoes we come to realize how small our world really is!!

As people come together and reach out to help one another we know that God is still on the throne and all is well.

As hard as it is to answer the question why we know that what has happened is that we have all come together to help and to build a new community among the ruins. Volunteers have helped survivors and made new friends for a lifetime.

As I write this more people are coming to help - people from Tennessee helping those from Alabama and many more. So if you are a team coming to help just follow the link below for updates and information. May God Bless all of us and keep us safe!!

Mission Fields Blog Check Back for Updates

Joy Will Come….Joel Dutton

Glennis — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:41:40 +0000

Click here for Joy will Come Video From Joel

Posted in Dominican Republic by Joel Dutton on 1/21/2011

This is footage that I shot on a day off on the World Race. Our days off are our time to relax and get refueled for more ministry. After finding this little town with my team (Dunamis) on a hike one day, we decided to come back with some of our squad-mates to hangout, enjoy the BEST COFFEE EVER, and play with the kids. When we were walking back home it hit me, that was the most ministry I had done since living here. Just by hanging out with people and enjoying each others company, we wound up sharing Christ though actions more so then words. If you look at Christ life I think it is safe to say you can see he spent more time with people and loving people then just preaching. Imagine if we genuinely did this with our lives what the world would look like. Instead of getting caught up in rules, regulations, and legalism lets just get lost in LOVE for a change...

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What is Church to you? Joel Dutton Update

Glennis — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:31:10 +0000

What is church to you..? Really, have you ever thought about it? What makes "church" for you? Good preacher or speaker? Good music with cool lights and video? If you lost that would you still go? After encountering what I encountered tonight on the back patio of our house and witnessing the things I have seen in the church my team is working with in Corbano, I have to question what "church" really is to me. To me church has always been a place of comfort and peace. A place where you go to sing songs, hear a message, and fellowship with one another.

Now that I have decided to take comfort out of the equation! What is "church" to me?

Church to me now is a group of people gathered for the cause of praising God. On a back patio or an old concrete and tin building, it has nothing to do with my comfort, but everything to do with praising God. I tend to think... a lot... that if I am going to do something for God, He should make the way well lit and comfortable. WAKE UP CALL for me and every other Christian! We chose and were chosen to take the hard road. It is not about us anymore, it is about Him, and if He chooses to make our road harder to show how much he can overcome it then so be it. We are called to listen and go, not to question.

Now that I can't sing the songs I know and understand the messages! What is "church" to me?

It doesn't matter if I know or understand every single thing that is going on around me. As long as I know that we are both worshiping the same God, He will grant me all understanding I need to know. When it comes down to it we all have a unique voice that God has given us. We all have a unique way, wither we know it or not, to worship God. He desires and intimate relationship with me, a relationship that will more then likely look nothing like your relationship with Him. So why should all of the sudden my worship to Him change because the song that is playing isn't, "Our God is greater, our God is stronger..."? Worship isn't a song, it is you communicating to God your love, thanksgiving, adoration, and appreciation to Him for just being who He is. Literally, right now as I am typing this one of my squad mates is on the roof of our house singing out to God. Just her, God, and her heart crying out to him... That is genuine, raw, real, and uncut worship to me.

So I'll ask the question again, what is church to you?