NLC MAFIA HITMAN CHRONICLES

MAFIA Missions Update

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:18:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

Good morning Gents. Bruce Waters will have a meeting at NLC GLR campus on Wed, June 1 at 7:00 for the men that are interested in going to HAITI in Sept. Your deposit is due at this time. For other information contact BRUCE WATERS @ 501-766-5775 or bruce-waters@sbcglobal.net.

Regards,

Luke Ribich

HIT Opportunities – Storm Clean-up

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

We are reaching out to our Hitmen seeking support for some for our dear brethren who are affected from last weeks storms. The Bentley house took a major hit last week when the storms came thru. They had a huge oak tree fall on their house making it uninhabitable. Some of their family helped to cleaning up some of the mess but it is going to be a long hard job. It was about an 80 mph wind that took the tree down and placed it in their den and bedroom. God watched out for and protected them as nobody was injured. When the roof collapsed Duwayne was standing in the only place in the room that held up. He is confident that God’s hand was holding him fast. At this time I don’t know what all they may need. Just wanted you to know about their situation so you could consider helping them as you are Spirit led. Please pray for them as they wade through this thing.

If you are able bodied and want to assist them, please feel free to contact them at the following numbers and let them know you represent the NLC Men’s MAFIA and want to help out:

Duwayne Bentley 501/351-2117

Emma Lou Bentley 501/690-1735

In His service,

Luke Ribich

NLC MAFIA Missions 2011–Update Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

Hey men of NLC. We will be having a meeting at NLC on April 19 @7:00pm to talk about MEN'S MISSIONS TO HAITI. If you think you might like to go or if you just want to hang out and find out what is going on,come on. For other information call or contact BRUCE WATERS @ 766-5775 OR bruce-waters@sbcglobal.net.Hope to see you there.

In His service,

Bruce Waters

NOTICE – Hit Correction

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

I just wanted to get our a slight correction to yesterday’s post, the move for Jennifer Desilva is scheduled for SUNDAY March 27th, not Saturday March 27th as indicated in my previous message. Again, the Hit is scheduled for SUNDAY March 27th.

Please contact Dean Fagaly at javabike26@att.net or on his cell at 501/951-5974 if you are able to support this Hit. I apologize if this caused any confusion.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

HITMEN Wanted–Hit Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:26:00 +0000

Greetings Hitme,

I wanted to make you all aware that we are looking for some Hit support assisting one of our single mothers in a move on Saturday March 27th. Jennifer Desilva is moving from Jacksonville to NLR and needs a few strong bodies to assist her in this. She has rented a truck and the Hit scout (Dean Fagaly) has indicated that he believes this can be done easily in the morning keeping the rest of your day free.

If you have time and are led to assist Jennifer in this move, please contact Dean Fagaly via email at javbike26@att.net or on his cell at 501/951-5974 – he will advise of the plan and schedule for Saturday morning.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

NLC Man2Man Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

I just wanted to remind each of you that on Wednesday March 30th from 6:30-8:30 PM at the GLR campus, New Life Church will hold the Man2Man event. Our own Rick Bezet has a significant word just for the men of NLC and you don’t want to miss it!

There will be a hot rod automobile and motorcycle display on the apron of the main entrance an in the church lobby. There will be a meal served and of course an excellent opportunity to fellowship all the men of NLC.

The event will be MC’d by John Craft and Harry Bates – that alone should be shtick worth seeing! I look forward to seeing you all there and keep your eyes peeled for some upcoming hit opportunities.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

NLC MAFIA Missions 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:33:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

We will be sending a construction team to Haiti to build homes. We will be staying on the compound Mission of Hope. The trip dates are September 24th through October 1st. Amber Noblit from GLR and Marcus Brown from Ft Smith will be on this team.

We will have an informal meeting on March 22nd at 7:00 at the home of Bruce Waters. For further details or for any questions, please contact Bruce at 766-5775 or bruce-waters@sbcglobal.net.

Please be praying and asking God if this is something you are called to be a part of.

In His service,

Bruce Waters

AUTO CARE PROFESSIONALS NEEDED

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:20:00 +0000

Greeting Hitmen,

I hope you are well and that this message finds you in good spirits on this Valentine’s Day. I am looking for any Hitmen whom are gifted/talented in the repair of automobiles. We have a single mother in our church whose car is in need of repair and she is unable to spare the extra dollars to get her car repaired in light of the loss of work hours resultant from the recent storms. If any of you are available, even after hours to look the car over and recommend / support a repair plan please contact me and let me know that you are interested in supporting this hit. You can contact me on my cell at 501/944-0562 or via email at lribich@swbell.net.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

Mission Trip 2011 - HAITI

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:11:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

We have had a new request for a mission trip on Sept 24-Oct 1. We will be going to HAITI to build homes. We will have two pastors with us also. We will be having a meeting soon so stay tuned. If anyone has any questions about this trip please contact Bruce Waters at bruce-waters@sbcglobal.net or call 766-5775. We hope to have a big group for this first men's mission trip out of country. We also welcome any other men that do not belong to NLC. Please be praying about this so it will be a successful trip.

In His service,

Bruce Waters

Two hit opportunities for the week of 2/6–2/12

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:32:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

I hope you are all well and enjoying this Super Bowl Sunday! What a great message from the founder of the LA Dream Center this morning. Talk about getting out and HITTING people! Pastor Matthew Barnett.

Speaking of HITS. This week we have two opportunities to serve our community. The first, is a simple moving of a washing machine (apt. size) from one of sisters homes to the NLC Little Rock Dream Center. Please contact me to be put in touch with the appropriate people. I can be reached via text or phone at 501/944-0562 or email at lribich@swbell.net.

We also have a need to help move one of our single mothers. Although this is a Hit for anyone to support, the opportunity is closest to our Cabot men. On Saturday the 12th, Shannon Nash will be moving her belongings from a storage unit near the Cabot Wal-Mart to her new apartment (about 6 miles away). We could use about 6 Hitmen on the job and of course trucks or SUV’s that can be loaded are always good support. Again, contact me via the above listed means and I’ll ensure that the team is all hooked into each other.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

Hot HIT Request

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:29:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen & Happy New Year,

Many of you whom have been with NLC for more than a couple of years may know Aaron & Darla Yount. They have been long time members of our church and lifted many within the body in times of need.

Sadly, Aaron dies last week of a massive stroke very unexpectedly and Darla can use our help with some minor things ASAP. Specifically, we need to get a crew together to clean the leaves from her yard for this Saturday. I need about 10 volunteers to help us clear leaves and pine needles from her yard. We will meet at Kerries Country Kitchen at 0700 this Saturday morning for breakfast and fellowship then we will head to Darla’s house.

The lot is about 1/2 acre located in West Little Rock. I don't see the leaves taking much time. However, there are a lot of pine needles, quite a lot. Our plan is to use some tarps, rake those needles, and leaves, onto the tarps and dump them across the street, where there are some woods. Although we will have some materials we need Hitmen to bring their own rakes, or electric blowers and extension cords. Just remember that pine needles don’t work well with blowers and we will still have dispose of the leaves. If everyone brings whatever bags they have around their house we should have more than enough if we have to bag everything.

Jay Foster is the point-man for this Hit. So that we can plan accordingly we are sincerely asking any of you who can help out to let us know that you plan to attend. You can email me at lribich@swbell.net or telephone at 501/944-0562. Jay can be reached directly via email at fosterjn@swbell.net. Again, please let one of us know so that we will know what to expect in terms of our time.

If you are unable to come to Kerries for breakfast but are interested in joining us at Darla’s home, the house is at 13280 Sweet Bay Dr., near the corner of Kirby and Sweet Bay, behind Kohl's in WLR

Please help us show this wonderful woman of God that she is loved and covered by the men of NLC in her husband’s eternal absence. Obviously, the more the merrier – and the quicker so I for one pray for a large turn-out.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

MAFIA Guatemala Mission Postponed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:30:00 +0000

To ALL Men of NLC.

The Mission trip in May has been postponed to a latter date (to be determined at a later date). Please PRAY about this mission trip for all the BLESSINGS that it will bring near and far. If anyone has any questions please call Bruce Waters @ 501-766-5775

Thanks, BRUCE

MAFIA CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS WITH A BREAK

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:07:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

Just a quick note to remind each of you that there will not be a December MAFIA meeting this month. The NLC MAFIA Team is taking the month off to rest and recalculate as we look forward to a new agenda for 2011.

On behalf of John and the the rest of the Leadership Team, I want to be among the first to extend you a safe, festive, reflective and very Merry Christmas. I look forward to seeing each of you at this year’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service as we celebrate the birth of our savior and the greatness of our Heavenly Father.

Many Blessings,

Luke Ribich

MAFIA Mission Meeting Scheduled

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Greeting Hitmen,

There will be a meeting on Thursday Dec. 2 at Bruce Waters home, 102 Alanbrook Ave. in Sherwood at 7:00pm. He will be going over the mission trip. If anyone is interested in going,or would like some information about the trip please try to attend,or call Bruce at 766-5775. Please be praying about this so it will be a successful trip.

Have a blessed and productive day!

In His service,

Luke Ribich

Happy Thanksgiving Hitmen–& a Few More

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Greeting Hitmen,

I hope you are all well and this message finds you in preparation of your post-t6urkey dinner, tryptophan induced coma! I wanted to take a brief moment to remind you all that there will NOT be a December MAFIA meeting this year. Rather, we want all of you to enjoy your time with your families and consider taking some time to help those among us who are less fortunate. We will return in January with some exciting news regarding MAFIA in 2011.

I’m sure you all know that this time of year is hard for many folks whether they are divorced, estranged, without loved ones or in need because of limited finances or work circumstances etc. My guess is that some of you may even fall in to this category to some degree. I just wanted to take a moment to encourage you to share it with God, and possibly one of your MAFIA brothers. It isn’t always an easy thing having so much responsibility on our shoulders and the Lord knows we could all use a friend.

I also want to ask each of you to keep John and Debbie Craft in your prayers. Debbie had bypass surgery a week ago and while she is doing quite well post-op, the road to recovery after such invasive surgery is long. Join me in lifting them in prayer.

Lastly, I want to share with each of you a need that has been passed along to me from Libby Moix, the single mothers ministry sponsor. Libby has advised that one of her volunteers, and a single mother herself, is in need of some “honey Do’s” after the Thanksgiving holiday. Specifically, she needs some help with:

Placing a new light fixture put up in stairway...high ceiling will require a tall ladder
Fixing two broken cabinets, door facing needs to be glued
Hanging three coat hooks on a wall

If after your turkey day feast you have it on your heart to help out this sister, please give me a call. Under the circumstances, we would like to have two men go together to help out in getting these tasks accomplished. To volunteer, please call my cell at 501/944-0562 or email me at lribich@asigllc.com.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

ASAP Hit for a Sister in Need!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:58:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen.

I am writing you all today to inform you of a HIT Opportunity to assist one of our sisters (Vanessa Dawson) who is in a time of need and could use out help. Please consider this HIT and let us know if you are able to help out.

We need some help moving a few items from a small storage facility on Saturday, November 20. The items are at a storage facility (Budget Storage) at 4716 Baseline Rd. and include a car-top carrier, a twin mattress & box spring set and boxes of clothes, books and kitchen items. That is it!

Additionally, Ms. Dawson needs help locating a washer, dryer and a vacuum so that she can keep her home and work clothes up. If anyone has any of these available for donation, please let me know as well and we’ll arrange to get them to Ms. Dawson as they become available.

Please contact me at 501/944-0562 or via email at lribich@swbell.net if you are able to support this ministry option tomorrow.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

MAFIA Mission Trip Guatemala 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

Pastor Bezet has challenged the men of NLC to have a construction MAFIA hit out of country.We are planning to go to Guatemala in May 2011 for this task. If anyone is interested in this please contact Bruce Waters at bruce-waters@sbcglobal.net or call 766-5775. I know this a big challenge for some of us, the rewards are unbelievable and life changing.

In His service,

Bruce Waters

NLC MAFIA to host Paintball Wars 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:01:00 +0000

Greeting Hitmen,

Just to inform you all of a couple logistics for next month’s Paintball Event at Paintball Arkansas in Mayflower. For those wishing to meet at the church parking lot and traveling over together, a group will be leaving NLC at 6:30 PM.

The event will be held on Tuesday, November the 9th 2010. The first Pinball battle will start at 7:00 PM sharp. Each shooter will receive 100 ea. paintball rounds as well as all the necessary protective equipment to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun time.

The total cost of the event is $15, of which the MAFIA will cover $8/person. Therefore each individual will be responsible for $7. The event is limited to a maximum of 40 participants. In order to reserve your space, you will need to hold your spot by paying your $7 fee to either John Craft or Craig Brzezinski. If you are interested in participating you can call or email these gents at craft@craftveach.com or udaman1371@sbcglobal.net. You can also call them at (501) 765-1430 and (501) 680-7753 respectively.

There will be no food or concessions that we are currently aware of so be sure to pack a lunch – you’re going to need it!

In His service,

Luke Ribich

Local HIT Opportunity – 25 Sept 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:47:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

I hope you are well and that this message finds you in good spirits. One of our sisters here at the NLC GLR campus needs our help. This young lady is a single woman with 3 children and she has osteoarthritis in her back. She is moving on the 25th of September and needs a couple of strong men to help her. She lives in NLR, Indian Hills area, and in moving to Jacksonville.

We are looking for a couple men from the group that would be willing to donate a few hours to the cause. She will have have plenty of soda/water/tea on hand to keep you hydrated.

If you are able to support this hit you’re going to have a real treat as our own fearless John Craft is running point man on this hit. If the Lord puts it in your heart to help out on this, please drop me a note at lribich@asigllc.com or call/text me at 501/944-0562.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

Local HIT Opportunity – 28 August 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

One of our faithful, Ms. Stephanie Stallworth, has requested help from the MAFIA for August 28th to move to a new home. She is moving from 10950 Frenchmen's Loop. Apt B. Off Counts Massie; to 11 Southland Dr. Near the E-Z Mart in Maumelle. This is a totally local move and the weather is expected to be quite nice. If you are looking for some good fellowship and an opportunity to bless someone this is a great chance to get out and HIT somebody. David Martindale is the POC for this hit. Let him know if you can help by calling him at (501) 681-0584 or via email at david@mpmsi.com.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

[Ca]dre Home Sponsors Invitation

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

It's that time of year again to sign up to be a Home Sponsor (HS) for [Ca]dre Academy students. [Ca]dre is a wonderful, exciting and fulfilling ministry, of which you can be a part by providing a home for a student during the year. What an opportunity to be a part of missions right in the comfort of your own home! These guys work so hard for the church all year, doing so much for our different ministries and are such a blessing to everyone who has the opportunity to work with them. But the true blessing comes to those who have the privilege of housing these amazing kids. I know many of you have been prayerfully considering being a Home Sponsor for this next term and now is the time to make that commitment. Orientation/move-in is usually around Labor Day weekend.

If you've already signed up to be a HS, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! If not, there are applications at the Welcome Center or you can get one online. They only require a bed to rest their tired bodies, some food (and you don't have to always prepare it) and a "family" while in the program. We need many homes this Fall and it would be great to have an abundance of homes to offer this year. Check out cadre academy on FB under "info" to gain insight into this amazing program. There is also info at www.newlifechurch.tv under "students".

From a HS viewpoint, we housed two students last year for the first time and we were the ones blessed! There's wisdom to gain from these young people, and you just never know how God can and will use you to impact this generation. Trust me, you don't want to miss out.

In His Service,

Bobby Wilson

LAST MINUTE HIT REQUEST – Thursday 12 August 2010 0900

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:20:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

We’ve had a last minute urgent need come in that is right up our alley. Michael Schaeffler and his wife is Cynthia are an elderly couple with two small girls are in need of moving assistance this Thursday 12th of Aug. at 0900. It is not expected to be a difficult move based on an on-site scouting report performed by Rich Hagen. The address is: 2305 Blackwood Rd, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Rich will be point-man on this hit. Please call him at 501/454-0795 (cell phone) if you can support the hit and in the event you have any follow up questions or issues.

In His service,

Luke Ribich

THIS WEEK – Anthony Lucas with the Razorback Round-up (and other SEC picks)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:13:00 +0000

Greetings Hitmen,

This month we have a real treat. IN keeping with the tradition originally established by our very own dearly departed Mr. Paul Eels, we will be continuing the annual Razorback Round-up NCAA Football Preseason review. This year we are extremely pleased to inform you that Mr. Anthony Lucas, former Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboy will be joining the NLC MAFIA to share his insights and picks of this year’s razorback talent.

We will meet at 6:30 PM in the GLR NLC Family Room on Tuesday 10 August 2010. There will be a meal and childcare provided. The meeting will formally run until about 8:15 PM.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all

In His service,

Luke Ribich

URGENT NEED - Help out a Fellow MAFIA Brother

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:14:00 +0000

Greeting Hitmen,

I am sending this message out with heavy heart on behalf of one of our fellow HITMEN, Mr. Rufus Tallant. As some of you know, Rufus, a life-long pastor, has had a quadruple bypass late last month and has lost his local housing as a result of his medical condition. At this point, we are seeking everyone's assistance in identifying a short to mid-term housing solution for Rufus that will help him to get to/from his cardio-therapy appointments here in Little Rock. If ANYONE has any ability to support this need, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT:

Luke Ribich – lribich@swbell.net or 501/944-0562

John Craft – craft@craftveach.com or 501/765-1430

Harry Bates – hbates@newlifechurch.tv or 501/812-LIFE (8433)

In His service,

Luke Ribich

HIT Opportunity : Saturday 31 July 2010 0800 Little Rock

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Attention Hitmen:

I hope you are well and that this message finds you in good spirits. I am emailing you today to let you know that there will be a hit opportunity this next Saturday benefiting Ms. Catherine Ahne. Ms. Ahne is moving from 6 Spruce Lane, North Little Rock, AR to 221 N.Fillmore #1, Little Rock, AR (behind Mid-town shopping Center across from Park Plaza mall).

Her inventory consists of just a few main large articles in the home as: queen size bed, two night stands, a tall dresser, a dresser with a mirror (all solid wood), a very small/light desk with office chair, kitchen table/4 chairs, couch, chair, light rocking chair, entertainment center (the heaviest piece in the entire house and the biggest), washer/dryer, daughter’s desk, mattress only (they are getting rid of their daughter's bed frame), two book cases, one dresser, two end tables, and a book case, 36 in TV. There will be a little bit of furniture assembly but noting too heavy duty.

We plan on meeting at Kerrie’s Kountry Kitchen in North Little Rock at 0700 Saturday fro a quick breakfast and then do the move as quickly as possible. I hope to see you all there.

If you are able to support this hit, please email me with the words “July 31 Hit” in the subject line and I will add you to the list. If email is a problem, you can call me at 501/944-0562. Please leave your name and telephone number as be sure to let me know it is about the hit and I’ll get you penciled in too.

In His service,

Luke Ribich