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Mobile, AL 36689

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WAYS TO GIVE

Consider a gift to this ministry

in memory of a departed

friend or loved one.

An honorarium is a

wonderful way to celebrate

a variety of occasions. You

may honor a client or

family member by making a

donation in his/her name.

These will be acknowledged

in our newsletter.

Consider including the

Mission of Hope in your will.

You may also give a gift of

property, stocks, bonds, boats

or vehicles.

“But lay up yourselves for

treasures in heaven...”

Matthew 6:20

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March 2017 www.MissionofHopeMinistries.net P: 251-649-0830 Volume 18 Issue 3

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

A monthly publication of Mission of Hope Ministries, Inc.

THE CROSS OF JESUS

An understanding of the Cross of Jesus is only

possible by revelation from God, but that un-

derstanding is absolutely necessary if we are to

live for God.

I. THE REALITY OF THE CROSS: Commentators tell us

that 30,000 people died on a cross the same year Jesus did, and

to most passersby it was a common crucifixion. But, to God it was the historical event of eternity, as it should be to us. Over

one third of Gospel material centers around the few days sur-rounding the crucifixion of Jesus, and the Old Testament

abounds with verses about His death. The cross of Jesus is the

conversation of heaven (Luke 9:29-31).

II. THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS: It is a message of power. The cross of Jesus has the power to save us (I Cor.

1:18,24). It is a message of purity. It has the ability to cleanse

us (I Cor. 1:30-31, Heb. 9:26). No wonder the devil has made it a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks (I

Cor. 1:23). Both of the thieves that died with Jesus that day started out cursing Him in their pain (Matt. 27:44). But one of

them, as he saw Jesus respond to His pain for us, turned his

heart toward Jesus and believed (Luke 23:39-43). That career convict became a cleansed Christian in the last moments of his

earthly life.

III. THE DIFFICULTY OF THE CROSS: The first cen-

tury Jews emphasized religion as the answer to man’s sinful-ness, the Greeks emphasized education and wisdom, and the

Romans emphasized military and political might as the answer. Although these things are necessary for a nation to survive, they

cannot save the soul of man. Satan fears and hates the cross of

Jesus because it is his defeat, it is our deliverance (Gal. 6:14), and it is God’s power (I Cor. 1:18, 24). No wonder Paul de-

clared “For I determined not to know any thing among you,

save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” (I Cor. 2:2). Is the

cross of Jesus inside your heart?

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Jerre Clark and

Michael Cooper were united in Holy Matrimony.

The wedding took place at the Mission of Hope,

officiated by Dr. Alben Gaston. Michael graduated

the Mission of Hope in 2011, and is now the Opera-

tions Manager, a Bible teacher, and Counselor for

the men. Jerre is a graduate of the Haven of Hope in

2015, and was house mother at our Fruitdale Cam-

pus in 2016. By the power of God’s Grace and

Mercy, they found each other.

The happy couple will be residing in one of the

cottages on the property of Mission of Hope.

Michael will continue to teach Bible classes and

counsel the men. Jerre will be continuing her career

in administrative work.

Mr. and Mrs.

Michael

Cooper

Perry W. Evans by

Mae Tanner

Bill Kiser

by

Will Kiser

Karen Diane Pickle

by Fred & Evelyn Porter

William & Mary Sands Sturgeon

by

Ricia Sturgeon Hendrick

In Memory of

Doris Jones

by

Debbie S. Galloway

Andrew Manieri by

Emile Manieri

W.A. Ritchie by

Allen Ritchie

Brittaney Vaughn

by

Aubrey Vaughn What a joy it was to see five men graduate on

February 6th. These men submitted to the program

and now are on their way to fulfilling God’s purpose

for their lives. Thank you Jesus for your Grace.

Check out the awesome job by

our paint and body shop on this

John Deer tractor. Stop by for an

estimate if you want your vehicle

or farm equipment to have a

brand new look!

Staff Anniversary

Pictured above is

Rachel Dykes. She

is celebrating her

one year mark on

staff at the Haven

of Hope, Mt.

Vernon Campus.

Large Needs and Prayer Lists

Men’s Campus

150 Chairs, 5 white ceiling fans and 1700 sq ft blown insulation

for remodeled chapel

Materials and labor for new staff house

Box truck for Furniture Store

Taylor House– Mount Vernon

Additional 1000 Gallon Septic Tank

Over the stove microwave, silverware and large whisks

Push Mower, weed eater and rakes

Ice Machine

Canopy cover for van parking

Hope House– Mount Vernon

Minivan

Vacant House on property needs to be gutted and remodeled

Fencing around yard for child safety

Garden hoses, diaper pails, and bathroom rugs

Fruitdale Women’s Campus

Gas powered hedger, weed eater

100 ft industrial water hose,

2 Bissell bagless vacuums

Playground equipment

Women’s Halfway House

Minivan

Closet Doors

Interior Paint ( beige, white or off white)

We will be collect-

ing our Jars of

Hope this month.

If you need to ar-

range a pick up

please contact

Susan Gilbert @

251-533-0246. Thank you to all who

participated in the

fundraiser.

Our annual

Spring Sing is

coming up

March 25th.

From 10am until

2pm there will

be live music

with the MOH

choir and other

music groups

from our area,

followed by

preaching, lunch,

and fun family

activities. Come

out and join us

for a Christ cen-

tered day of

fellowship.

Upcoming Events

March 25th- Spring Sing

April 16th- Easter Sunrise Service

Month of May- Charity Month for

Corsentino Chiropractic (see ad)

May 13th– Ride for Hope

May 27th–MOH night @ Bay Bears

August 5th–”Fulfilling the Dream”

banquet, an evening of support for

Mission of Hope Ministries, Inc.

Our chapel at

the Mission of

Hope is in

need of new

chairs. They

cost $50 each.

Would you

pray and see if

God leads you

to sponsor

one, or a

whole row?

We are looking for

sponsors for all events.

For more info or to get

involved contact Susan

Gilbert @

251-533-0246.

Shelley’s

Testimony

I'm the daughter of

a beauty queen

turned alcoholic

and grew up believ-

ing I was doomed to be just like my

mother. When she died my life be-

came a perpetual haze of alcohol,

drugs and men. I grasped at anything

that I thought might save me from the

emptiness I felt inside. I used because I

hated myself and hated myself because

I used. I became trapped, a prisoner of

my own making, paranoid and afraid.

"We are troubled on every side, yet not

distressed; we are perplexed, but not in

despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken;

cast down, but not destroyed”

2 Corinthians 4:8-9.

When I arrived at the Haven in Feb.

2016, I was broken. I came to treat-

ment to find myself and I found God

instead. I had not been abandoned,

but instead rescued by the Blood of the

Lamb. I have learned I am not defeated

but instead, I am victorious.

I am now working as a house mom for

the Fruitdale, Alabama campus. I

would have thought I could never be

good enough to work for a ministry.

But Philippians 4:13 says I can do all

things through Christ which strength-

ens me, and here I am. God's restor-

ing relationships and rebuilding

bridges that I thought I had burned.

Am I happy every day? No matter how

I may feel, I have the joy of the Lord.

He is my rock, my strength. I never

have to worry nor be afraid. I am a

daughter of the Most High King and

thanks to Him, I am an overcomer. I no

longer feel doomed to be an addict like

my mother. Instead, I strive to be more

like my Father in heaven.

Corsentino Chiropractic is proud to be a

wellness partner with Mission of Hope!

For the entire month of May,

mention this ad and make a $20 donation to Mis-

sion of Hope to receive the following services

valued at $285 for free:

Full Chiropractic Exam

2-View X-Rays

Report of Findings

Call us to schedule your May appointment today!!

251-445-2295

3501 Montlimar Plaza Dr. Mobile AL, 36609

But God forbid

that I should glory,

save in the cross of

our Lord Jesus

Christ, by whom

the world is cruci-

fied unto me, and I

unto the world.

Galatians 6:14

We would like to thank GA West for their

recent donations and support, and for offering

volunteers to work in our ministry.