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| December 2011 NEWSLETTER |
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FROM HEBRON COLONY Greetings, Day after day we are reminded of the self-seeking world that we live in…people only looking to fulfill their own personal desires and agendas. Many seem to be living as if others only exist as pawns, in this selfish pursuit. This way of thinking and living is opposite to the Kingdom way of living. Kingdom principles lead us to think of others before we think of ourselves. We have been called to become a servant to the Kingdom of Christ and the needs of others. God is calling us to surrender our lives, as a living sacrifice, to be used for His glorious purposes. Whenever a man or woman lives their life with this sense of calling, everyone around them will be blessed. We have just experienced the annual season of Thanksgiving. This is that privileged time when we give thanks, first, to God and also to those who have become such a wonderful part of our daily lives. We also must truly thank God for allowing others to blaze the trail before us. God has been reminding man, for thousands of years, to remember the special things He has allowed for their good. In Deuteronomy 6:10-ff, God shares this special challenge. “When the Lord your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you a land with large flourishing cities you did not build, houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant-- then when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. Fear the Lord your God, serve Him only and take your oaths in His name. Do not follow other gods, the gods of the people around you.” The truth of this scripture can be easily applied to our experience here at Hebron and Grace Home. We all enjoy the benefits from the sacrifices of thousands of people, whom have gone before us. Most importantly, we must never forget the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross to pay for our sinful lives and free us from its’ eternal bondage. This is truly the message that the world desperately needs to hear. We must “Go, Tell It on The Mountain.” That beautiful old hymn has these reminding words. “The shepherds feared and trembled when lo above the earth, rang out the angel chorus that hailed our savior’s birth. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn.” God stepped out of Heaven and His glorious position, down to the lowest person, to fulfill His eternal plan, the redemption of man. We are so blessed. We are blessed to receive His salvation and then tell others about His coming. This truly is “The Reason For The Season.” May this Christmas Season begin the most “Christ honoring” year of your family’s lives. This is our prayer and hope for all of you. Thank you for being such a vital part of this Ministry in the past and in the days to come. MERRY CHRISTMAS and A BLESSED NEW YEAR!
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GREETINGS FROM GRACE HOME
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, Once again, we have been blessed with an exceptionally fruitful and rewarding year. As we wind down the year 2011, we reflect on the amazing evidence of the Lord’s presence, directing and protecting our ministry. Our garden produced an abundant harvest, all of which has been canned, frozen or enjoyed throughout the year. The ladies learned many new and valuable skills harvesting and preserving the food for later consumption. The “Fishers of Men” shared in our “Grace Home Hospitality” for a scheduled business meeting they held at Grace Home for the first time. Great fellowship was enjoyed by all. We look forward to repeated events. On two separate occasions we were blessed with visits from very talented youth groups. The first was a hard working group from Providence United Methodist Church who joined us for an afternoon, helping with our outside spring beautification chores. The second group was from Victory Baptist Church, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They entertained us with a variety of songs, verse memorization, and great fellowship. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to every one of them and to all those who made it possible. The 2011 Homecoming was, as always, a huge success. Over 125 people attended to share yet another year of great food, fellowship and worship. Pastor Ball delivered a powerful message focused on our readiness (or not) for the coming of the Lord. Faye Owens, from Victory Baptist Church, honored us with her beautiful voice, sharing three wonderful songs with us. Even the unusually strong wind could not dampen our spirit as we rejoiced in the Lord—thanking Him for all the wonderful things He has done for us this year and all the things He is going to do in 2012. The list of individuals who have blessed us in so many ways this past year is endless. Please appreciate the gratitude in our hearts for your support. Every kindness you’ve bestowed upon us, regardless of the magnitude, means so much to us and to the ministry. We thank you, and we thank God for each and every one of you. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. In Christ, Nita Smith
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