Provision- God’s- for “one of the “ poorest cities in U.S.
Return to the “ancient paths” – Jeremiah 6:16 – “God’s way” see the body of Christ take an active role in community and fellowship restoration
Access the fruit of God’s provision through prayer—Global Day of Prayer-
You – can help as leaders in the community – by entering into 90 Days of Blessing as part of the T.E.A.M.
- Assist in resourcing the implementation and active
ownership in the recovery
- Network with your churches and business partners—solicit their help
- Lend your leadership and “influence” to God’s work
Provision – from the Greek word “provideo” – God
sees (video) beforehand (pro) what is needed…
He engineers the circumstances for “His people” to enter in
He puts His hand on our efforts (divine providence)
Then He blesses the “work of our hands”…
“…so they built the wall to half it’s height, for the people had a
mind to work.” Nehemiah 4:6
Phase I—Global
Day of Prayer
Phase II—90 Days of
Blessing
Phase III— After the Blessing
Engages Body of Christ in “doing their part” in provisioning
Renews hope in local community that God hasn’t forgotten them
Restores the authority and leadership of God – in a tangible (visible) way – “evidence of faith”
Ministers hope for a future with “disenfranchised” community
Everyone gets blessed!- Strengthens the body of Christ
“Tell them to stop their weeping, for this day is Holy to the Lord. For
the joy of the Lord is their strength” Nehemiah 8:10-11
Music
Giveaways — Food, toiletries, children’s & babies’ items — we will actually have a general store setup
Cookout — barbeques all day
Face painting & Games
Prayer stations
Exhibits — medical & other ministry booths
Evangelism, Guest speakers — and more
The goal is simple … continue to pour out the blessings of God in tangible efforts that build community expectation that with God “all things are possible”… the Body of Christ, partnering with community leaders and neighborhoods, to restore God’s order to their living environment (www.willinghearts.org)
Teams to rebuild and build new (volunteer labor projects/funded materials)
Community programs to assist with youth activities
Rehab programs for the needy
Everything from skills training programs to topical
educational awareness programs
“so they built the wall to half it’s height, for the people had a
mind to work” Nehemiah 4:6
We need your….
Time, talent, energy – fill in and return the volunteer registration form <link to volunteer form>
Commitment to see it through – “don’t start if you plan to stop”
Assistance with resourcing and networking the development of Phase II … goal $100,000
Wisdom in designing the Phase III model for Hartford …and the commitment to pursue it beyond!
Prayers – without ceasing!!
That’s God’s way (1Corinthians 12)
That’s His provision model for his kingdom!!