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Area-Wide Update - City-Wide Compassion and Outreach, CEF
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
May 18, 2005
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Mis·sion: noun: 1.) a specific objective or task with which a person is charged or assigned; 2.) a personal or collaborative effort that includes a definite military or evangelistic objective; 3.) a divine assignment to the people and place within a specific geographic area;
Hunts·ville: noun: 1.) proper name identifying a city and surrounding geographic area of North Alabama in the Tennessee River Valley; 2.) historical capital of Alabama and birthplace of the state constitution 3.) a city of birth and new beginnings; 4.) a city of nations;
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Mission: Huntsville
A City-Impact Initiative |
Please be aware of several of the following opportunities for prayer, support, or community involvement, and pass this information along to others who may be interested as well.
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Global Day of Prayer - Christians United in Prayer for the Nations!
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Here is a quick update, as now the 90 Days of Compassion and Outreach will soon begin!
This Year - Only the SEED! People have been very excited that this was only the first year and hearts are stirring with possibilities for so much in the years ahead. This year was only the "seed" for what is to come!
Optionally reference some video clips from around the nation and world here: http://www.gdopvideo.com/
The Offering to Bless the City! It appears the Compassion Offering will be close to $10,000 and should enable us to feed ~350 familes in targeted neighborhoods in needy areas through the Angel Food Ministries/Manna House!
90 Days of Compassion and Outreach! The Mission Huntsville web site has been updated to include the initial 90 Days of Compassion efforts, contact information, and details. PLEASE consider how you or your congregation may join in these city-wide initiatives!
WE NEED MANY VOLUNTEERS AND HELP FOR THESE DAYS OF COMPASSION! If you have not done so already, please consider providing a point-person or contact person from your congregation for the 90 Days of Compassion here: http://www.missionhuntsville.org/gdp/ninetyday.htm
May the LORD fan the flames of what He has kindled in our city through these relationships and prayers!
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The Global Day of Prayer Strategy is three-fold:
10 Days of Fervent Prayer – 1 Day of Global Prayer – 90 Days of Compassion and Outreach
10 Days of Fervent Prayer - Joining Together in One Accord!
The Global Day of Prayer will be preceded by ten days of 24 hour prayer after the example of the disciples who "continued with one accord in prayer" (Acts 1:14). During these ten days (between the ascension of Jesus and the descent of His Holy Spirit on Pentecost) believers will be joining together in prayer night and day, Friday 6 May through Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2005.
1 Day of Global Prayer - Pentecost Sunday ... the day the church was born ... the day the Great Commission was ignited!
From sunrise in the East to sunset in the West, Christians will fill stadiums across the globe for worship and prayer on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th 2005. The focus includes their cities/communities, their nation/continent, and the nations of the world. Over 200,000,000 Christians are expected to participate, including leadership from 6 continents and over 240 nations, with international broadcasts that will occur from at least one stadium from each time zone.
90 Days of Compassion and Outreach - Blessing Our City!
The 90 days following the Global Day of Prayer will include area-wide initiatives of compassion and mercy to areas of community need. This will include four strategic city-wide initiatives in addition to many joint endeavors where multiple churches and organizations come together to focus in an area of shared burden and vision.
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90 Days of Compassion and Outreach
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There will be 90 days of city-wide initiatives of compassion, mercy, and outreach to areas of community need. This will include several city-wide strategic efforts complimented by many joint endeavors among congregations and ministries with a common burden in a specific area of focus.
Please check www.MissionHuntsville.org - 90 Days of Compassion links as the days approach for final details and maps to locations.
We are desiring to network the compassion and outreach ministries and leaders in the community. If you or your congregation has an Outreach or Missions Minister or someone who might could be a point-person to network with in area-wide compassion/outreach efforts (now or in the future), please provide us any contact information you know online here.
We would like to post area COMPASSION/OUTREACH efforts from the congregations that could be possible JOINT-EFFORTS during the 90 days of compassion. Please note if you have one(s) where that might be appropriate with any details available online here.
PLEASE also note a specific form is provided at to request more information or volunteer you or your congregation to help in these 90 Days of City-Wide Compassion and Outreach efforts to BLESS OUR CITY in a tangible way! PLEASE see form HERE! (or http://www.missionhuntsville.org/gdp/ninetyday.htm#compassion)
90 Days of Compassion and Outreach
Community Transformation Initiatives
Greater Huntsville & Madison County Area
“Taking Jesus where He’s most needed, and yet most difficult to find.”
The following outreach opportunities are being coordinated through local, participating churches/ministries and represent a 5-year plan to take our communities for Christ.
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City-Wide Initiatives in Organizational Stage
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May |
Operation: Light Bulb Outreach
When: Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 am to 12 Noon
Where: Manna House Food Distribution Center,
2310 South Memorial Parkway and Governor’s Dr.
(Behind the Emergency Animal Clinic)
What: Going out with teams to give out free light bulbs door to door and tell people “Jesus is the light of the World.”
For More Information, Contact: Pastor David Nelson @ 533-9292
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June |
Operation: Adopt-A-Block (Community Service)
Note: An organizational meeting on how to plan an effective Adopt-A-Block Outreach is planned for Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM at
The Grid, 2300 S. Memorial Pkwy (Next to Office Depot).
When: June 5th-24th
Where: Churches are to adopt a neighborhood of their own and provide community services.
What: Clean-up, painting, home repair, and lawn care for elderly, handicapped, and single mothers.
Designated areas: Note this is not the entire list of communities, only the start:
*Meadow Hills
*Beacon Hill
*Presbyterian Towers
*Edmonton Heights
*Butler Heights
*Searcy Community
*Lincoln Village
*Counsel Courts
*Todd Towers
*Terry Heights
*Huntsville Summit
*Woodlands Communities
*Johnson Towers
*Norwood Community
*Arbor Apts. (Madison)
*Mobile Home Parks of Madison and Indian Creek
*Also, local police, fire & rescue stations
For More Information, Contact: Rev. Greg Devries @ (256) 776-3176
Youth Outreach Events: “The Uprising” at UAH
When: May 31st-June 4th; Ages 13-18
Where: UAH and The Grid,
2300 South Memorial Pkwy (Next to Office Depot)
What: Ministry to teens including ministry, outreach, music, and fun.
For More Information, Contact: Pastor Scott Silcox @ 533-9292 or on-line www.theuprisingishere.com
Operation: Food for Families in Need (Food Distribution)
When: Saturday, June 25th, 7:00 AM until finished.
Where: Manna House,
2310 Memorial Pkwy (at Governor's Drive),
Huntsville, AL
What: Teams will unload, sort, and distribute food to needy families, elderly, and handicapped.
Also, Care Packages will be distributed to the homeless in our area.
For More Information, Contact: Mrs. Fran Fluhler @ 503-4848 or 653-7883
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July |
Operation: Neighborhood Revitalization Projects
When: July 11th-30th
Where: Terry Heights Community
What: 20+ homes roofed, repaired, painted, etc…in cooperation with World Changers International and funding through HUD grants.
Who: No skills necessary, just lots of people willing to learn and work hard.
For More Information, Contact: Rev. Rob Peavy @ 536-0015
Operation Hungry – A Picnic in the Park
When: Date to be announced
Where: Brahan Spring Park,
500 Drake Avenue,
Huntsville, AL
What: Assemble Care Packages i.e., crackers, peanut butter, soap, tooth brush & paste, etc.
Who: Anyone willing to serve.
For More Information, Contact: Teresa Evans at 536-6266
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August |
Operation: Neighborhood Block Parties
When: Each weekend during August
Where: Churches are to adopt a neighborhood of their choosing or target one or more of the designated communities listed on this brochure.
Plan a cookout and provide exciting activities such as clowns, puppets, games, live music, and performing arts along with creative Gospel presentations with salvation invitations.
For More Information, Contact: Marilyn Warren 852-7222
Safe at Home Huntsville (City-Wide Evangelistic Outreach)
When: Sunday, August 7th at 2:00PM
Where: Joe Davis Stadium (After Stars Game),
Huntsville, AL
What: Music from Toby Mac of DC Talk, Point of Grace, live appearance from VeggieTales characters and more, along with a Gospel presentation from Evangelist Scott Dawson.
Who: All ages
For More Information, Contact: Pastor Dwayne Moore @ (256) 498-2763 or on-line www.safeathomehuntsville.com
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Multiple Joint Congregational Efforts
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Publish and Promote All Other Planned Outreaches from Congregations
a. Collect all other special events and ongoing outreaches from each respective church.
b. Coordinate these ministry opportunities with the 90 Days of Blessing
c. Have Outreach info (who, where, when) and print/copy/distribute at Global Day of Prayer
d. Examples of supporting existing outreaches might include: Street Quests, Angel Food, Tutoring, Project Light, English as a 2 nd Language, Light-Bulb Outreach, Prayer Walking, etc.
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CEF - Child Evangelism Fellowship |
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) lines up Bible clubs for children, such as Good News Clubs, Party Clubs, 5-Day Clubs and After-School Clubs. CEF invites you to host or hostess an evangelistic club by inviting children, being there, and providing simple snacks (such as cookies, Kool-Aide, or Pop Ice).
In the summer, the clubs are called 5-Day Clubs because they are held for one hour per day, usually Monday through Friday of a week. These are typically in June or July starting at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. CEF invites you to hold a club in your home or to recommend locations for these clubs or to host or hostess a club. Maybe you know a location where children could gather to hear the Good News. Call Susan at 830-6542 to recommend a location for a club or offer to help hold or organize a club. These 5-Day Clubs are taught by trained teens who teach by dramatic, visualized story-telling.
In the fall, the clubs are called Good News Clubs and are held for one hour once a week after school. Moses lessons will be taught in the fall in weekly one-hour Good News Clubs in homes, day-cares, or even after school in school buildings. In the fall, CEF will offer a free weekly training session demonstrating the teaching of these Moses lessons. Susan would like to know who might be interested in teaching or helping with a club in the fall or coming to training in the fall to learn to teach children better. Also, let her know if you are interested in helping establish Good News Clubs in school buildings after school. Her number is 830-6542 (or email Susan R.Stulting).
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