News Letter Working Men of Christ Ministry, inc. Working Men of Christ Ministry, inc. WMOC October 2014 5th Issue 1017 S. Market Wichita, KS 67211 PHONE/ FAX: 316-440-0141 [email protected] www.workingmenofchristministry.com WMOC Mission Statement In likeliness is the man who looks into the Word of God and who habitually reduces it to practice. His contemplative, meditative gazing has practical results in his life. To him or her the Bible is the perfect law of liberty. Its precepts are what his new nature loves to do. As he obeys, he finds true freedom from human traditions and carnal reasoning's. knowing the truth makes you free. This is the man or woman who benefits from the Bible. They do not forget what they have read. Rather they seek to live it out in daily practice. There simple childlike obedience brings incalculable blessing to their soul. This one will be blessed in what they do. WMOC Mission Our Mission is to help those incarcerated to practice becoming faithful doers of Gods Word through a Bible Correspondence Incentive Course. As they obey the Word and learn what caused their incarceration and what to do while incarcerated they will find true freedom from human traditions and carnal reasoning's while earning an incentive for their childlike obedience that brings incalculable blessing to their soul. Our objective is to bring the movements of God through His disciples of Jesus Christ into the jails, prisons, and institutions BOARD MEMBERS • Exec. Director) • • Spencer Lindsay (Ministry/Housing Director) Royce Montgomery (Vice President) Wendy McFarland (Secretary) Harvey McFarland (Treasurer) Bob Christiansen (Legal Co.) Ray Dempsey (Pastor) Bob Smith (Dir. Inmate • Robin Longstreet • • • • • Correspondence) (Dir. Women’s Ministry) • A WORD from Founder Spencer Lindsay The Bible says in Nehemiah 4:6 (amp), “so we built the wall and all of it was joined together to half its height, for the people had a heart and mind to work.” The Lord gave me that scripture this morning and I believe God is saying that He is sending this ministry men and women who have a heart and mind to do the Lord’s work and most of those men and women will come from prisons. In fact several months ago the Lord told me to look for those who want to be Directors and Mentors in our Discipleship homes. This ministry has been walking in favor and our weekend in Phoenix, with Katie and her staff gave me a fresh anointing to prepare me for the days ahead. Speaking of favor; we were just blessed to purchase $50,000 dollars in property for the use of House of Joshua and House of Ruth. We have been offered a property in Arkansas City to house and operate a coffee shop, a restaurant and a discipleship home all in one building and much more are in the works. So I can see and hear what the Lord is saying about people with a heart and mind to work. God is so, so good and greatly to be praised, if we would just take the time to listen to Him our lives will never be the same! I personally thank all of you who are a part of building the wall of this ministry for the Kingdom of God and His purposes. I love you! Be blessed, Foundational Scripture “But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:25 NKJV) Arlen Flora (President/ Victor Hercules (Dir. Spanish Ministry) • Gloria Montgomery • Billie Bridgers • Marshall Madill • Don Alley • Dr. Larry Anderson • Karla Werth Bob and Spencer with Genie (Director of EEM) in Phoenix Arizona. Ministry News Cont. A WORD from House of Joshua President Marshall Madill The big news from Topeka is that WMOC has purchased two different properties that will be used for Discipleship Homes. • This is a huge step for the ministry and a major departure from simply leasing property; as we have been doing up to this point. However, we truly believe that these properties have been sent to us and ultimately allow us to be much better stewards of the funds God has provided and continues to provide to operate these very important Discipleship homes. For example, for the House of Joshua, our current location can accommodate 7 residents. When we complete the renovations on the new property, we will be able to accommodate 11 residents. At the same time our “rent” expense will be reduced by $300-$500/ month, based on the ultimate structure of the financing package and the total cost of the renovations. We are in the process of compiling materials lists of everything we need in the renovation process. We have already had sup- • pliers step up with donations of some needed materials. We are also soliciting volunteers to help with the work of demoing and rebuilding the walls, redoing the plumbing, electrical and the heating and cooling. We will be redoing the floors and applying lots of paint. We believe that God will supply most all of the materials and equipment we need including hot water tanks, furnaces, air conditioners, light fixtures, electrical panels, wire, toilets, tub/shower, carpet. Etc. if you are aware of these items sitting in a warehouse somewhere and needing to be removed that inventory, please let us know. God has blessed this ministry from the beginning and we know he will continue to bless it mightily. Please continue to lift the ministry and these projects in your prayers and seek whatever way God would have you serve– then go forth! A WORD from Director of Women's Ministry Robin Longstreet What an awesome God we serve! He is worthy to be praised! • 1025 Western in Topeka, KS. is now the appointed and anointed location for the new house for women. WMOC has taken ownership of this property and now we can begin the process of preparing the house for women to come when they are released from incarceration. Much prayer, time and effort has gone into getting to this point. It has been an amazing journey so far and I cant wait to see all that God will do in this endeavor! In order to continue progress and get the house open there are many services as well as servants needed. AMEN? While God is in control of the outcome, He of course desires our committed participation in this part of building His Kingdom. HOR needs repairs done both inside and outside of the house. Any amount of time, skills, and materials that can be donated would be a blessing. • The women will need food, personal hygiene, activities and toys for the children when they visit, bedding, etc. God willing we hope to have the repairs completed soon, cleanup done, curtains hanging and a welcome sign on the door. Our ladies our coming home soon!! There are several women that have completed the course, they will be releasing within the next several months and they are on fire the Lord! They are all testifying in there correspondence about how differently they think, feel and act since they have turned there lives over to God. Keep these women in your prayers and know that your support is going towards the further training and building up of mighty women of God who have already begun to experience the power of Jesus. Be a blessing to this mission; and we thank you! WMOC Working Men of Christ Ministry To assist each person who is willing to relocate from the county they are familiar with to start to build a new relationship with Jesus Christ in a new environment. To assist each person into a discipleship housing program, House of Jeremiah, House of Joshua, House of Ruth that will help them with transportation, stability, identification, employment, as they reintegrate back into society with a mentor. To assist each person in connecting with a local body of believers so that they may maintain renewing the mind, strengthened and encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ. To encourage and help each person stay connected through support and accountability. WMOC Sponsors of the Captivity Series Bible Correspondence Incentive Course The Bible Study course is available FREE to any person in a correctional institution. Working Men of Christ (WMOC) jail ministry will send you “The Captivity Series Workbook”, by Katie Souza, upon receiving you're completed and signed application form. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Upon completion of the course, those who meet the requirements, will get a certificate, Bible translation of their choice and $160 upon release. There are currently 515 Inmates enrolled in the course in Kansas, Texas, Lousianana and Washington. TESTIMONIES I have been trying to do things my own way, and now I can see that I cant do it my way. I have to put everything in Gods Hands. (Inmate Voth LCF) Reading the “Captivity Series” was very thought provoking, it made me read as well as think. (Inmate Yarbrough NCF) PG. 2 Captivity Series by Katie Souza WMOC Housing PG. 3 Discipleship Home Program Discipleship Homes Designed for men and women being released from jails, prisons, and institutions, who have found Jesus Christ while inside and desire to have a relationship with him on the outside, but do not want to or can not return to the county of conviction, or are homeless and desire to start over on good ground in a new environment. We currently have two houses open and are seeking several others around the state of Kansas. The first house opened in Wichita, KS in February of 2014, and a second one opened in Topeka, KS in May of 2014. Coming Soon House of Ruth (For Women) These homes provide structured, loving, Family Christian environments and fellowship for the men and women being released from jails, prisons, and institutions. (For more information or application please write the ministry.) House of Jeremiah 316-440-0141 House of Joshua 785-246-6493 House of Ruth 785-230-9763 House of Jeremiah The House of Jeremiah is the flagship house of WMOC’s discipleship home program. It was opened in February of 2014. It is located at 1017 S. Market in Wichita, KS. It is a house for men. It is directed by Spencer Lindsay, with Bob Smith as house mentor. The House of Jeremiah is currently full with several on the waiting list. The residents are Robert, Raymond, Zachery, Paul, Blake, Courtland, and Jeremy. New carpet is in and the rooms are ready to be filled, Praise God! Thank you Arlen Flora, Dr, Anderson, Craig, Craig, Raymond and Paul for your hard work and dedication New video for HOJ is on the website please go check it out! House of Jeremiah at 1017 S. Market in Wichita, KS. House of Joshua The House of Joshua opened in Topeka, KS, just a couple months after the House of Jeremiah. The House of Joshua is also a house for men. It is located at 1220 NW VanBuren in Topeka, KS. It is directed by Andy Crook and Allen Randol. The House of Joshua has 7 residents; Matt, Allen, Derrick, Michael, Taurus, and Aaron. We would like to thank our home church, Grace Community Church in Overbrook Kansas, for including us in all of there celebrations and services. We have purchased a new site in Topeka for the House of Joshua at 1175 SW Clay. House of Joshua at 1220 NW VanBuren in Topeka, KS. Housing Updates Coming soon House of Mary. (Home for teen moms), WMOC and several people in Topeka, KS and Wichita, KS, are in the planning stages of a new discipleship home for teen mothers and there children. Please look for information concerning this new project at www,gofundme.com/House-of-Mary. House of Ruth has completed the new applica- tions for housing and will be in circulation soon! Call Robin for details on placement. New House of Ruth (For Women) at 1025 SW Western in Topeka, KS. Donations We need your help and support to continue these works. Please send donations to WMOC, inc, P.O, box 47491 Wichita, Kansas 67201, or donate online at “Now the Lord said to Abram Get out of your country from your family, from your fathers house to a land that I will show you.” (Mark 6:4) Events and Partners Upcoming Events WMOC ministry team will be holding services at: • Oct. 3-5 BIB weekend at Ellsworth Correctional Facility • Oct. 8 Transition house meeting at Wichita Parole Office • Oct. 10-12 BIB Weekend at Lansing Correctional Facility • Oct. 13 Day of Fasting • Oct. 17-19 Siafu retreat at Morning Star Ranch • Oct. 19– Ellsworth Correctional Facility. • Oct. 24 Norton Correctional Facility • Oct. 25 WMOC benefit event in Topeka, KS • Katie Souza being scheduled for February 2015 • • Special Shout Outs • • • • • Thank you to Katie Souza and Expected End Ministries for hosting the ministry and taking care of us in Phoenix, Arizona. Thank you Linda Zwickl and Special T’s Screen Printing for printing our ministry t-shirts. Thank you Michael Newmont and A1 Media for the work you did on the video for House of Jeremiah. Thank you to Dr. Larry and Loretta Anderson for your continued support and love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. • • • • • • • • • • • WMOC Sponsors/Partners Word of Life South, Wichita, KS Second Baptist Church, Winfield, KS Impact Design, Lansing, KS Mentoring4Success The Urban Ministry Institute, Wichita, KS Brothers in Blue organization, Winfield, Ks Expected End Ministries, Maricopa, AZ First Baptist Church Burden, KS Grace Community Church, Overbrook, KS Topeka Bible Church, Topeka, KS Topeka Baptist Church, Topeka, KS First Baptist Church, Holton, KS Elvin/ Connie Dillard Debra Boss Dan/ Tami Lightfoot Church of The Lord Jesus Christ, Horton, KS Nu Heart Nu Start Wichita, KS Jay “Big Dog” Grubb and family PG. 4 Spencer and Bob in Phoenix Arizona President Arlen Flora speaking about Working Men of Christ. Zach, Bob, Spencer with Katie Souza’s Personal Assistant in Phoenix. House of Jeremiah Visits My Friends House in Sabetha, KS Interior of the new womens house (House of Ruth) in Topeka, KS. Spencer Lindsay being ordained as a pastor through Word of Life church by Pastor Cliff Snell This Scripture is for our sponsors and partners “For wherever two or three are gathered (drawn together as My followers) in (into) My name, there I Am in the midst of them.” (Matt. 18:20 AMP.) Created by: Director of Newsletter, Raymond Perret, Through the Holy Spirit. Zachery Tague, Web Director
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