Chris and Marilyn Johnson - BE THE GIFT
      Chris and Marilyn Johnson 
                                       "Pure and lasting Religion in the sight of God our Father
                                      means that we must care for orphans and widows in their
                                        troubles and refuse to let the world corrupt us"    
                                                                                                 James 1;27 NLT
JANUARY 2010
 HAPPY NEW YEAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4. Contact us if you know  anyone who might need assistance.
 

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LET'S PROVIDE AN ENTRANCE OF GOD'S LOVE BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITY!! 

 
We are living in times where there is so much need.  We at Be the Gift can only meet some of that need, yet as Mother Teresa says.....
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean; but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop"
 
  
2009 was a good year of learning, growing and serving in our Community and throughout this past year, many things have become clear to us.
 
* Be the Gift is a Service Organization as well as a Ministry
* The lives of the recipients as well as the givers are being changed
* We have seen leaders who are serving and servants who are
  becoming leaders.
* BTG is going into homes with people where the trust in God or
  the church does not exist: and where the word of the Lord is not
  heard or has been lost
* We are all learning how to "Be the Church" and put our faith into action.
* God has opened many doors and opportunities for us.
* We have made new friends and are privileged to work with volunteers
  who are running this race with a constant and continual pace. 
 
As we dive into 2010, we know our opportunities will expand and magnify. We look forward to connecting with you as together we continue to bring God gifts and love into people's lives. 
 
 
We are so grateful to be given the priviledge to work WITH and FOR such wonderful people.  We know that God is using each person who is involved with BTG in a powerful way.
 
 Love and God Bless -----Chris and Marilyn  
This is the Be the Gift Trailer that I wrote about in the November Issue.  As you can see in the lower left hand corner, we have dedicated this 
trailer to Clifford L. Johnson and all money brought into his Memorial Fund will be used to serve and work in the area. He inspired us by example and encouragement to carry on this work of Service and Ministry.  We shared this Mission Statement 

To Raise the Value and Spirit of Life by Connecting Those who Need Assistance with Those who Desire to Help. 

 

 We are filling the trailer with tools and supplies and it is ready to go out into the community to all our projects for Single-Moms. We are in the process of adding an additional trailer to be used in the Midwest as those in Nebraska continue with the vision to serve in their community.
Many have asked how they can contribute to these ongoing projects--- you can be continually involved by simply donating money to purchase the tools needed.
Lands of the Bible Mediterranean Cruise Hopefully you received our newsletter last week about our exciting journey November 
11-22, 2010. Many have responded and we are in the process of taking deposits and reservations. We only have a limited amount of cabins saved, so if you want to join us, desire more information or want to receive a printed brochure just give us a call (970) 581-8255 or email us chris@bethegift.net .
TO VIEW THE CRUISE  NEWSLETTER AGAIN- GO TO ARCHIVED NEWSLETTERS
 (IN THE LEFT COLUMN)   AND CLICK ON  IT