To All of my Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
First, I would like to send you a long overdue Thank You for all of the prayers that were offered to our heavenly Father on my behalf while I was healing from the motorcycle accident that I had in late April this past year. I am happy to report that I am completely recovered from that incident and although there are some lingering aches and pains (mostly when the weather changes to cold and damp conditions) I am definitely not complaining. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet with some of you since the accident. I believe that each of you would agree with me that I am a living testament to the grace that GOD can bestow upon one individual by extending his healing hand and also a testament to the power of prayer.
Second, I unfortunately need to ask you again to include me in your prayers. Just after completing the final days of my extended physical therapy, I was informed that the colon cancer that I had six years ago had returned. As you might imagine the news was nearly devastating to me, however, thanks to my faith in the Lord and the thoughtful words from two of my brothers from GNVDC, Donald Miller and Jim Getzinger, I have been able to gather myself back up and take on this new challenge head on. Two weeks ago I began what could be a 6 month chemotherapy treatment program. The side effects were much more severe this time around right from the beginning. To that end, I am asking you all to pray that I might receive the power of the Holy Spirit to strengthen my mind so that I might enter the remaining cycles of chemotherapy with a more positive attitude. If I learned anything from the last round with chemotherapy, it was that attitude is everything.
I know that during my previous recovery I could feel in my body the energy being provided by our Father in response to all of the prayers that you provided. I know that you can all help me get through new challenge in my life.
Thank you ALL and GOD BLESS you all!
GLYASDI,
Keith Brown
Weekend #48 - Table of Peter February Printed Newsletter Newsletters are due out next week in the mail. If you have signed up for an email version of the newsletter in place of the printed one, go to our website at www.gnvdc.org and download or you can download a copy below: February 2012 Newsletter Sponsorship Needed!!!
With spring weekends quickly approaching have you been thinking about who could benefit from attending one of these weekends? Start with prayer and then look around your environment. Who is on your heart? Step out and invite that someone.
There is detailed information about the Via de Cristo weekend on our website: www.gnvdc.org or you can call or email and request a brochure. Our toll free phone number is 888-468-3295 and our email is info@gnvdc.org. You can also download these forms below:
GNVDC Brochure
Application
Change of Information
Application deadlines (please note: these are FIRM dates)
Men's - April 2, 2012
Women's - April 9, 2012
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Please pray for...
Mark Gillery, Sr.
GN!VDC Men's Summer Weekend #4 - Table of Joseph
Mark has been hospitalized for congestive heart failure.
He has been released from intensive care, but his condition is considered guarded.
GN!VDC WEEKEND #50: Please continue to pray for our Spring Rectors and their families: Scott Myers, GN!VDC Weekend #31 and Laura Fleeger-Koenig, GN!VDC Weekend #31 Pray for our women's and men's team #50 that is forming and remember to check the website for new participant names and pray for them! Prayer Charts
Prayer charts are available at all team meetings or you can sign-up on our website at www.gnvdc.org under the "community" page.
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There are many ways to help support our upcoming weekend.
Below is a schedule of activities (please see our website for exact dates and times for both men & women's weekends):
Palanca - start writing those letters and sign-up for the prayer banner on our website
Food donations - send a sweet treat, bagels, muffins, fruit or beverage for the weekend. Contact Alan or Lynn McGowan, our kitchen coordinators at kitchencoordinators@gnvdc.org or call
1-888-468-3295.
Attend the Send-off Thursday evening at 7:30 pm
Attend the Serenade Saturday evening at 6:00 pm
Attend the Clausura Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm
Help with Set-up Wednesday evening approx. 7:00 pm
Help with Tear-down Sunday afternoon after Clausura
Help with dishes over the weekend (after Serenade)
If you have any questions, please call 1-888-468-295.
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WANTED:
COOKIES
FOR KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY!
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The Kairos Prison Ministry is asking for volunteers to bake cookies! They need thousands of cookies by March 15 for their work at the prison! Home-baked cookies send a messge to the residents that someone who doesn't even know them, cares about them and is praying for them! Such selflessness is often a very unique experience for them. These cookies are "seeds of love" being sown in the hearts of those who know so little of God's love! Who knows what heart will be touched and what life will be changed by your act of love!
If you are inspired by God to bake 2 (or more) dozen cookies, please click on the link below for guidelines:
Deadline for cookies is Thursday, March 15!
For more information, contact:
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Sharing Your Experience
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We are looking for community to share their experience as a participant or as a team member for our newsletters. In 250-300 words, share your 4th Day with others and how God is working in your life. Please consider sharing your story with others. We would love to hear from you. Contact Kevin & Joanne Phone: (888) 468-3295 email: Kevin & Joanne |
 Facebook Group
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If you
haven't joined already, Facebook is a great way to connect and share with
friends and family. We've
started a new group, and we'd love you to join. (You must ask for
permission to join, as only community members and other, pre-screened
individuals are allowed.)
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NOTE: you must have a facebook account and log-in for this link to work.
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Prayer Requests
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