Sheds of HOPE
Assisting families after natural disasters and man-made calamities by equipping churches to respond with Sheds of Hope!
During shed-building in Van, many quick meals were shared like this one last week while we were moving the Metrocrest trailers. The shed recipients of Van are so thankful that they...
It’s exciting to see what a few sheds can mean to a community. As sheds have gone up in a low-income part of Van, it has encouraged the people to work...
When I drove into Van, Texas last week with two pre-built Sheds of Hope in tow, I had no idea how timely my arrival would be! One little known victim of...
Download and Print John’s February Mission Trip My first trip was a tremendous encouragement and blessing in three ways: 1. MNA – My first trip showed me the great respect and love...
Text to ponder this week Hebrews 11:35b-38 Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even...
I have been pastoring in the Presbyterian Church in America since 1989. Missions has always been close to my heart, and it has been my joy to lead numerous mission trips...
After months of planning and thinking about the design, we finally purchased the wood for the new Pulpit, Communion Table, Baptismal Font and Advent Candle Stand for First Church. Shedua wood was...
I was reminded this week of the importance of “Retelling” the Christmas Story. We live in a world consumed by retail. Most in the retail business depend heavily on the Christmas...
The crippling of our hearts can only be undone by looking to Jesus. “But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you....
Celebrating can be peaceful or boisterous, private or shared; but it leaves a lasting impression. The gathering place for our family celebrations when I was a child was in my grandparents’ cottage...
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