A New Day -- A New Decade!

A New Day – A New Decade!

A LOOK BACK - Can anyone really believe that another year is ending and a new decade beginning? Just the thought takes our breath away! As we look back over the past year, we marvel at all that God has accomplished…

FOR THE DAMRONS – Clearly 2010 was another year of surprises and challenges in every way! We had thought 2009 was the year for change, but in April we survived Alan’s hip surgery and recovery time… then, when Alisha came for a brief furlough in May, she surprised us with emergency gall bladder surgery—and we survived that! Then we both had sleep studies done and now are on CPAP machines in tandem! Oh, yes, it’s a sight to behold! June & July brought mission teams for both locations with greatly needed encouragement and ministry. August we prepared to launch a new community ministry and in September opened the New Day Resource Center in Haugan to distribute free food and clothing to those in need. It has been a great way to connect with folks we would not normally see. We are thankful to God for that. In October we celebrated the home-going of Alan’s dad and made a frantic run to Dallas and back for his memorial. And, of course, in November we made a 2-1/2 week trip through Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas to Corpus Christi for the Mission Service Corps Commissioning Service hosted by the North American Mission Board. We returned the Saturday before Thanksgiving and have not really stopped since, with all the Christmas holiday festivities to enjoy!

A LOOK AT HAUGAN…

NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP hosted the Second Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal at the Lincoln Hotel in Haugan. Not much traffic came through, but we served more than 20 people and had a great time of fellowship. One gentleman joined us this year to whom we had delivered a plate last year. Let us tell you briefly about Larry (not his real name) who lives alone up the mountain behind DeBorgia. We would occasionally see him at the Post Office and greet him, but he was not real talkative. Then the first month our Resource Center was opened, Larry came for food. He told us that he was diabetic and had not eaten in a week! We strongly believe he was telling the truth. We supplied him with food and told him to please, please never go without food again. Recently he had two toes surgically removed as a result of frost bite, but he seems to be doing much better. It has been a tremendous joy to build a relationship with Larry and begin to see him come out of his hermit shell! God is good!!!

Every holiday season often brings crisis and tragedy. This year was no different. One morning we received a phone call from Sharon who works at Lincoln’s that one of their employee’s and her family were in crisis and needed help. We ended up having them come to the church to discuss options. They lived with the husband’s mother and have a 17 year old son with Asperger’s Syndrome. The mother was basically throwing them out because she could not deal with it. We were able to put them in a hotel room for the night and fill their tank with gasoline to give them a little breathing room and make arrangements to rent a place in St Regis. It ended up being a good time of prayer and testimony with Mark & Mary (not their real names)…


No doubt, one of our very favorite things to do is prepare Christmas Baskets for needy families in our valley, including gifts for the kids… it is such a joy to remember the greatest Gift ever given with each crinkle of paper, snip of scissors, or swish of tape—and praying that every child will come to receive God’s Gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Last year we started with 5 families (including 6 children). This year we were able to share a full Christmas meal and gifts for the kids with 15 families (including 14 children)! Bless the Lord! O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name!


NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP FAMILY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION has got to be one of the most fun activities we host all year with both locations participating. The Sunday night before Christmas, we host a deluxe party with a full meal. We were so very excited this year to have two new couples from St Regis and our faithful single mom with her three teens and one of their friends. We also enjoyed friends from Wallace, ID; Saltese, MT -- even Larry , Mark & Mary came—and seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves! The groups were divided into four “families” and challenged with several Christmas-type activities… it was great, festive fun and also included Carols and the Nativity Story! The winning family, of course, got to eat first!



Another highlight of our Christmas season is the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We were so thankful to have several children and teenagers attend. As a matter of fact, two of the youth from St Regis—Thomas and Juliana—helped again this year with the program by sharing a song. They did a marvelous job! Robin helped us out with a lovely song and then the three Damrons and congregation intermingled some favorite Christmas songs with the Nativity Story. It was a wonderful service with New Day family from both locations!


The finale of the season is our Christmas Day Community Meal. This year instead of going back to the hotel, we hosted the meal in our Fellowship Hall, fed twenty folks—one from Saltese who had stopped coming in the fall, and Larry returned—what a blessing to see him relax and participate in activities.

A LOOK AT ST REGIS…

We were able to visit with two new couples in St Regis in the early weeks of December. They seemed genuinely interested in any activities for their children we could provide. And we have re-connected with a few youth via St Regis Basketball… we are waiting for some home games! We are making some headway on the purchase of the abandoned Methodist Church building across from the school. As a matter of fact, our Glacier Southern Baptist Association and the Montana State Convention are assisting us in making our proposal this week and getting into the building possibly in late January! What an answer to prayer when this takes place… then we will only need furnishings and utilities! Hey, if God can acquire the building, surely He can provide the remaining needs. We are trusting Him and Him alone for every day, every detail, every victory!

AND SO, WE PRAY FOR YOU A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our Praise Notes…
• Praise the Lord for our current financial support team! We are so grateful for every gift. We could not be here without you.
• Praise the Lord for new contacts and families in St Regis and Haugan!
• Praise the Lord for the delivery and provision of 15 Christmas Baskets to needy families in the valley!

Our Prayer Needs…
• Relationships continue to be built throughout these communities that we might bring others to Christ
• Teachers & Students in St Regis
• Genuine salvation for: Pete, Pam, Roger, Chuck, Deb, Ty, Chantz, Chuck, Heather, Ray, Spring, Duane, LeRoy, Randy
• For the Light of Christ to dispel the spiritual darkness in this 33 mile valley
• Provision for the New Day Resource Center open 3rd Thursday of each month
• A more permanent facility in which to meet in St Regis—looks like this is going to be a reality very soon! Keep praying with us, please…
• You might pray for our heater to keep working, we have had some issues over the last few days… it comes and goes! Next several days are projected by the weather service to be zero or below!!!
• Alana as she serves the Lord and concludes her holiday visit with us
• Alisha as she serves the Lord, plans for her wedding next summer, and begins teaching Kindergarten in January
• Please begin to pray with us now--as the “state-side” Damrons will need to get to the wedding in Uganda next summer—specifically for provision and health issues to be resolved!
• Asking the Lord for additional monthly financial partners for ministry expenses in both locations, plus personal needs

16 …the people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.
(Matthew 4:16, ESV)

It’s a New Day,

Alan & Sarah Damron
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
www.newdaynet.net
406.546.7790
newdaynet@yahoo.com

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A New Day – A New Opportunity

November has been an unusual month with new opportunities…

On November 4th we packed the Excursion and headed south to touch base with several of our friends, family, and supporters—on the way to Corpus Christi, Texas for the North American Mission Board’s Mission Service Corps Training and Commissioning Service (Nov 14-16). Stan & Diana Bricker were so kind to allow us to stay at the Montana Southern Baptist Convention’s mission apartment on our way through Billings. This was a huge help as we began our journey.

Our first stop was Wichita, Kansas where we were able to see very dear and long time friends: Pastor Dan & Kathy Anderson and Tom & Vicki Edwards who serve as Director of Missions in that area. Alan was privileged to preach at the Prairie Hills Baptist Church where Dan & Kathy serve. Two individuals indicated a profession of faith by the raising of their hand. One came forward to share with Pastor Dan--we are praying for the other person. God is at work and we praise Him for it.
As we left Kansas, we took a “pit stop” in Ponca City, Oklahoma with Alan’s sister, Gail. Then we drove on to Sapulpa, Oklahoma for an over-night visit with his other sister, LaDonne and her family. Thanks, Henry & LaDonne for that delicious meal at Carino’s!

Our next stop was in Springdale, Arkansas where we were honored to meet with the Pastor of our “sending” church (Dr. Cliff Jenkins, Pastor of New Hope Fellowship), his wife, Carol and several of his flock. This church has supported us from the beginning of our “total faith trek” and we are so grateful for their desire to help us accomplish God’s kingdom work. Thanks, Bro. Cliff and New Hope, for understanding that “Radical” is more than just a book! We also enjoyed fellowship with several couples from our previous church in the area and enjoyed the fellowship and encouragement tremendously! Thanks to one and all! (Sorry I forgot to get my camera out for you!)

We were so-o-o-o-o excited to see our BFFs--even from long distance--Jim & Sandra McCoy. We love you guys… now it’s your turn to come north! We even checked on our storage unit—yes, all our earthly possessions are stacked and cramped, but still there! And before we left town we caught up with good friends Rocky & Lori Bell and their son, Kyle (KB!) Rocky is the pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Hindsville, Arkansas who graciously support us monthly. Thank you all for your prayers and support!

Then we continued further south to Central Texas where we had a brief, but wonderful time with Sarah’s father, sisters and their families. We can never get enough Barton-Jordan-Scarborough time and hugs! Some of our favorite fellow-ministers, Nathan and Shannon Emert and their boys Levi & Ben, met us for some Pizza in Austin! It was so good to see them and catch up on what God is doing in their lives.

Finally, it was on to Corpus Christi and the main reason for the trip. We spent two days in training for Mission Service Corps personnel and we even got a NAMB royal blue shirt! It was an encouraging time and a joy to meet other missionaries from the northern USA and Canada. The view from our 16th floor hotel room was spectacular indeed. There were three couples representing Montana for this Commissioning Service. Of course, you probably recognize us on the left, then Dennis & Gail Iley from Manhattan, MT and Kelly & Erika Mitchell for Thompson Lake Baptist Encampment. Kelly & Erika are in our Glacier Southern Baptist Association, so it was fun to spend some time with them. But, it was our first time to meet Dennis & Gail, who are not that far from us (in Montana miles!) We had a great time getting to know them. Please pray for all the MSC personnel who were trained this week and their ministries. Finally, we were overjoyed to have time with Gene & Pam Young who were members of one of our previous churches in Conroe, Texas. They attended the convention in Corpus and took time to visit with us about the work in Montana. They have recently surrendered to the Lord’s call to full time service and we are praying with them for God’s direction and peace in that pursuit.

The morning after the Commissioning Service we packed up and headed straight north. It took a day and a half just to get out of Texas, of course no surprise there (wind turbines in West Texas and Panhandle)! We tried to get back to Montana before the winter weather hit, but we didn’t quite beat it! It took us 13 hours to get from Billings to Haugan which is usually about a 6-7 hour drive. It was quite a ride!!!

But, we did make it back safely late on the 20th and just in time for Thanksgiving week! It was so great to be back with our New Day family on Sunday. Then on Monday Sarah braved the snowy canyon and drove to St Regis to get the remaining supplies for the Thanksgiving Baskets. Tuesday we had lots of help to assemble and deliver Thanksgiving Baskets for TEN needy families! It was a great day, without a doubt.



On Thanksgiving Day New Day Fellowship provided a second annual Community Thanksgiving Meal at the Lincoln Hotel. Melba DeGoines (newly arrived from West Virginia) and Sally Wright (in from Washington) took charge of the set up; and John Carpenter did the professional turkey carving. We served 22 meals, including the hotel staff and the C-Store staff and enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship. The lady who came in to work the hotel desk for the 3 pm shift said as she came through the door, “I’ve been looking forward to coming to work all day, so I can eat this meal!” We all got a good chuckle, but it was encouraging, too! Holidays are here -- our time and our hearts are filled to the fullest!

You may notice that the majority of the pictures in this update are of PEOPLE. Just a reminder that it takes PEOPLE partnering together to help PEOPLE understand and receive the message of Jesus Christ and His love.

Praise Notes…
• Praise the Lord for our current financial support team! We could not be here without you.
• Praise the Lord for our trip south and safe return home.
• Praise the Lord for a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

Prayer Needs…
• For genuine salvation for: Pete, Pam, Roger, Chuck, Deb, Ty, Chantz, Debbie, Ray, Spring, Duane, LeRoy, Randy
• For the Light of Christ to dispel the spiritual darkness in this 33 mile valley
• Support and provision for the New Day Resource Center (Food Pantry/Clothes Closet)
• Relationships continue to be built throughout our community for the glory of Christ
• Teachers & Students in St Regis
• A more permanent facility in which to meet in St Regis
• You might pray for our heater to keep working, we have had some issues over the last few days… so far, it continues to cough out the heat!!!
• Alana as she serves the Lord and continues to search for a full time job
• Alisha as she serves the Lord, plans for her wedding next summer, and teaches children in Kampala
• Please begin to pray with us now--as the “state-side” Damrons will need to get to the wedding in Uganda next summer!
• Asking the Lord for additional monthly financial partners for ministry expenses in both locations, plus personal needs

Finally, brethren, pray for us,
that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,
just as it is with you,
and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men;
for not all have faith.
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-2)


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PLEASE SEND TO: NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY, PO BOX 420013, HAUGAN MT 59842


It’s a New Day,

Alan & Sarah Damron
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
www.newdaynet.net
406.546.7790
newdaynet@yahoo.com

A New Day -- With Much To Do!

The Journey According to… Haugan!

We continue to see improvement in the relationship of this church with our community. One of the ladies here (a staunch Mormon) who did not want anything to do with our church when we first arrived has started coming with her husband to our weekly Thursday Soup Day. Several weeks ago she came early. As Sarah cooked and prepared to serve, she began asking some very serious questions before others arrived. Sarah was honest and open with her, answering every question directly, sharing our journey of complete faith since arriving in Montana. Please pray for this woman we will call Jane, that the testimony shared will bring fruit in her life toward a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

One of our most fervent prayers is for other believers who will help in the work here. Quite possibly Wayne & Melba Degoines are one answer to this prayer. They moved to DeBorgia about 4 weeks ago and have been to services regularly, helped with the Resource Center and several repair projects. Thank you, Lord, for this new couple, their giftedness, and desire to serve You.

Another couple who visit from Washington about once a month attended recently. As the Lord would have it, Alan is preaching through the Gospel of John. That particular morning was on the Wedding in Cana. We covered the sanctity of marriage and the sin of alcoholism. Providentially, this couple is not married, and he is an alcoholic. Yet, they continue to appear hungry spiritually. Please pray for Pete & Pam. We love them already and desire to see God do a great work of healing, restoration, and salvation in their lives.

The Resource Center was open again this week and we were able to assist six different families or individuals. One family first came to New Day Fellowship on Easter Sunday this last year, so we are continuing to build relationship with them. Please continue to pray for Ray, Spring and their son, Duane. Then a man we will call Larry arrived. He is diabetic, alone, had not eaten in a week and never been anywhere near the church building! We were able to find him a few shirts and then provide a box of food for him and asked him to never, ever go without food again. Although we may not always have much, we made it clear that we are happy to share what we have. Please pray for Larry, he is having two toes removed next week in Seattle. Then, one of the teenage boys in the area actually came to the Center—brought a donation and asked if he could look for some clothes. This was an amazing gift… that he would feel comfortable enough to come on his own.


Many of you know that in the midst of ministry this last month, Alan’s father went home to heaven on October 3rd. We made a very quick run to Dallas for the memorial service. It was a bittersweet blessing and we thank the Lord for allowing us to go and are grateful to all who made it financially possible.

Of course, one of our greatest joys is the prayer garden/fire pit next to the church. We enjoyed a bonfire and fellowship time Saturday evening with 13 here from around the community! Hot dogs, chili, brownies, and pie—what more do you want? One more event for Haugan… this week the ladies are going to their very first ever Beth Moore conference in Spokane—thanks to the generous assistance from the ladies at New Hope Fellowship in Springdale, AR! We will have much to share in our next update on this!


The Journey according to… St Regis!

Alan met with the St Regis Community Board in October. They approved our use of the building for another 3 months. He decided to stay for the entire meeting and they got into quite a heated discussion about selling beer at an upcoming event they were sponsoring. The advocates for the beer were adamant about making a good profit. But the vote was tied. So, the chairman turned and said, “I’d like to hear what the preacher has to say.” (Are you sure?) Of course, Alan was able to give a clear, biblical opinion and urged them to consider if that is what they really wanted to be known for, since beer is readily available everywhere in town? The vote was taken again and failed!

This week we were able to take some food and a small gift of cash to one of our single moms in St Regis. She works about three jobs and still struggles. Her children are very active athletically and she was having to rustle some food together for them before a ballgame that night. We didn’t know, but the LORD certainly did! It was really good timing. Thank You, Lord!

We know there is so much more to do and accomplish, but we also see the Lord working in someone’s life every week! Please continue to pray with us for souls to be saved in this valley!


Other Prayer Needs…
• For genuine salvations: specifically Pete, Pam, Roger, Chuck, Deb, Ty, Chantz, Debbie, Ray, Spring, Duane, Victor, Chris—for the Light of Christ to dispel the spiritual darkness in this 33 mile valley…
• New Day Resource Center open 3rd Thursday of each month
• Relationships would be built throughout our community for the glory of Christ
• Teachers & students in St Regis
• A more permanent facility in which to meet in St Regis
• Alana as she serves the Lord and continues to search for a full time job
• Alisha as she serves the Lord and plans for her wedding next summer, as well as her teaching responsibilities
• Please begin to pray with us now--as the U.S. Damrons will need to get to the wedding in Uganda next summer!
• Praise the Lord for our current financial support team! We could not be here without you.
• Seek the Lord for additional monthly financial partners for ministry expenses in both locations, plus personal needs


The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light,
And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death,
Upon them a Light has dawned.
(Matthew 5:16)


It’s a New Day,

Alan & Sarah Damron
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
www.newdaynet.net
406.546.7790
newdaynet@yahoo.com



















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It's A New Day... To Help Others!

NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP, HAUGAN

THE RESOURCE CENTER finally opened on Sept 16th! We have a good stock of clothing and coats from which to choose. We were able to help three families and two individuals with clothing, food, or both. It was a very positive day and we are praying that these families will help spread the word for next month. Many in the community are asking, so hopefully they will come. Since we are NOT going to use government programs to provide for the Resource Center, we are so thankful for one of our sister churches in Missoula, Meadowview Community Church, who also collected clothing and food for the Resource Center. We are so very grateful for their kind and generous participation.



Things continue to move slowly, but bit by bit we see improvement in the relationship of the church with the community. One of the ladies here who did not want her mother to come to our community lunches on Thursdays recently brought her daughter who is in her first year of college to the Resource Center to look for clothes. We had a nice visit as they perused through the racks. This was a positive contact and a great victory in our eyes!

Another lady who attends services faithfully came to us on Sunday and said how thankful she is that God brought us here. That was a precious word of encouragement! Another lady stated after the first night of the Women’s Bible Study, “My husband is always drunk. I don’t know what I would do without you ladies and this church!” Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!!!


NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP, ST REGIS

We are still praying about a more permanent facility in which to meet and the possibility of acquiring the former Methodist church located directly across the street from the High School. We want to keep this before you as a vital prayer petition.

7"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
9"Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone?
10"Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he?
11"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!”
(MATTHEW 7:7-11)

Alan met with the St Regis Community Board again last week. They approved our use of the building for another 3 months. He decided to stay for the entire meeting and the members got into quite a heated discussion about selling beer at an upcoming event they were sponsoring. The advocates for the beer were adamant about making a good profit. But the vote was tied. So, the chairman turned and said, “I’d like to hear what the preacher has to say.” (Are you sure?) Of course, Alan was able to give a clear, biblical perspective and urged them to consider if that is what they really wanted to be known for, since beer is readily available everywhere in town? The vote was taken again and failed… another day in the culture of the “West End” of Montana!


GLACIER SOUTHERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Saturday we were able to participate in the annual meeting for our Glacier Southern Baptist Association in Troy, Montana. Our time with other pastors, church planters, and fellow-laborers in western Montana is always such a blessing and encouragement! Bro. Sam Birky, Associational Missionary, gives such wonderful and uplifting leadership. We are so grateful to God for him and the pastors and churches in the Glacier Association.

ALWAYS THE UNEXPECTED...
We waited all summer to replace a broken computer board in our heating unit. Then when it was replaced we (well, actually Mr. John) discovered that the heater box was cracked and had to be repaired (whatever that is!) Anyway, 3 months and $600+ later, it is fixed and we are ready for winter to come… and it has already been a great blessing with early mornings in the 40s for a couple of weeks now. We praise God for it, and now ask that you pray with us for God’s provision for monthly expenses that this money would have normally covered… Always! Something! Unexpected!

Other Prayer Needs…
• Souls to be saved in this valley (specifically Pete, Pam, Roger, Chuck, Deb, Ty, Chantz, Debbie, Ray, Spring, Duane)
• New Day Resource Center open 3rd Thursday of each month
• Relationships would be built throughout our community for the glory of Christ
• Teachers & students in St Regis
• A more permanent facility in which to meet in St Regis
• Alana as she serves the Lord and continues to search for a full time job
• Alisha as she serves the Lord and plans for her wedding & marriage next summer, as well as her teaching responsibilities
• Praise the Lord for our current financial support team! We could not be here without you
• Seek the Lord for new monthly financial partners for ministry expenses in both locations, plus personal needs (a couple of our regular supporters have had to discontinue their financial support, but we know are continuing to pray)

1Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified,
just as it did also with you;
2and that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men;
for not all have faith.
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-2)

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A NEW DAY -- TO CELEBRATE!

CELEBRATE IN HAUGAN. The first Sunday of August completed our first year as NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP in Haugan and our first year serving as Pastor in the “west end”. A wonderful day of celebration was enjoyed as we worshipped, strolled through the yearly highlights via Power Point, and ate pot luck lunch together. We remembered how we began with what we call “the fabulous four”! This year we celebrated with thirteen in attendance! Praise the Lord! One of the men who came shared that it had been 27 years since he had attended a church service… he has made steps all summer beginning with our first mission team from Springdale, attending men’s breakfast on Tuesday mornings, Soup Day on Thursdays, working on projects around the church… and finally into a service! We believe spiritual renewal is beginning in Mike’s life and trust God to continue when he returns to teaching in Washington at end of summer.

As a matter of fact, in preparation for “I Love HIS Church Day”-1 Yr Anniversary Celebration, Mike & Sally Wright and Vern Herman worked tirelessly to plant flowers in the front of the church and laid out rock for decoration. When all was done and we stood back to look at their work (see picture above) we noticed that the rock was laid out in the shape of a cross -- it really looks nice and we thank God for their work and their renewed desire to grow in Him!

One of the best things we did all summer was a DVD study produced by Saddleback Church in California called, “Life’s Healing Choices”. This was a series from the Beatitudes in the book of Matthew. Clear and simple choices which we explored and discussed each week with the idea of being able to share these choices with others—everyone makes choices! Although we averaged ten in attendance, 17 different individuals joined us throughout the month. Thank You, Lord!

Other celebrations included Vern Herman’s Birthday party! His brothers came in, church members joined in, brought pot luck… we had a wonderful evening with friends, lots of food, fun, and a special cake! Mr. Vern is our only male type official church member, has been here for 13+ years and a mighty prayer warrior and man of God! We love you, Mr. Vern and thank God for you. Happy 82 years young!

We continue to prepare for the opening of our Food Pantry/Clothes Closet which we are calling the NEW DAY RESOURCE CENTER. We have received donations from members, non-church members, folks from Plains, Olympia, Washington, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Springdale, Arkansas and Austin, Texas! We will open our doors on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 3-5 PM beginning in September. But we have already been able to help several families before the official opening—God is so good!

A Dream comes true… It has been Vern’s dream for many years now to have a prayer garden beside the church in Haugan… Well, our New Prayer Garden is pretty much complete. Just today Vern, Mike & Sally Wright, John Carpenter, and Alan put the last touches on it… the Cross is now installed -- standing strong as a sentinel over the Prayer Garden. Our deepest gratitude to the Lord Jesus Christ, and our heartfelt thanks for the help of New Hope Mission Team and Southwood Mission Team in seeing this dream come true. It. Is. Finished!

CELEBRATE IN ST REGIS. The group in St Regis continues to evolve from week to week. We have averaged 8 in the last month with 18 different individuals joining us at one time or another! One week everyone showed up on one Sunday and we had 14! The meeting room was filled to capacity. A new couple has moved into St Regis from Washington (front right). Fred and Barb drove by the church in Haugan on a Saturday and stopped to visit. We talked for about an hour and they have been in services for the last two weeks. We continue to pray for workers to help us and open doors for relationship building. Thank You, Lord, for Fred and Barb and all our band of believers in St Regis.

We got a call this week from St Regis Schools. They had a clothing swap event in the cafeteria with tables of clothing left, so they asked if we wanted them for the Clothes Closet we will open in the West End in September. This was such an unexpected blessing! The Excursion was filled--top to bottom, front to back--with sacks of clothing, already separated and sized! Plus, we were able to meet the head of maintenance and several high school boys who helped sack and load the clothing. This was a great opportunity!

CELEBRATE ANSWERED PRAYER! After Alan’s hip replacement surgery, we decided to apply for hardship assistance with the hospital. Without question God has blessed—this week we received notice that our assistance had been approved at 100%! THANK YOU, LORD AND ST. PATRICK’S HOSPITAL! We now only have to deal with the surgeon, labs, and anesthesiologist’s expenses. What a significant gift and answer to prayer.


CELEBRATE WITH THE DAMRONS… Alan, Sarah, Alana & Alisha are also celebrating family! Seruyange Abdul called us this week to ask our blessing for he and Alisha to be married. He sounded just a bit nervous, but we welcomed him into our family as a gift from God. We celebrate Alisha and Abdul as a couple and the calling of God on their lives together. Please pray with us as we all prepare and look forward to the wedding ceremony next summer. Also, we ask you to pray with us that God will provide financially for us to make the trip. WE LOVE YOU, ALISHA AND ABDUL… AND CAN NOT WAIT TO GET OUR ARMS AROUND YOU BOTH!!!

Other Prayer Needs…
• Souls to be saved in this valley (specifically Pete, Pam, Roger, Chuck, Deb, Ty, Chance, Debbie, Ray, Spring, Duane)
• New Day Resource Center opening 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month beginning in September
• New School year for teachers & students in St Regis
• A more permanent facility in which to meet in St Regis
• Alana as she serves the Lord and continues to search for a full time job
• Alisha as she serves the Lord and plans for her wedding & marriage next summer in addition to her teaching responsibilities
• Praise the Lord for our current financial support team
• Seek the Lord for new financial partners for ministry expenses in both locations and personal needs

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
SEND TO: NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY, PO BOX 420013, HAUGAN MT 59842

It’s a New Day,


Alan & Sarah Damron
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
www.newdaynet.net
406.546.7790
newdaynet@yahoo.com

A NEW DAY -- AN OPEN DOOR

On Sunday, July 4th NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP was invited to join the two other churches in St Regis to lead a joint sunrise service at 8 AM, kicking off the July 4th activities. This was a wonderful opportunity that went smoothly, nurtured good fellowship between the churches, and filled the small stadium stands to about 90%! It was an exciting start to a beautiful day and festive weekend. Then we returned to Haugan for services followed by a cook out that evening which was a HUGE HIT!

Very late on July 12th (actually 1 AM on July 12th) our second mission team arrived in Haugan! The Southwood Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma sent a group of 33 to help us for a few days. And help they did! After sleeping in just a little on Tuesday morning, the group divided into three teams: 2 teams went to St Regis to conduct a general survey and 1 team stayed in Haugan for Kids Club...

KIDS CLUB IN HAUGAN:

Two young boys showed up in Haugan for Kids Club. The teens were so sweet, loving, and gave them the "full treatment" with rousing games like duck-duck-goose; fun songs like "Lean on Me"; exciting Bible stories, crafts, and refreshments! The boys just soaked it all up! Our first time to meet Duane (in the ball cap) was on Easter Sunday this year, so he was a little familiar with us. But this was our first time to meet Joey--it took maximum energy on everyone's part to keep up with him!!! But it was a truly positive event for the community. Oh, and 3 little girls had planned to attend, but when their father heard about it, he drove all the way out from Missoula (over 1 hour away) to take them back with him for the week! The old adversary is so cruel and sneaky--but two lives embraced and enjoyed the love of Christ through the mission team. And it was one more step in dispelling the spiritual darkness in this valley.

KIDS CLUB IN ST REGIS:

12 boys and girls attended the Kids Club in the Park in St Regis. Two of those boys just had their mother die of overdose the week before--so it was crucial ministry at a crucial time in their lives. The father even came with them on Wednesday night for the Concert in the Park... team members were able to visit with him and offer kindness and hope.

Several parents also attended the Kids Club in the Park and adult leaders were able to meet and befriend them. Most of the boys and girls were from a trailer park across the river which was surveyed earlier that week. We are praying to be able to continue to build relationship with these families and others in the trailer park. The only hope for this west valley is for the Lord Jesus to be introduced and nurtured in the lives of the children, so they can grow up knowing a better way... another way besides what they have now... epidemic alcoholism, substance abuse, poverty, and futility.

SPECIAL PRAYER NEED:

NDF in St Regis could use a permanent facility. There is a Methodist church building for sale that has been empty for over two years now. It could hold approximately 80 in worship, with a full basement, full kitchen, and small education space. It is old, but in pretty good condition and right across the street from the school! A strategic spot--rent is much more than we can afford ($700/monthly), but if God were to provide this, we could have so much more of a presence in St Regis and be there on a weekday other than just Sunday evenings. This is a GOD-ONLY request and we know it... if the building was acquired then we would need furnishings, utilities, and insurance... oh, my! As crazy as this sounds, we know that with God all things are possible. "For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you... was not yes or no, but yes in Him. For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are Yes...!!!" 2 Corinthians 1:19-20, (NASV)

A NEW DAY -- ANOTHER SUMMER

Where to begin? With Alan almost completely recovered from his surgery and Alisha well on the mend from her emergency surgery, we marched right into summer! On June 6th both girls flew to their respective places: Alana to Kentucky and alisha to North Carolina for now. The very next Friday night our mission team arrived from Springdale, Arkansas... and our lives will never be the same (hopefully theirs won't either!) Although it was late, they were all exhausted, but in good spirits and everyone pitched in to unload supplies for the week. It was an awesome sight! Saturday they hit the ground running, passing out 100+ invitations door-to-door from Saltese to DeBorgia. Sunday morning they led the worship time in services and then did a concert for us that night.

Loggin' in Haugan--These phenomenal teens were hard workers and seemed happy to do it! It was truly a wonderful experience and a great encouragement to us and to our small band of believers. Yet, God spoke volumes to the people in this community, especially several business men as they observed the work going on. Monday and Tuesday, these young people worked hard labor to clean and clear up the church grounds. They were divided into work teams for clearing trees, clearing slash, burning and spreading clay on the parking lot. Monday evening we passed out of more invitations for a Free Concert and Ice Cream Social for Tuesday night.

One of the amazing things was the response and cooperation of several men in our community. Vern and Chris were the only church members who worked with the youth, but John, Pat, Ozzie, Mike, and Bill also came to assist in different tasks. Three of the men, non-members, and two others who had come to special events assisted. And for one of the men this was the very first time he has stepped onto the property! The kids forged a bridge for us to build relationship with him--his wife already comes to services when they are here for weekends--but he never has. The other gentleman, a hard core businessman in the area, from which we purchased 4 loads of dirt for the parking lot, returned after lunch with his dozer to spread the remaining dirt and saved the kids hours of work they had been doing by hand. He did not charge for this labor, he could have and normally would have! This was certainly a blessing from God. Then this same businessman brought his wife to the Tuesday night concert! God was at work. The shadow of the enemy's darkness was turned just a bit more this week and we are greatly rejoicing!

From St Regis to Haugan - By Tuesday the group had met and made contact with several teenagers in Haugan and finally caught up with two of our own youth from St Regis! This was a HUGE blessing. Two local teens also showed up at the concert along with 26 other folks from the community. This was a good turn out for a "church event" in this valley! (28 from community + 18 from New Hope = 46) Oh, yes, and one family who came did not get out of their car except to get their child some ice cream. One of our church members went over and visited with them for several minutes. They were shy but excited that the father had a new job and was doing well. This was our third time to have a "touch" with this family: first on Easter Sunday morning, then through the Food Pantry a few weeks later, and this concert/ice cream social. God is at work. Please pray for this young family.

Showers of Blessing - Wednesday it rained and poured! But the young people kept working: one team "harvested" rock, loaded it from 5 miles up the mountain and unloaded it into the soon-to-be prayer garden! this was hard work and not for the faint of heart. It would have taken our small band of believers months to get this done, if at all because most of us are not able to life heavy objects. To say these kids were a gift from God is a gross understatement. And some of the girls helped go through donated clothes to check their condition, size them, and prepare them for display in our new Resource Center in the Fall. This was a tremendous help.

Parting is such sweet sorrow - Shakespeare was pretty much right on! Wednesday night we reluctantly bid farewell to this special group with a cook out and games at Vern Herman's fire pit! Everyone ate burgers, hot dogs, venison, and smores to their heart's content. But, it was really hard to say goodbye. Two young men from Haugan even showed up for the cook out and games. Please pray with us for the teens this group befriended: Ty, Chance, Tyson, Juliana, & David.

A New Day & An Amazing May!

May was an amazingly challenging month for the Damrons! Yet GOD remains faithful and has brought us every step of the way... although we are only in the very beginning stages of our Food Pantry, we were able to help our first family from the New Day Resource Center with Vern Herman's help. This family had first visited on Easter Sunday!

The beginning of May found us still recovering from Alan's surgery and taking advantage of basement living! That next week we greeted some new friends from Springdale, AR: Fred Hash and his sister, Geneva Worley. They were such a genuine blessing to our lives! Fred & Geneva stayed about 3 weeks and worked very hard on anything we needed--and there were several projects we had not been able to get done. Other than several repair projects Fred completed, they also cleaned out one of the closets for our Food Pantry, and built racks for our future Clothes Closet, installed two coat racks downstairs, and much more. They are now part of our family and we hope to see them back next summer!

As the month progressed Alan was up enough to sit on a tall stool to preach a brief Mother's Day message. On May 16th we drove to Seattle to pick up Alisha for a two month visit in the US from Uganda. It was so wonderful to have her here, face to face, give her hugs, and walk around the beautiful city together. Tuesday Alana rested in the hotel room while "the girls" went to the downtown market, took the ferry to Bainbridge Island, and enjoyed a great day. But, that night Alisha had excruciating stomach pains which did not ease. We drove back to Haugan on Wednesday and by Thursday morning we drove her to the ER in Missoula. She was admitted into the hospital with pancreatitis and gall stones. She was seriously ill. Fred and Geneva were kind enough to drive to Missoula and pick Alan up to go back to Haugan while I stayed at the hospital with Alisha. It ended up being a 5 day stay! She was released after most of the inflammation and fluid subsided, but they scheduled her for outpatient surgery to have the gall bladder removed the following Thursday--the same day Fred and Geneva had to leave to return to Springdale. This was quite a challenge, although Alan is much more independent--it still left one very inadequate nurse with two patients! It was quite a ride... Alisha had to extend her stay with us for one week and had a follow up doctor visit the next Friday. She then flew to Durham to travel from North Carolina to Texas meeting with her supporters and seeing friends and family. Since the doctor would not release her to fly to Louisville on schedule, the Lord provided a way for us to bring Alana to Montana.

On May 23rd we were honored to have our home pastor, Dr. Cliff Jenkins, visit and preach for the Haugan services. He and Harlan Earp came to visit over the weekend and see the area and potential of the work here. They also drove Alan to the hospital in Missoula on Saturday to see Alisha and return home. Most amazing of all, on the last Sunday of May all four of the Damron family were in Haugan for services! We had not been together in one place for over a year--how thankful and blessed we were!

Some exhilarating "highs" and heartbreaking "lows": One of the girls in our core Youth group graduated this year and received some scholarships to attend nursing school in the fall in Missoula. We are so proud of her and this is a wonderful opportunity. Then, our senior high boy just won state at high jump recently! Way to go, T! Sadly we just found out that one of our favorite junior high girls has been removed from her home by Child Protective Services and sent to live with a family in another state along with one other sister. Our hearts are absolutely broken and will miss her dearly. We are praying the Lord will send new Christian friends into their lives.

A New Day -- With New Families

EASTER DAY was such a true blessing! New Day Fellowship hosted an egg hunt for some children. Five children showed up which encompassed three families! The parents came also and had continental breakfast with us. This was such a positive experience for all of us! Then we had another couple visit our services and stayed for some fellowship afterwards... SO, the LORD brought us four new families on Easter Day and we are praying for continued opportunities to build relationship with them. Two other children were planning to come, but got the flu. So, we delivered their baskets to them...

Thank You, LORD!

A New Day... A New Challenge

You may or may not know Alan is scheduled for hip replacement surgery on April 14th. Like a host of other issues which have appeared since our arrival in Montana, the surgery was not really expected nor exactly welcomed. As with all the other issues, however, we are totally trusting in the LORD for HIS guidance as we walk through this event.

The doctors tell us that immediate relief will be realized and once the recovery period of 2-3 months is finished, he will be very glad he went through this process. We just wanted to alert you for your prayer support for the surgery (no blood clots, no infection, no dislocation, and a smooth recovery). Alan just asked me to solicit your prayers for me as his caregiver, although he has promised to be a perfect patient! Ha! The first two weeks before stitches are removed, he will be very restricted, yet on an extremely regimented schedule. This is crucial for a complete and successful recovery!

On a positive note, Alisha will be in the states for a 2-month furlough in mid-May! We can hardly wait! She will be giving "reports" on her work in Uganda all over the USA--so, please pray for her as she comes (for success in presentations and some much needed rest along the way!)

A New Day... A New Season

What little snow we had is now melted except for in the higher elevations. Last week we drove over Lookout Pass and it was snowing pretty heavily with near white-out conditions... who knew? But in Haugan, Spring is roaring in like a lion!

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CONCERT... on March 26th we hosted a Bluegrass Gospel concert for the community. Our small body of believers served a delicious potluck supper for the group and then we thoroughly enjoyed a concert with the Waddington Family from North Dakota... guitar, mandolin, banjo, drums, and the four part harmony of family voices which blend as one... were all an inspiration and a great joy! Several couples visited from the Bible Church in St Regis, plus two locals for whom we have been praying. It was a wonderful evening for all of us: 20 + Waddingtons = 28!