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)


ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
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



















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