A New Day – A New Perspective

After two years of hard work, ministry, and developing relationships we are beginning to see some fruit from the Lord! Our two mission teams so far this summer have helped us make incredible inroads in the community. It is hard to know where to start! But, here we go...
Not just a name or a phrase... it is a whole new perspective... it truly is a New Day in Haugan, MT! Our first mission team from FBC Mixon, TX did a bang up job, working on projects and repairs around the church and going door-to-door from Saltese to St Regis. THANK YOU, to Preston and his team and the hard work they accomplished this trip. As a result of their door-to-door canvas, a couple has started coming to services and the wife has made a profession of faith! They came for Soup Day today, also. We are excited to see some growth in Haugan... from 4 to averaging 9 to 20+ the last several Sundays (NOT counting the mission teams). God is Good!

Mixon also assisted us in helping the St Regis Community Board set up for the July 4th weekend celebration in the Park. Then we marched in the parade (won 3rd place for our entry which was our red Excursion covered in balloons with 30+ folks in matching T-shirts from Haugan, St Regis, and Mixon TX throwing candy!) We just wanted to be seen, not particularly win an award! And this was only the beginning of a tremendous summer...

Then two days after the Mixon team headed back to Texas, the second team arrived from Fayetteville GA... and we just kept rolling... Glenn Stringham and Jim Battles led the group and they hit the ground running... Sunday night the groups of 37 helped us host a “Party in the Park” for families in St Regis. We had 100-125 attend, thanks to the canvassing by the Mixon group. The Youth Band graced us with a concert, we served free food (hot dogs, pop corn, cotton candy, snow cones, and lemonade) with two bounce houses from the Glacier Southern Baptist Association Block Party trailer which is WONDERFUL, stocked well, and was a great success!!!

And, of course, it doesn’t stop here... Monday began a 4-day Kidz Klub in the Park for elementary children, LIGHT Student Ministry in the Park...

... work projects at the church in St Regis we have jokingly called -- “Extreme Makeover: Church Edition”. Well... see for yourself!

Then there were work projects for the St Regis Schools... this proved to be a tremendous connection to the school leadership, even more than we had already experienced. Go Tigers!

And that’s not all, folks! The sweet ladies from Georgia cooked, decorated, and hosted a ladies’ banquet we called “Ladies’ Nigh Out”! This made us feel so special and we had a good turn out from both locations. It was such an encouraging gift to us!

And after all was said and done... another small group chopped wood for our winter stash in Haugan... and, of course, at the end of the week we spent quality time around the bonfire at Mr. Vern’s place. It was such a GREAT week, so much accomplished, so many new contacts, friends, and relationships... in Montana AND in Georgia! Thank you, Lord, for letting us be a part of something bigger than ourselves!!!

Please Join Us in Prayer...
1. ... For teenagers, children, moms, dads, and families throughout this valley to be drawn to the Lord, convicted of sin, and convinced of God’s great love and mercy to change their lives! Especially those we have just met this summer...
2. ... our final 2011 Summer Mission Team:
1. Smithwood Baptist, Knoxville TX – July 30 – Aug 6
3. ... For God’s complete resources and provision for:
o furnishings, equipment, supplies, and materials for the new church start in St Regis
o the monthly building payment in St Regis (currently $250 is being received toward this, New Day Network is meeting the balance as long as we can)
o the Resource Center on the 3rd Thursday of each month (free food and clothing)—we fed three new families this last month!
o the continuous need for new people to join our monthly support team
o utilities, food and materials for weekly ministry
o God to ultimately touch the hearts of several churches who will pay off the building loan out right, in His timing
o the possibility of a lot and house in St Regis to call home (we know this would totally be a work of God)
o safety for our month long trip to Uganda day after tomorrow--travel expenses and wedding expenses (God has met this need just today beyond our hopes or imaginations!)
4. For God’s Spirit to protect every aspect of New Day Network Ministry and New Day Fellowship from any confusion or ungodly influence.
5. That you would pray 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.”
As always... please send all prayers directly to our heavenly Father!
Any financial gifts may be sent to:
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
PO Box 420013
Haugan MT 59842
[or online @ www.newdaynet.net and click the donate tab]
NOTE: All gifts are tax deductible.
P.S. We cannot “thank you” enough for your continued prayers and financial support... for sharing in our journey in western Montana. We love and appreciate you so much! FYI: Our August Update will be several days late, due to our return from Uganda at the very end of August. But we’ll bring back lots of pictures and adventures of our trip, for sure!

A NEW DAY... A NEW SUMMER!

It’s A New Day and A New Summer!

NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP, HAUGAN...

So much has been happening in the last several weeks, that we hardly know where to start! First of all, we have been averaging 9 in attendance in Haugan for about a year. One of our faithful ladies has been out because her work schedule was changed to Sunday. In the last couple of months we have seen 3 people return who had stopped coming before we arrived. That is certainly an answer to prayer, plus we have seen two more come on a regular basis.

With every blessing we still see at least 5 challenges! Please pray for several people we have begun to build relationship with who are dealing with addictions and serious consequences.

As you may know, Gene and Pam Young have arrived safely in Haugan. We are so grateful for their willingness to serve with us here. Our Soup N More Day is beginning to catch on just a bit more... in the last weeks we have had 2 and 3 tables of folks enjoying the meal, fellowship, and game time... several men in the area who are hard workers have decided they kind of enjoy having a lunch break at New Day! It is a GREAT time to give a casual, yet vital testimony to those who come. One Mormon friend has been asking lots of questions. Recently Alan and Joyce were discussing knowing the Lord versus religion. This lady asked, “So, what IS the minimum requirement?” WOW! Alan was able to share pretty thoroughly about how only Jesus can save us, not religion, not a preacher, or even a denomination... we are praying for this woman to come to know Christ... the seeds have been planted for over a year now, watering has been done, and we are anticipating the harvest... stay tuned!

NEW DAY FELLOWSHIP, ST REGIS...

Oh, My Goodness... the LORD is keeping us alert yet enthusiastic in St Regis! We are consistently hosting LIGHT Student Ministries on Wednesday nights and will begin New Day Kidz (led by Pam Young) and Life-builders for Adults (led by Gene Young) this summer. Gene and Pam are already a HUGE blessing in these ministries.

We had five visiting families to attend the Marriage Vow Renewal service of Jamie and Anita Lewis. [You may remember when we first met this couple, they were separated. Alan encouraged Anita very strongly to come and bring the kids to church and be doing the right things for her family. She came. That Sunday Jamie “happened” to drive by, saw that his family was in church, became convicted, and returned home that very night! They have been faithful in church every week since and have become one of our core families. What a GOD story indeed!] We are hoping that at least three of these visiting families will return, so please pray for them. The Lord is gathering a small army to reach this 33 mile valley for Christ! We sincerely covet your prayers.

Let us introduce you to several people we have met recently. There are Ella (12) and Kay (8)--(not their real names). These two young girls are so precious and being raised by their grandmother. The tragedy is that several years ago their parents were given a choice: drugs or their children. They unthinkably chose drugs and later overdosed! This breaks our hearts… and we are praying for the opportunity to love and minister to these girls and their family. They were all in church this last week and the girls really want to come back, please pray that the grandparents will be open to that possibility.
Another youth we met recently was quite a character, we will call her Karla. She came to LIGHT one Wednesday—came in, got a soda, sat at the table and right out of the box asked Alan if she was allowed to curse in the church? (He was not shocked by that absurd question and let her know that if HE was not allowed, she probably shouldn’t either!) Then she blurted out how she hated this town, this school, and her parents! She said the town had caused her to go to jail and OD on drugs… calmly Alan asked, “Oh, really? It was the town’s fault?” To which she replied with a giggle, “Well, I guess it might have been partly my fault!” Please, please pray for this young girl and opportunities to minister to her!
We are gearing up for a full summer and are excited to host three mission teams this summer, so we are preparing for that and look forward to all that God will accomplish through them for His glory. God is already beginning to bring His increase… in August 2009 we started with 4 in Haugan. On March 20th of this year we officially started services in St Regis, after hosting a Bible Study since September of 2009. Several weeks ago we saw 40 people between both locations—and just last Sunday we had 17 in Haugan and 41 in St Regis! It was a good thing two of these were babies, because we only have 42 chairs!!!

ALISHA AND ABDUL... IN Kampala, Uganda
Our trip to Uganda is getting closer and closer. We actually leave on July 23rd to catch our flight in Spokane the next day. Alisha and Abdul say they are getting excited about our visit—and so are we! They have been trying to move into a new location for their sports apparel shop, their first Terra Nova Academy Holiday Session was a huge success, and they are very busy making plans for their wedding ceremony. We are helping all we can from state-side!
Alisha has asked her Dad to assist in the ceremony, speak at the seminary, and preach in two locations. So, although it will be a special family time, it will still be a mission-ministry trip, too! Please remember to pray for us as we go.

Alana... in Louisville, KY
Alana continues to faithfully serve and work part time in a local church in Louisville, KY. She is also asking the Lord to build a clientele for freelance photography as she continues to write songs and pursue all manner of creative endeavors, but is still praying for a full time job opportunity. She does all kinds of graphics and designs web sites on a freelance basis right now, also. She recently did a photo shoot for an up and coming law firm in Louisville and completed her first video “short film”. Check out her songs, photos, and designs at http://www.myspace.com/alanadenisedamron. She even re-designed and updated our own web site, so you can see her work, also at www.newdaynet.net. We are so proud of both of our girls and miss them every day!



New Day Network Support Team
We are so grateful for our Support Team. Many are faithful to pray for us regularly and others are able to join this journey by giving financial gifts, as well. We would like to list our Support Team and honor their hearts for Jesus in joining the kingdom work here:

Harley & Jackie Becker, Circle MT
Steve & Maureen Collier, Spicewood TX
Hal & Kimberly DeJarnatt, Springdale AR
Don & Mona Elliott, Fayetteville AR
Chris & Cathy Emert, Springdale AR
Nathan & Shannon Emert, Springdale AR
Ed & Judy Ethridge, Carrollton TX
Art & Ruth Florer, Springdale AR
Carolyn Glover, Millsap TX
John & Kim Grable, Grapevine TX
Derl & Marilyn Horn, Springdale AR
Paul & Iris Horne Tuesday Study Group, Burnet TX
Linda Huffaker, Houston TX
Louis & Marti Insall, Bertram TX
Steve & Marcella Lamm, West Fork AR
Arnie & Sandy Larson, Circle MT
Gary & Cheryl Nace, Augusta KS
Skip & Patsy Oertli, Bertram TX
Bob & Shirley Parks, Fayetteville AR
Curtis & Brenda Petty, Willis TX
Marie Phillips, Corinth MS
VBS at FBC Mixon TX
VBS at Prairie Hills Southern Baptist Church, Augusta KS
Gene & Pam Young, Jacksonville TX


Please Join Us in Prayer...
1. ... For teenagers, children, moms, dads, and families throughout this valley to be drawn to the Lord, convicted of sin, and convinced of God’s great love and mercy to change their lives!
2. ... For our Summer Mission Teams:
1. FBC Mixon TX -– June 30 – July 6
2. FBC Fayetteville GA – July 8 – July 16
3. Smithwood Baptist, Knoxville TX – July 30 – Aug 6
3. ... For God’s complete resources and provision for:
o furnishings, equipment, supplies, and materials for the new church start in St Regis
o the monthly building payment in St Regis (currently $250 is being received toward this, New Day Network is meeting the balance as long as we can)
o the Resource Center on the 3rd Thursday of each month (free food and clothing)
o the consistent need for new people to join our monthly support team
o utilities, food and materials for weekly ministry
o God to ultimately touch the hearts of several churches who will pay off the building loan out right, in His timing and for His glory
o the possibility of a lot and house in St Regis to call home (we know, too, this would totally be a work of God)
o our month long trip to Uganda at the end of July--travel expenses and wedding expenses
4. For God’s Spirit to protect every aspect of New Day Network Ministry from any confusion or ungodly influence.
5. That you would pray 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 for us daily.
As always... please send all prayers directly to our heavenly Father!

Any financial gifts may be sent to:
NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
PO Box 420013
Haugan MT 59842
[or online @ www.newdaynet.net and click the donate tab]
NOTE: All gifts are tax deductible.

“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 4:16”

A NEW DAY -- A NEW EXCITEMENT

Montana Missions

May has been another exciting month and it is not completely over yet—there’s still more to come! We were once again privileged to attend the second session and complete our Church Planters Basic Training Journey this month in Missoula. It was a great time of study, inspiration, and fellowship with other church planters in Montana. We almost feel like they are family here for us. There are some wonderful folks God has called to work in Montana and we are so excited to count ourselves as part of the Church Planting Team! Thanks, again, to Dave & Debbie Howeth, Sam Birky, and Rich Ratts for their time and leadership in these sessions.


Another special event was the DeBorgia Historical School Building Annual Garage Sale... our New Day Resource Center took extra time and effort to sort through clothes, set up a booth and give away free clothing during this community celebration. There were 22 total venders and several hundred folks wondered through and took advantage of some of the free clothing. Several of our Haugan members manned the booth, handed out info sheets on both locations, and represented Christ and New Day Fellowship to our community. A HUGE THANK YOU to Wayne & Melba DeGoines, Joyce Goodenough, and Vern Herman for their time and energy for this project.

One of the most exciting things we do every week is the LIGHT Student Ministry in St Regis on Wednesday night! We truly love these teenagers and love spending time with them each week! This month we saw our first student from Haugan and one from Saltese attend. The young lady from Saltese has been back each week, and the young lady from Haugan went out of town to see family in Kalispell. We are hoping she will return to join us! Each week we begin with a crazy activity—hula hoops, bubbles, toilet paper pass, and more! Then after the worship and Bible Study everyone works together to set back up for Sunday services. Please keep praying for our core group: Thomas (will graduate this Thursday night!), Juliana, David, Dallas, Cheyenne, and Maddie. Please pray that Raymond, Jordan, and Gabby will return and learn of Jesus’ love for them. We are planning a LOCK IN this Friday night (9pm to Sat 7am)... will let you know more about it... if we survive!!!


May continues to be exciting as we are having new visitors and meeting new friends every week! In Haugan we have seen six new visitors this month and in St Regis we have seen 13 new visitors! This last Sunday we had 4 visitors in Haugan and St Regis both! Since LIGHT is such an important part of what we do, Alan wanted the adults in both locations to get an idea of what we do each week... so we had a LIGHT morning service—including the ice breaker activity! For Sunday Alan introduced “Zumba LIGHT”! It was so much fun (couldn’t resist a few pictures and in St Regis we were even around the tables), then we rocked a bit with youth music, followed by the study of our LIGHT Core Values—these are meaningful and will help youth AND adults grow in Christ if observed. After lunch the Lewis family met us back at the church to do some yard work and set up our Wii Games and Flat Screens—thank you, Lord, for the generous donations to get this done! As we were working a couple drove by the church, stopped and visited with Alan and Jamie Lewis, asked some questions and said they wanted to visit next Sunday! Well... bring it on, Lord!

We are also very excited about welcoming Gene & Pam Young to the work here in western Montana! They are expected to arrive the last of May or first part of June. We will immediately begin finalizing strategy for summer mission teams and regular ministry assignments. They are such a gift to us and we are grateful to God for sending this fine couple our way! Keep them in your prayers as they move and transition.

New Day Network Support Team
We are so grateful for and humbled by our Support Team. Many are faithful to pray for us often and others are able to join this journey by giving financial gifts. Over the next few months we would like to list some of our Support Team and honor their hearts for Jesus in joining the kingdom work here:

(Monthly Support since 2009)
New Hope Fellowship, Springdale AR
Crossroads Community Church, Hindsville AR
Southwood Baptist Church, Tulsa OK
North Texas Baptist Association, Lewisville TX
Prairie Hills Southern Baptist Church, Augusta KS
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Terrell TX
(One Time Gift since 2011)
Cross Church, Springdale AR
First Baptist Church, Bertram TX
First Baptist Church, Canton GA

Uganda Missions
The first school holiday for Terra Nova Soccer Academy was a HUGE success! Abdul and Alisha were hoping for 40 players and they ended with 47 total on the team! Way to go, Coach Abdul! Their training involves teaching technique, rules, studies on leadership and team work. Coach Abdul was even approached by a national traveling team to play a “friendly” which we would call a scrimmage. He agreed and Terra Nova beat them 8 to 3! Woo-Hoo! Way to go, team! God continues to pour out His favor on this young couple and their work among the children of Kampala, Uganda.


Prayer Requests
1. For teenagers, children, moms, dads, and families throughout this valley to be drawn to the Lord, convicted of sin, and convinced of God’s great love and mercy to change their lives!
2. For God’s Spirit to protect every aspect of New Day Network Ministry from any confusion or ungodly influence.
3. That you would pray 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 for us.
4. For our summer mission teams:
• FBC Mixon TX -– June 29 – July 6
• FBC Fayetteville GA – July 9 – July 16
• Smithwood Baptist, Knoxville TX – July 30 – Aug 6
5. For God’s complete resources and provision for:
• Children’s tables and chairs, additional furnishings, equipment, and supplies for the new church start in St Regis
• the monthly building payment in St Regis (currently $250 is being received toward this, New Day Network is meeting the balance as long as we can)
• for new people to join our monthly support team
• for utilities, food and materials for weekly ministry in both locations
• for God to ultimately touch the hearts of several churches who might help us pay off the building loan out right, in His timing
• for the possibility of a lot and house in St Regis to call home (we know, too, this would very much be a gift from God)
6. For our month long trip to Uganda at the end of July and the expenses involved in Alisha’s wedding ceremony and our travel

As always... please send all prayers directly to our heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name!



Any financial gifts may be sent to:

NEW DAY NETWORK MINISTRY
PO Box 420013
Haugan MT 59842




[or online @ www.newdaynet.net and click the donate tab]
NOTE: All gifts are tax deductible.