Lifeline Christian Mission
the first 40 days
I have God-sized dreams for Lifeline. 

I’ve spent these past 40 days working behind the scenes – learning the ministry operations, organizing staff teams, analyzing budgets…all of which show me that God has something big planned.  We’re setting systems in place so that our processes are not a hindrance to the ministry, but rather complimentary to its growth.

You, too, have God-sized dreams for Lifeline’s ministry.  

I’ve also had the opportunity to meet with many of you and with numerous churches.  You love the people in our mission fields and want God to do even bigger things.  That’s why I need your help.  In a couple weeks, you’ll receive a brief online survey and I sincerely hope you take just a few minutes to share your honest feedback with me.  I want Lifeline’s ministry to work both for you and for the children & families we serve on the mission field. 
I’ll be honest: I’m excited for Lifeline’s future and I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think God has something big planned.  The task is bigger than us and it’s going to be hard work, as there is much to do to share God’s restoring hope throughout the world.  But God’s on our side and we follow where He leads.  
 
Exciting days are ahead, and I hope you hang on for the ride! 
Blessings,

Ben

Ben Simms

Lifeline’s President & CEO

 

P.S. We hope you join us on Sunday, April 3 for The Gathering: Your Global Impact!  We have 4 surprises for The Gathering, which we’ll unveil in coming weeks.  You don’t want to miss this!

 

ministry highlights
medical team in Haiti
Haiti
A medical team is serving many under-served Haitian patients; they are working long days to meet the physical needs of their patients, but more than that, they are showing the love of Jesus.  Every patient is personally prayed for by the doctors and nurses.
first day of school
Honduras
Do you remember your first day of school?  Our kids in Honduras are beginning their new school year with anticipation, excitement and bit of nervousness. Will you pray for them?
 
Did you know?  In Honduras, school runs from February – November.
some of the packing team members from Worthington Christian Church
United States
Give a shout out to Worthington Christian Church and Rolling Plains United Methodist Church: 500 people packed packed 120,000 meals for the hungry in Haiti and Liberia.  Thank you for generously giving to others!
  
boy with gifts from his sponsor
Haiti
Did you miss the email?  Gift photos for sponsors for the February 2015 gift deadline are ready to view!  And don’t miss out on the musical gift idea, the sponsor video launch, and more!

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because of the children...
There are many items in our U.S. warehouse that need shipped to the people in Haiti who need it most: pantry gifts for the not-yet-sponsored children, clothing & shoes for those who are barefoot & naked, baby layettes for new moms, and medical supplies for the sick.  
 
These much-needed, donated items can’t get to Haiti without your help.  
 
These children need your donations to ship the container to Haiti.  We’ve raised $3000, but still need $21,000 to ship two 40-foot containers filled with these much-needed items.  
 
Could you help send these items to Haiti?  Any gift – in any amount – will take us one step closer to getting these much-needed items to the children!

create your experience
men's trip to Haiti
One-of-a-kind men’s trip
You’ll stay at our Savanne Carre Christian Church in Haiti, as you finish constructing their church building. The trip is September 12-21, 2016 and limited to just 20 men.

Contact Cathi@Lifeline.org for details.

Israel tour
Israel tour
See the Bible come to life when you join Bob & Gretchen DeVoe, Lifeline’s Founders, on this unforgettable experience in the Holy Land.

Florida timeshare
Florida timeshare
Create memories with your family!  A timeshare in Florida was donated to Lifeline, and we would like to pass ownership of this onto someone else.

Contact Will@Lifeline.org for details.

praises & petitions
Praises
  • Praise God for Lifeline’s volunteer team coordinators; right now, Anthony & Victoria Taylor and Bob & Elaine Angell are in Haiti leading the medical team. We are thankful for them and many other couples who are coordinating teams for Lifeline in 2016.  They are huge blessing and we appreciate them giving of their time to be a part of Lifeline’s ministry. 
  • We are thankful that God has blessed Bob and Gretchen, Lifeline’s Founders, as they have been traveling in Florida connecting with friends and ministry partners, while meeting with new churches to share Lifeline’s story.

Prayer requests
  • Please pray for the start of our Bible Institute in Haiti on February 23-26.  The institute will be housed at Mahotierre (former children’s home).  For the first year, we will begin training our current pastors and developing curriculum, instructors, and a network of “coaches” to offer support, accountability and encouragement for each leader.  There are still many unanswered questions and obstacles ahead, but our Haitian leaders are eager to get started.
     
  • Keep the many individuals and families connected with Lifeline in your prayers.  
 
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