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Jan/Feb/Mar 2010 Prayer Letter (legal size 351 kb) Adobe PDF *GOD HAS BEEN WORKING; Outreach, Equipping, Remembering, Trials* Outreach: The Catch of a Lifetime! Joe; seeking, saved, growing We called him “Jeff” in our September letter. Joe was in distress when he went on a charter with Capt. Dan Keating. But he was so eager to know about the gospel that Dan said, “Holy salmon! This guy is interested! How can I share the good news with him?” Joe next attended a Men’s Breakfast in September where he described Dan’s impact in his life… almost ready to receive Christ. More
Key Note Speaker - Steve Sonderman, Full time men’s ministry leader at Elm Brook Church for over 18 years. Steve knows how to reach out to Men…. Steve will also be doing one of the breakout sessions on Temptation. We will have over 16 other speakers and breakout sessions during the day. See Topics and Speakers Below. Come yourself or bring a group of men from your church to jump start your men’s ministry. Cost is only $25 for conference, materials and lunch. Kurt Loosenort will be a break-out speaker on "Life Changing Discipleship and Mentoring" SEMINAR: We will explore and interact about questions like these: 1. MENTORING: How do I keep it simple, “do-able”, personal, and focused on the Living Savior? 2. LIFE CHANGE: How can your life be more transformed by making disciples according to Jesus’ blueprint? 3. GAPS: What are some crucial elements too often missing from how we make disciples? 4. FISHING FOR MEN: How can you be more effective in sharing the Good News? 5. MULTIPLYING: How can you more effectively share your core convictions through four generations? You’ll be able to apply these principles in your own personal way and ministry setting. You can also talk with men who will describe how God is changing lives using PROVEN, EFFECTIVE TOOLS, including: “Survival/Adventure” and “Destined”. They will invite you to a one-time visit to check one of these out first-hand. BIO: God has been using His mentoring process to change Kurt Loosenort’s life for 40 years. Kurt has been saying thank you to God by reaching and mentoring others full-time for 36 years. After serving 8 years in campus ministries, Kurt and his wife Ginger moved back to his hometown, Grand Rapids in 1982. Serving with Lifebuilders W. Michigan, they have worked with staff teams developing follow up and equipping for events like: ALIVE ’85, Zig Ziglar, Peter Lowe, Billy Graham, Luis Palau, The Family Life Conferences, Dad The Family Shepherd, Josh McDowell, and with organizations like C.B.M.C., Cornerstone U., WCSG-FM, and many other businesses, churches, and groups. They have seen God produce fruit in settings of thousands, hundreds, dozens, and especially, face to face ministry. God has worked through many of these people to reach and equip four generations, here, and around the world. Whether it is with people in a university, an athletic team, a business, a church, or an outdoor adventure, the message is the same: “God uses spiritual coaching to reach and equip people in life changing ways.” Location: Corinth Church , 129 – 100th St S.E., Byron Center, Just East off US131 at the 100th Street Exit More Info and Registration at www.lnmb.org Full brochure here
Friends of Lance Brew Benefit - March 12th Dear Friends of Lance Brew, We are happy to announce our fund raiser banquet will be held on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at the Sparta Civic Center. The doors open at 6 PM and dinner, (buffet style) will follow at approx. 6:30. If you’re going to be a little late…no problem, we will keep the food warm for you! Dinner, including beverages, is only $5 per person! This is going to be a great event with door prizes, silent auction and live auction hosted by Kyle Randall of the Wilderness Journal television show. Auction items will include an Ontario bear hunt, Ontario fishing trip, Pine Bluff Resort vacation on Big Manistique Lake, Charter fishing trip on Lake Michigan, very special hand crafted long bow, and many other great items. Please contact us if you have anything worthwhile to donate for the cause. We will also feature an incredible tale of survival on Lake Superior by Kurt Loosenort as part of the evening festivities, which will be fast paced, inspirational and a lot of FUN… This will not be a boring fund raiser!!!! We plan on finishing up just after 9PM and promise this will be an unforgettable evening for all involved. Want to help?? Please contact us with donations for the auction / door prizes. Thank You!! Tom Antor 887-2614 / toma@iserv.net Marty Anderson 822-5811 / manders@fbinsmi.com Chuck Fussee 696-7356
	Jan. 26, 2010 Invite to Pray PRAY: I am inviting you to pray with us Wed., Jan. 27, 7 pm and /or maybe Wed., Jan. 27, 7 am,. Or any other time that you can pray this week. WHAT and WHY: See farther below, and attached, for details on Pray, Scout, Start… More
January 11, 2010 Today and last weeks, have been talking with Tim Jackson, Men’s Ministry Discipleship committee from Ada Bible and Dan Keating, (speaker) about Dan speaking there *Jan. 22, 6 pm, Wild Game Dinner.* What kinds of outreach and follow up will God stir up by this event, which may be attended by 400 to 500 men?. Here again, you may want to a part of these kinds of things.
LifeBuilders West Michigan Ministry Partner Information December 2009 (legal size 249 kb) Adobe PDF BIBLICAL BASIS: We are excited to see how God has used "support teams" throughout scriptures and church history. Imagine being on Jesus’ "support team"…or Paul’s!! Luke 8:1-3 Jesus began going about…preaching the kingdom of God, the twelve were with Him, and also some women… and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private funds. Philippians 4:10 How grateful I am and how I praise the Lord that you are helping me again… only you Philippians became my partners in giving and receiving… :16 Even when I was over in Thessalonica you sent help twice More	Ginger, Josh McDowell & Kurt
December 2009 Prayer Letter (legal size 469 kb) Adobe PDF FIREWORKS, AND… CHRISTMAS? As a two year old, Kelly was fascinated with fireworks, and very impressed by powers she thought I had. I would trace the sparks of rising fireworks and point to where they would explode. When things went slower than she liked, she’d grab my arm, lift it high and say, "Do again Daddy! Do again!" She thought I made those powerful things happen. But those explosions of beauty were designed and launched by someone else. I was just fortunate to be near enough to look, point and say, "Wow! More
September 2009 Prayer Letter (legal size 222 kb) Adobe PDF God worked mightily at CCC National Staff Training He encouraged us by reminding us of how He has worked. We heard reports of His work from all around the world. I was encouraged by people who were students in our CCC ministries like Joe K, Buffalo, NY, 1974, Joe now directs a city ministry in NY, NY. Joe K. I saw others from NMU/MTU,1975-78, U.WI-Eau Claire,1978-82, and Grand Rapids,1982- now. Ross O. was at Counselor Equipping we provided in 2004. Now he is on CCC staff at La Crosse, WI. Ross O. God is bearing fruit much through them as CCC staff and other ministries, here, and all around the world. More
June 2009 Prayer Letter (legal size 501 kb) Adobe PDF God worked mightily through the new “Survival/Adventure” equipping. As 16+ men explored the most bedrock issues of our faith, some were saved, assured, cleansed, committed, empowered or clear for the first time on many of these things. Others learned to share these treasured truths with others in a personal way...... More
June 2009 Prayer Letter (legal size 501 kb) Adobe PDF *“I WOULDN’T BE ALIVE TODAY, IF YOUR DAD HADN’T LIFTED THE CAR,”*** Ron Balk said to me and Dad recently at the Men’s Discipleship Conference. When we were 6 years old, our neighbor’s car ran over both of us in his driveway. The big Packard dragged us a ways before trapping us underneath. Bolts from the gas tank bracket were sticking into Ron’s back. His leg was bent backwards, broken and trapped between the tire and wheel well...... More	*Ron Balk Dad Curt Kurt*
April 2009 Prayer Letter (legal size 429 kb) Adobe PDF *Matt. 9:35-38* Jesus saw people like sheep without a shepherd. But Jesus called it a harvest. And told us to pray that God would raise up laborers for the harvest… More	*Reenacting the Rescue*
LOST? RESCUED? WHY should I begin a relationship with God? (61 kb) Adobe PDF *EXPLORE:* Insights from our experience, natural principles, and God’s word 1. Share a story of when… rescued, cured, from life threatening situation… a. You were rescued or saw someone else rescued b. Someone who needed to be rescued, but wasn’t. c. Someone needed to be rescued, but didn't realize it, and..... More
December 2008 Prayer Letter (legal size 643 kb) Adobe PDF *CHRISTMAS: POWERFUL, PERSONAL* John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God. 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory… *Jesus. What a Savior!* When man reduces God to mere formulas, God says, “Let’s make this personal.“ “You shall name Him Jesus, (Savior)” “His name shall be called, Immanuel, God with us.” “Behold I stand at the door and knock…” “Christ in you, the hope of glory”, Has anyone ever shown himself as powerful and personal as Jesus Christ? When others preach from a safe distance, Jesus touches, heals, transforms, up close and personal. Who else offers salvation from the penalty, power and practice of sin? Who else backs up his claims with prophecies, miracles, death and resurrection? More	*Kurt Kunst in Guatemala*
November 2008 Prayer Letter (legal size 1,946 kb) Adobe PDF *New Life, New Family* “Thank you for leading me to Christ 20 years ago!” “Now my husband and fi ve children have all received Christ and are living for the Lord.” Debbie introduced herself to me just before our “Survival and Adventure” session. She and her family then explained how they received Christ to the class. She described our equipping at her church 20 years ago. God convicted her that night. She went from being only religious to personal faith in Christ. She introduced us to her husband and children who are now living examples of God working through ordinary people. More
September 2008 Prayer Letter (legal size 281 kb) Adobe PDF *CHANGED LIVES, CHANGED FAMILIES…* Derek and Holly Derek and Holly continue to grow since our last letter (where we called them “Adam and Mary”). Their story was featured at Ada Bible Church last week. Derek has now been free from drug abuse for 9 weeks and loves living “sober”. God gave them courage to take many faith steps, including being baptized at the small group from Ada Bible Church. Elder Rob helped set it up, Pastor Jeff did the baptizing, which also included Derek’s Mom, Liza. What powerful testimonies they each shared. The small group showed practical love, and shared wisdom to help them grow. Derek and Holly are back in TX , trying to move away from their former house and temptations,,,,, More
May 2008 Prayer Letter (legal size 429kb) Adobe PDF *4/27/08 a.m.* Pastor Joe spoke at Westwood Church about Jesus setting him free from dangerous things. Our neighbor JT, his cousin Nick and friend Kevin could relate to Joe in many ways. He described how God freed him from powerful addictions and a violent, dangerous lifestyle. Joe and Pastor Tom announced their new ministry, Freedom Fellowship, beginning May 1. More
March 2008 Prayer Letter (legal size 203kb) Adobe PDF 2 Timothy 2:2 Take the things you have learned from me... God used our staff training to deepen our faith and sharpen ministry effectiveness. Pastor John Meador taught us how discipleship helps us put on the armor of God. He gave powerful examples of how God has used the Destined mentoring process in his life and church. We heard personal stories from some of 60 people involved in mentoring and how a seminary is asking them to mentor some of their freshmen.
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Listen to Henry Ditmar the 5th's funeral here

Thank you for praying for 1/26 outreach. Here are some answers:

Jesus said, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.”

In May, 07, Scott, Dad and I fished with Capt. Dan Keating. God opened doors for an outreach to charter captains and fishermen in Jan. 26,’08.

300 men came to hear Capt. Dan discuss fishing and faith. Many of these probably would not attend any other type of outreach. They wrote copious notes as he shared great wisdom about catching salmon. They listened with intense interest as Capt. Dan described being trapped in dangerous ways of living. They paid close attention as he described how Jesus saved him. Just before I approached the stage to present the Good News I learned that our nephew Henry Ditmar 5^th was trapped in a car wreck and dying. This added a great deal of heart and passion in communicating the NOW of responding to Jesus’ invitation. Many people seemed to be gripped by their need to settle the issue with God and with each other.

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Real Faith

This 24-lesson discipleship process has been used by thousands of people around the country. Many pastors who have desired to become intentional in disciple-making have found Real Faith to be a great pathway for their staff and volunteers.

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Destined

This four-step discipleship process (25 lessons total) begins with the basics and equips people for a life-time of ministry. Those who go through the process are equipped to disciple someone else.

Jesus: Fact or Fiction

Have you ever had questions about faith you couldn't find answers for? Or has anyone ever asked you a question about your faith that left you speechless?

Jesus: Fact or Fiction also includes the classic JESUS film with fascinating new audio commentary and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Plus, the "Discovery Glass" ,an interactive version of the JESUS film, enables you to gain insight from experts while you watch.

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