Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

The quick year of 2011 has come and gone…as you read this we are in 2012.

Now, take a breath and reflect on God’s blessings. Our’s are too many to count…He meets the need and gives more. He is a GOOD God!! It was an exceptional year as mission teams served in Eastern Kentucky. 

As God the Father leads in 2012: pray how and where He can use you and your church family on mission with Him. As you respond to Acts 1:8, when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…be my witneses where you live and where you GO! The harvest is white…will you labor for the Lord?

The Freedom Center Ministries December give-away was an amazing way to receive God’s blessings. As we supplied the folks their needs with a generous heart…God blessed the ministry abundantly. One lady reponded to us with a gracous look of surprise…when we said, God has blessed you today there is no donation needed for your items. Some would say “thanks that was much needed, money is tight.” The give-away gave us another way to share: Jesus’ special gift of Eternal Life.

Freedom Center Ministries partnered with a local project "Empty Stocking Project" for Christmas 2011 in 30 areas of Harlan County. Many volunteers (approx. 80) served through the process most were local folk and missionaries. The 550 families were blessed with a huge food box and gifts for the children. It was a blessing to be a part of a great project: as we gave, prepared, delivered, prayed, and witnessed for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The director of this project was one of the 52 salvations the Holy Spirit saved in 2011.

Robin and I had a blessed time as we celebrated the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ the Son of the Almighty God. The Name above all names: King of kings and Lord of lords. He blessed us in SC with: His sunshine, good time with family and friends, good coastal food, and golf. We were blessed to be in several churches to worship and to share about Appalachian missions. FCM received donations from individuals and churches throughout South Carolina. One young boy touched my heart after I shared how FCM ministered to the folks in Eastern Kentucky. He came up to me and gave me his coat and said, give it to someone in need. 

2012 Project 

Aside from the projects FCM does on a regular basis: the daily operations of the shop, Bible fellowships, haircuts, back to school week, etc…. 

The year 2012 we will do it again “Paint the Town” project. In 2011 four families were thankful and proud of their painted homes. There are many run down houses in Lynch that elderly folks are living in. They are not able to maintain their homes nor can they afford to pay anyone else to do it. We feel lead to lift their spirits by painting the outside of their homes. All the while sharing the Good News and loving them with the love of Jesus. If your church is interested in being a part of this ministry just let us know and we will arrange it. This will run April thru October 2012. 

PRAISE OUR LORD FOR: 

• The Holy Spirit’s for harvest 
• His present in every detail of our lives 
• Holy Spirit’s leadership in ministry
• His wisdom as people pray for 2012 mission trips 
• His provision of financial gifts through our brothers and sisters
• All donations and other needs 
• The privilege to have served about 350 folks at FC
• Our local missionary families and friends
• Cumberland Missionary BC Pastor Dennis for boldness in truth 
• His wisdom, His protection, His provision, and His peace (His everything)
• Linda Griffis

PRAY FOR: 

• FCM folks prayer list, God knows each need 
• A newer Mini van
• FCM Board members health
• God to bind evil spirits in the mountains
• Kentucky prescription drug problem…our country 
• Children in this area that are being neglected and abused
• Bible Fellowship at FC for people to be saved and changed 
• Nancy Hall - new Believer/Christian 
• His wisdom for 2012 mission opportunities
• Pastors to be bold preaching God’s word 
• Our neighbors in nursing home…Lula, Troy
• Spiritual growth for new believers
• Spiritual warfare in Tri City area
• Believers to be transformed…keep praying
• Mayor John Adams of Lynch 
• The lost…Bart, Richard, Marty, Robbie, Bennie, Luann, Sue, JP, Wayne, Kevin, Mike, Rio, Norma, Tracy

Thank you for your PRAYERS!

MINISTRY NEEDS:

• Giant/Large Print Bibles - NIV
• House cleaning supplies (family size pine sol, dish washing liquid, comet) 
• Feminine products
• Cookware (pots w/ lids), bake ware, silverware, sets of tall glasses, all kitchen things
• Bath towels, wash cloths
• Queen and king size sheet sets (no twin sheets needed)
• Athletic/tennis shoes for adults… we never have enough (no dress shoes please)
• Hygiene items (deodorant, shaving cream, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, triple antibiotic ointment 
• Men’s blue jeans-all sizes 
• Summer clothes all sizes for children and adults
• Any season junior girls clothes (odd number sizes 1, 3, 5, and so on to 17) gently used, not stained, torn, wore out or antique 
• Any season big sizes clothes (Lg-5X) gently used, not stained, torn, wore out or antique 

We only accept items of necessity. God has blessed…in your obedience to give.

MISSION HOUSE PROJECTS FOR 2012:

• Replace fascia board, gutters, and downspouts
• Add master bathroom 
• Finish caulking and insulating the house
• Finish installing quarter round and crown mould 
• Put water proof seal on wood deck, screen porch, boardwalk 
• Install bathroom threshold
• Vinyl siding and insulation on exterior of house

Freedom Center Ministries will celebrate Easter 2012 with the schools to share the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. All schools are now taken for Easter 2012.

Faith-walkers, 

George and Robin Lewis, Directors

Freedom Center Ministries, Inc.
P O Box 794
Lynch, KY 40855
606-899-5804

A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization

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