NO Jesus NO Peace.... KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE!

NO Jesus...NO Peace....KNOW JESUS  KNOW PEACE!..." For I am certain that nothing can separate us from His love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future,  neither the world above nor the world below - there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 Lord, I thank you for the inspiration I gain daily from watching my heroes Sandy and Dion battle cancer  with their loved ones along side them with  fiercely faithful hearts and wearing the armour of God through thier unfailing, never waivering faith in You. Please heal Sandy and Dion in the name and precious blood of Jesus, AMEN.  "As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter." Big Book pg 63 Have a blessed day y'all!

 http://mountainpark.org/ministries/care-support/

Mountain Park is a community committed to loving God and loving others. We want to be a safe place for hurting people to come and experience recovery and healing. No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome at Mountain Park to participate in any group to help guide you to a life of healing and restoration.


 http://mountainpark.org/ministries/care-support/

Faith without works is dead

Eat right and exercise your body, heart, and mind!..."For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. .. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. ..." 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Lord, thank You for remaining faithful to me. Please continue to guard. my heart and keep my motives and efforts focused on seeking anf doing Your will, AMEN.  "In this book you read again and again that faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves." Big Book pg 70 Have a blessed day y'all! 
Can y'all PLEASE spare some water to help those without? 


http://www.mountainpark.org/event/327081-2012-06-01-2012-summer-water-drive/

Our 2012 Summer Water Drive is under way and we are currently just under 800 cases short. Don't panic! You can do something about this!

On Sunday, bring your water donation to the Mountain Park lobby and drop it off with the other cases. Our goal is 1000 total cases. If you would prefer, we are accepting online donations which will be used to purchase as many cases as possible.

It's an easy way to make a big difference for others this summer!

Ya get whatcha give!

A great way to start our week! “Give and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over.”   LUKE 6:38 Lord, please help me to treat, honor, and respect others the same way I wish to be treated no matter what, AMEN.  “Love and tolerance of others is our code.” Big Book pg 84 Have a blessed week y’all! Eat right, exercise, and learn from the WORD! How is your “SERVE”?!? 

http://www.mountainpark.org/serve/in-the-city/

In the City

When Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God, he upset power-hungry religious scholars by turning their value system upside down. He described the poor, the marginalized, the mourning and the persecuted as "blessed," and he taught his followers to love and serve the down and out.

Mountain Park seeks to live out these kingdom values by sharing the Gospel and serving the poor and underprivileged in Phoenix and in the most God-starved parts of the world.

You can help us reach out to our community by serving at a REACH event (see upcoming events at left), or dare to volunteer on your own or with your d.group or family at one of the organizations listed below.

Mountain Park Food Pantry

Location: 2408 E Pecos Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Contact: Barb Leclerc - bleclerc@mountainpark.org
Purpose: Provides food boxes to individuals and families in Ahwatukee and surrounding communities
Projects: Collect and donate non-perishable food items, sort and pack food boxes

Alongside Ministries

Location: 1810 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Contact: Phone: 602-995-9484 Website: alongside-ministries.com
Purpose: Provides Christian counsel to inmates and assists them in making the transition from the prison church to the local church in the community
Projects: Be a friend to individuals coming out of prison. Leaders are needed for in-prison bible studygroups

A New Leaf

Location: 868 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203
Contact: Phone: 480-464-4648 Website: TurnaNewLeaf.org
Purpose: Helping families overcome homelessness through shelters, youth and communityprograms
Projects: Preparing/serving meals, cleaning, landscaping, or ongoing clerical and support opportunities

Maggie's Place

Location: One Tempe Location, Two Phoenix Locations
Contact: Phone: 602-257-4648 Website: maggiesplace.org Email: kpiehl@maggiesplace.org
Purpose: A home for expectant mothers who are alone or living on the streets
Projects: Various work projects around the house

Phoenix Rescue Mission

Location: 1801 South 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Contact: Phone: 602-346-3339 Website: phoenixrescuemission.org
Purpose: Vibrant and growing Christian Mission serving needy and homeless men, women and families in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Projects: Preparing and serving meals, office support

Sojourner Center

Contact: Phone: 602-253-9180 Website: sojournercenter.org
Purpose: Largest shelter in Arizona for women trying to escape domestic violence
Projects: Various opportunities available, Monday through Saturday 8 am to 3 pm, ages 12 and up

UMOM New Day Centers

Location: 3320 E Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Contact: Phone: 602-275-4533 Website: umom.org
Purpose: Homeless shelter for women and children
Projects: Painting and maintenance, sort clothes, mentor teens, read to children and numerous other opportunities

Sunshine Acres Children's Home

Location: 3405 N Higley Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215
Contact: Phone: 480-832-2540 Website: sunshineacres.org Email: info@sunshineacres.org
Purpose: Our mission is to provide a loving, wholesome Christian home for children who are separated from their parents for one reason or another, and to help them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures
Projects: Tutor, teach, paint, carpentry and electrical work, office support and more

Project C.U.R.E.

Location: 2115 E. Cedar Street, Tempe AZ 85281
Contact: Phone:480-237-0970 Website: projectcure.org
Purpose: Faith based medical relief organization and the world’s largest supplier of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries.
Projects: Volunteer opportunities for all ages, HS requires 1 adult/10 students; Jr High requires 1 adult/5 students; Elem requires 1 adult/1 child, Days/times: Mon-Sat days and evenings. Projects: sort inventory and package medical supplies

Crisis Pregnancy Center

Location: 1818 E Southern Ave #13, Mesa, AZ 85204
Contact: Phone: 480-733-2740 Website: choicesaz.org
Purpose: Serving women and families in crisis due to an unplanned pregnancy.
Projects: Various tasks ranging from serving food to preparing

http://www.mountainpark.org/serve/in-the-city/

Freedom!

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free ; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery..” Galatians 5:1 Lord, thank you for setting me free! Please help me to resist the slavery of this world hidden in poor choices of food, thought, actions, and deeds, AMEN. “We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.” Big Book pg 83 Have a blessed day y’all! Wanna get free of ……( insert “IT” here)…. http://www.mountainpark.org/ad/

2012 Summer Water Drive

"Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established." Proverbs 16:3  Lord, thank You for all the blessings we receive through  serving You by helping  others, AMEN.  "When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. We had a new Employer." Big Book pg 63 Have a blessed day y'all! Can you spare and share some water?!?


 http://www.mountainpark.org/event/327081-2012-06-01-2012-summer-water-drive/


Our 2012 Summer Water Drive is under way and we are currently just under 800 cases short. Don't panic!  You can do something about this!
On Sunday, bring your water donation to the Mountain Park lobby and drop it off with the other cases. Our goal is 1000 total cases. If you would prefer, we are accepting online donations which will be used to purchase as many cases as possible.


It's an easy way to make a big difference for others this summer!


http://www.mountainpark.org/event/327081-2012-06-01-2012-summer-water-drive/

Family Promise Week starts this Sunday!

"Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God." Romans 12:2 Lord thank You for transforming me daily. Please help me to continue to seek and do Your will and not be tricked by my own selfish self will, AMEN.  "...saying to ourselves many times each day “Thy will be done.” We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, self-pity, or foolish decisions." Big Book pg 88 Eat right, exercise, and be of service! Have a blessed day y'all! 

Family Promise Week starts Sunday! Are you in?

 http://www.mountainpark.org/event/321351-2012-06-10-family-promise-june-2012/

For the week of June 10-17, Mountain Park is partnering with Family Promise to provide shelter to homeless families. The mission of the Family Promise initiative is to love and serve our neighbors by providing hot meals and a safe place to sleep, while they work hard to regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. We need volunteers (that's where you come in) to prepare and serve the meals and also to make sure the families have what they need during their stay at MPCC. 

This serving opportunity is excellent for families and small groups. It could also be a great way to meet people if you're new to Mountain Park. 

She is growing up

It seems like only yesterday that Tami and I took Kai to start Kindergarten and only let her see us smiling and happy as she began her school career.  Thank goodness she did not see our  tears after we dropped her off and realized our little gift from God was growing up.  Today Kai ends 8th grade and prepares to enter high school.  I am pretty sure as we celebrate this achievement and right of passage with her today, she will see her parents now familiar tears of joy, love, and realization that their baby girl is becoming a young woman. We love you Kai and and are so proud of you and we are blessed that God chose us to raise and guide you. "Fathers, don't exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master." Ephesians 6:4  Lord, please continue to use me to lead, guide, and direct toward Your truth, grace, and love as she continues her journey, AMEN.  "And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about God." Big Book pg 88 Have a blessed day y'all! Congratulations to the graduates and thier families!