About the New Life Church Men's MAFIA Ministries:

“…but among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must become your slave. For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:26-28 (NLT)

The New Life Church Men's MAFIA (Men After Faith, Integrity & Action) is a Christian fellowship of brothers-in-Christ dedicated to supporting each another, the NLC congregation and the community-at-large through service outreach (H.I.T.S. – Helping in the Spirit) , masculine accountability & encouragement, discipleship and prayer ministries.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Attention Hitmen – Let’s Help the Gadberry’s

Good Evening Hitmen,

We’ve received a hit request from Bobby Hamilton and Harry Bates this week.  The Gadberry’s, who attend NLC, are both disabled with spinal and neurological issues and can use our assistance with packing and lifting boxes and relocating some to a storage area and others to their new apartment.

The Gadberry’s are a great couple; and, as with most self-employed folks that find themselves disabled, the economy has been difficult on them.  They are really looking forward to our Hitmen stepping out and  helping them get back on course.

Separately, as Mr. Gadberry’s health steadily improves, he is praying and working to reestablish himself in the medical consultancy industry.  If anyone is knowledgeable about opportunities in this area, I encourage you to get word to us so we can let them know.

David Martin will be leading this weekends HIT.  The HIT will happen on Saturday October 31, 2009 from 0800 to about 1130.  David will need approximately 3-4 Hitmen, preferably with covered trucks or SUV’s.  We are also looking to see if we can find an enclosed trailer.

If you are available this weekend to help this couple and partake in the Lord’s work to bless this couple, please call David Martin at 501/681-0584.  You can also email David at david@mpmsi.com.  IF you are unable to participate in the HIT, we do ask that you take some time to pray for this couple’s health and provision in the coming week.

In HIS Service,

Luke Ribich

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Calling All Hitmen – Please Support Missionary Friend Greg Miller

Greg Miller is a missionary to Guatemala that spoke to our MAFIA and led the team from our church this past year.  He is having problems getting his furniture moved to Guatemala for full time mission field status. The truck he was using has bit the dust. Jason Christman, Bruce Waters and several other NLC faithful are trying to help he and his family out. Greg will be using Jason's truck to pull a trailer but he needs a trailer! We have decided to put the word that we need a trailer that can be used to haul his belongings there and it will then be returned?

We are looking for 24 foot box trailer.  Alternately we would welcome a 24 foot box truck if available.  Remember, the vehicle needs to be serviceable and capable of cross-border travel.  We estimate the total time for the vehicle to be on loan status to not exceed 4 weeks.

In HIS service,

Luke Ribich