Every time that I read this verse, it truly impacts me. One thing that always strikes me is the Lord’s enthusiasm. He is excited about His making a way for us to make peace with Him and live through Him! Thing is, He wants us to see it with Him. He wants us to recognize the Hope He has brought us in the wilderness and wasteland of our hearts and lives. The Lord wants us to see AND experience the streams of Living Water through Jesus, who makes all things new every moment of every day for those who believe.
Many of the people who the Lord gives us to minister to through MALTA are or feel as though they are struggling through a wasteland that is without end. Thankfully we can bring compassion, grace, and the TRUTH of the Lord’s never-ending love. May we believe and receive the newness He is offering every day and share this Truth with others.
Blessed & Happy New Year!
Lori
"See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland."
Isaiah 43:19
Samaritan Swim 2023:
THANK YOU!! to everyone who participated in this year’s Samaritan Swim at Eastern Point Beach on New Year’s Day!
Through our sponsors we raised $6,000! Those brave folks who were willing to “Take the Plunge!” raised another $9,000 totaling about $15,000 toward our goal of $20,000. If YOU have not yet donated through this, our single yearly fundraising event, there is still time! You can give here and specify Samaritan Swim in the donation field from now through January 31.
See a video of the Swim along with a compilation of photos and stories from the event on our Samaritan Swim page!
NEEDS:
o MENS JEANS 30, 31, 32, 34, 36 waist sizes – all lengths
o MENS Long-Sleeve Tops
o MENS Coats
o MENS & WOMENS Boots – all styles and types
o GAS & WALMART GIFTCARDS (in $25 -$50 amounts)
o DEODORANT
o BRAND NEW MENS & WOMENS UNDERWEAR – always a need
For more updates, changing frequently, look around this website in the Latest News section for photos and more regarding God at work through our involvement with the community and: Covenant Shelter, New London Homeless Hospitality Center (shelter) and Warming Center, Noank Youth Shelter, St. Vincent DePaul Place, Fellowship House, Safe Futures and more.