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N E W S L E T T E R Love and Compassion Ministries In the Name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit July 1, 2016 In T he Year o f Ou r Lord Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Inside This Issue Story: Page

1 N E W S L E T T E R Love and Compassion Ministries In the Name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit July 1, 2016 In T he Year o f Ou r Lord Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Inside This Issue Story: Page PRAISES AND NEEDS 2 STREET WATCH 3 CHRISTIAN EVENTS 4 CHRISTIAN EVENTS 5 Happy Independence Day We celebrate American s Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. July 4, 1776 wasn't the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence, they did that on July 2, It wasn t the day we started the American Revolution either, that had happened back in April And it wasn't the day Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, that was in June The Continental Congress agreed on all of the changes and approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the Declaration of Independence and the fancy handwritten copy that was signed in August, the copy now displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. It s also the date that was printed on the Dunlap Broadsides, the original printed copies of the Declaration that were circulated throughout the new nation. So when people think of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 is the date they remembered. TESTIMONY 6 LETTER FROM PRESIDENT 7 PRAYER REQUEST 8 This is a monthly publication produced by LCM. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce this publication! If you wish someone who is in jail or prison to receive a copy, call us for details. Board of Directors Glenda Martinez Nick Trosterud Rideth Lowe Janet Bristow Portia Wright Dr. Evan Mahoney Ron Willis

Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 2 ANSWERED PR AY ER AND PRAISES Beds were donated to family in dire need; A couch was donated to a single mom to get her kids back from DCF; AMI Kids Crossroads added a

2 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 2 ANSWERED PR AY ER AND PRAISES Beds were donated to family in dire need; A couch was donated to a single mom to get her kids back from DCF; AMI Kids Crossroads added a volunteer to cook that may turn into a job for the volunteer; LCM praised by AMI Kids to be the only consistent ministry helping out the boys at the foster facility; Provided furniture, full kitchen supplies, clothes for a family of 6 that were abused and abandoned by father; Meals for two woman on disability that lost food stamps due to cancer surgery. Pizza was delivered along with food to feed them for many days; 5 Bibles given to kids, 3 given to women at a halfway house; Extended house insurance for another year for Mary Y. LCM received much needed stamps from donor; Larry C. Homeless man received a solar light and AM/FM radio; Reunited a prisoner with family in communication; LCM received 5 large boxes of books, including several Bibles; Clothing donated to others in need; God is connecting LCM to more local ministries; Mark W. found a job; Linda F. found a job; Youth in Cape Coral received a scholarship for college; Items donated went to support missions in Haiti; Received 40 hours of community service from probation offenders and shared the love of Christ with them; Steps taken for restored marriages; Drove homeless lady to airport to reunite with family; Helped homeless alcoholic get into detox; Assisted family in getting daughter into detox program and LCM paid $ to repair a lady s car so she can keep her job. New Ministry I n His Service Love And Compassion Ministries is launching a new ministry called In His Service. Nick T rosterud (our vice president) and his wife Jacquiline will be serving lunch at the Suncoast Commu nity Center at 2441 Case Lane in North Fort Myers every Thursday at 12:00 noon. T hey will be delivering a Biblical message, gi ving out Bibles and helping to meet people s needs. Our goal is to lead many homeless and veterans to our Lord s Saving grace. If you would like to be part of this ministry or would like to donate to this worthy cause call us at Love (5683). GOD BLESS AMERICA

Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 3 We meet the first Saturday of every month.

Despite the heat we served about 50 people.

several "regulars" who are faithful to show up no matter what the weather is.

"drop off" some children with nothing to wear. It was rewarding to be able to help.

3 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 3 We meet the first Saturday of every month. Our last gathering was on June 4th in Clemente Park. Despite the heat we served about 50 people. The numbers are down because of the threat of storms and the heat, but there are several "regulars" who are faithful to show up no matter what the weather is. We served the meal, gave out hygiene packets and clothing after Raymond preached the message. We were able to get some children's clothing for one of our regulars who had a family "drop off" some children with nothing to wear. It was rewarding to be able to help. We will be at the park the first Saturday of each month, if the Good Lord is willing. Frani Strever Street Watch If you would like to join this wonderful team in serving our Lord or wish to support them, please call Dave Strever at Thank You! Street Watch needs your support!

4 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 4 GOOD NEWS WE ALL CAN USE Information about wholesome Christian events in our local area. LIFE CHURCH Plantation Rd, Ft Myers, FL Phone: (239) Fit for Life Twice a week, Tuesdays 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Location Varies Led by Jose Mora. Get fit for life as you learn about proper nutrition, learn how to eat healthy on a budget, discover what the Bible says about fitness, work out together and more! Homeless & Community Outreach 2nd Wednesday, 7 PM & some Saturdays Led by Carrie Nameth Facilitates the Life Church food pantry in the community to reach the lost, hungry and poor. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL Phone: (239) Help for Hurting Women For women of all ages. This Christ-led group meets Mondays at 7:00 PM. SWFL Creative Arts Academy Offers private art, drama and music lessons for guitar, voice, drums, percussion instruments etc. For more information contact csawyer@famfm.com or call(239) ex Marriage Matters For both new and seasoned marriages. Group meets Fridays at 7:00 PM. CHAPEL BY THE SEA 2500 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach, FL Phone: (239) God s Table Provides assistance to the homeless on Ft. Myers Beach and the surrounding area. Homeless Clinic - Is on site every Friday at 7:30 AM to provide care to folks without Medicare/Medicaid. THE FAITH CENTER (Formerly FFWOM) 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Ft Myers, FL. Phone: (239) Café of Life - Experience LIVE Christian music, friends, food, fellowship and FUN! July 29 th Meets the Last Friday of every month at 7:00 PM in The Faith Center. The Writers Club- Poets, creative writers, and new authors are all welcome. Get published! July 1, at 9:00 AM - Join us the first Friday of every month at 9:00 AM in The Faith Center. Breakthrough Break free from anything that is holding you back. Every Friday at 7 PM. Gulf Coast Bible Training Center Meets at Faith Center - Dr. Michael Landsman- a Pastor, Missionary, Educator, founder of a Bible school curriculum translated into 7 languages. Served 11 years as Senior Lecturer and Dean of Rhema Bible College, South Africa. For information call (239) NEXT LEVEL CHURCH Two Locations in Fort Myers: Gateway Blvd. and Plantation Road Phone: (239) Leadership Academy Ages 18-25, prepares Christian youth to serve on domestic and international mission trips. Serve Days Meets every 3 rd Saturday. To serve the downtown Ft. Myers community by spreading the Gospel and the love of Jesus. For more information contact Neil Volz, Outreach Director (239) McGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida Phone: (239) M c Gr egor - Hosts many Life Groups (too many to list) Show up Sunday is a good place to start! Just Show up on Sunday - 9:30 AM in the Faith Building, Room F 100. We will supply the coffee and explain all the Life Groups.

5 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 5 GRACE CHRURCH 13 SE 24 th Pl, Cape Coral, Florida Phone: (239) Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered, biblicallybased 12 step recovery ministry. Grief Share: To help you heal from the pain of the death of a loved one. Divorce Care: To help you heal from the pain of divorce or separation. Outside recovery groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, and others. Contact: Greg Mulkey Director of Recovery Ministries (239) ext. 234 GULF COAST CHURCH OF CHRIST 9550 Six Mile Cypress Hwy., Fort Myers, Florida Phone: (239) Liberty Youth Ranch A facility dedicated to the needs of abused, abandoned and orphaned children. Spanish Ministry Worship Sundays at 10:30 AM. For more information contact: Moises Rocha CAPE CHRISTIAN 2110 Chiquita Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida Phone: (239) Alcoholics Anonymous Every Monday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Meet in the Student Auditorium and Student Café. Rock Harbor Every Tuesday 6:30 PM-7:30 PM. A safe transparent place for recovery from addictions of all kinds! Youth Night Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, provides a great atmosphere for youth to have fun while engaging in the Word. Narcotics Anonymous Every Thursday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Tony & Ada's Café - Open 7 days a week 8AM -6 PM Mon-Sat and Sun 8 AM-2 PM. Broadway Community Church 3309 Broadway Ft. Myers, Florida Phone (239) Sundays Life 101 9:45 AM in Pastor s Office - Morning Worship 10:40 AM - Kidz Church 10:40 AM - Communion takes place the first Sunday of each month. Monday Nights Prayer Service 7 PM Tuesday Nights Choir Practice 7 PM Wednesday Nights FTH (Family Training Hour) 6:30 PM -8 PM VBS Cave Quest BCC Youth Café opens at 5:30 PM Thursdays Ladies Bible Study 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Dates of each study will be announced) 2nd Saturday each month Men s Breakfast 8 AM S t op Se ni or Hunge r Now a n d House of Hope ( for more information) First Baptist Cape Coral 4117 Coronado Parkway Cape Coral, Florida Phone Call for more information on these ministries. Adult Sunday School Adult Small Groups Children s Sunday School AWANA Nursery Student Ministry Surge Praise Band Ladies Bible Study Women s Ministry Seniors Bible Study Senior Adult Ministry Visitation Prayer NOTE: Information herein provided by: Dr. John Michael Domino, Christian Author, johndomino777@gmail.com

6 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 6 I was born to Christian parents and my mother said I was born one Sunday and in church the next. As a little one, there were many sermons about tithes and speaking of how all we have comes from God. As a teenager I understood this, and when I babysat God got 10% the following Sunday. After high school I got a job. At 23 years old I moved out from home and lived on my own. God still got His share and I never went without enough food and my rent was paid on time. As time went by, I found that with God s share, an extra amount could be added and still what was left, always took care of my needs to the next paycheck and even some went into a saving account. Twenty three years ago, I had cancer surgery. No treatments followed. I prayed for God s Will to be done, and I received a miracle, doctors say I am still clear of cancer. Praise God! The same year I had a brain aneurysm and brain surgery followed. In spite of the fact it was considered fatal, many prayed for my recovery. God took over, more praises unto Him! God still had a plan for my life. I met a widower of seven years that was very lonesome. We were thankful to share that part of our life together. Now I find myself praying for others that need a miracle as I did many times in my life time. She wanted to share Malachi 3:8 (KJV) Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. By: Leoma D. We wanted to share a testimony from one of our Compassion Partners They need your help! The Lord has taught us to be good stewards of the resources He has provided. We are constantly looking for ways to cut our expenses while helping more people. There has been an increase in needs in our community and the needs are ever changing. The number of people getting out of prison and the number of successful entries into drug/alcohol programs has declined. Many need a program but there are so few beds available. We have seen many get denied due to battery or sexual assault charges. We have had an increase of family evictions and car issues that have caused mainly single women with children to become homeless or lose their jobs. This breaks our hearts. If you can help within any of these areas, please call us at Love (5683) Youth Ministry In His Service Prison Ministry Homeless Ministry Prayer Ministry Correspondence Ministry Drug Program Ministry Bread Ministry Newsletter Ministry We need your support to keep all these ministries going! You Can Donate By Using PayPal at You Can Use Your Bank s Bill Pay, Or You Can Mail Your Donations to: Love And Compassion Ministries, Inc. THANK YOU! P.O. Box Cape Coral, Florida 33915

Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 7 Friends and Partners, We know for a fact that we have all been born and if the Lord does not come back in our life time, we will die one day.

7 Volume 13, Iss ue 7 Page 7 Friends and Partners, We know for a fact that we have all been born and if the Lord does not come back in our life time, we will die one day. However, most of us regularly ignore this fact. Just as a new birth affects the lives of countless people, so does death. For many of us, nothing that we will ever do in our lives will have an effect on the people closest to us, as our birth and our death. If a life lasts nine days or nine decades, the pain, shock and disappointments are the same. Many times the pain for those left here on earth, seems overwhelming. My dad is 96 years old and is dying from skin cancer and issues with his heart. He has lived a good life and has been a good father to his two sons. My brother that is 61 years old is dying from COPD. The doctors have given him only a few months to live. He has been smoking since he was sixteen years old and is still smoking even though he knows that the Center for Disease Control says that smoking leads to disease and disability. It harms nearly every organ of the body. More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. For every person who dies because of smoking, at least 30 people live with a serious smoking-related illness. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Worldwide, tobacco use causes nearly 6 million deaths per year and current trends show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million deaths annually by Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including nearly 42,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about one in five deaths annually, or 1,300 deaths every day. On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than nonsmokers. Each day, more than 3,200 people younger than 18 years of age smoke their first cigarette. In 2012, $9.17 billion was spent on advertising and promotion of cigarettes - more than $25 million every day, or more than $1 million every hour. Please pray with me that Christians will wake up to the tricks that satan is using to destroy our relationship with God, our families and friends. Smoking pollutes the temple of the Lord and it traps people into addiction, so that even the choice to smoke or eat becomes a decision where the addicted chooses the former and in doing so slowly destroys the body which they have been blessed. Please pray for salvation for these people who may be nearing their last breath and will forever be separated from our Glorious Father. In the Presence of our Lord, Ron Willis Ron Willis, President Love and Compassion Ministries, Inc. To God Be The Glory!

8 Love And Compassion Ministries P.O. Box Cape Coral, Florida Stamp Phone: LOVE(5683) Fax: your comments to: Like Us On FaceBook We re on the Web! WITH CHRIST, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES! GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Prayer requests are very important to us! We always need people who are caring and willing to personally pray for others needs. SEND YOUR PRAYER REQUEST TO: By supporting Love And Compassion Ministries, Inc. you are helping us reach the lost, imprisoned, homeless, drug addicts, troubled youth and hurting people! Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift! Thank You for all that you do!

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