The scene resembled an old cowboy movie. Another historic occasion was created at the Historic Hitching Post Stables where many generations of families loved on each other through their love for horses. This moment in time though, was beyond anything that had ever happened before. A young boy asked to be baptized in a horse trough.
          His Uncle is Pastor Daniel Williamson from Church For The Nations Flagstaff. Back in the day, Pastor Daniel was the Founder of a Home for Boys who needed some extra life guidance. He knew the power of building  relationships with horses that helped young guys feel valued and loved. Someday the horse ministry for boys will begin again. On this day, one young boy surrounded by family and horses, made his own personal decision to be baptized in the name of Christ.
          Fatherlessness is a generational plague worse than all of history's pandemics combined. A boy with a "Judas-like" experience in his youth is more likely to live a "Judas-like" life as an adult man. Judas was a thief and a traitor who sold-out Jesus for money. A man who walks out on his family is an imposter as a father and a deserter as a parent. Boys without Dads are more likely to join gangs, deal drugs, become violent, end up in prison and disrespect women.    
          The Historic Hitching Post Stables has a long family history where family legacies have been created. It's still operating although it's in a graceful state of decline. The property has potential for a boys home, but needs a lot of work and money to make it suitable. It is conceivable that the beautiful legacy that's begun here could continue in greater ways. I'll stop here and ask you to pray for the Horse Ministry for Boys to become a reality whether it's on this property or somewhere else.
          The day of this boys baptism in a horse trough was as spectacular on earth as it was in heaven. He made the choice to surrender his will to his Father in heaven with the wholehearted approval of his father and mother on earth. Wild horses remain wild until they learn how to trust those who train them. Fatherless boys grow up without an authority they can trust. It's time for us to do more to give boys a fighting chance to stay alive and out of jail. It's time for us to do more for women by raising boys who will respect them.
          Time is of the essence for millions of fatherless children. If this story touches your heart and you'd like to get involved please contact us at 716-830-8240. There are a few organizations collaborating on this vision being led by Pastor Williamson and Church For The Nations Flagstaff. Please join us as we share the love of Christ with as many young guys as possible.
          Imagine a boys home surrounded by horses with mentors from all walks of life who've found salvation and acceptance in Christ. Men who were formerly homeless or incarcerated. Guys who've conquered addiction to drugs and alcohol. Humbled men who want to freely share the grace they've freely been given.
          This article is being posted on Thanksgiving Day 2020. Happy Thanksgiving! I'm grateful to God for giving me  the vision burning in my heart for a horse ministry for boys. I'm thankful for you taking the time to read it. I'm thankful for you praying that this vision - though it tarries, will surely come true at God's appointed time through our willingness to be obedient.
          Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#HistoricHitchingPostStables #cftnflag #ywap4Christ #JLYASDW
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          Marvin Johnson III, Teresa Sherwood  & Michelle are members of Compassion Ministries
at Church for the Nations - Flagstaff. They’re serving heart-smiles straight from the heart of God to a group of children.
They prepared & served Thanksgiving dinner to the kids and staff at NAOMI House. This is a special home where children who’ve fallen on hard times get to know God’s Love in special ways.
          For a few hours the children enjoyed a bounce house, games, good food, lot’s of smiles and prayer.
It was a beautiful collaborative effort by cftn.flagstaff, Sunshine Rescue Mission,  Compassion Ministries & YWAP.
(FYI - We’re going back to paint the children’s rooms on Dec. 5 if you’re interested.)​ 716-830-8240
#GoBeyondChurchWalls #ywap4Christ #JLYASDW
Sunshine Rescue Mission and Hope Cottage Flagstaff
Youth With A Purpose Inc.Mentor Force
CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH A SHORT MOVIE ABOUT THE CHILDREN AT NAOMI HOUSE.
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​           In the Fall of 1985, the Lord called me to Arizona to work with Native American Children. Extreme trials and obstacles only increased my burden for them. Experiencing the pain of sexual abuse first hand, while living here, gave me a new insight and burden for these precious children. More than anyone I ever met, these innocent ones needed to know the healing love of Jesus Christ. N.A.O.M.I. was established in 1993, and we moved into our Children's Home in January of 1995.
          We are told that it takes a village to raise a child. However, when a child has been abused and wounded, it takes more than just one village—it takes many. NAOMI is one small village, working with many others to help hurt children recover from child abuse.
Native American children suffer from abuse at one of the most alarming rates in our country. Child Sexual abuse in Native America is both epidemic and holocaustic. 90% of the children that come to live at Naomi House are the victims of child molestation.
          My heart's desire, and the reason NAOMI exists, is to share the healing love of Jesus Christ, with hurting children that desperately need His healing touch. NAOMI was established as a non-profit home for abused and neglected Native American children and we moved into our present home in January of 1995.
          We strive to maintain an atmosphere that not only looks like home but also feels like home. We are a family. For the sake of the children, we avoid all appearances of institution and endeavor to be as culturally appropriate as possible.
          Meeting the diverse and complicated needs of sexually abused children as soon as they have been hurt enables them to heal and come to terms with their abuse. We aspire to help end child molestation one child at a time, by removing wounded children from the vicious cycle that led to their abuse.
N.A.O.M.I. is a non-denominational Christian Ministry. We minister primarily to Native American Children and their families. Our main thrust of ministry is the Children's Home we operate in Joseph City, Arizona.

          Many folks think that a church is a building with pews, pulpits and collection baskets. Truth be told, there are many buildings that fit that description. The Church (with a capital "C") makes up an unlimited number of people who attempt to be the hands and feet of Christ.
          They may gather in buildings (or homes) during the week to get some God-infused energy, but many of them leave the building and hit the streets running with fresh compassion to love their neighbors.
          The kneeling man in the picture above is Pastor Daniel Williamson from Church For The Nations Flagstaff. He did preach in the church building to a large group of Church folks earlier in the day, but his heart rests on his knees as he prays beyond church walls.
          He's nearing the end of 49 Days of Prayer for the Seven Mountains of Influence. Today is day 48 and tomorrow this session of Prayer Beyond Church Walls will end on Election Day at Flagstaff City Hall. Rest assured - Prayer will continue, but the format and locations will change as directed by the Holy Spirit.  
          Just in case you're wondering what the Seven Mountains of Influence are, here's the list:​

          Pastor Daniel is inviting everyone to meet for Payer & Worship at Flagstaff City Hall on Election Day, November 3, 2020 at 4:30 PM. The non-political theme is called, "KIngdom Over Everything." Come and join us in prayer for our neighbors, our city and our country.
          The church building is an entrepreneurial incubator that launches community serving ministries beyond church walls. Every week there's an army of volunteers that make church a special place to make people feel special. Some come to pray, worship and serve from The Sunshine Rescue Mission and Hope Cottage Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff is a city on a hill at a crossroads. The impact on a Nation can be huge. In the photos below, you'll see some of the family of volunteers. It's hard to take pictures of all of them because some are so busy, you can't find them (or they're security and you're not supposed to know!)
          Thanks for our time. Go do something nice for somebody (like getting involved at a church!)
Jesus loves you and so do we..
​#PrayBeyondChurchWalls @ywap4Christ #TeamJesus #cftnflag #JLYASDW

          Just like the way Mrs. Triggs has done in Buffalo, NY for over three decades, the whole community in Flagstaff, AZ. received a special treat.
          The Compassion Ministries Team served up a ton of scrumptiously prepared food. Volunteers from Church For The Nations Flagstaff, The Sunshine Rescue Mission, Hope Cottage, Anointed Athletics and Youth With A Purpose collaborated in a spectacular show of unity.
          We had a huge amount of donated women's, children's and men's clothing and toys from the Assistance League of Flagstaff & the Cedar Closet Thrift Shop. Folks filled large bags of quality clothes.
          The Compassion Ministries Team has a sign up sheet for Family Dinner Boxes for Thanksgiving. Please let us know if you'd like to be on the list.
          Community events are good for the soul. Thank you Mrs. Triggs, None Like You and YWAP Buffalo for showing us a great way to shower folks with love here in Flagstaff.
          Please enjoy our gallery of pictures. We included photos form our Sunday Service and a great message from Pastors' Allison & Daniel Williamson. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
Jesus loves you and so do we.
​#ywap4Christ #JLYASDW

          It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood at the NAOMI House! Some folks from Church For The Nations Flagstaff, and the Sunshine Rescue Mission teamed up to shower some kids with love through a bounce house and some hotdogs.
          These kids have had some hard times in their young lives. Many have been neglected or abused. Here's one of their needs posted on the NAOMI Website,           "Do you have a Christ-centered heart for Native American children?
Do you believe God gifted you to nurture and minister to these little ones who are the least among us?
          The NAOMI staff have been living out their call in our loving Christ-centered homes
for abused and neglected Native American children for over 25 years.
They would welcome you to join them as house parents.
        Perhaps this in not your call from God, but you can still help by referring a married couple and by passing this request on to others including your church and all those in your sphere of influence.
          Please get the word out, pray for this need and follow God's leading for you.
          Contact Genevieve or John with replies, questions and suggestions. Thank you. Genevieve Skidmore, Executive Director genevieve at thenaomihouse.org John Meyer, President BOD jdmeyer43 at gmail.com"
          We're going to make this a monthly event. Our next plan is to paint the kids rooms with colors they choose and help to paint. (And we'll bring the bounce house back! If you want to get involved in helping the least of these, please call us, 716-830-8240.
          If you can't be with us in person, you can support NAOMI House prayerfully and financially. You can donate directly to NAOMI House through PayPal by clicking on this link, ​I want to sow into the needs of these children.
          Here's some more information from their website and a link to a great video that will touch your heart.
          "We are told that it takes a village to raise a child. However, when a child has been abused and wounded, it takes more than just one village—it takes many. NAOMI is one small village, working with many others to help hurt children recover from child abuse. 
          Native American children suffer from abuse at one of the most alarming rates in our country. Child Sexual abuse in Native America is both epidemic and holocaustic. 90% of the children that come to live at Naomi House are the victims of child molestation." - Message from Linda, Founder of NAOMI House
Naomi House Video - Short Version     
          Please share this giving opportunity far and wide. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. 
Jesus loves you and so do we,
​#naomihouse #cftnflag #srm #ywap4Christ #JLYASDW

          Let it be known far and wide, that 1st Saturday Live is back and ready to give God all the honor He deserves.
This is your personal invitation and we urge you to personally share this invitation with someone who's hungry for a personal experience with God.

THE INVITATION
The First Saturday Worship Night
Oct 3rd, 2020 5 PM
(Every First Saturday of the month)
 Bread of Life Church
1638 S PARK AVE. BUFFALO, NY 14220
(Refreshments will follow)
For more information please contact Bob Kuebler or Young Hee 716-570-1175.
If you would like to participate in this God-honoring event,
please RSVP and plan on coming by at 4 pm for rehearsal.
2020 Schedule: 11/7/20, 12/5/20

          Marvin Johnson is the Director of Compassion Ministries at Church for The Nations Flagstaff. His ministry does the normal things that you would expect, but compassion has no boundaries in how it's shared.
          A small (and growing) group of volunteers serve scrumptious meals at many church events. They also deliver food to folks who need some. Yes I know, that's normal and most churches do that kind of stuff. Marvin's crew does a whole lot more. They are big on collaboration!
          Sometimes a plea for help will come through social media on Facebook. Sometimes folks will leave a message on the Church For The Nations Flagstaff 24 hour Prayer Line 928-421-2050. Yesterday a young man from the Sunshine Rescue Mission volunteered his time and his pickup truck to deliver a mattress and box spring along with a beautiful set of dishes to a family in need. Ryan Musgrove is a very energetic young man who combines his love for Jesus with his compassionate desire to serve the community. Thanks Ryan for your help.We'd also like to thank the kind lady who arranged for the bed set to be available.
          The Compassion Ministries Team made several trips into the forest to help a family camping. A relative had contacted the church through social media asking for help. Water and some food supplies were delivered. Over the course of a couple of days, arrangements were made to pick up and deliver a jack and auto parts. The family was able to make the repair.
          In both cases physical items were supplied to meet some basic needs. The Compassion Team also provided prayer and Bibles. Going the extra spiritual mile is the more excellent way and the most important thing we can do. Thank you Marvin and all the volunteers on the Compassion Ministries Team. There's a beautiful collaboration happening among ministries here. 
          Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
​#compassionministries #srm #cftnflag #ywap4God #JLYASDW

          He was one of the kindest and gentlest guys you could ever meet. Pat Hatle left an indelible heart imprint on everyone he met. He was a big part of the success at Anew Living in Flagstaff, Arizona.
          Last Saturday (8-30-20) Pat's friends, family and his beloved chickens gathered near the newly named Hatle Hen House. A little girl went into the Hen House to retrieve a freshly laid egg. It's easy to believe that the egg was especially laid for this grand occasion. Pat was known as the Chicken Whisperer. His relatives even said that Pat's nickname as a youth was Rooster! He had a unique way of making people and animals feel loved.
          Anew Living Founder and Director, Lori Barlow Matthews along with her husband Mark led the memorial for Pat. They held up a beautifully made sign in front of the chickens that said: "Hatle Hen House" as the chickens posed in Pat's honor. Several people spoke about the impact that Pat had made on their lives and organizations. Pastor Shaun Rost, Director of the Sunshine Rescue Mission and YWAP Director Bob Kuebler had great things to say about Pat.
          Every Sunday Pat invited people to Church For The Nations Flagstaff. He always wore a shirt that proclaimed his faith loud and clear with the words, "I stand for the flag and I kneel for the cross." Pat Hatle had his life priorities straight. Stand for what you believe in and give honor to those who died for our freedom. Jesus died. for our eternal freedom from sin. Pat's now in heaven with Jesus. He's already heard the words of Christ as He smiled and said, "Well done good and faithful servant." Thanks God for blessing us with the life of Pat. Help us to love each other the way Pat and Jesus love us. Amen.
          ANEW Living provides transitional housing solutions to families as well as individuals. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#chickenwhisperer #pathatlehenhouse #ywap4Christ #srm #JLYASDW

          Many stories of redeemed lives are strange. You wouldn't find a chapter in the Bible named Ebenezer Scrooge. but there are a lot of Scrooge-like stories. Today at the Sunshine Rescue Mission, there was Jesus. 
          You won't find his name in the book of Ruth, but there is a root of bitterness in the story before redemption happens. Naomi leaves Bethlehem with her husband and two sons because there is a famine in the land. They travel about 50 miles to Moab - a place where God isn't recognized or respected. While she's there. her husband dies and eventually her two sons die after they were married for 10 childless (barren) years. 
          Naomi experiences famine, death and barrenness before she hears that God has heard and answered the prayers of the folks back home. Prosperity has returned. Only her Daughter-in-law Ruth returns with her and is famously known for these words: "But Ruth said, “Don’t ask me to leave you! Don’t beg me not to follow you! Every place you go, I will go. Every place you live, I will live. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God. And where you die, I will die. And there I will be buried. I ask the Lord to punish me terribly if I do not keep this promise: Only death will separate us.” Ruth 1:16-17 ICB
          After arriving in Bethlehem, everyone is excited to see them, but Naomi has returned as a bitter woman. 
 "But Naomi told the people, “Don’t call me Naomi. Call me Mara, because God All-Powerful has made my life very sad." Ruth 1:20 ICB The rest of the story is about God's redemption and restoration. 
          The Christmas Story about Ebenezer Scrooge is similar in that there's a root of bitterness that caused him to be bitter. He's not only bitter, he's also grouchy, miserable, cantankerous, cold, stingy and crabby to name a few more negative attributes. One Christmas Eve, his former business partner who died on a previous Christmas Eve, comes back to visit him as a ghost. He appears straight out of the pits of hell as a warning to Scrooge to change his miserable demeanor or he'll end up in hell too.
        Scrooge is then visited by three ghosts from Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. The first ghost takes him to a street corner where he sees boyhood friends and he shares in their joyful reunion. Soon though, they all bid farewell and wish each other a Merry Christmas. Scrooge's dad had put him in a boarding school as a young boy and wasn't allowed home on Christmas. There was no father-son relationship. The bitterness of fatherlessness grew like poison ivy in a young boy's heart.
          Like Naomi, Scrooge experienced redemption and with it came a resurrected heart. The world is full of Jesus Moments. Like the popular song "There Was Jesus" sung by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton, we all have moments we can look back on and see there was Jesus in our struggles. Today is a good day to look forward and see Jesus redeeming bitter lives. We can remember them tomorrow as we seek Jesus today.
          Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#JLYASDW #therewasJesus #srm #sunshinerescuemission #ywap4Christ

          While some folks are camped out on social media complaining about the state of the world, Mrs. Triggs is continually helping folks change their world.
          She's a master collaborator and organizer who prays before she does anything. Yes, this saint of a woman puts God first, other people second and herself third.
          Servant-hood in the neighborhood could well be her life motto, Truth be told, this lady has no time to dwell on a  life motto, she's too busy! People with physical or emotional needs can count on Mrs. Triggs to be a friend in time of need. 
          If you're able, she can always use new recruits in her army of volunteers. You can also chip in a couple of bucks to help her with expenses. She doesn't take a salary and uses her own home as a staging venue for community changing events. Mrs. Triggs always needs more help. The Buffalo community is growing in needs, please help this saint-like lady. She may never get the title of saint, but she's too busy for titles anyway. One thing we know for sure, in God's eyes, this lady is destined for sainthood through servanthood in the neighborhood! 
         You can send a check to: None Like You/We Care 595 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212-1054
         To volunteer or learn how to help the community, please call Mrs. Triggs: 716-533-9753

    If you'd like to donate now online, please use our secure PayPal button below and YWAP will forward 100% of your generosity to Mrs. Triggs.
     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.