While reading the Word the other day something stuck out to me in Jeremiah 18:12 it says "and they said, there is no hope: but we will walk after our own devices, and we will every one do the imaginations of his evil heart."
No hope is an open door for the enemy to come in and make us ineffective for the kingdom, for ourselves, our communities, and our families.
A few weeks ago I was asked what part of the gospel do the people we serve need the most and hope came to mind. Seeing this scripture made me think of Malta and how instilling hope and encouragement is so much more powerful than I had given thought to. Hope can change the world! Jesus is our living hope!
"Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1Peter 1:3 NIV
⚓Hope is an anchor for our soul! ⚓
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." Hebrews 6:19 NIV
That anchor keeps us grounded steady and connected. Sin often happens as a drifting, obeying less and compromising more. We can drift away into sin and rebellion. "It doesn't matter anyway. Why try?" Hopelessness leads to a victim mentality. You can't win if you see yourself as a hopeless victim!
"I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture." John 10:9
If hopelessness is an open door for sin and rebellion which leads to death. Hope is the open door that leads to abundant life.
Let's continue to help people take back the power they have to make their lives full by choosing hope and action rather than hopeless inaction.
Blessings,
Tori
UPDATES:
We will continue to stop at Stop & Shop before going to the shelter weekly. We are currently serving 3-4 households there.
We will be offering Financial Peace University for our volunteers and those we serve. We are asking Volunteers to make a donation to help us cover costs and sponsor those who cannot afford to take the classes. More to come!
We are still serving in Pawcatuck weekly.
We are beginning a Friday night outreach in Norwich as the need there is growing.
NEEDS:
Non-perishable and frozen foods for our food pantry
razors/ travel size shaving cream
Brushes
bug spray
sunscreen
Deodorant
Backpacks
Dish detergent
Laundry detergent
Paper Towels
Cleaning supplies
ongoing financial support
MALTA Ministries
Executive Board
Mary Young, President
Randy Wood, Vice President
Natalie Thomas, Treasurer
Jennifer Fasano, Secretary
Staff
Tori Bulted, Executive Director
Robin Depot, Food Coordinator
Beth Botelho, Admin. Assistant
Email: tori.malta.inc@gmail.com
Phone: (860) 373-3975
Mailing:
Malta, Inc.
20 Grove Ave
Groton, CT 06340
Registered Charity: 06-1554478
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"and they said, there is no hope: but we will walk after our own devices, and we will every one do the imaginations of his evil heart." Jeremiah 18:12
"Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1Peter 1:3 NIV
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." Hebrews 6:19 NIV