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LATEST NEWS
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OVERCOMERS IN CHRIST
Our newest ministry is now up and running.
Please visit the OIC website to learn all about it.
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News From Campus Outreach Gulf Coast
Yesterday I met with a freshmen named Austin to show him how to study the Bible. This is significant because
mostly we have been spending time with non-believers and sharing our faith but I met Austin one day for lunch,
began talking with him and it became clear that he was a believer. After sharing my testimony and my desire to
see young men raised up that love God and want to influence others, he asked if I would begin meeting with him
every week to teach him how to study the Bible. Please pray for continued hunger and growth for Austin. He is
also in SAE fraternity where I have met about 15 guys. by Casey Williamson, Campus Outreach Gulf Coast
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NEW SHELVES & FIXTURES
The Ark has been blessed with some of the very finest retail shelving and fixtures
for our Thrift & Book Stores. In fact, we were fortunate enough to aquire much more
than we will be able to use. We would love to share these fixtures with other
ministries. If you are interested, please contact us.
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REQUEST FOR HELP IS UP SHARPLY
The depressed economic situation has resulted in a dramatic increase in the request for assistance
for food, clothes and other items. The food bank alone has increased the families they serve by
almost 50 percent. In addition many families are having to wait for longer periods of time to get
service. We need caned goods and other non-perishable foods. If you can contribute please call
and we will arrange for pickup. Click here to contact us.
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NEW ROOF PLANNED
One of the biggest needs for The Ark is a new roof on about two-thirds of the building.
Until a new roof is in place, a large portion of the facility remains unusable. The
space is desperately needed. A capital campaign is in the planning stages and more
information, along with an opportunity to participate, will be announced soon.
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WELCOME
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark conducts numerous meetings, programs, and events to help those in the
process of recovering from all types of addiction.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark has a ministry known as Overcomers In Christ Outreach that provides
housing, work opportunities, counseling and programs for men in recovery. While the
initial number enrolled will be about 10, we expect to house 100 or more in the foreseeable
future.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark feeds approximately 40 needy families a week; almost 200 families per month.
That equals about 600 men, women and children per month. The value of the food provided easily
exceeds $10,000 per month. Now, during these troubled economic times, the number of families
seeking help is increasing at an alarming rate.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark provides clothing, free of charge, to needy families that are experiencing
significant stress events in their lives, such as a house fire, eviction, loss of job,
abandonment, and similar circumstances.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark conducts street evangelism Friday and Saturday nights in downtown Dothan, and
ministers to work release prisoners.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark has a mentor program for selected individuals accepted into this long-term
program where they live on-site, work within one or more ministries, study, and are shepherded
by an experienced "teacher."
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark sends missionaries on short-term assignments to foreign countries as well as
to support other ministries within the U. S.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark provides financial support to a ministry in Nepal that works with local
street kids. Nepal is a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic and multi-religious country. For a
relatively small country, Nepal has a diverse landscape, ranging from the humid Terai plains
in the south to the mountainous Himalayas in the north. Hinduism is practiced by a large majority
of the people, but the country also has a strong Buddhist tradition. Christian missionaries work
under very difficult circumstances.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark conducts a weekly fellowship lunch and devoltional for volunteers and
distinguished guests.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark supports prison and jail ministries with preaching, teaching, and
witnessing.
Did you know . . .
. . . that the Ark provides community service activities and witnesses to Houston County
work release inmates.
Did you know . . .
. . . that this is only some of the many ways the Ark helps hurting people.
Now you know.
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