Cheaper by the Dozen
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| Growing in prayer and unity. Awesome!
We have a front row seat to witness the battles and breakthroughs that go on in each of the men of The 180 Center. There are now 8 students and 2 interns at The 180 Center. That means there are 12 of us living here. It takes a lot more preparation and planning to keep a house of 12 people running smoothly. I can say from experience that although it is not cheaper to feed and house 12 people, it definitely an adventure of faith to see how God meets every need that we have!
It blesses my heart to see some of the men really rise up to new levels of freedom and maturity. There are a few of the men that have already passed the 4-month mark. They are learning to love and trust God as well as each other. My heart overflows with gratitude as I see them come together in prayer. This is a huge difference from four months ago.
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David
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| David reading Spurgeon |
"And now, God , do it again— bring rains to our drought-stricken lives So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing."
Psalm 126:4-6 The Message Version
David came to The 180 Center a couple of weeks ago. The next few weeks will be challenging for him. I am asking for you to pray for David. He came in weighing just a little over 100 pounds. He came from a hard life and still struggles with some of the results of living hard for the kingdom of darkness. David is now saved and I am believing God to heal him even from the self-inflicted wounds of his old life.
The Audubon Zoo
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| Enjoying Audubon Zoo |
The 10-year anniversary of Katrina was Saturday. Audubon Zoo had free admission for Louisiana residents. Some of the men had never been to the zoo before, so I enjoyed watching them enjoy the beauty of God's creation!
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| Hunter and David both ate bugs that were offered at one of the exhibits. |
Don and I do our best to start our day early in private prayer and devotion time. It is so important as leaders to get fresh downloads from Heaven so that we have something to give. I get some real morsels of truth that strengthen me for what each day brings. I wanted to share one of those nuggets with you. I pray that it touches your heart as much as it did my own.
"Remember something, God never permitted a difficulty to come into our life without also giving us the ability to handle it.
God has provided us with every faculty. He has given us the power that we need for living victoriously. It is a fact that everyone of us down deep has what it takes to successfully meet whatever life brings."
Kathryn Kuhlman
Thank you for your continued prayer for The 180 Center, Restoration Center For Men. Don and I are missionaries under Victory Fellowship and are very grateful for one-time and monthly gifts of any amount to help us with our expenses. We are also looking for donations of soap, toothpaste, and other daily hygiene products for men. Giving of your time to cook meals and help with office work is also very helpful!
Click here for Victory Fellowship's online giving link. Designate the donation for Don and Mary Bryant You can also mail checks to: Victory Fellowship 5708 Airline Dr., Metairie LA. 70003.
An easy and secure way to give!
We are not able to send a tax credit through Paypal gifts, but God will surely reward you
This is the website for The 180 Center, Restoration Center for Men, has all the information and an application for entering The 180 Center on the website:
Please feel free to write us or call us:
The 180 Center: (504) 309-1050
Email: mbryant@victoryfellowship.net or dbryant@victoryfellowship.net
