hello from riga, latvia…i’m here with a team from buckner international visiting orphanages and baby homes. this is my second time here, and to be honest, i never thought i’d have the honor of coming back. our orphange visit today went really well…i’m with the older boys – meaning teenagers. they’re basically unadoptable, and...
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On Jun 26th, Mark Zimmerman traveled to The Union Project in Pittsburgh for the Jesus for President tour. Chris Haw (l) and Shane Claiborne (r), the authors of Jesus for President (Zondervan 2008) talk with Mark. You can listen to their conversation about the book, the tour and what they’ve been learning. (photo by...
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Since 1 Night on the Street, I have continued to meet those who have committed themselves to city ministry, and those whose lives have been blessed because of the church’s response. Recently, I met Esperance Barinakandi at the English as a Second Language (ESL) class run by Building Hope in the City. As we...
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Tuesday, March 4th is the 100th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in Cleveland history. The Collinwood school fire cost the lives 172 students, 2 teachers, and 1 rescuer…and changed the way school building were constructed in the United States. March 4, 1908 was a cold, clear day in Collinwood. It was...
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Have you ever awakened from a deep sleep and had no idea where you were? In the early morning hours of November 16th, I opened my eyes and stared at a cold metal ceiling that I didn’t immediately recognize. To my left were a group of homeless people…sound asleep. To my right was…Tom Roepke?...
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its amazing (though perhaps its shouldn’t be…) how the ripples are still being felt from the broadcast just a few weeks ago. click here to listen to Pastor Powell share how his ministry for the Kingdom has been impacted by 1 night on the street.
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Editor’s Note ~ this is the personal journal entry of Mrs. Sandie Stanton from New Hope Community Church in Loudonville, Ohio. Mrs. Stanton is a student ministry volunteer. Journal Entry: 11-18-2007 Thursday evening was amazing! Our youth pastor, Tom Roepke, and I took 4 teenagers (Kayla, Emmah, Parker and Phil) to Cleveland to be...
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two things… 1. all you need to know is in the PAGES section to the right 2. please feel free to leave a comment or a question about this opportunity
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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MINISTRY WORK TO DO AT THE 1 NIGHT ON THE STREET SITE ON NOVEMBER 15-16. 1 Night on the Street is going to consist of 3 live broadcasts that will: 1…Give you a picture of the kinds of ministries available at various churches in the city. 2…Give you...
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click here to listen to the radio spot for 1 Night on the Street.
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