The basic aim of this ministry is to move into the heart of Biddeford, into a broken community, and begin to offer people an encounter with Jesus, who wants to heal lives and families. Over the summer of 2012, Jon worked in a ministry in this community which gave a safe place to the numerous children who are in need of so much. Since then, that ministry has closed down. This community like many ot
hers faces the same problems generation after generation with many of the difficulties being passed along in an endless cycle. When the Lord began speaking about this ministry, much of it was based in Isaiah 61. This passage talks about the role of ministry being to heal the broken, make the depressed joyful, etc. SO THAT...
"They will rebuild the perpetual ruins
and restore the places that were desolate;
they will reestablish the ruined cities,
the places that have been desolate since ancient times." Isaiah 61:4
From here comes the name "Rebuild Ministries" and our goal will be to heal the broken and commission them to rebuild the destruction of many generations. Rebuild Ministries intends to follow the Lord's call to move into this community and open a center in the heart of it. At this center, we will hold weekly worship in a casual and Spirit-filled atmosphere that welcomes anyone and everyone into an encounter with the love of God. In addition we will be connecting with the children of the community through programs in the park, art programs, homework help at the center, and/or anything that the Lord leads. We are asking the support of whoever feels led. We would greatly appreciate the prayers and financial support of our community. Please prayerfully consider joining in this mission to reach so many with the good news of hope and healing that Jesus offers. We both feel that there is not a better place to bring the gospel than a community such as the wonderful city of Biddeford. Any monetary contributions will go to these needs:
-Renting the space
-Any materials needed (chairs, decorations, signs etc)
-Helping support individuals who invest in the ministry (time off from work, travel costs etc.) Thank you to all who support in the various ways that you do :)
Jon and Ashley
