Resolution Ceremony
April 17, 2012
April 14, 2012 seven parents committed to becoming the parents God has called them to be. It was such a powerful and exciting time. We look forward to seeing what God has planned for them.
Parenting Study Outcome
April 12, 2012
Back in January we launched our first Courageous Parenting Study. The purpose of this “class” was and is to inspire and challenge others to resolve to be the parents God created them to be by trusting God’s plan, learning to be content and faithfully walking in obedience to Him. Our prayer was that life change would take place and each parent would learn to apply the truths and principles of God's word into their daily lives. I believe that God granted that request by moving in lives the way that only He can. As a result, seven parents will be standing before God, family and friends on Saturday, April 14, to publically declare their commitment to courageously following Christ no matter how hard things may get from this point forward. I am so proud of each individual that did not give up on this course, on themselves, on their children or on God. I believe that a revolution has begun in these families and through out our community.
Please join me in praying for their continued growth and success.
Also, I would like to say a special thanks to Ivan Meadows and Kelly McCoy for sacrificing their time to invest into the lives of these parents. We are able to celebrate life transformation because of their obedience and faithful commitment to be the hands and feet of Jesus in ministering to and leading others. Consequently, generations will be eternally impacted. God Bless you both!
Our next parenting challenge will begin next week. Sign up Today!!!
Resolution
January 19, 2012
I’m so excited about the Courageous Parenting Study. The purpose of this “class” is to inspire and challenge others to resolve to be the parents God created them to be by trusting God’s plan, learning to be content and faithfully walking in obedience to Him. It’s about deciding what "YOU" will do & who "YOU" will become from this day forward. We will not focus on the wrongs of others and how they may or may not have hurt us. My prayer is that life change takes place and we each learn to apply the truths and principles we learn by incorporating them into our daily lives as God reveals and prompts us to do so. We are here to hold each other accountable. As we do this, together we will start a revolution in our families, our circle of influence and ultimately our community!
Be the Best
January 9, 2012
What have you done today? What specific steps have you taken to ensure your success as a child of God and as a parent? Have you gone above and beyond? Have you done your very best? Could you honestly say? “There isn’t more thing I could have done today. I gave God my all. I dug into His word and refused to be satisfied until I heard a fresh word from my Savior and Redeemer. I loved well; I refused to compromise with my flesh; I made progress toward the goals I have set for my life. I’m on my way to living the abundant life and walking in freedom and total deliverance as I move towards my future in Christ.”
Go get what God has for you! Refuse to settle! Don’t stay stuck up under your circumstances when you have the power to rise above them! You have greatness in you! Start living it out today! Be the best you can be through Christ!
Stuck in a Pit?
January 6, 2012
Are you stuck in a pit that you can’t seem to get out of? Are you looking for a Deliverer? People can help us but they can’t heal us. They can lift us but they can’t carry us. They can pull us out of a pit but they can’t keep us out. Only Christ can set us free! When we look to a human deliverer instead of to God, we will at some point return to captivity. Look to Jesus for your happiness, wholeness, fulfillment, healing & future! People will disappoint us because they aren’t able to be God! Luke 6:39 “A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they both not fall into a pit?” Isaiah 43:11 “I, even I, am the Lord, and there is no Savior besides me.” God is our only true source of protection and deliverance so turn to Him and trust Him today!
Courageous Parenting Course
December 11, 2011
COURAGEOUS PARENTING
Trying to complete a treatment plan? Parenting on the to-do list?
This may be just what you are looking for and need.
Take a courageous stand for the sake of your children and your future!
HOUSE OF ISRAEL, INC. IS OFFERING A 14 WEEK SESSION
COURAGEOUS PARENTING CLASS ABSOLUTELY
FREE
NEW****REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 30, 2011
SIGN UP TODAY!
For more info and to register please contact us at info@houseofisraelinc.org
Class Description
COURAGEOUS PARENTING FOCUSES ON:
Leadership Roles & Responsibilities as Parents
Keys to Success
Walking in Integrity
Sacrifices Needed to Make for the Sake of your Family
Recognizing Dangers & Pitfalls for yourself & your Children
Right Priorities vs. Selfish Desires
Dealing with & Reshaping Misplaced Values
Commitment to Change
Leaving a Legacy & Dealing with the Legacy Left in your Life
Teaching & Training your Children
Facing your Fears
Serving & Protecting your Family
Accountability
Healing & Forgiveness
Start Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 End Date: April 10, 2012
Single Mothers: 4 pm Single Fathers: 6:30 pm
Single Mothers: 4 pm Single Fathers: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: 110 S Murray Avenue , Anderson , SC
Class size is limited and spots will be offered on a first come first serve basis to individuals that have court involvement with the Department of Social Services.
Benefit Concert
December 11, 2011
"WOW," about sums up my thoughts in regards to our 2nd annual benefit concert held last night at the Carpenters Church. Thank you to everyone who served with their time, talents and finances to make it such a success. We raised much needed funds and awareness as a result. Please stay tuned.... The Best is Yet to Come!!!!
Testimony
October 6, 2011
The following testimony is from a 44 year old woman who lost her son to Foster Care 6 months ago. When the House of Israel got connected with her she was homeless, helpless & hopeless. She had a very weak support system, unemployed, depressed and fighting desperately to work a very difficult plan to be reunified with her 10 year old son. She was struggling to find peace and hope in the midst of her troubles. God used this ministry as a vessel for her to find just what she was looking for. This is what HOI is all about.
“The trip to see Joyce Meyers was a great experience for me. I stood up in a crowd of thousands of people for my salvation and afterward I felt uplifted, worry free and peace. A warm feeling came over me like the Holy Spirit came in and kicked the devil out of me. Now my heart aches no more and I now have positive thinking and a positive attitude that will equal a powerful life for me. I now feel comfort in my life knowing I have god and friends that share the learning experience of God with me.”
I can't wait to see what God does in, through and for this woman and her son! The investment we are making in their lives is worth it!!!!
“The trip to see Joyce Meyers was a great experience for me. I stood up in a crowd of thousands of people for my salvation and afterward I felt uplifted, worry free and peace. A warm feeling came over me like the Holy Spirit came in and kicked the devil out of me. Now my heart aches no more and I now have positive thinking and a positive attitude that will equal a powerful life for me. I now feel comfort in my life knowing I have god and friends that share the learning experience of God with me.”
I can't wait to see what God does in, through and for this woman and her son! The investment we are making in their lives is worth it!!!!
Choices
September 28, 2011
The awesome thing about "Christianity" is that we are given the freedom & liberty to make our own decisions. God has given us each the option to choose life or death; prosperity or destruction. He doesn't force us to go one way or the other.
Take a moment to read Deuteronomy 30:11-20 (NLT)
11 “This command I am giving you today is not too difficult for you to understand, and it is not beyond your reach. 12 It is not kept in heaven, so distant that you must ask, ‘Who will go up to heaven and bring it down so we can hear it and obey?’ 13 It is not kept beyond the sea, so far away that you must ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to bring it to us so we can hear it and obey?’ 14 No, the message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart so that you can obey it. 15 “Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. 16 For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you refuse to listen, and if you are drawn away to serve and worship other gods, 18 then I warn you now that you will certainly be destroyed. You will not live a long, good life in the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy. 19 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!
Verse 20 shows us how to choose life:
20 You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Are you doing that today? Are you choosing life over death; blessings over curses? If not, what do you need to do differently? Always remember the 3 step process God has given us through this passage:
1. Love the Lord your God
2. Obey Him
3. Commit to Him
I challenge you to evaluate your heart & life today. Be honest with yourself. Are you truly loving God, obeying Him & committing your life to Him? If not, what are you waiting on? This is the key to your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Homeless, Helpless and Hopeless
August 12, 2011
I met a young mother at DSS who grew up in foster care, both parents are in prison, she already lost one of her kids 4 years ago & now has another one in the system. She is homeless & absolutely NO support system! I got to share the hope of Christ with her today. That's the most exciting part! However, it is very overwhelming to sit across from a crying young lady, desperate for help & ready to give up on life! I don't think I will ever get numb to that feeling of brokenness I get flooded with every time I meet someone like her. Reminds me of what the House of Israel is here for! Please help support this ministry as we take the hope of Christ to so many hopeless & hurting people.
