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Evicted

by John Newman | Feb 26, 2013 | Growing Pains, Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Team Effort, What can I do?

Evicted FEBRUARY 2013 Volume 3 Issue 2 Stressful experiences can be beneficial. Moderate stress can increase one’s preparation, concentration and overall performance. Too much stress, on the other hand, can be debilitating. We have heard stories of...

Expelled

by John Newman | Jan 18, 2013 | Growing Pains, Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Lessons Learned, Tutoring Program

Expelled Volume 3 Issue 1 Did you know that children growing up in poverty are 3.4 times more likely to be expelled from school? Have you ever wondered what happens when a child gets expelled? I didn’t … until recently. This June, “LeRoy”...

An Old Man and a Boy

by John Newman | Nov 18, 2012 | Fostering Friendships, Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Lessons Learned, Team Effort, What can I do?

An Old Man and a Boy This month, we wanted to share a story from an urban ministry organization from whom we have learned so much: The Bridge Ministry of Acadiana. While we are starting our second year of urban ministry, the Bridge is completing their tenth year of...

Saying “No” to Easy Answers

by John Newman | Nov 3, 2012 | Fostering Friendships, Growing Pains, Helping Hand, Lessons Learned, Tutoring Program

Saying "No" to Easy Answers Issue 9, Vol. 2 One of the most difficult things in all of life is saying, “No.” There are so many good things that demand our, “Yes!” This is especially true when dealing with under-resourced communities. Whether it is Liberia or...

Picnic in the Park!

by John Newman | Oct 24, 2012 | In the Neighborhood, Picnic in the Park

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Back to School

by John Newman | Sep 2, 2012 | Growing Pains, In the Neighborhood, Team Effort, Tutoring Program, What can I do?

Back to School Issue 8, Vol. 2 August 13th marked the first anniversary of New Hope’s after school tutoring program in Azalea Park. Last August, we began with six students. This year, we started with 28 students, with an additional eight students on the waiting...

Is there Life after Angola?

by John Newman | Aug 2, 2012 | Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Tutoring Program, What can I do?

Is there Life after Angola? Issue 7, Vol. 2 Angola is the Louisiana State Penitentiary that happens to be the largest maximum-security prison in the United States. Nearly 85% of the inmates will never be released. The state’s execution chamber is there. It was...

Mission America w/ Kris Newman

by John Newman | Jul 2, 2012 | Field Trips, Fostering Friendships, Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Team Effort, Tutoring Program, What can I do?

Mission America w/ Kris Newman Issue 6, Vol. 2 About one year ago, John was teaching five second-grade boys the story of David and Goliath. John was shocked to discover that not one of those boys had ever heard that story before. We think of America as a Christian...

You Can’t Get There From Here

by John Newman | Jun 7, 2012 | Growing Pains, Helping Hand, In the Neighborhood, Team Effort, Tutoring Program, What can I do?

You Can't Get There From Here Issue 5, Vol 2. June 2012 Last month, my 1993 Toyota Camry finely gave up the ghost. May it rest in peace. Suddenly, getting around town became quite difficult. Being carless, I could have found myself being virtually stranded....

Divine Appointments

by John Newman | May 2, 2012 | Growing Pains, Helping Hand, Lessons Learned, Team Effort, What can I do?

Divine Appointments Issue 4, Vol. 2 Lately, I have been pondering over the parable of the Good Samaritan. After Jesus had finished teaching about loving our neighbors, someone asked him, “Who is my neighbor?” The parable of the Good Samaritan was Jesus’ response. ...