Exciting News: We’re Opening a New OAC Branch! What We Need…

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This is BIG NEWS!

Because people move and demographics change, sometimes the ministry needs to change too.

Here are some BIG CHANGES that are happening:

  • Open Air Campaigners leadership has decided to officially expand our outreach efforts into New Hampshire.
     
  • A Brand New Open Air Campaigners Branch has been opened in New Hampshire, with Mark directing the work there.
     
  • New Hampshire is a fantastic location to reach people from around the world, many of whom are not currently being reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ!
     
  • Just a few months ago, God directed a new couple, Chris and Bonnie McKinley, to join Open Air Campaigners as Missionaries, and they’ve been assigned to this new NH Branch, reporting to Mark.
     
  • There are startup-costs to start a new Evangelism Work, and we ask you to please consider donating to this worthy cause. Instructions for donating can be found here: http://Luke-15.org/new-oac-branch/#donate

Please take 5 minutes to watch this video (It explains everything…):

 

 
There are startup expenses with any new Ministry, just like there are startup costs for a new business. I’ve already taken money from my salary to pay for some office equipment, some used desks, shelving for storage, and miscellaneous office supplies.

The largest expense will be for the OAC NH Ministry Van.

This van will be vital to bring teams of Christians out to where the unsaved are.

It’s one thing for Mark and Chris to go out and evangelize, but it’s so much more effective when they train people from local churches and drive them out to where the Kid’s Bible Club will be, or Beach Outreach, or Street Evangelism Event.

When Christians from local churches get trained in Evangelism, and then go out and actually experience it, it makes them much more likely to personally share Jesus with friends and strangers as a lifestyle!

Building up the Church for evangelism is a big part of the ministry of the NH Open Air Campaigners Office, and all OAC Branches. A van will allow us to do this!

We estimate that all costs for starting up the NH Branch of OAC will be approximately $45,000.

Will you please be a part of that with a one-time gift to bring the gospel to the unreached in our country?

We believe this van will be a valuable resource for 10 or more years of Effective Evangelism Ministry!

Please Note: For the purpose of simplifying the tax ramifications of these expenses, donations must be made to our Local Church, Calvary Bible Church, with a note or memo stating that it is for “OAC NH Branch Fund.” 100% of donations will go to the OAC NH Office. None will be kept back for administrative costs.

All donations are tax-deductible

To Give By Mail:

  1. Please make check out to: “Calvary Bible Church” with a note in the “memo” section that says “OAC NH Branch Fund.”
     
  2. Mail check to:
     
    Calvary Bible Church
    c/o OAC NH Branch Fund
    145 Hampstead Rd
    Derry, NH 03038
     
  3. That’s it!

To Give Electronically:

  1. Please click on this link: http://www.skgiving.com/dl/?uid=calv145113.
     
  2. If you want to give only once, click on the “Quick Give” box on the left-hand-side.
     
  3. Please enter the amount you’d like to give under “My Donation.”
     
  4. VERY IMPORTANT: Click on the drop-down menu under “My Donation” that says “GENERAL FUND.” Select the bottom option that says “MD – Sohmer’s Vehicle Fund.” The box MUST SAY “MD – Sohmer’s Vehicle Fund” or the donation might go somewhere else. (FYI: “MD” stands for “Missionary Designation.”)
     
  5. Enter your credit card information and address information, and then click on “Submit.”
     
  6. If you’d rather pay by electronic check, then skip Step 4 above and instead click the “Use Check” icon to the right of “My Donation” and then create a sign-in. Follow instructions from there.
     
  7. That’s it!

 
Because of the inflow of people moving out of Massachusetts and into New Hampshire, as well as the immigrants settling here, NH is not a land of cows and maple trees and deer anymore.

New Hampshire is strategic for evangelism because of large populated cities that are fairly close to one another!


Manchester is filled with busy streets, a large stadium, lots of schools, commuters, students, housing developments, and so much more!

 


Portsmouth is a large tourist attraction, with rich history, and lots of opportunities for outreach.

 


Concord, the State Capital, also attracts tourists with its history, politics, and many businesses.

 


Nashua, so close to the Massachusetts border, is a large city with so much potential for outreach.

 


Hampton Beach has been a gem of an evangelism spot for years, and I greatly look forward to spending even more time sharing Jesus with the people who come from all over to enjoy the beach, concerts, and fireworks.

 

My home church has generously provided space for the new office. This is terrific! As you can see, there’s room to meet, pray, prepare messages, paint up sketches, train people, and even make a coffee on my coffee machine.

We’re excited, (and a bit scared) of running this new branch of Open Air Campaigners. But we believe in faith that God will lead us and get all the glory!

We pray that this is an encouragement and builds you up in your faith!

We love you and thank Jesus for you!

Thank you so much for your prayers, financial support, and notes of encouragement, without which we would not be able to reach the Lost for Jesus Christ!

Please contact us anytime and let us know how we can pray for you!

And please feel free to forward this to anyone you think would be blessed by it!

Also, please share this on Social Media Networks, like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Also, please share this with your Church, your Bible Study Group, and anyone else that is interested in being a part of effective Biblical Evangelism.

For Christ and His gospel,

Mark, Shelby, Vivienne, Juliana, Caleb, and Gabriella