Planting Hope 2017 Update

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It is with sadness we share with you, the Planting Hope Outreach this year at the Frederick Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3, 2017 will not move forward as planned.

 

Across the board this year, expenses have risen to a point that would leave us with a significant projected shortfall in our funding ability. Based on these projections a decision was made to cancel Planting Hope for 2017.

 

We seek your prayers for our community as we pause to allow our team to hear a clear call from God in our next steps...

 

Thank you.

Planting Hope

 

 

Planting Hope, a compassion outreach. This is a day of respite for our guests.  This completely free day of Hope will include the opportunity for our guests to receive free groceries, haircuts, family portraits, for children and families to play in a huge kidzone fun area, lunch and so much more is planned to be added. 

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A few stories and video from June 4, 2016

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What an amazing day! Join Planting Hope Frederick MD next year because as God spoke all weekend, "Even More!" It takes the whole Church, not just YOUR church.
...more video still to come!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-k4PGpkaX4&feature=youtu.be

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We came from Fredericksburg, VA with the spirit of expectancy. We were a small group of six from Encounter COG and we were truly blessed to be part. One couple was part of the prayer team and really saw GOD moving among the people. One mother and son team gave out thousands of bags of groceries and were truly blessed to see the tears and the spirit of God moving and meeting needs for so many. The other couple split up one to the foot washing which was a mighty move of Gods power within the tent. Many tears, many prayers, many got closer to GOD and learned why they feet were being washed. The other party of this couple was truly blessed to be able to translate for the dentist. We felt so blessed to be part of God's outpouring. Bro Alejandro

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Stylist informed me that many guests allowed her to pray over them while she cut their hair!

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I was serving in the Samaritans tent. I was honored to wash the feet of an 8yr old boy named Jordan, who was there with his mom and two older brothers. I asked him if he would like me to pray with him about anything that's going on in his world. He said no. I then asked, there's nothing that bothers you at night when you’re trying to sleep? He looked at me and thought for a few seconds then said " my mom and dad are separating, my dad doesn't have any money for a car, he doesn't have a house and he's taking my brother." His brother in the chair next to him spoke up and said "I'm the brother!" Debbie (another foot washer) and I started talking to the boys together about Jesus and how he wants to be their best friend and hear all the thoughts they have in their hearts. The brother told Debbie they go to church but couldn't remember what it is called. Jordan told us that they pray at night. We prayed with them, loved on them, washed their feet, got them some new beautiful shoes that fit, (Jordan was wearing a pair that were 3 sizes too big) and they now have a place in my heart forever. You see I was Jordan. I was 8 and my parents split up and my dad took my brother away to Canada. I wore shoes too small because my mom couldn't afford food let alone shoes for her three girls. I can't get Jordan and his family out of my thoughts. I want to help them but don't have enough information to contact them or know if it is allowed. Please join me and remember them in your prayers for a better Christ filled life.

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This was a quote from a stylist on Saturday:
"I was cutting hair for a charity event yesterday and this little angel hugged me so tight and wouldn't let go. I had to step out for a minute to regain my composure."
 

I had the pleasure to cut hair for a family of 5. They had shared with me that they have never been treated so nice by EVERYONE! They couldn't believe it. Their 13 year old son is autistic and gets dizzy. They were relieved when someone offered give them a ride on a golf cart.

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Love seeing my members at WSI getting the care they so desperately needed. You made me cry this morning – tears of joy and thanks. Peggy

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I volunteered this year and had never heard of your efforts previously. What a tremendous outreach and how magnificent God was this year! Wow!  I'd like to personally get registered for the email list -- but also I'd like to identify who my church should contact with your organization about volunteering and meeting various needs next year -- a number of our ministries would like to get involved next year (youth, men's and women's ministries). Btw, Several of our folks are who drove down Friday to Winchester Virginia to get the 2000 loaves of bread. ;) With more notice next year, I think we could muster a number of helpful volunteers. Thank you! John Mount Airy Baptist Church

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I thought it was wonderful. My mom my aunt my brother my mom’s best friend and i all went we got our pictures done and got plenty of food they got their haircuts we got so much free stuff. This is experience was just so amazing of how many people can help you and we all got prayed for and we just love going out there every year i don’t know to thank everyone that helped and offered help and everything..... Once again thank you guys so much...

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I received a call on Monday, 6/6, a story of celebration, sharing the story of this young man. This young man, made a decision for Christ, through the witness, testimony and leading of the musicians, the Rapper and his entourage, at Planting Hope 2016. This young man, a young father to a beautiful toddler boy, fell broken before God. He was sobbing, heaving tears and the contents of his stomach. This man comes from a lost family, he is the first to call on Jesus. Praises to God and please pray for this young man and his walk with Christ, may he be a witness to all; his son, his family, his friends, his community...

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Hello all, Yes, this happened right in front of us. Tru Soldier and his friends prayed with hands on with many of our guests after his set was finished. I will forward you his email to me. Teresa and I received several hugs from guests. When the man that was praying with Tru Soldier and crew's stomach emptied, we got him towels and water. Teresa got the paramedics to look him over to be sure he was Ok. He is the tall man with dreadlocks in the attached picture. Dave

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A few comments from our Honored Guests:

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We arrived at 10:00 and everything was so wonderful People were so nice everywhere I went I had to park in HC space and there were people with golf carts that helped, it was amazing! We got lots of food and found out about services we didn't know about.
 

A church on Mt Zion road is going to help do some home repairs and they gave us dates and times we could come in household items and clothing!
 

We got haircuts, 1 hour wait.
Shoes, 40 min wait, but we didn't mind!
We got prayed for!
 

WE were so BLESSSED, everyone was so blessed!
We got lunch there!
We got grippers to help us open jars, new hand bags,. Pens.. so many give aways!!

It was wonderful... I heard that ½ dozen times We were SO thankful for the services, I think everyone was blessed on Saturday!

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