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Merlin founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., which collaborates with churches crossing denominational lines. He has developed the concept of “Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard” to unify the Body of Christ by bringing the love of God into the community. Merlin’s messages and teachings are about raising up a generation passionate for God to build a legacy of transformation. He is an Advisory Council Member for the State of Indiana Office of the Faith-based and a co-host for Religion in the News. Merlin speaks at churches, businesses, government, educational institutions and faith based organizations to encourage people to live out their faith. He is a church consultant helping pastors reach out in their communities to raise and train leaders. Merlin and his wife Annie live in Noblesville, Ind.

FHL Week 2009 Recap

July 31, 2009 Merlin Gonzales

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyAw0sknlJg]Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Greetings in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ!  What a privilege to work alongside all of you in these past few months. FHL Week 2009 was the largest impact we had in terms of number of salvations, people we touched,  and projects completed and generated.  The  overall value of our projects and services in all categories saw significant improvement.  It truly became a Year of Hope for many in Indianapolis and the hope within us became the tangible expression of God’s love to His people.  Heaven came down and His Presence was evident in our communities.

Words cannot adequately express the miracles that happened (and are still happening) during of Faith, Hope and Love Week 2009. But here is a partial list below:

  • 2 communities were transformed both spiritually & physically (Riverwood & Elizaville)
  • 25 individuals were brought to salvation
  • Creative miracles were witnessed, such as:
    • people who were in wheelchairs started to gain strength in their legs and started pushing their own wheelchair (or jumped)
    • transformed individuals
  • Countless projects were generated for continuance after FHL Week 2009
  • Numerous new relationships were started
  • FHL reached out even farther to areas such as:
    • Lebanon
    • Avon
    • North of Noblesville
  • More businesses provided resources
  • The Indianapolis Deputy Mayor preached the Gospel at the Circle in front of the general public

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Thank you so much for allowing me to serve with you. As I mentioned in the past, FHL Week is just a beginning of the continued flow of God’s blessings to our communities. In the weeks to come, I would like to touch base with you to see FHL could serve with you or how you could join us in serving together.

I am sure that it is almost impossible for me to thank everyone personally so please extend my sincere gratitude. It’s been and will be my honor to work alongside with you again!

FHL Week 2010 is July 25-31, The Year of Love

Eph. 6:23-24, “Peace to the brothers (and sisters), and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.”

Merlin Gonzales

Merlin GonzalesFHL Week 2009 Recap
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Days 5 and 6: FHL Week 2009

July 25, 2009 Merlin Gonzales

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM5N52gILIM]It seems like the days go by so fast during FHL Week and yet it feels like God stretches each minute of the day so that we have all we need to get the work done.  Dozens of projects and services were performed by hundreds of volunteers in Central Indiana.

  • Light Construction at residential homes, playground clean up and bottle water giveaway at apartment complex were among the many projects in the Urban area
  • Visiting Nursing and Retirement Home outreaches by the Greenwood and Nora-Castleton areas
  • Gardening in Avon, IN by the  West side area and by the Multi-Cultural ministry of FHL
  • Continued effort of community restoration of the Noblesvilles area (Riverwood Community) and the Northwest area (Elizaville)
  • At least 20 individuals  have come to salvation in the Lord to date
There are dozens of untold stories of unconditional love that I have not yet heard.  There are people that are part of those untold stories of unconditional love I have not had the opportunity to visit yet. Please send your stories pictures and video coverage to FHL, 8383 Craig St. Ste 335 Indianapolis, IN or email at [email protected]
Here are links to check out some of the projects and services:
Of Special Note: Below is the mid-week video that was put together by Jm Ackert, another volunteer that I had the privilege to work with.
There are several projects and services scheduled today, Saturday, July 25th, from Johnson County to Hamilton County. I may have missed some events today, but below are some of them:
  • Community Cookout with live music at Metro Baptist Center 952 N. Pennsylvania, noon to 4p (Urban area)
  • Single Mom Oil Change (West side area)
  • Elizaville Town dedication (Northwest area)
  • Fishers Community worship at Holland Park, Fishers, 5:30pm (Nora/Castleton area)
The rain came during the first day of FHL Week and while I am writing this, rain is pouring down again. It seems like a symbolism of God’s outpouring of His blessings in our communities. Yes, God had and have been scattering His resources and His love everywhere. You and I have the privilege to join God in distributing His blessings where ever we go…bringing His Presence and Glory anywhere, anytime.
FHL Week  is not just a week event but a start of continued flow of God’s grace and love in our neighborhoods.
God Bless,
Merlin
Merlin GonzalesDays 5 and 6: FHL Week 2009
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Day 2: FHL Week 2009

July 21, 2009 Merlin Gonzales

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHvEh7gMjZs]2009 FHL Week Day 2

Monday the 20th was an exciting day! I had the opportunity to join the Nora-Castleton & Urban area gathering:

* The worship and fellowship was incredible at E91st.
* The Prayer coach was parked at 10th/Rural and 5 people accepted the Lord as their Lord and savior.
* More than 500 cold drinks and dozens of brand new t-shirts were given away.
* A ramp on the East side of town was started by the SAW Ministry
* A group of 70+ youth served the inner city
* Several projects were started at Elizaville
* A group of youth from Michigan through the partnership with Work Camp (Weeks of Hope) helped the West side area.
* The Noblesville area had a great start at the Riverwood community
* Some Carmel-Westfield local missionaries helped out at the Northwest area.

It was a day full of blessing and favor. The volunteers distributed God’s blessings in Central Indiana.

We are just starting the FHL Week and many relationships have been formed.

To be a local missionary, please call 317-578-3370 or contact your local church.

Merlin GonzalesDay 2: FHL Week 2009
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