#fhlWk2013

Giving through receiving – the paradox of the Kingdom

July 22, 2013 Merlin Gonzales FHL Week

Shofars start the celebration

So many things had transpired since I last wrote my last blog 3 days ago. This blog will be a little different in a sense that I will use YouTube links to tell you what had happened at the official start of FHL Week and the different projects. This way you can feel and hear the passion and emotions of the people involved.

The FHL Week normally starts with the Blowing of shofars. It was followed by welcoming the partners, volunteers and recipients of services. Then the declaration of the Kingdom through praise and worship.

Thanks to California Closet for allowing us to use their truck to move supplies to the storage place provided by CertaPro. Thanks, CertaPro!

We had many portions of the Prayer celebration such as a drama about the 10 virgins, different leaders praying for the major influencers of a society, drum circle and the vision casting of 24/7Indy and many more.

Cleaning, shoveling and weeding

Today, we have the major remodel going on by clearing the rooms for flooring, tearing the kitchen cabinets and clearing bushes. We had 30 youths from different parts of the country who worked on moving some of the FHL supplies to storage room and by cleaning a church workshop and a creek.

I would like to encourage you to follow us on Twitter and FaceBook for updated reporting of the mission trip right here in our own communities.

It’s not too late to sign up for projects; call 317-578-3370 or email me at [email protected]

Indiana Governor proclaims FHL for the state

July 19, 2013 Merlin Gonzales FHL Week

Governor Mike Pence proclaimed July 21 to July 28, 2013 to be Faith Hope and Love Week in the state of Indiana

Indianapolis, IN, July 19, 2013:

The proclamation from Gov. Mike Pence,

“Whereas, FAITH HOPE AND LOVE is a week-long period of volunteerism in our communities, starting with a celebration for this annual event;

Whereas, the vision is to mobilize out communities through active participation in improving neighborhoods and through facilitating meaningful service projects by helping those in needs;

Whereas, this event brings community members together in loving service and seeks to break down manmade walls between churches, races, social status, government and education to unite people to help our neighbors in need;

Whereas, Faith Hope and Love is about people participating in a joint effort to bridge the social, economic and spiritual gaps in our community;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael R. Pence, Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim July 21-28, 2013 as

Faith Hope and Love Week

In the State of Indiana, and urge all citizens to duly note this occasion.”

Faith, Hope, and Love, International, Inc. will be mobilizing hundreds of volunteers during the 9^th Annual FHL Week. There are various projects and services that are planned all throughout the week such as home renovation, neighborhood clean ups, visiting nursing homes, food collections and many more.

Last Saturday, a project to help someone in need financially resulted in Project Fundraising in the Geist area. “Oh my! I’ve seen God come through and I’m still in awe”, exclaimed Sandy Hieser, a Project Manager for the home renovation. Although the official start of FHL Week is on Sunday, July 21 3p, a local grading/excavation company already pulled overgrown bushes and flattened the yard earlier part of this week. Tomorrow, July 20^th, a church in Martindale-Brightwood area will be visiting homes for their Re-connection Project.

For additional information about FHL Week schedule of project and services, contact Merlin Gonzales or visit FHL Week web site at www.fhlinternational.org

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2013 Indiana Prayer Celebration

July 18, 2013 Merlin Gonzales FHL Week

Contact: Merlin Gonzales

Phone: (317) 578-3370

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

11 A.M. EDT, July 18, 2013

Prayer Celebration and 24/7Indy Scheduled For July 21^st, Shofars will sound beginning of Historic Prayer Event for the state of Indiana

Indianapolis, IN, July 18, 2013: Faith, Hope, and Love, International, Inc. will be leading a prayer celebration at Creekside Ministries, 10501 Hague Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 heralded by Shofar players and drummers at 3pm this Sunday. The Prayer Celebration is the kick-off event to Faith, Hope, and Love Week 2013. This event also launches the 24/7Indy Prayer-Worship, a non-stop prayer, praises and worship sustained for 168 hours.

Faith, Hope, and Love Week is described by FHL International, Inc., CEO, Merlin Gonzales, as a “mission trip without leaving home”. Volunteers are welcome and will be encouraged to sign up for scheduled community services during Faith, Hope and Love Week, 2013 – July 21-28.

The Prayer Celebration will begin at 2:30pm for volunteers on the open field at Creekside with drums, tambourines and praises. At 3pm, the Shofars, positioned inside the building, will sound the official beginning of the Prayer Celebration. Participants will then make joyful noise by a prayerful and joyful shout for the state of Indiana, its businesses and citizens. This will be followed by a Prayer Rally which will include worship and dance.

Faith, Hope and Love Week, is a ground starter for ongoing scheduled community service projects over the course of the year with a view to helping cities transform themselves through public outreach that is motivated by the love of Christ.

As stated on their web site, Faith, Hope, and Love International, Inc. “…seeks to break down man’s walls of separation between churches, races, social status, government and education to unite people to show the compassion we were all created to give one another.” By mobilizing community resources and local businesses, it seeks to improve neighborhoods and help those in need. Faith, Hope, and Love Week is an event that has been proclaimed by Governor Mike Pence and has been endorsed by and enjoyed participation from 1000’s of volunteers and numerous cities, including Indianapolis, Fishers, Shelbyville, and Ft. Wayne.

For additional information about Prayer Celebration at the Creekside or Faith, Hope, and Love, International, Inc., contact Merlin Gonzales; visit FHL’s web site at www.fhlinternational.org