Glenhaven Intercessors

“Even now, take your stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes." 
1 Samuel 12:16

I have to start out by saying that I am sorry for not writing last week. We all have been standing firm in the face of the battle. Life has been very intense here the last two weeks. Please pray for the protection of Jesus Christ over Glenhaven.

Praise God for the wonderful baptism service for Justin.

Praise God for a successful GYR Yard Sale this year, it was last week.

Pray that our students will focus on their studies and finish school.
Remember to pray for the sale of Hidden Valley. This is a link to the listing:
http://www.unitedcountry.com/search06/All_SearchPropertiesView.asp?SID=93019956&Item=771013&Lcnt=&Page=1&Office=03057&No=03057-11432&AU=N&FT=P

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, AJ and Lexy
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is staying as a volunteer until she goes to school

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain??????

RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse

Your friend,

Dwayne

Glenhaven Intercessors

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:1-5 
 
I would like to ask us all to begin to focus specifically on Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, specifically because Easter is coming soon. Concentrate on what He has done for us and how we can best communicate His sacrifice to our kids. How do we continually teach them to love Him?
Please pray that each resident will settle back into the routine at the Ranch. Most residents have returned from visits home last week, while some others did not get to leave the Ranch.
 
Continue to pray for our finances and the stewardship of everyone on staff. We do need the funds to get the green house up and running and to hire the Chamberlains as house-parents for that house. This is what we would like to do: 

First=remodel the green house kitchen, install new flooring, and change the electrical connection to an underground one. 

Second=eventually add a bathroom and a resident instructor suite.
 
Remember to pray for the sale of Hidden Valley. 
This is a link to the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?u5asjeg3fv9,7,1

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, & Billyjean
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is staying as a volunteer until she goes to the Cadre Academy in the fall.

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain??????

RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse Your friend,

Dwayne

Praying for Our Staff

So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. Exodus 17:11-13
 

I have been thinking and praying for the staff here recently and how they are each suited for their particular job. It is amazing to see how God has placed each one of us here for a specific purpose. Moses had to hold up his hands. Aaron and Hur had to assist him. Joshua had to lead the troops into battle and many others had to fight. Everyone had a job to do. Most of the staff here do many different jobs. They are incredibly skilled and God allows us to work in all of those skill areas.

This week I would like to ask you to focus on our school staff:
Christina Manuwai - school principal, history, english & bible teacher
Jason Golden - math, history, english, & bible teacher, AV specialist, tech guy
Carrie Golden - science & PE teacher, MOM
Monte Jones - math, science, & bible teacher, relief house-parent
Ann Thompson - math, history, english, science, & bible teacher
Tanya Ferrier - science teacher, office worker
Dwayne Webb - math teacher, Exec. Director
John Cunningham - math teacher, Director of Homes
Scooter McKamie - horsemanship, Equine director, & water opperator
Adam Rouse - PE, & Resident Instructor
Brian Fields - Wood shop, & house-parent 

Continue to pray for our finances and the stewardship of everyone on staff. Today we have what we need! We all agree God is good! We do need the funds to get the green house up and running and to hire the Chamberlains as house-parents for that house.

Remember to pray for the sale of Hidden Valley. This is a link to the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?u5asjeg3fv9,7,1

Gray house update - we are moving the boys this week, Yea!

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, Allison, & Billyjean
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is staying as a volunteer until she goes to the Cadre Academy in the fall.

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain??????

RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse

Your friend,
Dwayne

Intercessors

  Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you going too?” John 6:67
In the sixth chapter of John's gospel Jesus says some hard things for His followers to understand. These things were so difficult that many who were following Him turned away. I often wonder if things will ever get to difficult for those here at the Ranch, so difficult that they will want to turn away.

We do have an awesome staff. Their love and concern for each other and for the kids is an amazing thing to watch. So I don't really have a reason for thinking about this. I think the Lord is just saying stay diligent my friend, stay close to me, and I will lead your people. I am gone alot these days, telling people about Glenhaven.

Say a prayer this week for the diligence of each and every staff member as we each seek the face of our Lord.

Continue to pray for our finances and the stewardship of everyone on staff. We are forever trusting in the provision of God. The other day a board member was looking at the finances and exclaimed, "This is truly a miracle", when he realized where we were at and how the Lord had provided. God is so Good!

Why are finances so CRITICAL? without the necessary funds we cannot help more kids. Right now we have house-parents wanting to be here. We could help 6-7 more teens, but without funds we cannot do the necessary work to fix up the house or pay the salaries for new staff. My heart breaks for the kids that we must turn away.

Remember to pray for the sale of Hidden Valley. This is a link to the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?u5asjeg3fv9,7,1

Scott and Christina accompanied Karen and I this past week as we attended the Mid-South Home School convention in Memphis, TN. Please pray for the lives that we were able to touch.

Gray house, prayerfully one more week.

RESIDENTS
· Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, Allison, & Billyjean
· Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
· Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
· Parker - is staying as a volunteer until she goes to the Cadre Academy in the fall.

HOUSE-PARENTS
· Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
· Todd & Alesa Chamberlain??????

RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
· Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse

Your friend,

Dwayne

GYR Prayer Partners

Intercessors
 
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:8 NASB

Waiting on the provision of God is always an exciting thing. Today we have enough money for payroll and most of our current bills are paid. But we literally have nothing else. Nothing to put our trust in. No place to look and say, "That is where our hope lies." Except...Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is Jesus that we live for. It is Jesus that we love, and in Him alone we will trust.

Know this: "Your prayers for Glenhaven are being answered!"

So keep up the good work. We cannot let Satan triumph this day or any day. Remind him that he has been defeated! He cannot have the lives of our kids. God will be glorified at Glenhaven and in the lives of its staff and supporters.
Remember to pray for the sale of Hidden Valley.

This is a link to the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?u5asjeg3fv9,7,1
 
Continue to pray for our finances and the stewardship of everyone on staff.
Scooter and Chris went to spread the news about GYR in Murfreesboro, TN this past weekend. Please pray that the people that they talked to about the Ranch will be touched and motivated to get involved.
Finishing the gray house. Please pray that we will be able to wrap it up soon. It seems that there is always something else to do. 

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, Allison, & Billyjean
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is staying as a volunteer until she goes to the Cadre Academy in the fall.

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain?????
RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse

May the God who owns everything bless your lives with joy, peace, and happiness and when you experience trouble may the Spirit of God shine His light so you will continue to find contentment in the Lord.

Your friend,
Dwayne

Please, Join Us In Prayer

Be still, and know that I am God; Psalm 46:10 NKJV

We have all become still before our Heavenly Father as He continues to stretch our faith. February has been very difficult financially. February has been difficult for dealing with our teens. We are all feeling the effects of the angelic conflict as it swirls around us. We know this is a spiritual issue. We are literally at the gates of hell rescuing souls from the enemy. It seems he has noticed. We will all gather around the throne of God, listen to His voice, and He will be glorified by what we do and say. God will be glorified when our help comes, because it comes from the Lord.

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, Allison, & Billyjean
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is still visiting this week. Please pray for her.

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain?????
RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse


We are still working with the Chamberlain's as house-parents, but we cannot bring them on at this time.
We have listed Hidden Valley with a relator. The boys are still over there, but will be over here, by the end of next week. Please pray that a buyer will be found for the property.
This is a link to the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?u5asjeg3fv9,7,1
We are all making deep cut into our salaries and non-essential spending has ceased.
Please continue to pray for our finances. We are working with our board of directors to make shure that every corner is cut. I am gone almost every day visiting with individuals and churches to get the word out about who we are. May the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ bless you with with a peace beyond your wildest imaginations and we pray that He keep you close to His heart.

Your friend,

Dwayne

Glenhaven's Prayer Concerns - from Director Dwayne Webb

There are three things that remain—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 TLB

If we relied on luck this would probably be the verse to avoid, "13:13, but you know what we do not live our lives by superstition. We live by Faith. Paul is talking about the three things that remain when we meet Jesus. When we are face to face and we are beginning to know Him these three things will be there, faith, hope, & love.

Think about it, when He wipes away all tears from our eyes, and there will be no more death, or sorrow, or crying, or pain. When all of that has gone forever. We will still have faith, hope, & love. God is Awesome!

Happy Valentines Day! Thanks for loving us this day and every day!
We are still working on hiring the Chamberlain's as house-parents. Please continue to pray for the process. We are in the process of listing Hidden Valley with a relator. The boys are still over there, but will soon be over here. Please pray that a buyer will be found for the property.
The gray house is almost finished. Please pray for the stamina to finish strong.
We hope to have the boys in there by the end of February.
Pray for the house-parents as they maintain a calmness in the midst of the chaos.
School staff as they keep on teaching in spite of all of this.
Each resident as they continue to work in school and on their personal stuff.
We have a need for bunk beds that are sturdy and extra long. We have some big boys and we will need them soon for the gray house.
QuickBooks has repaired the file. Yea! All is well with our book keeper! She is almost caught up entering the data from last week while the file was gone.
 
We talked last week about how giving slows during the first of each year and we asked you to pray with us for wisdom. Please continue to pray for our wisdom in this area and for our Lord's continued provision.

RESIDENTS
Jessyca, Julie, Marissa, Anna, Allie, Allison, & Billyjean
Jayvon, Justin, Stevie, Kacey, Luke, & Ryan
Brittany - living in Arizona, going to college.
Parker - is visiting this week. She is deciding what to do with her life right now. Please pray for clarity for her.

HOUSE-PARENTS
Troy & Kim Swafford, Candy Davids, Pam & Brian Fields, Greg & Gina Pitts
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain

RESIDENT INSTRUCTORS
Emily Swafford and Adam Rouse May the God who is there when all else is gone be ever present with you this day and in the days to come.

Your friend,
Dwayne