He said turn your cheek, not your back.

Dear Friends,

AIDS was first described in June of 1981 as an unusual disease that was causing primarily young homosexual men to lose their ability to fight off otherwise common and non-harmful diseases. GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency,) as it was first called, soon took the name of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS. In June of 1981, I was living in San Francisco and I watched the AIDS epidemic begin to unfold before my eyes. Some of my closest friends were the very first to die.

Because of my travels to churches, conferences, workshops, etc., I come in contact with numerous Christians from all denominations. I am continually alarmed by the number of Christians that have been sexually active in ways that place them at great risk of contacting the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. Frankly, sometimes I come away from certain conversations wondering what's the difference between the church and the world when it comes to sexual involvement. Knowing that the incubation period for the HIV virus can be as long as fifteen years, I am greatly concerned about the people that presently fill our sanctuaries for worship. Christians must pull their heads out of the sand and stop thinking that believers are exempt from AIDS. AIDS doesn't care if you are a Christian or not.

The present facts about AIDS dictate that if people are not informed, educated and ministry made available to them, there could be far less people around even to invite to church. We must talk about AIDS and the related issues of this disease in our churches. As well, we must serve people with AIDS through prayer, visitation, education and training, resulting in redemptive care for the HIV infected and empowerment of the church, based upon a foundation of Christ's healing, compassion and discipleship.

As Christians, like the Good Samaritan in the Gospel of Luke, we are called to reach out to these victims, our neighbors, both here and far away. Thirty-six million of our neighbors...men, women, and children...are dying of AIDS around the world. Yet in a recent survey, only 3 percent of evangelical Christians in the United States said they planned to help. That means that 97 percent are choosing to walk by. Well...His Way Out Ministries has not walked by and will not walk by. Jesus calls us to stop and show mercy...just as the Good Samaritan did to our suffering neighbors.

Pastors C.J. and Sylvia Wilson and the congregation of Body of Christ Fellowship, have graciously offered their church facility as a center to distribute non-perishable food items to those impacted with AIDS. In cooperation with the Bakersfield AIDS Project and Kern Lifeline, His Way Out Ministries will be assisting those impacted with AIDS, on a monthly basis, with non-perishable food items. This will be a continuous, on-going ministry of His Way Out Ministries. If you would like more information on how to fund or provide food item donations, please contact me and I would be happy to talk with you. May we all remember...Jesus did not see disease as God's judgment but as an opportunity to show God's glory and mercy.

Ministering to people with AIDS and their families is a joyous opportunity to share in the comfort that Christ has given to all of us. It says in 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

Gratefully Redeemed,

Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries

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Reaching Into The Closet

Beginning Saturday, January 5, 2002, His Way Out Ministries will begin an in-depth series designed to help families, pastors, friends, and lay leaders deal with homosexual issues in their children, families, churches, or workplace. The series will address such areas as...

Acceptance vs. Approval
Symptoms of Codependent Behavior
How To Get Beyond Denial
Improving Communication
Getting Someone To Listen
Identifying Relevant Passages About Homosexuality
Theories Regarding The Origins Of Homosexuality
Is There A Way Out?
...And Much More!

Our objective will be to understand and face the complexity of emotions, actions and questions that all persons have upon learning of a childs, loved ones, co-workers, church leaders, family members, or friends homosexuality. Our meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. There is no fee for the series. However, letting us know that you will be attending would be greatly appreciated.

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TIME OUT: Pursuing Wholeness In Christ

Time Out is a discipleship support group series for men struggling with same-gender attractions. Although one need not be a Christian to benefit from Time Out, a primary goal of the series is to help men discover the loving, powerful presence of God who is there on behalf of their struggle. Embracing His love in the roots, the compulsions, the self-perceptions and the relationships that make the struggle, is the key to freedom from homosexuality.

Meetings Each Monday Evening
7:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M.

His Way Out Ministries
10700 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4262

First Meeting Monday, February 25, 2002

The only requirement for attendance is a desire to be free, live free, and remain free from homosexuality.

There is no fee for the series, but registration is required and may be completed by calling our office.

Series will conclude on May 20, 2002.

Date	Session
Series Schedule
February 25	Introduction
March 4	Can Homosexuals Really Change?
March 11	Biblical & Scientific Evidence For Change
March 18	The Dynamics of Change
March 25	Exposing The Roots
April 1	Saying Goodbye
April 8	Breaking Addictive Patterns
April 15	Triggers
April 22	Change In Self-Identity
April 29	Forming Healthy Friendships
May 6	Making Peace With Your Past
May 13	Dating, Romance...Marriage?
May 20	A Vision For The Future

For More Information Contact:

His Way Out Ministries
Phone: (661) 589-4262
Fax: (661) 589-6210
Email: hwom@juno.com
www.hiswayout.com

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His Way Out Ministries Services

Consultations

Family Support Group

Individual Prayer Ministry

"Time Out" Discipleship Series

Ministry Support Network

Speakers available to address Christian groups

"Moving On" Advanced/Closed Support Groups

"It's About Life" Ministry to Those Impacted by AIDS

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IT'S ABOUT LIFE:
Food Ministry to Those Impacted by AIDS

AIDS profoundly impacts one's life whether that person has been infected by it or they are a family member or a friend of someone who has. The social stigmas, fears and especially the "aloneness" associated with AIDS makes it oppressive to live with. "IT'S ABOUT LIFE" is a crucial part of His Way Out Ministries. Because His Way Out Ministries is committed to compassionately communicating God's heart through a caring Christian community, His Way Out Ministries will be a receiving house for non-perishable food items. This will assist those with AIDS to maintain a balanced diet and good nutrition. Two major considerations in food donations for folks with AIDS are speed and ease of preparation. An appetite sometimes doesn't last long and the item has to be readily accessible and speedily prepared for the patient to be able to enjoy it.

We invite churches, companies, ministries, corporations, individuals, and the entire City of Bakersfield to join with us in caring. Offer your support by donating the below listed items.

Canned tuna	Canned soups
Canned ravioli	Canned pasta products, e.g.Spaghettio's
Hamburger Helper	Peanut butter
Hamburger Helper	Peanut butter
Jams and jellies	Breakfast cereals
Breakfast bars	Fruit cocktail
Canned peaches	Top Ramen
Cup o' Noodle soups	Canned potatoes
Canned corn	Macaroni and cheese mixes
Rice 'o Roni type mixes	Chili beans
Tomato paste, Tomato sauce	Spaghetti sauce
Potted meats	Canned stews
Instant potato mixes, e.g., scalloped	Instant oatmeal variety packs
Kleenex	Paper towels
Toilet paper	Popsicles (not frozen)
Instant breakfast drinks	Spaghetti

His Way Out Ministries is located at Brimhall Road Assembly of God. Items will be distributed in cooperation with other outreaches in our community. This is a continuous, on-going ministry. For further information, please call 661-589-4262. God Bless You for your giving.

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Send a Donation to His Way Out

In your own church, and throughout this entire world, people are in need of God's clarity about their relationships and their sexuality. Participating in the work of H.W.O.M. is one way to acknowledge Christ's healing power for the sexually broken.

Through your financial support or volunteer involvement, you can add your voice to those who are speaking the truth of God with integrity.

His Way Out Ministries is a nonprofit, tax exempt Christian ministry associated with Exodus International.

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Or send a contribution to:
His Way Out Ministries, 10700 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312
(Checks should be made payable to His Way Out Ministries)

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