A Support Group Participant Writes...

At my church, I was told about His Way Out Ministries...a place where men and women are helped with issues of sexual and relational brokenness. I made the decision to begin another phase of my journey to wholeness and began attending a support group at HWOM.

All of my life people kept telling me I just needed to know who I was in Christ, and then they would proceed to give me a list of Scriptures to prove it. The problem was that as long as I thought of myself as an "it," those Scriptures made sense. However, the minute I tried to apply them to myself as a woman, they were meaningless. Until, those godly women, in the HWOM support group I was in, prayed for me.

Through the lessons and prayers in the group, God set me free of some very powerful lies that had been operating in my life since childhood. Specifically...shame and condemnation. These two lies permeated everything I did and thought. I had always heard that we are supposed to fight the spiritual war, but until now, I had no clue what the weapons were.

Spiritual warfare starts in our thought patterns. Thank God, He renews and changes those patterns. I now have the tools to wage war against the enemy. I can't even begin to say "thank you" to the people who allowed God to use them to bring wholeness to my life. In Christ...C.G.

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L.I.F.E. - Living In Fellowship...Even In Tough Times

"Who is the real me?" The answer to that question clearly haunts an abundance of Christians...and has in some lives for many years. Heterosexual sexual addictions and homosexuality are not principally a "sexual" problem, but rather an identity problem and at the core a "spiritual" problem. So, where can we learn our true identity?

Over 400 years ago, one of the Church's greatest teachers...John Calvin wrote: "It is certain that man never achieves a clear knowledge of himself unless he has first looked upon God's face, and then descends from contemplating Him to scrutinize himself." Far too often, Christians have accepted a lie about themselves thus trapping them in a false identity. Lies such, as...If you really knew me you wouldn't love me. Or...I am basically a bad, worthless person. Often, the lies I have just shared with you come together to shape our perceptions of who we are, where we're going and even what we can expect from life. So...what do we do?

Join us on Saturday, March 1st for L.I.F.E. and here more about...Rejecting the Lies! Our time together begins at 9:00AM. The coffee and doughnuts will be waiting.

Meeting
First Saturday of Each Month
9:00AM to 11:00AM

Location
His Way Out Ministries
10700 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661-589-4262 (Phone)
661-589-6210 (Fax)
L.I.F.E. (Formerly our Family Support Group)

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It's That Time Again!

Once again, HWOM has received an invitation to...build bridges, develop people, train Christians, send them to accomplish their ministry in the world, and exalt God's Name in the process...in the country of Guyana, South America. During the year 2002, HWOM made two trips to Guyana and witnessed God open incredible doors of opportunity to teach, preach and equip the saints for more effective ministry to the sexually broken. Wonderfully, the Lord provided two opportunities to spread His Word on television where the message of freedom from homosexuality was boldly presented. Already, we are planning and preparing for a return short-term mission trip to Guyana, scheduled for July 2003.

On Saturday, April 12th, His Way Out Ministries will be having a "Yard Sale!" This fund-raising event will help offset our expenses for traveling to Guyana.

It's not too early to start donating. Get a jump on your spring-cleaning and clean out those cupboards, closets and garages. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated and you will enable God's work in the nation of Guyana, South America. Together, we can make a difference.

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2002 Reflections!

The year 2002 began with a new series called, "Reaching into the Closet," designed for families and friends of those who struggle with same-gender attractions.
Food continued to be collected for those affected by AIDS and His Way Out Ministries remained involved with Sebastian House, a home for those impacted by AIDS.
In February 2002, "Time Out," a discipleship teaching series for men struggling with same-gender attractions, began with eleven men attending. The series began in February and concluded in May, with each man embracing a God who was there on behalf of their struggle.
Also in February, Pastor Phillip Lee, attended an AIDS Conference, "Prescription For Hope," in Washington D.C. Organized by Dr. Franklin Graham, the conference included Christians from 80 countries. Resources and contacts were shared to enable ministry to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
The "Moving On" group concluded having begun in September 2001 for discipleship support. One attendee said, "The group became a refuge and I began to look forward to going to let out all I had been suppressing inside. I learned how to find my refuge in Christ."
In 2002, His Way Out Ministries conducted teaching seminars on sexual addiction and homosexuality for Wholeness Ministries and Teen Challenge.
During the month of June, Darren Thompson and Pastor Phillip Lee, traveled to Guyana, South America, for missionary work. The trip focused on teaching local Christians to minister to those affected by sexual addiction and homosexuality.
In September, "Moving On," a support group series for men and women struggling with homosexuality and lesbianism began. Eight men and three women, coming from a variety of churches in Bakersfield and Los Angeles attended.
In October, a one-day seminar was held for family and friends of those struggling with sexual brokenness. Thirty persons attended with enthusiastic response.
An 'Advisory Board' was formed to help Pastor Phillip Lee. The Board's purpose is to plan, brainstorm, facilitate and pray. Agreeing to serve...Jim McArthur, Sandy Moffett, Jimmy Iaccino, Steve and Alonna Wentland, Ginny Mitchell, and Darren Thompson.

The above mentioned Relections of 2002, communicate only a few of the wonderful things that happened during the year. We praise God for all that He did and continues to do through His ministry called...His Way Out.

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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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Welcome to His Way Out Ministries

March 2003 Highlights