SERVICES:
* A non-denominational Christian Program
*Long-term residential care for boys and girls 12-18
*Christ-centered, Bible based Program
*Christian Counseling and discipleship
*Non-resident, outpatient counseling
*Weekly parenting skills workshops and counseling
*Family & Group Therapy
*On-campus, structured education at Hope Academy
*Loving, Family environment
*A loving, dedicated Staff
*Daily Spiritual Guidance and Teaching
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THE FOUNDATION:
National House of Hope
Sara Trollinger, Founder & President of the original House of Hope in Orlando, Florida, was inspired by God to open his ministry in 1985. She is actively involved there as well as in helping others to open Houses of Hope across the nation. House of Hope has changed the lives of thousands of young people and their families, creating a nationwide model for many similar ministries within the United States.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
PRAYER: We rely on the faithful prayers of God's people to intercede for this ministry, the teens, and their families. Join our prayer team to minister God's power for healing and restoration.
FINANCES: We are a faith ministry relying solely on support from generous individuals and organizations with a heart for hurting teens. A sliding scale based on family income will be maintained for long-term residential care.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Founder/President- Valerie Norton
Youth Leader for 30 years
Extensive studies in Christian Prayer ministry and counseling
Completion of Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic training
College courses through Appalachian Bible College and Trinity College for Christian counseling program
Training in HOUSE OF HOPE training seminars & conferences
Active Board member for SHARE, INC., Battle Creek Homeschool Support Group & Co-operative for over 6 years
Years of practical service in working with troubled teens and their families
Housing various troubled teens in their home through the past 30 years
Vice President- John Norton
30 years in youth ministry/Youth Leader
On board of local church for 30 years
College courses at Appalachian Bible College in Christian ministry
20 plus years as Licensed Electrician with Motorshop Electric
Many years of volunteer work at Lake Ann Camp in Lake Ann, Michigan
Housing troubled teens in their home for 30 years
President of the board of Building Trades Credit Union
Song leader for years at two different churches
Secretary/Treasurer- Dwight Leo
(Network Security Specialist, Managed $3M budget for government at Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan,Manage/oversight of 6 Information Assurance contractors,Information Secuirty Officer for RMP[Reutilization & Marketing Program] and FLIS [Federal Logistics Information System], Perform IA Performance Reviews at 110 Locations CONUS, Review audit logs for 140 servers and report security incidents)
Head Intercessor: Sue Johnson
Retired Educator, author, song writer, and prayer warrior
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I also can not control the pop ups on this site. I do not always agree with the messages of the pop ups.
INVITATION TO DRINK FREELY OF THE LIVING WATER OF JESUS
Jesus loves you very much and would love to come into your life right now. When you ask Him to come into your heart, He will forgive you of all your sin and give you a brand new life...a new beginning! You will be immediately become a child of God when you invite Him to take His place in your life. This is a miracle.To help you understand the message of the gospel a little bit more we offer a link that will explain things really well for you. http://www.greatcom.org/laws/If you are ready to receive Jesus as your personal Savior right now, then simply pray this prayer with sincere faith:
Dear Jesus,I believe that You are the Son of God and that You died for me on the cross. I ask you to forgive me of all my sins and to come into my heart. I surrender my self to You and give you the reigns of my life. I receive You as my personal Savior and Lord. I give myself entirely to you! Thank You for writing my name in Your book of life.AMEN
Jesus Loves You with an everlasting Love!There is nothing better in life than knowing beyond any doubt that you are unconditionally and perfectly loved! Countless individuals spend their entire lives attempting to satisfy the cries of the empty and lonely places within - the places that long for the comfort and security that only love can provide.Where is such love and satisfaction found? Can you really experience that kind of security and well-being? Is it actually possible to understand the value of who you were created to be?There is no one like you. You were created as an object of His affection, acceptance, and love. It was never God's desire for you to experience rejection or abandonment; you were made to be a recipient of His bountiful grace and favor.May you drink deeply of these Living Waters and come to a full realization that....God Loves You with an Everlasting love!
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What is the Living Waters House of Hope?
Check out National House of Hope: www.nationalhouseofhope.organd our vision/mission below:
VISION
We are a Christian, inter-denominational, non-profit, boarding school with an emphasis on restoring hope and healing to troubled teens and their families through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. HOUSE OF HOPE provides teenagers, ages 12-18, with a Christ-centered education program, supplemented with Christian counseling, administered in a loving, home-style environment. Efforts are made to reconcile and restore teens and their families whenever possible.
Your Eyes Should Be Brown
Your eyes reflect: Depth and wisdom
What's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heart
What Color Should Your Eyes Be?
MISSION
Foundational verses
Isaiah 55:1 -"Wait and listen, those who are thirsty, come to the waters. He who has no way to purchase, come and eat..."
Isaiah 58: 6-12 - Is this not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh? Then your light shall break froth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, 'Here I am.....&..39; if you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Those from among you shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell in. (Sun springing from clouds, Holy Spirit rain coming down upon teens worshipping and lifting hands, soaking it up, dry plant, and show plants growing and blossoming as rain hits them....?)
Isaiah 61:1-4--The Spirit of God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable day of the Lord, and the day of vengence of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who morn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.
Jn. 7:38 - He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water..."
Jn. 4:10-14 -"Jesus answered and said to her, 'If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'give me to drink', you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water. The woman said to Him, 'Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do you get this living water?...whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of living water springing up into everlasting life."
We will also seek to transition high risk teens back into their homes and society as solid citizens and effective, contributing members of both.
We Work with Girls (12-18), Boys same age will be added as God provides facilities and provisions.
Founder/President: Valerie Norton
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Music:
Check out amy son's Christian Rock band! Ask them to be your friend!www.myspace/pinkmalloyI love most of all Praise and Worship music of all kinds. I love to sing love songs to my Lord.
Movies:
All kinds of movies. Especially ones with moral values and principles. ..
Television:
Oh my gosh...my favorite series is MONK! I have all the first three seasons!, I love Trading Spaces, Decorating Cents, Cash in the Attic, all the decorating shows, all the Christian channels, Everyone Loves Raymond, Old reruns of 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, Law and Order, CSI, Smallville, Reruns of Home Improvement, Reruns of Fresh Prince of Belair
Truthfully MOST stuff on TV is just TRASH and I can hardly watch most of it. Even the commercials are offensive. We have Dish TV and I choose to watch things that are not offensive to the heart of the Lord. Although there are times I know I fall short of this. It's hard to find things that are not offensive to the Holy Spirit!
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Heroes:
First, and foremost, my hero is my Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
My husband, John Norton, is my hero. He is such an awesome husband, provider, friend and father. He is my best friend, and I love him so much.
My children are my heros as well (Nathan and Cassie Norton). They are so wise sometimes beyond their years. They teach me so much and I am sure they don't even realize that, but they do. I am so blessed to have them in my life as my children. What a gift from the Lord!
My Mother, Wilma Beatty, was always my hero. She left this earthly realm on August 17, 1996 and I miss her everyday. She was my biggest cheerleader and encourager. She always made me feel loved, safe, and treasured.
A great hero of mine is Sara Trollinger. She founded the first House of Hope in Orlando, Florida. She is such an inspiration to me during this time of trying to establish a House of Hope in our area. She forged the way for the rest of us in walking in faith to believe that God could accomplish a seemingly IMPOSSIBLE task through her, if she just believed in God's provision and faithfulness! Jesus literally beams through her every pore, and I have a deep desire to just spend personal time with this wonderful woman of God to glean and learn from her in any way I can if God ever sees fit to allow this chance. The interaction I have already had with her has left lasting and eternal changes in my life. She is an awesome example of an Esther who rose to the challenge of being born "for such a time as this," and trusting God with the outcome. May God richly bless her for the seeds she has so generously sown into HIS KINGDOM. May her harvest be abundant and overflowing as His Word has promised!
I also deeply respect and admire Ellie Rounds, who founded the Traverse City House of Hope. She is also a great inspiration to me during this time and is a great reflection of God's character.SARA TROLLINGER, Orlando House of HopeTheophostic Prayer Ministry Certification
Radiant School of Ministry Certification '07 --In Process
National House of Hope Training Certification
