Former Interns Launch a Support Apparatus for Indigenous Ministry in Tanzania

Sydney Schaeff and Melissa Reyes, two former interns, are busy supporting an indigenous ministry work in Tanzania. Melissa has graduated from the University of Florida and is now working at Campus Crusade International in Orlando, Florida. Sydney will be graduating this year from the same university and will begin teaching with Teach for America in Los Angeles, CA.
During their breaks from college they have helped to raise enough support to launch an orphanage and start a school for street kids in Tanzania. Some college kids pride themselves in becoming active in God’s work in the world, but these two have taken the cake!
You can read all about their work and vision at www.hananasif.orgFormer Interns Launch a

Prayer Alert

Please spread the word throughout the body of Christ wherever you are to build a prayer movement for our dear friend Stacey Howard. Stacey gave her life to Christ through our ministry in Desire many years ago. She has developed a rare condition or disease that is causing her lungs to atrophy. The doctors are mystified and unable to treat the condition. She has seen nearly a dozen specialists who are unable to properly diagnose or treat her condition - she has lost almost half the functionality of both lungs. She may require lung transplant surgery but we are praying for God to perform a miracle in her life. She is dear to so many of us in New Orleans!

Greg Jacob Opens Subway Restaurant in New Orleans East! (9954 Lake Forest Blvd.)

Today was a very exciting day for Greg Jacobs, his family and friends. As a budding entrepreneur and small business owner, Greg proudly unveiled his first major venture. Fighting through the red tape of city administration, Greg persevered to launch his restaurant in one of the more devastated areas of New Orleans. Putting his own capital and personal reputation at risk, Greg has show a deep commitment to the revitalization of the New Orleans community. The restaurant is located at the corner of Read and Lake Forest in New Orleans East.Greg is a former student in Mo Leverett’s ministry in Desire. He was the business manager and athletic coordinator in the school. In addition to being a entrepreneur and business owner in the city, he is also on the coaching staff of Clark High School, working with the running backs! He of course is excited about the ministry opportunity that this placement creates for he, Byron, Richard and the other coaches.
I was proud to be Greg’s first customer. I ordered a 12 inch BMT combo - with my signature large Diet Coke - for those who are interested. I also was able to assist Greg by posting numerous signs and handing out dozens of flyers throughout the community. What amazed me most about this effort was how excited individuals were that the restaurant was being opened and that Greg had already begun to establish a great reputation in the business community.
Greg is a gentle but quietly competent, understated presence. His unassuming smile and genuine integrity endear him immediately to all that meet him. We are so proud of him and his entrepreneurial spirit. We are praying that God will bless him beyond his wildest dreams and that God would establish him as a next-generation Christian business leader for the New Orleans area.
We fully expect that this venture is merely his first and that many more will be forthcoming. Make sure if you’re in the area to frequent his restaurant and know that you’ll be treated to a great sandwich and even better service!