Duane Miller's Story
His Testimony is An Object Lesson For Forgiveness
'Til The Whole world knows
We are more than just a testimony. We are more than just faith and religion Making the Gospel real is our aim, our mission, and the motivation for everything we are about and do.
What is Nuvoice about
Our Beginnings
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
Our Beginnings
While pastoring a church in 1990, Duane lost his voice to an ordinary flu virus. Over the next 3 years he saw some 63 specialists plus their teams (over 200 professionals) who arrived at the conclusion that Duane would never speak normally again, and the rasy whisper that he had would not last past another 18 months.
NuVOICE Ministries was birthed by a newsletter called, Practical Christianity. When unable to preach due to his vocal impairment, publishing a newsletter was the only outlet available for sharing the truths and values Duane has always held dear. When his voice was restored, the name of the ministry was changed to NuVOICE Ministries. The first issue of Practical Christianity was published in November, 1990. It continues today as, "The Nuz."
We are concerned about sharing the Gospel around the world, so we partner with people and organizations who are called and committed to carrying the message and building the Kingdom in countries other than the United States
African Moons
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
Our Beginnings
Last Saturday, Joel walked onto the campus and the crew was working inside and out. The “Paul Bruton Dorm” is getting the finishing phase. The Electrial and Plumbing work has started. The ceiling preparation was finished today for all three floors. The construction crew is doing great!
I met with our contractor, Emmanuel and Principal Kingu, and we are all giving God glory for what great things He is doing! This dormitory is a reflection of God’s love and provision.
Along with the countless times that God asked His people to step out in faith and go; this project is another one of those times. Only God!
He is working even now!
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
Friday, March 17, 2023:
Mark and I celebrated arriving in Ukraine 30 years ago. Never did we imagine that we would still be in Ukraine 30 years later, but also never did we imagine that Russia would invade and try to take Ukraine back. However, I remembered on Friday what Mark's mother told us before we moved to Ukraine. She was greatly struggling with our decision to the point of not sleeping, because she was worried that Russia would invade Ukraine and we would get trapped here. At that time, we assured her that would never happen. I told Mark that we didn't realize that his mother was a prophetess.
We've been getting many requests lately, we've had many visitors, and we've been listening to many stories. So, Friday was a day of joy and thanksgiving mixed with sadness and strategizing the coming days and weeks because of the war.
The last 30 years have held great times and difficult times. They have also been filled with lots of adventures and tons of memories. Ukraine is a beautiful country and the people are remarkable. The Lord did a wonderful thing in our lives when He called us here as missionaries. We feel blessed that God called us to live here for so many years and make this our home. As much as we love our life here, it is our love for the Lord and wanting to obey His calling on our life that keeps us here and through everything the Lord God has been faithful. When we look back over the years we see His love and faithfulness. Throughout the 27 years we've lived here God has become more real and dear to us and our love grows deeper for Him each day. The added bonus is that the longer we live here, our love for Ukraine also grows deeper. It is difficult to see the ugliness of war taking place in Ukraine but we will keep believing that God has a future and a hope for the Ukrainian people. Despite everything going on right now we remember March 17, 1993 so vividly and it brings so much joy to us. It was the beginning of great adventures with God for our family and with the Ukrainian people.
Sojourner Ministries
Sojourner Ministries
Mark & Rhonda Blessing in Ukraine
STEVEN GER — MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Steven Ger grew up in a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York and Aberdeen, New Jersey, where he was educated in both church and synagogue due to his distinctive heritage as a Jewish Christian. He is the founder and director of Sojourner Ministries, an organization dedicated to Exploring the Jewish Heart of Christianity. The name of the ministry is derived from the Hebrew meaning of Mr. Ger’s surname. In Hebrew, the word "ger" means sojourner or wanderer. This particular "wandering" Jew’s faith journey has led him to the conviction that Jesus is the Messiah who was foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Steve is the former host of the North Texas weekly radio show, The Jewish Heart of Christianity, and is uniquely equipped to comment on Israel, Judaism, and the Church. He has appeared as a guest expert on both radio and television. He is also the host of an hour-long teaching video, The Unleavened Messiah: A Portrait of Christ in the Passover, showing how Christ’s reinterpretation of the Passover meal instituted the celebration of communion and announced a new era in human history. Television audiences and church congregations alike have enjoyed Steven's leading in invigorating, contemporary Messianic worship. He is also an accomplished singer, pianist and songwriter whose composition, Jeremiah 31, was recorded by the Liberated Wailing Wall on their album, He Will Return.
Mr. Ger has led 16 tours to Israel with extensions to Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Turkey and Germany. He is an adjunct professor of Jewish Studies at Criswell College, and has lectured at Dallas Theological Seminary and taught at Tyndale Seminary.
This Week @ NuVOICE
Sojourner Ministries
This Week @ NuVOICE
MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
HIGH RIDGE CHURCH
We enjoyed 2 wonderful days with Pastor Dayton Brattin, His lady, JaDonna, and Mission Baptist Church in Washburn, Missouri. Pastor Brattin has been in the MBC pulput for 23 years and the maturity of the church is evident.
The above picture is a baptism that took place at the beginning of the Sunday morning service. The gentleman's family had come to God a few weeks previous and the week before we arrived, he told the pastor he thought it time to take care of his own business with God.
It is no wonder that we had decisions made when we shared on Saturday night and preached "The 3 Most Important Things I Know" on Sunday morning.
With a terrific Youth Pastor and his bride leading Worship, this Country Church is getting the job done for the Kingdom.
We presented the story by video as a part of Pastor Tim Ingram's message to High Ridge Church in Longview, Texas last Sunday while we were in Missouri. What a privilege to use the electronic media available to us to share His story of Grace. Thank you, Pastor Tim for the time we spent doing a ZOOM video. Thank you to the video team for the edits, and Thanks be to God for the souls born into the Kingdom.
Thank You, High Ridge Church and Mission Baptist Church for including NuVOICE as a part of your ministry.
Champions Kids Camp
Sojourner Ministries
This Week @ NuVOICE
SAVE THE DATE!
Our 3rd annual fishing and cornhole tournament is back! Come join us June 10th at Capt. Mark's Bastrop Marina in Freeport, TX! Registration opening soon!
Thank you to Crystal Clear Pools & Spas for being our event sponsor again!
Our Mission: To nurture children who have survived a traumatic injury, illness, or personal loss, such as the loss of a parent or sibling.
Champions Kids Camp was founded in 2001 by Singer/Songwriters, Bill & Kim Nash, in honor of their oldest son, Billy, who survived childhood Leukemia. Through a week-long camp, children between the ages of 8 and 12 are able to heal from the “emotional scarring” they have experienced in their young lives.
Over the years, CKC has helped thousands of children to move past their trauma, which gives them improved self-esteem & social skills, reduced fear and anxiety, higher grades in school, and the tools to become a productive part of our community.
The main objective at camp is to help instill a sense of pride in every child and let them know that they’re not victims, they’re survivors, and therefore, Champions!
Champions Kids Camp is a non-profit organization that was created in the summer of 2001. 501(c)(3) #05-0541975