Author Archives: Stephen Fox

Offer thanks and worship for – ·        A great start last week for Morris Grade School Good News Club® — a girl came to the Savior ·        The amazing truth of God’s love ·        His supply of everything we need for the Easter egg hunt this coming Saturday Please join us in prayer for – ·        The filling of the eggsContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of March 30, 2026”

Let’s begin with praise and thanks for – ·        Our Lord’s provision of candy for our Easter event – He is so gracious ·        The Morris Grade School club that resumes this week – for the dedicated workers ·        His true and trustworthy Word that will stand forever!!! Please pray for – ·        Anna Zierman and her family –Continue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of March 23, 2026”

Let’s begin with praise and worship of our great God – ·        We bring pleasure to God as we live and serve with humility, kindheartedness, and love – 1 Peter 3:4 ·        Good News Club® began last week at Elwood School – the teachers told us it was a great time of ministry ·        For the faithful ministry ofContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of March 16, 2026”

Let’s begin with thanks and worship for – ·        Another great time of training and fellowship with our Peotone team ·        The water project was inspected, and everything is approved ·        Our Savior’s work at Calvary – we are ransomed, redeemed, and forgiven ·        Kadence Durdin has indicated she will serve with us this summer Please pray for –Continue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of March 9, 2026”

Let’s begin by offering praise and worship for – ·        Our magnificent Savior’s example for us, His children, to follow (1 Peter 2:21-25 and Philippians 2) ·        The Good News Club® at Saratoga – just finished with very good attendance and the salvation of many children; also, for the completion of the club at Chaney-Monge – there too childrenContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of March 2, 2026”

Let’s begin with praise and worship for – ·        A   church who has already promised to give us candy for our Easter egg hunt ·        His grace and mercy He has lavished on us ·        The tender and open hearts of our Zoom club children Join us in prayer for – ·        Our first training session with the PeotoneContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of February 16, 2026”

Together let’s offer worship and praise for – ·        Our great and mighty God who is our living hope (1 Peter 1) ·        The kids who were at our clubs last week and heard the truth of the gospel ·        A local Kankakee resident who is working so we might have a summer 5-Day Club® at the YMCA Please prayContinue reading “–HOLD THE ROPE for the week of February 9, 2026”

Together let’s worship and praise our Lord for – ·        His great mercy that has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead (1 Peter 1:3 ff) ·        The two training sessions set up with the Peotone volunteers ·        Our after-school Good News Clubs® that were held last week inContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of February 2, 2026”

Join us in praise for – ·        Our Peotone contact – we’ve set up training dates for a club to begin in April  ·        The after-school clubs that began last week ·        Safety during this cold wintry weather (our office was at 47 degrees when we came in this morning – it’s warming up now!!) We ask prayerContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for the week of January 26, 2026”

Together let’s worship and thank the Lord for – ·         Our Lord Jesus’ example of submission to the Father’s will and plan ·         His provision of a safe and warm place to work and live ·         The living hope we have in Christ that is based upon the truth and promises of His Word Please pray with usContinue reading “HOLD THE ROPE for January 19, 2026”