Alive Outreach Magazine

EDITION 1 - MARCH 2014 Plugging you into your powerALIVE LEARNING CENTRE OUR MISSION ARE YOU ALIVE? GLOBAL INITIATIVES WE HAVE A NEW LOOK! Have a look inside to see how we have changed our look! www.aliveoutreach.com [email protected]

MAGAZINE’S CONTENTS03-04 05Building homes! Letting GoPartner with us for change Sometimes change isin the Dominican Republic hard, but you need to trust in Him.06 07Geek Zone Photographer’s CornerCome check out the Love to take pics? Learnmonths favorite phone how to make them evenapps better!08 09iPhone tips & tricks Don’t be AfraidLearn how to harness He’s got yousome of the power behindthe iPhone camera.10 11-127 Steps to your dream Travel Spot God wants to see you suc- Join us on a virtual Journeycessful! Don’t give up on to Cubayour dreams! He placedthem in you 1615 Partnership Replacing shacks withAlive Outreach Learning sturdy homes. .Meet some of our stafffrom the Learning centrefor young children in Erie,PA1 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

NEW LOOKWe hope you enjoy the new look of our magazine and website Aaron B. Collins Director of Alive Outreachwww.aliveoutreach.com We will be a premier resourcefor people who need encour-agement and who are ready tomove towards their dreams. Wewant to share the love of Godin a loving and non judgmentalway. We believe that God hasgiven each of us a gift. We wantto plug each person into their giftand destiny.We want to encourage a whole One on one timebody healthy life; including Mind,body & spirit. We feel that when Ever felt like you’ve approached the end of yourwe read God’s word daily, it rope?feeds our soul. When we choosehealthy food to eat it nourishes I know I have.our body. When we choose toget up and move our body in And as my car was parked on the side of the road,exercise, we have the best chance and I felt all alone, I heard in a beautiful melody…..at living the life God designed for Through my radio…..us to live. We do not pretend to That “I just need my, one on one time with You.”be experts in these areas and ad- I understand fully that the world can press youmit that we are not perfect. But beyond measure, but God is amazing, and I’m surefeel that goals are important and One on One Time does the soul very good!something to move towards. AmenALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com 2

BUILDING HOMES PLEASE PARTNER WITH US AS WE HOPE TO BUILD ANOTHER A PERSONAL CHALLENGE In the spring of 2013 our team visited the backcountry of the Dominican Re- public. On our journey we walked into homes literally built with scraps of wood and metal. If I had pushed against the walls with some force, I am sure I could have pushed the shanty house down. Bathrooms were mere holes in the ground with no walls for privacy. We saw in some cases 4-5 children sleeping in one broken down twin bed. And yet, the people were happy. In that moment my heart was touched with compassion. I felt God prompt- ing me to tell these people we wanted to help build them a home. We came back to the US and raised the funds3 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

DOMINICAN REPUBLICHOME IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, COMING APRIL 2014GOD’S COMPASSIONThrough our diligent donors and we were a small labor force, we could build a homeable to return 4 months later and build these for approximately $9500. But I believe in or-people a solid home with a firm foundation der to lighten the load, if 100 people give $95,that would not just be pushed over. collectively we could accomplish the mission of building our second home. We had hired a small labor force that I humbly ask you all right now to prayerfullyhelped us make our vision a reality. This sim- consider this project as a personal challenge.ple house was built for approximately $9500. With these raised funds another home will beAnd the people received a blessing that was built in the Dominican Republic by April 2014.prompted by God’s compassion for them. We will gladly accept any dollar amount ifAs our team reflected on this incredible ac- $95 is more than what your budget will cur-complishment, we feel our work is not done. rently allow.We have accepted the challenge to con- Together we can bring Hope Alive in the livestinually raise funds to drastically improve the of another family.living conditions of those living in these poor Sincerelyand rundown regions of the world. Now we Aaron B. Collinsstand at a crossroads, and would like to ex-tend to you a personal challenge. *Please see the end page for details on howWould you be willing to partner with us to to donate and get involvedbuild the next home? If one person were tofoot the bill and we figured the cost based off ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com 4

Letting Go They say old habits die hard. I believe they do and for lots of reasons. One of the reasons is that people in general aren’t comfortable with change. And for those of us working to bring about change, we will find this is a hard fought battle. Another reason these old habits die hard is be- cause we tend to put faith in things that have worked for us in the past. But let’s face it, we live in a progressive changing world. New ap- proaches, developing thoughts, and expres- sions of creativity are happening all around us. And sometimes, if we don’t shift gears and keep pace, we find we are being left behind. Imagine the first car ever made refusing to change. Well that driver would be stuck in the slow lane traveling at turtle like speeds. Not1 Map my run - a great running GEEK ZONEapp which tracks distance, time,elevation and so much more! It I apologize in advance for those of you who do notconnects with an online commu- use the iPhone, as these fun and handy apps arenity of runners and also will post found in your local iTunes store. Check the store ofyour run automatically(or with your choice if you use another phone type.your permission) to your socialmedia places of choice2. Geocaching -Hidden treasuretroves – known as caches – havebeen hidden around the world.Their coordinates have beenuploaded to www.geocach-ing.com along with details andclues. All you have to do is loadthis information into the app and Map My Run Geocachingset out on an adventure to find $9.99them. If you want to take some- $2.99thing from the cache, be sure tohave something to leave behind Have a favorite app that the world needs tofor the next person to find. know about? Email me the name of it5 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

only that, but traveling with no air conditioning, no GPS, no power, no auto locks, no keylessentry, no music in the car, no car phone, no four wheel drive, probably no seat belts, no airbags, and the list goes on and on. Assuredly on today’s highway such a car could not keeppace. Not only would it be left behind by the modern technology of today’s cars, but in it’scondition it would also be a danger to itself and other cars with the new way traffic flows.For the obvious reasons, the people who made the first car, as wonderful as it was then, re-alized it needed to change and develop to keep pace with a changing and developingworld.So, what am I saying to you? And what does all of this mean?Do you still have passion toward your dream? If so, don’t lose it. Don’t give up on it. How-ever, if you are driving an outdated car toward your dreams, it may be time to update it toa modern vehicle so you can reach your destination more expeditiously. Don’t be afraid ofa new approach. Don’t be afraid to be creative. Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box.In your progressive, developmental thought you may find a more precise way to your dream!I’m rooting for you! I love you!Aaron B. Collins Sr.Favorite Apps 3. Shazam - an oldie but a goodie. Have you ever beenHave some favorite non iPhone apps? Please share driving in your car and a greatthem with us so we can share them in upcoming is- song came on but you didn’tsues! [email protected] know what it was called or who sang it? get out yourShazam PicTapGo shazam app and it will tell youFree $1.99 in mere moments.and one special reader a month will get a $25 4. PicTapGo - My goto app for editing images on my phone.iTunes card! [email protected] Yes I edit even my iPhone pho- tos. I love that it allows you to change the strength of the filters, and also you can save “recipes” of filters you have made yourself. Plus of course it will post the work of art to your social media. ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com 6

PHOTOGRAPHER’S CORNER Enjoy taking pictures? Want to learn how to take better ones? I am so thankful for the camera on my iphone! Truly without it I would have no photos of my chil- dren! Some photos are just uninspired snaps, but oth- ers are some of my most cherished photos ever taken! Since we all carry our phones around with us, we have no excuses why we do not take more pho- tos, of your kids or anything else that may interest you (yes even for facebook updates, those are important too!). I want to share with you today a tip on how to make the snapshots you take with your phone look even better! If you have any photography questions email them to me and I’d be happy to try to answer in upcoming issues [email protected] THE LIGHTFirst of all, you need to find good light. it hits our eyebrows and creates unflattering What is the difference between good light shadows under our eyes. It also makes theand bad light? subject have two black holes for eyes. NotGood light comes from the side(this is found very flattering.in shade, or inside a house when you stand The most important part about a photo ofclose to a window). a person is their eyes! Sometimes you mayBad light is light that is that harsh light found need to turn your subject around. It will godirectly overhead especially between 11-2 from a blah photo to an oh yeah photo!during the warmer months. When you take aphoto outside and the sun is right above you,IMPORTANT Make sure your subject is not standing in full mid day sun! Look for some shade and move them into it. Make sure you can see their eyes!7 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

iPhone camera tips did you know... Quick access Panorama Don’t need to unlock it, just swipe up from the right bottom lock screen Ever been on vacation and want to remember the most beautiful view you have ever seen? Burst Mode Start up camera app, slide the bar from photo to Action shot? don’t miss it. Hold your pano(iphone 5), Hold your phone up right then finger down on the shutter key. move your phone from left to right until you see the white arrow on your phone stop capturing the Sharing is caring scene in front of you. You will be amazed with the Easily share photos from the camera results! Remember to go slowly or the photos will roll by, mail, message, tweet & FB not “stitch” together smoothly. You can stop the panorama action at any time if there is somethingTaking a selfie you do not want captured in your shot.Easier to do than ever! Click on the icon in thetop right to flip the camera around so you can seeyourself and snap away!ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com 8

HAVING A BAD DAY? Today could be considered a very, very bad day for me. I spilled a whole cup of coffee on my white carpet. My 16 month old is grouchy and won’t nap be- cause she’s cutting teeth. I had to pick my daughter up from school because she’s sick. One of my best friends passed away from cancer. Yes. Today, could be considered a very, very bad day. However, I am God’s favorite. He picked me to make it through these trials. Ephesians 1:11 says, “All things are done according to God’s plan and decision; and God chose us to be his own people in union with Christ because of his own purpose, based on what he had decided from the very beginning.” What a blessing. In UNION with Christ? My God has chosen me? Nothing happens by mistake, and God wants us to find Him in every event—good, bad, or indifferent. In reality, my carpet needed to be cleaned anyway. I had some wonderful quality time nursing my daughter during her time of need. While mourning the loss of a wonderful mother, wife, teacher, and friend who spent the last two years living battling cancer knowing that Jesus was waiting for her when her time on earth was done. Nothing is better than knowing in your heart that someone you love has a place with the Heavenly Father. You too are God’s favorite. “He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3Don’t be afraidI have been told for years that the words“fear and fear not” were used 365 times inthe Bible! One use for every day of the year!It may actually not be used quite this manytimes, but the point is still real! God usedthe words “fear not” many many times be-cause He wanted us to trust in Him! Insteadof being afraid.Next time you are worried, or feeling anx-ious, stressed or afraid remember what Hesaid to us in His word. He said to Trust inHim with all of your heart and do not leanon your own understanding. Submit to Himand He will make your paths straight (He willtake care of things) Proverbs 3:5-6 It’s Hispromise to us. You can trust Him.9 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

7 PRACTICAL STEPS TO YOUR DREAM Achieving God’s purpose for your life 1. Dream it—you must dream it before you see it. You must first see your dream in your heart, and en- vision it in your mind. It will never become a reality until it is first a reality on the inside of you, so real and alive that you can feel it, taste it, smell it, and touch it. 2. Pray Over it – Prayer bathes your dream in power. Doing the impossible is in God’s DNA. He makes the unreachable reachable. If you are wise you will en- list His power.3. Write it – You must write your dream down and put it somewhere where you will see it oftenand be reminded of it. This keeps the memory of your dream fresh in your mind. With thebusiness of the day to day and the many distractions that come with it, the dream can beeasily forgotten. With this in mind, write the vision down and prominently display it.4. Game Plan – Who builds a house without a blueprint? A good game plan is like a road-map with great directions to the desired destination.5. Build a Team – Build a teamthat can get you to your dream.Teamwork is essential. In fact,teamwork is the vehicle that takesyou to your destiny. Two are bet-ter than one. Even Jesus didn’twork alone. He had His team ofdisciples. Get people that fortifyyour weaknesses and people thatcompliment your strengths. It isabsolutely essential. You can’t af-ford weak links or chinks in your ar-mor.6. Execution – Now, you’re on stage, the lights are on, and its time to execute the game plan.Know this, that there will be some good moments and some rough moments, but if you staycommitted to the plan, and adapt as needed, eventual success will happen. The hand ofthe diligent shall rule.7. Don’t get discouraged – When you hit a bump in the road, stay committed and focused.You can overcome that obstacle and rise above the difficulty.Follow these pathways, and you will find that your dream can become a reality. ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com 10

Sometimes in life you will find that your gifts, talents, and abilities may not be quite enough for you to ac-complish your goals. Sometimes, lets just face it, we fall short. No one has been equipped with everything.And if it hasn’t happened yet, there will come a time when you need more than you have. Well God is theGod of more. In fact He is supernatural. He is super powerful His super loving. He is super kind. He is su-per compassionate. Bottom line God is super. The word super simple means more than. Superman was more than a man. But in fact and in all realityGod is the true defintion of super. He is more than. And anything you need He has. Tap into a super Godand realize the super ability you have to be great when you are a member of His team.Ever been sick? Well, of course you have. And when you are, something is inside of your body making youfeel not so comfortable. The thought of it makes me cringe. When those feelings take over we usually putmedicine in our bodies to make ourselves feel better. All of this happening inside of us. Not detected by thehuman eye. Well the work of the Spirit is no different. God does His work on the inside of us, if we let Him.The truth is something is at work on the inside of all of us. Either it is God working or we are living a life ac-cording to our own desires, and our desires are working.There is one thing that the Bible is very good at, and that is stating facts. And that fact that God states in Hisword is that if you let Him work on the inside of you, you will be blessed. Period.But there is another fact and that is, if we live according to our desires born not of the spririt of God, that willend up broken down and in very bad condition.We must let God’s power work in us if we desire optimal blessings

In my city sub zero temperature are not an uncommon occurrence. In those settings the wise man goesoutside wearing a coat and hat and gloves! The coat keeps him warm and provides some defense from theharsh cold and wind.Sometimes, in life things get harsh and bitter, just like the weather. In those times we need a covering.Something that can shelter us against the elements of life. That shelter is God; I suggest you let Him coveryou.God declares that if you are fruitful He will cut you back so that you have more fruit. So let’s think aboutthis for a second. When you are doing a good job, before the Lord and bearing fruit, and reaching lives thatqualifies you before God to get cut back. That goes His attention and He begins to prune you so that you canbecome even more fruitful.In our day and age, when God begins pruning us so many onlookers are so quick to say, “we must not beblessed anymore” And at times we begin to feel that too. But perhaps being pruned is evidence that you arebless and God is looking for more out of you. I’m convinced that the best parts of us are buried deep on theinside and the trials of life are what pushes us and causes out greatness to rise.Take a listen to the Olive

CubaAuténtica Cuba uba, the land beyond reach for most Havana from Varadero last year. He was a American citizens. Located only 90 University professor by trade, but was work- miles off the coast of Key West FL, ing on a tour bus! Why? Tips. Tips are the Cuba truly is the hidden gem of the way that Cubans get ahead. The Cubans Caribbean. I have been so incred- have 2 currencies. Regular pesos and Cu-ibly fortunate to travel to Cuba 3 times in the ban convertible pesos (CUC - tourist’s mon-past two years. It is a popular destination ey). The regular Cuban peso’s value is nextfor Canadians and Europeans alike. The to nothing. Cubans use it for necessities ofUS placed an embargo on exports to Cuba life. The CUC is used for anything above and(except for food and medicine) in 1960, and beyond, that iPod, that TV, that bottle of rum.on February 7,1962 was extended to include I visited Havana twice and fell in love withalmost all imports. Americans are now al- it immediately. I did not realize it was suchlowed to travel to Cuba through other coun- an old city rich in history. I truly was takentries, but please check with your consulate aback by the authentic beauty I could seefor details before buying a ticket! surrounding me. Having to stand on its ownImagine if you will a country living in a time feet without any US assistance for all thesecapsule. The rushing busy streets full of Amer- years, you won’t find a starbucks or McDon-ican vintage cars from the 1950’s in almost alds anywhere in sight. You will see brightlyperfect condition, mixed with new Japanese colored buildings. You will hear beautifulcars and masses of buses that move tourists salsa music around almost every corner, andfrom one location to another. you can’t help but stop and dance. The oldThe people are some of the most beautiful I and the young walk the street with pride andhave ever seen in the world. The socialist sys- dignity. I did not see one homeless person,tem in which they live does not allow for one because they all are given the necessitiesto get ahead financially. Monetary wealth of life for free. Everyone dressed well. Theyby locals is non existant. The man who trims may have not had monetary riches, but inthe branches from the majestic Cuban royal spirit they are wealthy.palm makes the same amount of money as I talked to as many Cubans as I could whilethe doctor who treated your daughter for I was there to learn more about their cultureher ear infection. Education is free for all its and how we were the same and different.citizens all the way through secondary edu- They all shared pride for their country. Re-cation and the literacy rate an impressive quested respect from foreigners. Dreamed99.8%(.8% higher than the USA) Their medi- of peace. I hope one day if you get thecal care is top notch and they are in fact chance to go, that you take a trip to beau-leaders in cancer research. I learned these tiful Cuba, and visit my favorite city La Ha-facts from the tour guide on the bus I took to bana. I promise you will never forget it.11 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com



FASHION TIPSMen’s Fashion man that knows how to dress.The male fashion pointer of the month is It is impossible to have impeccable fashionsimple. It is all centered around your shoe with not so nice shoes. Likewise, you cangame. raise the points of an average outfit with great shoes.You can have on an incredible outfit, tai-lor fit, perfect colors, etc, but if you have The moral of the story is simple. Men, payon ugly or bad shoes it immediately deletes careful attention to your shoe game. Thismajor points from your outfit and your over- is the easiest way to add or subtract pointsall swag. Likewise, you can have on a pair from your fashion swaggart.of jeans and a not so nice shirt, but if youhave great shoes on, you will totally raiseyour fashion points and be viewed as aWomen’s Fashion a cool color or one that is on the larger side. One thing that every woman must rememberParis, New York, Milan what is the first thing that your shoe choices can either make oryou think of when you hear these locations break that great look. Always match colors....... Fashion. The magazines are all full of the of shoes with your outfit, a higher heel alwaysrunway fashions that come out of these great brings a look of class to any outfit.cities, but when you are getting dressed in A flat or sandal during the summer bringsthe morning do you see yourself walking into a causalthe office in one of these inspired fashions? look. SoFashion for everyday working women is a little next timeless full of frills and sexy cut dresses, but it’s not your tryingas easy as throwing on a pair of pants and to dresstop. Here are a few things that you need to to impressconsider when trying to look your best. take the time toEveryone must be aware of their body type, pay at-you want to play down the problem areas tention toand highlight your assets. So research what the small-types of clothes and cuts highlight those ar- er detailseas that you love. Pull out a color in your top that youand match your shoes and accessories with think mightthat color. A scarf can also be used to bring not be im-a completeness to your outfit, either by tying portant,it in a cool knot, draping it over your shoulders they couldin a careless manner, or using a cool belt to make orbring it together at the waist. Belts today are break thatnot only for holding up your pants but can great look!be put around your waist with an oversizedtop or paired with a dress to show off thatcute figure. Look for an unusual one; maybe13 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

Broken Pieces of your grasp, and break into pieces, and you will be left standing there, like I was, wonder- I remember a time when I was young and ing what just happened. There can be resto- dearly in love with my Cookie Monster coin ration for what was broken. bank. I carried it around constantly, ever Now as man I know of a safe place where keeping it safely beneath my 5 year old wing. we can be kept whole. I remember my beautiful mother saying, And even if we’ve been broken, this place “Aaron, honey, you should not keep carrying also offers healing. Jesus says, “I am the pot- your bank around. I don’t want it to break.” ter and you are the clay” (Jer 18). He de- But I was sure there was safety for that bank clares His power to shape you and heal you. in my loving arms. If all other options fail try the King of Kings. His One day, while walking up my basement word never fails. steps, I dropped my Cookie Monster, and the Are you needing prayer today? Please email love of my 5year old life was shattered. He us, we want to pray for you. was broken in pieces. There was no consolation for me, outside of [email protected] the confidence I had in my mothers word who said, I will have it put back together again. -Aaron B. Collins In life, there will be times when things slip outPaleo Spaghetti -Better absorption of nutri- 40-45 minutes, until you can ents from food poke the squash easily with a“Paleolithic” or Paleo eating -Reduced allergies fork. Let it cool until you canis a lifestyle based on eating handle it safely. Then scrapein the way perhaps “cave- Ingredients the insides with a fork to shredmen” once ate. In a nut- the squash into strands.shell: Meat, fruit & veg yes! 1 spaghetti squash While the spaghetti squash isSugar, dairy & grains no. Extra virgin olive oil, for driz- roasting, melt coconut oil inEating in the paleo lifestyle zling a large skillet over mediumimproves digestion, allows for Salt and pepper heat. Add chopped onionweight loss, reduces bloat- 1 tsp dried oregano and garlic and cook for 4-5ing and gas. Say good bye minutes. Add ground beef orto “hangry”(combination For the sauce turkey and brown the meat,of hunger and angry which stirring occasionally. Seasonis how most people dieting 1 lb ground turkey or beef with salt and pepper. Addfeel! It also can: 1 small onion, chopped the chopped tomato, to--Increased energy levels 4 cloves garlic, minced mato sauce, and Italian sea--Improved sleep 1 tbsp coconut oil soning and stir to combine.-Clearer skin & healthier 1 tomato, chopped Simmer on low heat, stirringlooking hair 1/2 jar of tomato sauce occasionally, while the spa--Improved mood & attitude 1 tbsp Italian seasoning ghetti squash finishes roast--Improvements in those suf- Salt and pepper to taste ing. Serve over spaghettifering depression or anxieties squash with basil for garnish.-Less or no bloating, de- Instructionscreased gas-Sustained weight loss Preheat oven to 400 degrees-Muscle growth; increased F. Using a sharp knife, cut thefitness squash in half lengthwise.-Lowered risk of heart dis- Scoop out the seeds and dis-ease, diabetes and cancer card. Place the halves with-Higher immune function the cut side up on a rimmedand a general feeling of well baking sheet. Drizzle with ol-being ive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast the squash in the oven for

Alive Outreach Learning Center We would like to introduce you to a couple of our staff each month. Aaron Collins Sr. Aaron Collins was born in Cinnaminson, New Jersey as one of 19 children in an athletic and academically rich family. After retiring from professional football at age 26 he chose to follow God’s call and the vision God put on his is heart to work within his community in Erie Penn- sylvania. For over 15 years Aaron has provided outreach service to those in Erie county as well as internationally. Aaron’s vision for Alive outreach in- cludes demonstrating God’s love and kindness through encouragement and education in God’s word. ”God has given us all a dream, it is my goal to help people achieve their dreams and walk into their God given destiny”. ACColleen Loll Chantil Director of ChambersOperations TeacherColleen & Chantil are two ofour valuable team at AliveOutreach Learning Centre. Weoffer Christian Bi-Lingual Child-care that expresses the loveof God through human hands.Our program offers creativeage appropriate education inEnglish and Spanish. Our kidscount in two languages, singin two languages, pray in twolanguages.15 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

“To all of the teachers and staff at Alive Learning Center...you truly are amazing people. Thank you so much for all you do. You have helped to care for and teach all 3 of my children and have made such a positive impact in our lives. We are so fortunate to have found you. the knowledge, love, patience and professionalism demonstrated every day is admi- rable. You should all be proud of the wonderful center and envi- ronment you have created. Thank you so much!” -- Gina D.If you are looking for a loving Christian nurturing environment for your child. Wewould love to hear from you. We are currently accepting new registrations.elite urban educationWe are located in Erie PA and our number is: 814 454 7203

GETTING INVOLVED WE ARE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS Our goal for 2014 is to build 10 more homes in the Dominican Republic. You can make a difference in the lives of these men, women and children of God who are impoverished and struggling by making a do- nation today. This family now owns the first home we built in the Dominican Republic Each home costs approximately $9,500 to build. We are believing for 100 people to come forward to partner with us and “buy a brick” for $95 Your donation will go towards building a strong foundation and safe place for these families in need in the Dominican Republic. We will of course graciously accept a donation of any amount. Please make your checks payable to: Alive Outreach. PO Box 163, Erie, PA, 16512 Or if you wish to donate online please visit our website www.aliveoutreach.com and click on “make donations”. Interested in joining us on a Missions trip? We know that God has placed the desire to work in missions in the hearts of many, but people may not be sure how to get involved. Let us take you with us on our world mission tour. Safely visit and make a difference in a country in need. Lives are going to change! Please email us today for more information [email protected] ALI-VE1O7UT ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com

“whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever isright, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, what-ever is admirable—if anything is excellent orpraiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

COMING NEXT MONTH GOSPO swag. It’s cool to be ChristianHOT TOPICS TECHNOLOGY FASHION SOCIETY WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU We welcome your input! Please email us at info@aliveoutreach. com with any thoughts, comments or suggestions on something you have read in this issue. OR what you would like to see in upcoming issues. Please also be sure to keep your eye on www.aliveoutreach.com for the digi version of this magazine coming soon! www.aliveoutreach.com [email protected]