HOPE Talks

Today Pastor Margaret Michael & Grayson Willis will be sharing an outline by Jennifer Heeren from crosswalk.com on 10 reasons to share your testimony. We will also be adding our thoughts and scripture to go with each point. Your Story is unique (even if you don't think so)God's word tells us to share our hope as a believerPeople love to hear stories- both believers and unbelievers It Removes fear and gives courageUnbelievers will have a hard time disputing what you say is your storyIt creates transparency within the churchYou become a resource for othersYou keep your initial salvation testimony alive in your mindYou deliver more testimonies as God continues His work in youIt Glorifies God

Leslie was born in Fulks Run, Virginia and was raised in Broadway, Virginia. Leslie has not lived in the same place more than four years since she turned 18.She has traveled to England multiple times, Mexico multiple time and she also spent six weeks in Colombia. In addition to her travels Leslie lived in New Jersey for a few years before moving back to the Shenandoah Valley. Leslie joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony.

We will be praying together specifically for five key areas. FOCUS 1, Pray for one another (I Timothy 2:1): Who is hurting around you? Who is in need of hope and redemption? Who has a physical need? A financial need? A spiritual need? What we’re fighting: Sickness, discouragement, hopelessness. FOCUS 2, Pray for peace (Philippians 4:7): We are living in an unprecedented time of uncertainty. Many are attacked and some paralyzed by fear and anxiety. Peace does not come from our circumstances, but from our God who is our peace. Where is an area you are needing to experience peace? Where are you currently seeking peace from other sources than In Christ? Where is disruption and the Lord is inviting you to speak prayers of peace? Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. How can you embody His peace during these days? What we’re fighting: Anxiety, worry, timidity. FOCUS 3, Pray for courage (Joshua 1:9): Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather obedience in spite of fear. The source of our strength and courage is not found in ourselves, but in Christ. Where is God asking you to trust and walk in obedience in spite of your fear? Where is it that you are walking in obedience but not yet seeing God’s answer, His provision, or His next step? What we’re fighting: self-focus, disobedience, doubt. FOCUS 4, Pray for unity (1 Corinthians 1:10): We don’t seek unity for the sake of unity but unity in Christ (as we make Christ the focus, he can bring unity). Is there anywhere you see disunity in your life? In your family? In your community? What is it today that you are seeking instead of God? In place of God? What we’re fighting: discord, pettiness, negative talk. FOCUS 5, Pray for our church (Acts 1:8): Pray for us to be faithful in living out of mission: Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ. Pray for us to be obedient even in times of uncertainty. Pray for unity in the body as we seek the Lord and trust in Him to lead us. Pray for our leadership and volunteers. What we’re fighting: weakness, irrelevance, ineffectiveness.

Malisa was adopted at 28 days old into a Christian family. They lived in Pennsylvania for two years and Ohio for six years before moving to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where she has lived ever since. Malisa joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony.

Amanda was born in Puerto Rico. When she was three her family to Illinois near her grandparents. Amanda grew up as a pastors kids and her family also lived in Colorado and Washington State. Before Amanda started her freshman year of high school her family moved to the Shenandoah Valley when her dad joined the pastoral staff at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene. She has lived in the valley ever since. Amanda currently serves as the director of worship ministries for the Spanish congregation at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene and joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony.

Gabriel Montanez was born in Illinois and when he was about a year old his family moved to the Shenandoah Valley where he has lived ever since. Gabriel joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony with us. Gabriel also shares about a nine month mission trip that he is leaving for in September through World race. They will be doing training in the states until January when they hope to go overseas to Eswatini, Ethiopia and Cambodia. If you are interested in following Gabriel while he is on his mission trip or fell led to donate here is a link to his blog. https://gabrielmontanez.theworldrace.org

Kathy was born in Staunton, Virginia and her family moved to Harrisonburg when she was three. Kathy has lived in the Harrisonburg/ Bridgewater, Virginia ever since with the exception of two years when her and her husband Drew lived in New Jersey. Kathy and Drew have two Daughters Jenny and Emily. Kathy works at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene. Drew and Kathy Planned Living Stone Church of the Nazarene in Verona, Virginia. Kathy Joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony with us.

Today we are joined by Director & Co-Founder of New Creation Sabrina Dorman-Andrew as well as a New Creation volunteer Eyde Adams to talk about New Creations, which is a non profit that helps girls who are rescued from human trafficking as well as bring awareness to the issue and help with prevention of the issue.

Pastor Drew Ridder was born and raised in Harrisonburg. He is the Pastor of Living Stone church of the Nazarene in Verona, Virginia. Drew is married to Kathy and they have two daughters Jenny and Emily. Before entering the ministry Drew worked in architecture for 15 years. Drew joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony with us.

Pastor Drew Ridder was born and raised in Harrisonburg. He is the Pastor of Living Stone church of the Nazarene in Verona, Virginia. Drew is married to Kathy and they have two daughters Jenny and Emily. Before entering the ministry Drew worked in architecture for 15 years. Drew joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony with us.

Pastor Todd Thomas is the Pastor at Timberville Church of the Nazarene. He joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share about the book he wrote recently "A Life In Contrast" thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount.

Karen Good was born and raised in Grottoes, Virginia and currently lives in McGaheysville, Virginia with her Husband Jonny. They have three kids Jonathan, Colton and Hannah. Karen joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share part 2 of her testimony today.

Karen Good was born and raised in Grottoes, Virginia and currently lives in McGaheysville, Virginia with her husband Jonny. They have three kids Jonathan, Colton and Hannah. Karen joins us on Front Porch Talks to share the first part of her testimony today!

Stephanie Signorino was born and raised in Elkton, Virginia. She joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony, the many trails and tributations that the Lord has brought her through as well as what Christ is doing currently doing in her life.

Jared Link grow up in the valley juse west of Bridgewater. He joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony and about the call to ministry that the Lord has put on his heart as well as what God is up to in eastern Rockingham county. HFCN will be planning a satellite campus in Elkton in February of 2021. Jared will be serving as the campus minister of the east rock campus.

Pastor Kerry Willis joins Pastor Margaret Michael & Grayson Willis on Front Porch Talks this Fathers Day to talk about God as our Father.

Ashlea Link was born and raised in the outskirts of Broadway, Virginia. She attends Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene with her husband Jared and their daughter Eliza. Ashlea joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony.

Beth Elyard was born and raised in Petersburg, West Virginia. She grow up in a Christian home that gave a love for reading God's word. She now attends Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene and joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share her testimony.

Pastor Terry Wyant- Vargo was born and raised in Elkton, Virginia. At age 24 she moved to Tampa Bay, Florida. She moved back to the valley in 1999. She attends HFCN with her husband Thomas. She serves as a volunteer Pastor at HFCN and will serve as the Outreach Pastor of our East Rock campus. She has worked for Wingfield Ministries since 2003. Pastor Terry joins us today on Front Porch Talks to share her testimony and the amazing transformation that God has done in her life.

Pastor Terry Wyant- Vargo was born and raised in Elkton, Virginia. At age 24 she moved to Tampa Bay, Florida. She moved back to the valley in 1999. She attends HFCN with her husband Thomas. She serves as a volunteer Pastor at HFCN and has worked for Wingfield Ministries since 2003. Pastor Terry joins us today on Front Porch Talks to share her testimony and the amazing transformation that God has done in her life.

Don Tutwiler was born and raised between Springcreek and Otterbein, Virginia. He attends Harrisonburg First Church the Nazarene with his wife Vickie. He joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony.

Today on Front Porch Talks we are joined by Pastor Margaret's daughters Sydney Hayslett & Pastor Olivia Michael. They join us to share their testimony with us as well as some stories and good memories that they have with their mom for this Mother's Day program.

Sarah Kinzer joins Grayson Willis & Pastor Margaret Michael today to share about a book she wrote recently entitled "Abide." Sarah lives in the Shenandoah Valley and works in full-time ministry with the Church of the Nazarene She is passionate about communicating the message of Holiness and helping people find freedom through faith. She wants to walk with others in the deep places, to seek out hard truths and to witness the penetrating light of the gospel as it authentically creates radical changes in her own life and those around her.

Pastor Brad Billet is originally from West Virginia. The also lived in New York before moving to Northern Virginia. Pastor Brad is the Lead Pastor at West Point Community Church of the Nazarene in West Point, Virginia and joins us on Front Porch Talks today to share his testimony with us.