NorthEast of the Well

Memorial Weekend Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Laura Suk, Founder & Executive Director of NorthEast, was invited to preach this weekend at St. Andrew's - what a blessing it was to all! Laura's message & our NorthEast worship revolved around the question... How will you respond when Jesus exposes you to who you really are? ... -John 4 & Rev. 4 St. Andrew's has supported the mission & vision of NorthEast of the Well for over 10 years now! We are filled with thankfulness for our ongoing & faithful partnership. Thank you for having us! - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church For full service, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH4X5vWPDS

City-Wide Serve Day Thank you @lovecostamesa for helping to bring together an incredible group of volunteers what a blessing it was to create encouragement scripture cards for sober living homes & our various programs. To our volunteers - you are SO appreciated!

Everyday should be National Day of Prayer Yesterday, NorthEast joined with the Costa Mesa community at City Hall to ask God to move & work in our city, state & nation. We believe that through prayer in Jesus’ name things change in the here & now. God is eager to hear us & meet us in our supplication. We are invited into the redemptive process of humanity, & we can participate by speaking to God in UNITY.

The Meaning Behind Our Name ~~ Our name comes out of the Bible, John chapter 4, where an outcast Samaritan woman has a life-changing encounter with Jesus at a well just outside of her town at mid-day. Crossing barriers of culture, class, gender and religion, Christ met her with intention. He validated her worth, even as he unveiled her brokenness. Responding to his offer of living water, she returns to her community, Sycher, located northeast of the well, telling people to Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah? (John 4:28 NIV) And many came, saw for themselves, and believed. Vision: The Outcast Becomes the Witness

Legacy Women’s Conference at FCCA! NorthEast is feeling so grateful to have had the opportunity to join with Pastor Grettel Aumua (host) from Girl Talk OC Ministry, and Apostle Vanisia Tapia (speaker) from Sustaining Fires Ministries! This gathering of like-minded women was so very special, as we were able to speak on our Mission, meet various ministry groups, hear a powerful Spoken Word, and join arms as daughters of Christ. ... Thank you so much for having us! - Sustaining Fire Ministries & GirlTalk OC

JOIN US MONDAY EVENING! We are so blessed to announce that we will be gathering in person again! Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare. Beyond grateful to be together again!

MISSION OF NORTHEAST: We exist to bring God's Word into places of desperate need, with a focus on those in recovery and restoration. Jordan Brock: A woman radically transformed through God's work at NorthEast of the Well. Reminder: We rely entirely on private donations -- to help NorthEast continue to transform the lives of those in need, please visit our giving page for various support opportunities:... https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://youtu.be/6OiKPYftdVM

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THIS MONTH & EVERY MONTH! "I pray for the day when people of color will have an equal seat at the table and not feel the need to create their own table just to be heard. Because on that day I would have seen manifested what I have prayed for years, God, let Your Kingdom come, let Your will be done, concerning racial justice, on earth as it is in heaven. Click the link for the full powerful letter from NorthEast Pastor Gail: https://northeastofthew...ell.org/note-from-gail.php #BlackHistoryMonth

OPEN TO ALL! Please send us a message with your email if you would like to receive our weekly Zoom gathering links or simply sign up here: https://northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php

THE JANICE WE KNOW TODAY A STORY OF TRUE TRANSFORMATION: "I was 14 when I started using meth and drinking alcohol. My dad was deported to Mexico when I was 10; I have not seen him since. My mom was an addict - still is. I was left to raise myself, so drinking and drugs became a way to escape. After my little sister was born with drugs in her system, we spent a year in foster care before going to live with my grandma. But my addiction and sexual promiscuity didn't stop. Whe...n I got pregnant, I wanted to change. I got sober, but fell right back into my addiction by the time my son was two. For years, we were homeless, sleeping in cars, motels, hanging out with the wrong people. I would drink, black out and not remember where I was. I was having sex, sometimes forcibly, with men I didn't know. After many violent encounters with my son's father, I knew I had to get out. I entered Heritage House, a recovery program for women and children, but left after two days. I put myself back into a vicious cycle and before long, I was pregnant again. Having no where else to go, I returned to Heritage House. That's when God met me through NorthEast of the Well. At the very first Bible study, my mind began to shift - I began to see that change was possible. When NorthEast gifted me with a beautiful new Bible - another first! - I felt a ray of hope. For once in my life, I put my sons' needs ahead of my own and made the decision to place them in foster care while I began a journey of recovery. Even though giving them up was the hardest thing I'd ever done, NorthEast was there every step of the way. NorthEast would call, checking in, reminding me that God had a plan for us. In 2019, when I got baptized at NorthEast, I realized my life really HAD changed. From that moment forward, I made a promise to myself and publicly, to follow and live for Christ. Today, my boys are back with me and we live at Eli House, a residential program for women and children. I am learning to be the mother they need and deserve; I even started my first job! NorthEast of the Well has been a lifeline for us - I am on Zoom every Monday evening for the NorthEast service. I love the worship - it feels like those songs were made for me! I want to be like the NorthEast women, setting an example of what's possible with God. Recently I was asked to write some scripture cards for NorthEast to hand out - I am blessed to serve, even in small ways. "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jer. 29:11) These are the words I live by." REMINDER: We rely entirely on private donations to sustain our ministry. To support us, please visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php

Join us this coming Monday evening (Feb. 8th) for our weekly Zoom gathering! You do not want to miss this service, as we have an amazing guest speaker: Pastor John McKeague from Trabuco Presbyterian Church! He will be preaching out of Mark Chapter 2:1-12 // Theme: We Have Never Seen Anything Like This. Please send us a message with your email if you would like to receive our weekly Zoom gathering links or simply sign up here: https://northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php ! Trabuco Presbyterian Church

Feb. 1st: Wishing our NorthEast community, supporters, and friends a beautiful week & month ahead ~ filled with faith, courage, and strength. May we fall deeper into God's Word and His promises than ever before. If you would like to join our weekly zoom gatherings, please send us a message with your email!

Prayer on MLK Event ~ Jesus is Justice! NorthEast was honored to join in on the Prayer on MLK Event in Long Beach. As we stood on the side of the road, we stood for justice, we stood for Jesus. We wrote 1 powerful word on our mask that encompassed the unique prayer of our heart. Signs of scripture and social justice were held high, uplifting words were spoken, and powerful worship songs were sang. We took turns lifting up vocal prayers of repentance, hope, and restoration over the land, and ended in communion. We are so grateful for what the Lord is doing in our nation and beyond. God is so good!

"WE ARE NORTHEAST OF THE WELL." Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to her town (which is NorthEast of the Well), and said to the people: Come see about a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ? Many people came to believe, not just because of her testimony, but they came to see for themselves. - John 4:28-29... ~ WAYS TO SUPPORT: ~ o Visit our support page to give at any amount: www.northeastofthewell.org/give o Donate through PayPal o Mail your donation to: 2025 Newport Blvd., Ste. 110 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 o Donate via Txt-To-Give: Text the word GIVE to 707.505.8352 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykhwdpvZBdM

5th Annual Fall Gala Video Testimony #10: A Story of Change - Madeline Orlando Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: ... https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlbREQLjxXU&t=34s

5th Annual Fall Gala Video Testimony #9: Our amazing volunteer, Kriste Bustamante Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: ... https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQZmjbvFjSk&t=4s

5th Annual Fall Gala Final Event: VISION Video Testimony #8: A Powerful Word from Ron Brown, Executive Director of Southern California Teen Challenge ... Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://youtu.be/oW-3ZAq7Iqs

VIRTUAL AUCTION / FINAL DAY TO PLACE YOUR BIDS! In order to access our auctions items and begin bidding, you will need to download the free "PWI Auction" application through the App Store on your device. 1. Open your App Store or Google Play Store. ... 2. Search for "PWI Auction" and download the app. 3. Open the app. Here you will enter your email and create a password. ~ This allows us to track your bids! 4. In the list of "Upcoming Auctions," select NorthEast of the Well. 5. Enter the auction, scroll through the items, and start bidding! You may start bidding now up until midnight today (Friday, 10/9) through our Auction App. We will reach out to you within 5 business days with next steps in claiming your item. If you need any help or assistance at all with downloading this app or bidding, please feel free to call our office and we can walk you through it all! Our number is (949)515-9355 / WELL.

5th Annual Fall Gala Day 4: ~ EQUIP ~ Video Testimony #7: Brianna Hansen: A Life Transformed, A Job Secured... Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://youtu.be/0_O1qJ1zzbA

5th Annual Fall Gala Day 3: ~ EQUIP ~ Video Testimony #6: Jordan Brock: A Purpose Found, A Career Started... Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://youtu.be/6OiKPYftdVM

5th Annual Fall Gala: 10,000 Reasons - Celebrating a Decade of Change! Day 2: ~ REACH ~ Video Testimony #2: Take it from the wonderful Marji Exon, NorthEast Volunteer... Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEO0ZAqgNaI

5th Annual Fall Gala: 10,000 Reasons - Celebrating a Decade of Change! Day 3: ~ CONNECT ~ Video Testimony #5: Demetria Goodwin speaks ... on "Kingdom Work" Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://youtu.be/-fkTkGOZYbo

DAY 1 - INTRODUCTION - 5TH ANNUAL FALL GALA The theme of this years Fall Gala Fundraiser is -- "10,000 Reasons: Celebrating a Decade of Change"... Please watch this intro video of our founder and executive director, Laura Suk, as she explains the next 4 days of our Gala. Don't forget to check your email daily (and/or our virtual event page on our website: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/) for a zoom link to each presentation (Oct. 6 - 9). Specific giving opportunities and projects are now LIVE: https://northeastofthewell.org/10000reasons/projects.php For our giving page, paypal and text to give, visit: https://northeastofthewell.org/give.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixRlxwx2ubY#vide