It's officially stick season. As the woods are left barren, with their quiet departure from life and leaf, the pond and paths are exposed. I can see now what was hidden, what was kept from common view. I can see forever as the trees creek and sway under windblown duress. It's even more beautiful than I could've imagined. This is how I'm reflecting on Toah Nipi's first year of independence as a nonprofit. I see so clearly how you as churches, individuals, campus staff and students, and families have poured out your love for God's ministry here. I pray you've received that which you've given here so abundantly. I found I was hurrying myself through this season of growth, innovation, and discovery, despite serving many of you who were intentionally un-hurrying. Thank you for reminding me and the other staff at Toah Nipi that Sabbath rest is what we live out of, not what we live to get to. You make this space special to us - as evidenced by the content of this newsletter.
Now it's time to gaze, rest, and abide in the gift of God's presence. We are here. Now. Praising God for what He has done, is doing, and will continue to do. Clinging to His promises and praying for renewal here in New England. So… the sticks are here, and the snow has yet to fall. But it will. We all know it will! I anticipate it with excitement for a great Light will enter into the darkness. Hope is here. Life will return.
~ By His grace, I faithfully write to you from Toah Nipi Elisha Hodgson, Associate Director
You make this space special to us - as evidenced by the content of this newsletter. Enjoy it and don't hesitate to email us your stories suggestions, feedback, and prayer requests. We co-labor alongside you. Deeply desiring this space to reflect your faces and stories as God's people in New England.
Prayer Walk
The next time you go down to the Prayer Garden you'll notice scriptures placed along the way. We pray this serves as a bridge of reflection, an opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit in as you descend down to the prayer garden. We are grateful to Gordon and Gloria Brown and the work they poured into this addition.
HAPPENINGS
Student Ministry
This fall we experienced a healthy and robust dose of student ministry. With roughly 1005 students from fall conferences, college groups and high school groups. Bringing us back to pre-pandemic numbers. This is a testament to the hunger students have to seek and learn, and love the Lord. Grateful to be able to witness the Holy Spirit move and young people making the decision to give their lives to Christ. It surely is never too early and never too late.
Warm apple cider welcome to Chef Arianne!
Job Openings
Chief Executive Officer Position
Toah Nipi CRC is a newborn ministry (with an amazing history of former stewards)! The Board of Directors of TNCRC is pleased to announce a position opening for a new CEO of Strategic Planning and Development. Our current director (Greg Hodgson), will remain in the role of COO, supporting day-to-day operations. Click the link below to view the position description. Prayerfully consider and pass along this PD as the Lord brings individuals to mind.
Below are our summer crew dates for 2025. For any college students and high schoolers you think would like to dedicate a portion of their summer to come lead and serve with us.
