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Alive Ministries USA, Annual Newsletter
Our Mission
Our Mission is to effectively carry out the Great Commision found in Matthew 28:18-20 of Preaching the Gospel and making disciples of Jesus Christ. To accomplish this we must recognize the need to make and train disciples. 2 Timothy 2:2 NKJV says, “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
| Rev. Christopher B. Cain I am the co-founder, along with my wife, Elizabeth J. Cain, as well as the Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship. In reality God is the founder, we cannot lay any foundation as He has already done so, it is up to us to build upon that foundation and that is what we are trying to do. One of my personal ministry highlights is the continued work the Lord is doing in my own life, and right here in my own hometown. I have been active in our local church, United Baptist Church of Littleton, as a Sunday School teacher, Men’s Group Leader, Leader of our Evangelism Class and as a Deacon. God is really using the men and women of our class to minister to each other as well as to the church and community. I find that your deepest growth always comes from small groups. I have been blessed to have been able to take part in a wonderful men’s group as well that is helping each of us grow into the men God desires us to be. The Bible is clear about the importance of fellowship in the local body of believers, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) My wife, Elizabeth J. Cain, is my support and encourager. She is our Co-Founder, Photographer, and Videographer, and has taken many of the photos that have been posted with the devotionals I have written. Elizabeth is a great support to me as I often take on many things at once, and she helps me to keep it all balanced. It is great to see my wife being willing to overcome her limitations and surrender herself to the cause of Christ. Elizabeth is proof that our Spiritual impact is not determined by our anxiety or our past, but by our GOOD and Righteous Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. My sister, Jessica J. Ford ,has continued to serve in a much needed and indispensable role as my Editor, Confidant, and Communications Director. Just as Elizabeth, she demonstrates the impact God can have in our lives when we seek true submission to God. Jessica also has taken on an increasingly active role in her church as a greeter, a prayer warrior, and just plain helping wherever she is needed. Jessica is proof that just because you may be physically limited at times, does not mean you are spiritually limited in any way. It is God who determines our impact, not our health. My brother-in-law, John Ford, is the most recent addition to our team since our last newsletter. John helped us out with Guest Hosting our ALIVE-Stream when needed and also Photography, Prayer, and plans to help us with much needed Video Editing. John has been on Short term Missions, assists his Church with Security, Sound Board, and Tech skills which he greatly enjoys. John has a real heart for prayer and for God’s people. We are glad to welcome John to our family and to the Ministry and appreciate his desire to serve our Lord and Savior. |
Introduction
Thank you for partnering with us here at Alive Ministries USA, as our work would not be possible without your prayers and support. This is our fourth official newsletter, and I am glad that you can be a part of it. These past four years have been an amazing time for us here at Alive Ministries USA. We see God using us in so many ways that it is hard to pick the highlights. In this newsletter, I will share some of those highlights and some plans for the future with you, including some very exciting news concerning our upcoming trip in February to the Dominican Republic, but more on that later.
2024-25 Highlights
Christopher Stoddard’s Cancer Diagnosis and Update
Many of you are already aware that our oldest son, Chris, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma early last summer. Chris had what we thought would be his last treatment on January 14, 2025. Chris had 12 treatments of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy scheduled. Half-way through his treatment cycle he had a Pet Scan which revealed that his cancer was in remission. NO TRACE OF CANCER!!! This is without a doubt a tribute to the power of prayer, and the sovereign hand of God at work in Chris’s life and we give all glory and honor to the Lord for his healing. Chris has dealt with some effects of the Chemo, but overall he is doing well. As I mentioned, Chris was to have his last treatment on January 14, 2025. After meeting with his oncologist, it was determined that he did not have to take the final treatment. Chris had the results of his latest Pet scan revealed to him on January 14th, and that result was NO CANCER!!! Praise Jesus!!! Thank you to all who prayed for his healing. I know God allowed this for some purpose, and it is obvious to many that Chris was healed. Chris could use continued prayer as he moves on from this and deals with the after effects of Chemo. We serve the Risen Savior, and nothing is impossible with Christ Jesus our Lord by our side. I am continually amazed at the power of prayer.
Podcast Ministry
We have begun to step into Podcasting as it is one of the best ways to share the Gospel in the 21st Century. You can now find us on Spotify, Amazon and iTunes, and also at Castos. Simply search Alive Ministries USA. Are you interested in being on a podcast? If you would like to join us for a podcast EMail us at Aliveministriesusa@gmail.com Podcasts allow me an additional way to distribute the content of my Biblical Commentary newspaper articles and sermons.
Wisconsin Christian News
I have been blessed to contribute a regular article for Wisconsin Christian News for the last several years. I want to take a moment and thank Rob Pue of Wisconsin Christian News, who tirelessly labours for the Gospel of Christ by sharing God’s Word through one of the Largest Christian Newspapers of it’s kind. Since I began to write, Rob has been able to launch Wisconsin Christian News TV and he has been able to distribute papers across the United States, and as far as Scotland and the United Kingdom. I have now submitted dozens of articles ranging in a wide variety of topics yet all based on Biblical commentary and issues that affect the believer. You can find my monthly column in the paper or under Biblical Commentary at WisconsinChristianNews.com
Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry
In 2023 Elizabeth and I became “Patched In” members of Bikers for Christ, Aroostook Chapter, an International Motorcycle Ministry. Along with my friend and Chapter Elder, Roger Skelton, my wife and I joined and we are now a recognized chapter of BFC.
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
This year is my second year at Greater Houlton Christian Academy as the High School Bible Teacher. This year I took on the Bible department for the secondary to now include grades 7 to 12. I absolutely love teaching at GHCA and am blessed to be a part of the Academy. One of the biggest mission fields I could ever go to is this school. I recognize the gravity of the situation that I may be the last formal Bible teacher these students sit under. That sure is a huge task, and I seek God’s direction in fulfilling that role. I want to thank my friend and Headmaster, Rob Albers, for giving me the chance to do this. Also my finest cousin, James Watson, who had been trying to get me in the school for several years. Thank you also to the GHCA board members and staff for being such a blessing to me. This position is part time and is something I can do with my limitations. It has been a huge blessing thus far!
Living Waters
Elizabeth and I had the pleasure of spending our summer at Living Waters Bible Camp. I remember many years of attending Living Waters as a camper. Elizabeth and I served as the staff in charge for the weekend to help give a much needed break to our Director Dave Morad and his wife Esther. I also served as the campus pastor for the staff. Elizabeth and I made many friends and connections and look forward to volunteering again. What was amazing is the way the Lord worked everything out. Several of the students I teach at GHCA served along with us for the summer which was a great way to get to know them better and have many good Bible discussions with them and the other wonderful friends we made this year.
Pregnancy Care Center
For a couple years now Elizabeth has volunteered at the local pregnancy care center. She helps organize and prepare distributions of the things needed by mothers. It has been a good way for her to raise awareness to the great work and the need for ministries which can provide support and counseling to mothers and families who wish to keep their children rather than abort them.
CEF Ministry
Elizabeth has also begun volunteering with Child Evangelism Fellowship, which is a ministry that holds afterschool Bible programs in the public schools. This has been a good opportunity for her to be able to share the Gospel with the children in our area. Elizabeth has been involved in children’s ministry since she was a child.
Personal Ministry
This is what makes up the bulk of what we do, whether it be in street ministry, one on one ministry, ministering to couples or families, or supporting other ministers in prayer and encouraging them. Personal ministry is to me where the real connections are made. Many of these encounters have dealt with empowering people to fully surrender to God, to overcome struggles and addictions by relying on Christ, and calling them to a deeper appreciation for the Word of God by challenging them to read the Bible daily.
I had the blessing of speaking at several different churches this past year, and am speaking at several different churches this January 2025 about our February 2025 Mission trip to Colegio Moriah.
I have had the Blessing to go to the Dominican Republic with my wife and Church Mission team in February 2020, March 2022 and February 2024. One amazing opportunity we have had is the privilege of taking the senior class to the Dominican. I took the 2023-2024 graduating class and am now taking the 2024-2025 Seniors. We are raising funds to go again this February 2025.
Again this year, I have challenged several people and couples to read God’s Word daily for 30 days and to access the change in their lives after the thirty days. I have found that in a month, the changes that can occur leave the people forever changed in such a way that I do not need to convince them to keep reading as they do that all by themselves. I would challenge you to do the same, and in addition begin to write down the things you are thankful for; you will soon find that even the worst situation and attitude can be overcome by the gratitude that comes from knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I challenged our church, and a couple of the churches I have spoken at to read the Bible completely through in one year. Some of us are doing it for the second time as a church.
In addition, I have challenged many, and will challenge you, with a challenge my wife gave me: Begin to write down your prayer requests and as they are answered write down how they were answered and when. Periodically review how God has answered your prayers to keep a fresh perspective of how God is actually working in your life. Elizabeth really was blessed to work with the students at Colegio Moriah in the Dominican with some very special Art Projects she had brought with her on the trip. God surely led us outside of our comfort zones and He alone brought the increase!
Tent Revival
This year we were absolutely blessed, excited, and honored to host the second annual Southern Aroostook tent revival on our property in August. We had a week of amazing services which included some great speakers from this area and some from away. Elizabeth and I enjoyed hosting, and I enjoyed speaking. A special thanks to Evangelist James Blodgett for providing the tent and speaking, and leading worship. We also want to thank Pastor Brantley Emerick, and Jeremy Hiltz, who spoke along with myself.. Thanks to Jamie Watson, Ada Holmchuck for providing music. Thanks to everyone from United Baptist Church of Littleton for setting up the tent, the chairs and all the things necessary for making it possible.
2025 and Ongoing Goals
Grow the Bikers for Christ Aroostook Chapter
FInish our two year School of Biblical Evangelism Class
Continue Biblical commentary articles.
Revisit Live Streaming as and when God directs.
Grow our Podcasting Ministry.
The February 2025 trip to Colegio Moriah in the Dominican Republic:
As part of a fourteen person mission team from our local Church and those joining us from Greater Houlton Christian Academy, I will be leading our team on a short term mission trip to the Dominican Republic. We will be going to Colegio Moriah, which is a school that our church, and our Pastor Steve Straubel, have been associated with for several years now. Colegio Moriah is where we went in the Dominican in February 2020, in March 2022, and February of 2024. Colegio Moriah ministers to Haitian Refugees who have been displaced and are living in the Dominican Republic. There is deep distrust among the two nationalities which share the same island as their home. For Haitians who are living in the DR, they face abuse, exploitation, and difficult living and working conditions with very few, if any, rights. You can learn more about the school, which started in the street as a chicken wire and tarped structure, that has grown into a facility of its very own surrounded by concrete walls and has about four hundred students, by visiting their website at: https://www.colegiomoriah.org
You can also follow us, and the progress of our journey in the Dominican on our social media platforms, specifically on Aliveministriesusa.com and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AliveMinistriesUSA
One reason for writing this newsletter is to inform you of what we have been and are doing. The other reason is that in order to make the trip to the Dominican Republic possible, we have to reach out and ask for support. When the opportunity arose I immediately said yes to going on this trip. Truthfully, I do not like to be a burden, though I realize in not asking I would be more of a burden by preventing you from the blessing of partnering with us to help these children and adult refugees.
We know God can and will provide. He provided thru His Faithful Children the entire cost of our last three trips to the Dominican and we know we are needed there now and He WILL make a way. Will you be part of that with us? Praise God because we have raised enough to cover our plane tickets and bus tickets. We each have a total of $1700 to raise that covers our meals, wages for our cooks and housekeepers who tend to us, and most importantly, groceries that we deliver to the local communities, and the biggest items which are lumber for projects and concrete for building an addition on the school. While there we fill any other needs with remaining funds. Two years ago we were able to pay up-front doctors fees for a woman who was in desperate need of care. God is good! We know that this is a difficult time of year for most everyone, and we would not ask if we did not have a need. If you can support us in this trip, we would greatly appreciate it. If you cannot support us financially, that is totally understandable, though we would ask that you support us and the mission team in prayer. There is a lot of spiritual darkness where we are going and we will need your prayers just as much, perhaps more so, than the financial support.
Support and Donations for us can be sent by check with our names in the memo along with DR trip made out to the “United Baptist Church of Littleton” at the following address:
Christopher and Elizabeth Cain
C/o
Vickey Tilley Financial Secretary,
PO Box 557 Houlton, ME 04730
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV)
Again, we thank you for all the sharing of our posts, your prayers, comments, support, and encouragement as we minister here at home and abroad. Please remember to like us on Facebook and follow the progress of our trip at www.AliveMinistriesUSA.com https://www.facebook.com/AliveMinistriesUSA
If you would like to see about booking me for a speaking engagement, please call me at 207-538-1545.
Blessings in Christ,
Rev. Christopher & Elizabeth Cain
Alive Ministries USA
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