Discover Life: Wrapping Up April 2016 - Root Well!

April showers bring what? Truthfully, the month has been a roller coaster here at DISCOVER LIFE. Peaks and valleys are a part of life but God promises us the peace that allows us to get caught away with neither and, through it all, hold onto the steadfastness of who He is through think and thin ... and this month brought a lot of each. Let's get to it.

Visitation and Homecoming Service for Mr Charlie Gockel ...

On April 5, 2016 Charles R. Gockel was at the Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side when he went to be with Jesus. Born in Roxbury, NY on April 10, 1941, Charles was the son of Mamie and (Charles) Raymond Gockel of Grand Gorge. He is survived by his wife Beverly, sons David Gockel and wife Teresa, Charles B Gockel and wife Tracy, and daughter Deborah Mcmullen and her husband Joseph, Grandchildren Danielle (Kyle) Greiner, Kali (Ben) Brockert, Nicole (Phil) Couse, Charlene Cross, Jacob, Gabrielle, Naomi, Abigail, Lydia, and Caleb Gockel and 7 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his mother, Mamie Gockel, brothers Hank and Karl Gockel and sister Anna Jones. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the Prattsville Community Church with viewing from 9:30 a.m. until the service at 11:00. Committal service will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery following the service. Please join us for a covered dish at the church following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HCTC/Discover Life, 251 Huntersfield Rd., Prattsville, NY 12468.

With A Heavy Heart ... Announcing the Passing of a Hero

It is with a heavy heart that I say, "Thank you and well done" to one of our own, Mr Charlie Gockel. Mr Charlie ended his term here on earth and is now enjoying the presence of the Lord. He loved furiously and intrusively. His life impacted so many. His message was simple: Give up to Jesus. The legacy of his life cannot be calculated by any other than He whose presence Charlie is now enjoying. He will be missed. Please pray for his family. Please pray for his community. Please pray for the men at Discover Life whom he loved unconditionally. I will announce funeral plans once they are set.

PH

Discover Life: Wrapping Up March of 2016: Ouch! Don’t Do That!

It’s been a fast and busy month here at Discover Life! Let's catch you up to what we have witnessed concerning the grace of God in the lives of the men up here!

Discover Life: Wrapping Up February 2016: Don't Drink From That!!!

Discover Life: Wrapping Up February 2016: Don't Drink From That!!!



I want to thank all of you who have been keeping up with us as we navigate through the mess of ministering among broken lives desperate for freedom. None of us, not one, has within ourselves the capacity to untangle the knots of the soul, let alone heal the wounds. It is only through the realization upon the revelation of the grace of God through Jesus Christ that any person experiences freedom through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit! We desperately need His guidance for everyone who comes up here ... and it is our hearts longing to see each one of them healed and restored to the freedom Jesus purchased! But it is never easy ... never.

Discover Life: Exciting Update!!!

Discover Life: Exciting Update!!!:



Hey everybody! I just wanted to give you something to be excited about as we bring in the New Year! I released our end of year update a couple of days ago and asked for you to join me in praying for Rob, a new inductee who was accepted into the discipleship ministry. He knew some things about the Bible but had never accepted, confessed, or even considered the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I am ok with that ... in fact, as far as discipling goes, I am excited about it. I've met a lot of guys who think they are Christians, but only serve themselves as lord ... and it is hard to get them to see it. This guy knows he is not a Christian but, after trying everything else, was willing to listen and decide for himself. After almost two weeks of time well spent, he decided tonight, while enjoying some laughs at my house after dinner (Michael Jr - The Man With a Limp ...) that he needed to surrender.



We went into the sanctuary (next door) and talked through some things ... and ... well ... all of heaven is rejoicing. It doesn't take coercion! If it worked, I would do it all of the time ... but it doesn't take that ... neither does it take well thought out speeches or sermons ... but it does take prayer! If you prayed for this man, I thank you. I ask that you would continue to pray. Pray that his heart remains soft as the process of sanctification and transformation continues!



God is faithful! Prayer works! Happy New Year!!!

Discover Life: Wrapping Up 2015! Looking Forward to 2016! Should You Check That Again?

Discover Life: Wrapping Up 2015! Looking Forward to 2016! 



Woohoo!!! 2015 is in the books! What a wonderful year! We had near twenty men come through our doors here at Discover Life. We have seen some impressive break through, healing, and freedom. It is a blessing to be a part of discipling God's wounded people.  We had several decisions to follow Christ, even in baptism! We experienced the thrill of seeing people find healing and freedom from past pains, addictions, failures, and wounds! It hasn't been perfect, but God's perfect love has been prevalent!  Please pray for Rob, a man who joined the ministry up here a week ago. Please pray that God will be intrusive ... that His light will penetrate ... and that Rob will respond to the love of God in Christ Jesus and repent!