In this month's Note from Nolen, we have a special prayer request from Nolen Rollins.  Here's what he says in the video.

"I have a special prayer request for you, my friends, for this month, April 14 to 21. I will be going again to Aya, Kenya to visit the Agunda Children's Home, which was founded by GPS Life Journey over 15 years ago. This Children's Home has an extremely successful ministry taking care of children all the way through childhood education, college trade school, and into life professions.

It'll be my pleasure to go visit with many of these children who have been in this program for a number of years. Please pray for a safe journey, successful ministry. And God's continued blessings on the Agunda Children's Home in Kenya. God bless you."

In this month's Note from Nolen, you'll learn about his new book called "Boy From Piney".
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"I just released a new book entitled "Boy from Piney". 

This is a collection of short stories about my childhood growing up in rural America in the 1950s and early 1960s.  We want to take all the proceeds from the sale of this book and donate them to mission partnerships around the world.  We have established a website, BoyFromPineyMissions.org, which will give you more information about the mission organizations that we will be supporting from the sale of this book. 

I want to encourage you to pick up a copy of the Boy From Piney book, hopefully enjoy reliving some of the good old days, and make a contribution through your purchase. toward world missions. You can get a copy of the book at the website, boy from BoyFromPineyMissions.org, or you can pick up a copy at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee,  or in Loudoun, Tennessee, at the Greer's Home Furnishings. 

I hope you'll get a copy and enjoy the book. God bless."

In this month's Note from Nolen - find out how God has shaped you?!  Read on to discover how GPS Life Journey helps you in more ways than you might ever expected.

"Who are you?  How did God uniquely design and shape you?  I know I sound a little hoarse. I'm recovering from a chest cold. It sounds much worse than it really is.  God uniquely designed and shaped you.  There is a misconception that the GPS Life Journey study  is primarily about your spiritual gifts. Not true. 

Spiritual gifts is only one of seven assessments that you will participate in to discover how did God uniquely design and shape you for service in his kingdom.  He has a purpose for you.  We will look at your personality, your passions, your abilities, your life experiences, yes, your spiritual gifts, your strengths, your core values, and seven total different assessments to help you have a very clear understanding.

This is who I am, and God made me this way. For a purpose in his kingdom.  I hope you have a clear understanding of who you are, how God has shaped you to serve him and bring him glory."

In this month's Note from Nolen, we wish you a happy new year and introduce you to GPS Life Journey 2.0! Below is what Nolen had to say...

"Happy New Year.  It is my prayer that 2025 will be a great year for you as you live on mission with God, fulfilling God's purpose for the next stage of your life. 

Some good news about something new coming soon.  We will be offering GPS Life Journey 2. 0 for those who have previously participated in a GPS class. 

This particular class and process will be only four hours, two sessions of two hours each.  You will use the same workbook, there will be no additional cost, and it will help you to evaluate where are you on your GPS Life Journey. 

Some of you may be faithful in fulfilling God's purpose for the next stage of your life.

Some of you may have hit a roadblock.

You may need encouragement and re evaluation of where you are, and more importantly, how to develop a strategy. for moving forward in fulfilling God's purpose for the next stage of your life. 

Look forward soon to an announcement concerning when GPS Life Journey 2. 0 classes will be offered, and I hope many of you who are graduates of GPS will consider participating in this re evaluation in the new course.

God bless you. I hope 2025.  It's a great year for your glorifying God by fulfilling his purpose for your life."

In this month's Note from Nolen video, you'll hear from Nolen, as he wishes GPS Life Journey graduates a Merry Christmas.

"Merry Christmas.  I want to wish all of the GPS graduates all around the world in 30 different countries a very Merry Christmas during this holiday season.  This has been a great year for GPS Life Journey.  I personally have been involved in leading 151 people through the GPS Life Journey process during 2024. 

We look forward to hundreds more experiencing God's purpose for their life in 2025.  I hope you have a great holiday season.  I hope you will take time to reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season and that Jesus will be the central focus of all that you do during this Christmas time. God bless you.

I appreciate you. I love you. And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year in 2025."

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In this month's Note from Nolen, you'll learn about what Nolen Rollins is thankful for this year.

"Can you believe it is almost Thanksgiving and coming close to the end of another year?  Well, I am especially thankful this November As we enter the Thanksgiving season for what God is doing through the GPS Life Journey ministry,  almost 300 individuals just here in the home office of GPS  have gone through the GPS Life Journey in the past couple of years since relocating to Tennessee. 

If you're one of those individuals who has participated in the GPS Life Journey,  I hope you will take time to thank God for having a specific purpose for the next stage of your life and giving you the privilege of being engaged in fulfilling his purpose for your life and making a difference in the lives of others. 

I am especially grateful that God is continuing to use me here at my old age to help other people discover God's purpose for their life and really leave a legacy. Of helping others and serving God in his kingdom and bringing great glory to him.  I trust you will have a great Thanksgiving season and that you will not forget to be thankful to God for how he has blessed your life."

As we sit down with our loved ones this Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to reflect on the blessings we've received and the purposes we've discovered. The GPS Life Journey ministry is just one of the many avenues through which we can uncover our unique calling and become agents of change in the world.

Consider the story of Cheryl, a woman who had heard great things about GPS Life Journey and wanted her two teenage step daughters to experience it with her. They joined the GPS Life Journey program via Zoom, seeking clarity and direction. Through the process, they discovered their passions for helping others experience the love of God. Today, each of them are using opportunities God has placed in their path to lead as examples of their faith in Jesus. She found her purpose, and in doing so, transformed not only her life but the lives of those around her.

Cheryl's story is a powerful reminder that God has a plan for each of us, and that it's never too late to make a difference. No matter our age or stage in life, we all have the potential to leave a lasting legacy by serving others and drawing attention to the glory of God.

There's a Chinese proverb that goes, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now." This sentiment holds true for our life's purpose. If you feel unsure of your path or yearn for a more profound sense of fulfillment, consider embarking on the GPS Life Journey yourself. 

We still have opportunities to participate in the GPS Life Journey process online via Zoom.  You can also contact us to find out when events are being planned to start again in person from January 2025!
 
As we express gratitude for our blessings this Thanksgiving, let's also remember that we are called to use our gifts and talents to uplift others. By actively seeking and embracing God's purpose for our lives, we can create ripples of change that will impact future generations.

This Thanksgiving, let's be thankful for the opportunity to serve and transform the lives of those around us. In doing so, we not only honor the Lord but also leave a legacy that will last for generations to come.

In this month's Note from Nolen, we are sharing about our new classes starting soon!  Visit our EVENTS page for more details.

"Who do you know that you can recommend to participate in the GPS Life Journey process?  This fall, we begin a new series of live classes, and of course, GPS Life Journey is always available by Zoom format to anyone, anywhere in the world.  Participating in this process will help an individual better understand how God uniquely created and shaped them for service in His kingdom and to discover the truth.

His special purpose for the next stage of their lives and develop a strategy for fulfilling that purpose.  Why don't you think about who you might recommend participate in one of the upcoming GPS courses or to participate in the online GPS format. By doing so, you will help them discover God's purpose and help them make a difference in the kingdom of God and bring him glory in doing so. 

Contact us and we'll tell you when the new classes are coming up or where you can participate.  We hope that you'll recommend someone to be a part of the GPS Life Journey process." 

In this Note from Nolen, you will hear how there are 3 reasons to pursue your God given purpose!

"If you have been through GPS Life Journey, you should know what God's specific purpose is for the next stage of your life. The  question is, why do you pursue fulfilling that God given purpose? 

Reason #1 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose
Now, it may be obvious  to think, well, it's because "That's what God created me for, and it brings me a sense of significance, a sense of, I'm making a difference in the world, at least that part of the world where God has placed me." 

Reason #2 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose
Well, that's a good reason.  Another good reason is we really do make a difference in the world. It's amazing what God is doing all around the world through GPS Life Journey graduates and spreading the gospel and meeting the needs of humankind.  

Reason #3 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose
But really, that's not the primary reason why you should be engaged in fulfilling your God given purpose in life. Jesus said, in John 17:4, "Father, I glorified you here on earth by completing the work you sent me here to do".  Does it not make sense that you will bring great glory to God if you complete the work that God gives you for each stage of your life? 

Know God's purpose for the next stage of your life. Be faithful in fulfilling that purpose, and by doing so, you will bring great glory to God. 

That's what it's all about."

If you have not yet discovered your God given purpose then we invite you to participate in the GPS Life Journey process.  We have facilitators around the world who can help you either in person or online via Zoom.  Check the events page or contact us for more details. We look forward to helping you bring great glory to God.

In this brief, Note from Nolen, we have an important Easter message.

"Without a doubt, one of the most important, if not the most important week of the year is Holy Week for followers of Jesus Christ.  I want to wish you a happy Easter and I wish you a great year this year. As you follow the risen Christ in fulfilling his specific purpose for your life.  God bless you." 

If you don't know what God's specific purpose is for your life then please consider participating in the GPS Life Journey process.  We offer  in person  and online events throughout the year, check out what's happening here.  You can also contact us to find out more information.