Serving with Construction Workers Christian Fellowship
929 Fir Street, Longview, WA 98632 www.cwcf.org
March 2016
The Newton’s would like to share with you the amazing events of 2015 and give God the glory for
the great things that He has done. First of all, I (Joe) would like to share the low and high points of
the year. To begin: The Low Point. I had loaded up the RV and tool trailer and departed
Longview for the long trip to Riverton, Wyoming, for a construction project. Fifty miles
later, I found myself sitting on the side of I-5 watching my tool trailer burn, shutting down
half of the north bound traffic. The Spirit challenged me to give thanks for everything (I
Thess. 5:18). In the middle of my disaster I worshipped God, knowing without a shadow
of doubt He is still in control. Now: The High Point. CWCf sent out letters informing our
friends and supporters of the need to replace the trailer. God touched the hearts of
many people who gave abundantly toward the purchase of a new trailer to replace the burned one. Funds received
exceeded the loss. The new trailer is larger and better equipped to supply tools for construction projects wherever God
sends us. Every time I look at the trailer, I am reminded of God’s faithfulness to provide in time of
need. Our God is an awesome God!
The Lord allowed us to serve four projects during 2015. The year began in Portland, OR,
finishing the new ministry center for the American Filipino Christian Church. The building
was built in two phases: first the shell of the building was built in 2014; second, the interior
was finished in 2015. My wife came and helped me lay ceramic floor tile throughout, making
a beautiful fellowship hall and classrooms for the Filipino congregation. Following the Filipino
Tile work at
project, Sherry and I focused on completing our RV remodel. We had taken a rain-damaged
American Filipino Church
motor home destined for the scrap yard and completely gutted it and rebuilt it. Until 2015, it
was only partially completed. Sherry and I built cabinets and cabinet doors and finished trimming out the RV. Today, it is a
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comfortable and attractive home for us. Thirdly, I returned to Riverton, WY, for phase two of the church remodel and
addition. We built a beautiful new entry for a forty-plus year old building. It incorporated
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offices for the pastor and secretary, a large entry foyer with
an amazing glass wall facing the street and an oak staircase
leading to the main hallway. The exterior is zeromaintenance brick and stucco with painted metal
fascia and trim. It is marvelous addition to the facility. Lastly, God sent us to Southern
California to Mount Palomar Christian
Conference Center to complete a new
150 seat auditorium and dormitory
addition. The project was started in 2009
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but had stalled for lack of finances and
CWCf Staff &
RV’ers for Christ
builders. Our whole construction ministry team joined together to jump start
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the project while we held our ministry Rendezvous. A few of our “Ready
Volunteers” stayed behind with me and will work until it is finished.
Sherry and I are careful to remember that our praying friends and supporters make it possible for us to continue in this
great work. We all share in the joy of sowing into God’s Kingdom wherever the Gospel is preached and lives are being
changed. Buildings are not an end in themselves but a means for effective ministry. Only eternity will reveal the impact of
these buildings as ministry tools for God’s work. An old hymn speaks our heart: “We’ll work till Jesus comes, we’ll work till
Jesus comes, we’ll work till Jesus comes and then be gathered home.” May you be richly blessed in this coming year!
Joe & Sherry Newton
Our first grandchild
Everett Scott Newton
Dusty, Patty, Sherry, Joe, Christina and John
Everett was sleeping
The whole family was able to get together for
Christmas at Patty & Dusty’s home in Parker, CO.
Christina
John &
Everett
Newton
Alicia & Kim
Please pray for Sherry’s sister-inlaw Alicia & brother Kim as she is
currently going though chemo
therapy for breast cancer.
Everett on John’s wakeboard
Our son John is now the Ministry Coordinator for Mix
56 (fifth and sixth grade Sunday school) at the Grand
Prairie campus of Gateway Church in Texas. Please
pray for them as they take on this new Pastoral role.
Our contact Info:
929 Fir Street
Longview, WA 98632
Joe-360-560-6151
[email protected]
Sherry-360-420-7331
[email protected]
The latest creation
from Sherry’s brother
Doug. This is the Clock
Tower at the Disney
Store plaza in Shanghai,
China. If you want to
see the full story go to
YouTube and look for
New
Clock
Tower
Disney Store Shanghai.