Everyday should be National Day of Prayer 🙏🏼 Yesterday, NorthEast joined with the Costa Mesa community at City Hall to ask God to move & work in our city, state & nation. “We believe that through prayer in Jesus’ name things change in the here & now. God is eager to hear us & meet us in our supplication. We are invited into the redemptive process of humanity, & we can participate by speaking to God in UNITY.”Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
The Meaning Behind Our Name ~~
Our name comes out of the Bible, John chapter 4, where an outcast Samaritan woman has a life-changing encounter with Jesus at a well just outside of her town at mid-day. Crossing barriers of culture, class, gender and religion, Christ met her with intention. He validated her worth, even as he unveiled her brokenness. Responding to his offer of “living water,” she returns to her community, Sycher, located northeast of the well, telling people to “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” (John 4:28 NIV) And many came, saw for themselves, and believed.
Vision: The Outcast Becomes the WitnessNorthEast of the Well's cover photo
Legacy Women’s Conference at FCCA!
NorthEast is feeling so grateful to have had the opportunity to join with Pastor Grettel Aumua (host) from Girl Talk OC Ministry, and Apostle Vanisia Tapia (speaker) from Sustaining Fires Ministries!
This gathering of like-minded women was so very special, as we were able to speak on our Mission, meet various ministry groups, hear a powerful Spoken Word, and join arms as daughters of Christ.
Thank you so much for having us! - Sustaining Fire Ministries & GirlTalk OCPhotos from NorthEast of the Well's post
JOIN US MONDAY EVENING!
We are so blessed to announce that we will be gathering in person again! Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.🙏🏼
Beyond grateful to be together again!NorthEast of the Well's cover photo
JOIN US AT OUR OFFICE TO HELP MAKE ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS FOR SOBER LIVING HOMES!
Saturday, May 15 // 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We welcome 10 people from our community to sign up through the link below:
www.lovecostamesa.org/communityservice/projectdetails/605107907e33f60d7cb1a015
"We are opening our office for an open house-style morning where we'd like volunteers to come in and make scripture cards on index cards or drop scripture cards off to us for our many rehab programs were in throughout Orange County. We are in 3 men's sober livings and 5 women's sober living rehab programs, with about 15 people in each program. During these challenging times, we've been able to bless our community at these programs with scripture cards, desserts, and bibles.
If you are comfortable you can come in person and make cards with us, or if you would prefer to make cards at home and drop them off we would welcome that as well! Any supplies that you would like to bring to make the cards extra special would be appreciated."
Encouragement Cards for Sober Living Homes
Encouragement Cards for Sober Living Homes
NorthEast of the Well is a Christ-Centered, worshiping community, bringing hope and healing to those impacted by generational patterns of addiction, abuse, sexual exploitation, and incarceration. We provide an environment where people can have a life-changing encounter with Christ and grow alongsid..."NorthEast of the Well exists to empower those caught up in cycles of abuse, addiction, incarceration and sexual exploitation by guiding them to discover their identity, worth, and step into their purpose. We offer hope through the Gospel message, belonging through a shared journey, and tools that provide a path to freedom."
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Come worship with us this coming Monday! 📖🙏🏼
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: 600 St. Andrews Rd, Newport Beach
To note: We recommend wearing a warm jacket as we will be outside & please remember to keep your mask on throughout the entire gathering. Childcare provided.
****Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.Come worship with us this coming Monday! 📖🙏🏼
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: 600 St. Andrews Rd, Newport Beach
To note: We recommend wearing a warm jacket as we will be outside & please remember to keep your mask on throughout the entire gathering. Childcare provided.
****Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.
SIMPLY BLESSED TO GATHER AGAIN💫
Dinner, Worship, The Word — What a wonderful night with our community.
We welcome you to join us for our next gathering on the 19th at Saint Andrews. Call our office to rsvp. 🙏🏼Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
We are so blessed by our amazing volunteers and faithful partners!!
Picture 1 and 2: A huge thank you to Linda Sheppard and her volunteer team at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, who continuously cook delicious and fresh meals for our various weekly gatherings and programs.
Picture 3: Sixteen brand new donated Bibles from the wonderful Mary Bryne from Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church, a church partner of ours in Anaheim Hills.
Thank you, as well, to all of our incredible volunteers not pictured. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
We are so blessed to announce that we will be gathering in person once again! Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.🙏🏼
We are thrilled to be together again!NorthEast of the Well's cover photo
We are so blessed to announce that we will be gathering in person once again! Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.🙏🏼
We are thrilled to be together again!We are so blessed to announce that we will be gathering in person once again! Please message us or call our office (949)515-WELL if you will be attending & if you are bringing children, as we need a headcount for dinner & childcare.🙏🏼
We are thrilled to be together again!
AWARD CEREMONY BROADCAST!
Woman of Distinction Honoree 2021 -- Awarded to Laura Suk, Founder & Executive Director of NorthEast.
Pastor Laura was hand selected by Vice Mayor Marr, Mayor Foley, and Cottie Petrie-Norris out of 150 other applicants as the "2021 Woman of Distinction Honoree" for Costa Mesa.
Congrats to our Founder!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq85lueCD1cWoman of Distinction Honoree 2021 -- Awarded to Laura Suk, Founder & Executive Director of NorthEast. Pastor Laura was selected out of 150 other applicants a...
Woman of Distinction Honoree 2021 -- Awarded to Laura Suk, Founder & Executive Director of NorthEast.
Hello NE community! We are thrilled to inform you of some exciting news: Pastor Laura will be accepting a very deserving award tomorrow, March 25th. She was selected out of 150 other applicants as the "2021 Woman of Distinction Honoree" for Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.
She and NorthEast will be recognized, awarded and congratulated virtually by Vice Mayor Marr, Mayor Foley, and Cottie Petrie-Norris tomorrow at 11:00am PST on the Cottie Petrie-Norris Assembly Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/events/786573271989649
We invite you to tune into the broadcast, but if you cannot, the congratulatory video will be posted to the NorthEast social platforms and website afterwards.
Congrats to our Founder!
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Luke 15 reminds us that it never gets bigger than the one; that we must do for the one what we wish we could do for everyone. We believe that if we stay focused on reaching just one person at a time, God will handle the rest. At NorthEast of the Well, we are all about creating safe spaces and an env...VU: FROM CRIMINAL TO COUNSELOR! 🙌✝
A Life Changed through Christ.
northeastofthewell.org/lives-changed.php
"My family and I came here from Vietnam when I was 9. I struggled with English, fitting in, and was bullied most of my childhood. At 12, I started using crack cocaine and alcohol. Feeling so disconnected from myself as a teenager that drugs, gangs and women became my daily reality and end-goal. In a gang, I finally felt like I belonged and was protected. I was in and out of “juvi” for 6 years; completely dedicated to gangs and drugs, no matter the cost. I picked dope and women over my own daughter and my parents. Long story short, I was facing 25 to life, but ended up serving 9 years in prison after committing strong-arm robbery. I was so paranoid and crazed by the drugs I was using in prison, that one day I lashed out at a random inmate, which resulted in a stabbing. The violent encounters I was involved in while incarcerated are something I have absolutely no pride in now.
…Still drugged out and hopeless after I got out, but wanting to change for the first time in my life. God forgave me time after time, but I continued to fall short, not keep my word, and do all the terrible things I was familiar with. Criminal activity continued, landing me 2 years at a rehab program with little success. After Dream Center discharged me, I went to Safe Refuge in Long Beach. This was the turning point for me – I prayed: “God, whatever you do, do not let me forget you again.” Through Safe Refuge, I met NorthEast of the Well. Man, I haven’t missed any of their Monday, Wednesday OR Friday Zoom gatherings since May. I send their Zoom to everyone I know - even people from other states are now joining from my links. This lights me up! I am so inspired by NorthEast and how they love God wholeheartedly. I support them all the way. They have truly helped me become the man I know I should be. I am so proud to now say: I was the outcast who became the witness.
I have been sober for 3 years and recently got a great job! I live for God now; He gets me through every day. I know I will always fall back into a hole without the Lord. He has restored my family, specifically my relationship with my 21 year old daughter. I see her as much as I can now; and somehow, she has forgiven me. I graduate from Safe Refuge in May and will be back with my family, prepared to make up for all I have done. I am completing school this year to be a drug and alcohol counselor. An old criminal, gangster and drug addict now getting a 3.1 in college and crying out to God every single day. From jail to a job - I cannot believe it. I am so thankful for NorthEast and the Lord."
- Vu
REMINDER: We rely entirely on private donations to sustain our ministry. To support us, please visit: northeastofthewell.org/give.php
Home | NorthEast of the Well - Costa Mesa, CA
Home | NorthEast of the Well - Costa Mesa, CA
Luke 15 reminds us that it never gets bigger than the one; that we must do for the one what we wish we could do for everyone. We believe that if we stay focused on reaching just one person at a time, God will handle the rest. At NorthEast of the Well, we are all about creating safe spaces and an env...We invite you to join us on Wednesday’s at 1pm for a time of powerful community prayer.
To receive our weekly Zoom links, sign up at northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php or simply direct message us with your email!
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Mt. 18:20 — “I reverence even two or three praying together, for in accordance with the Lord's promise He Himself is in the midst of them.” 📖We invite you to join us on Wednesday’s at 1pm for a time of powerful community prayer.
To receive our weekly Zoom links, sign up at northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php or simply direct message us with your email!
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Mt. 18:20 — “I reverence even two or three praying together, for in accordance with the Lord's promise He Himself is in the midst of them.” 📖
FAITHFUL ON THE FRONTLINES📍
Our battle against human trafficking speaks to the heart of our mission at NorthEast — to bring God’s Word into hard-to-reach, dark, desperate places.
To get involved, learn more, or sign up to join our street outreach team, visit — NorthEastoftheWell.org/trafficking
“A significant number of those we serve have been trafficked during their lifetime. This is one of the many reasons why we have chosen to step onto the frontlines of trafficking sites. On the streets of LA County on any given night, we meet with over 30 girls being trafficked; shivering, barely clothed, waiting for the next “John” to objectify them. We are putting our boots on the ground to empower the women by showing up as: “The Church,” praying with them, and offering next-step solutions as well as care-packages that assure them they are seen, known and loved by God.”
Truths about the Sex-Industry:
* 89% want to escape but see no options for survival
* 90% of women in sex industry were sexually abused as children
* More women in sex industry today than any time in history
* 84% of women in prostitution are under control of a pimp/trafficker
* Mortality/death rate is 240x more in comparison to other professions
* Women in the sex commercial industry have PTSD similar to veterans
* ½ of all victims are minors; 70% of them being children from the foster care systemPhotos from NorthEast of the Well's post
~ A Great Day with "Changing Strides" ~
We are blessed to be working alongside Changing Strides to empower children in our community through equine therapy!
A handful of kids ages 6-14 from the NorthEast community left the therapy horses feeling full of excitement. Beyond that, they gained insight on problem solving and social skills, self worth affirmations, academic achievement, and more. 🐴🐴🐴Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THIS MONTH & EVERY MONTH!
"I pray for the day when people of color will have an equal seat at the table and not feel the need to create their own table just to be heard. Because on that day I would have seen manifested what I have prayed for years, “God, let Your Kingdom come, let Your will be done, concerning racial justice, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Click the link for the full powerful letter from NorthEast Pastor Gail: northeastofthewell.org/note-from-gail.php 💙📖
#BlackHistoryMonthCELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THIS MONTH & EVERY MONTH!
"I pray for the day when people of color will have an equal seat at the table and not feel the need to create their own table just to be heard. Because on that day I would have seen manifested what I have prayed for years, “God, let Your Kingdom come, let Your will be done, concerning racial justice, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Click the link for the full powerful letter from NorthEast Pastor Gail: northeastofthewell.org/note-from-gail.php 💙📖
#BlackHistoryMonth
OPEN TO ALL! 🙏🏼Please send us a message with your email if you would like to receive our weekly Zoom gathering links or simply sign up here: northeastofthewell.org/zoom.phpNorthEast of the Well's cover photo
THE JANICE WE KNOW TODAY 💫 A STORY OF TRUE TRANSFORMATION:
"I was 14 when I started using meth and drinking alcohol. My dad was deported to Mexico when I was 10; I have not seen him since. My mom was an addict - still is. I was left to raise myself, so drinking and drugs became a way to escape. After my little sister was born with drugs in her system, we spent a year in foster care before going to live with my grandma. But my addiction and sexual promiscuity didn't stop. When I got pregnant, I wanted to change. I got sober, but fell right back into my addiction by the time my son was two. For years, we were homeless, sleeping in cars, motels, hanging out with the wrong people. I would drink, black out and not remember where I was. I was having sex, sometimes forcibly, with men I didn't know.
After many violent encounters with my son's father, I knew I had to get out. I entered Heritage House, a recovery program for women and children, but left after two days. I put myself back into a vicious cycle and before long, I was pregnant again. Having no where else to go, I returned to Heritage House. That's when God met me through NorthEast of the Well. At the very first Bible study, my mind began to shift - I began to see that change was possible. When NorthEast gifted me with a beautiful new Bible - another first! - I felt a ray of hope.
For once in my life, I put my sons' needs ahead of my own and made the decision to place them in foster care while I began a journey of recovery. Even though giving them up was the hardest thing I'd ever done, NorthEast was there every step of the way. NorthEast would call, checking in, reminding me that God had a plan for us. In 2019, when I got baptized at NorthEast, I realized my life really HAD changed. From that moment forward, I made a promise to myself and publicly, to follow and live for Christ.
Today, my boys are back with me and we live at Eli House, a residential program for women and children. I am learning to be the mother they need and deserve; I even started my first job! NorthEast of the Well has been a lifeline for us - I am on Zoom every Monday evening for the NorthEast service. I love the worship - it feels like those songs were made for me! I want to be like the NorthEast women, setting an example of what's possible with God. Recently I was asked to write some scripture cards for NorthEast to hand out - I am blessed to serve, even in small ways. "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jer. 29:11) These are the words I live by."
REMINDER: We rely entirely on private donations to sustain our ministry. To support us, please visit: northeastofthewell.org/give.phpTHE JANICE WE KNOW TODAY 💫 A STORY OF TRUE TRANSFORMATION:
"I was 14 when I started using meth and drinking alcohol. My dad was deported to Mexico when I was 10; I have not seen him since. My mom was an addict - still is. I was left to raise myself, so drinking and drugs became a way to escape. After my little sister was born with drugs in her system, we spent a year in foster care before going to live with my grandma. But my addiction and sexual promiscuity didn't stop. When I got pregnant, I wanted to change. I got sober, but fell right back into my addiction by the time my son was two. For years, we were homeless, sleeping in cars, motels, hanging out with the wrong people. I would drink, black out and not remember where I was. I was having sex, sometimes forcibly, with men I didn't know.
After many violent encounters with my son's father, I knew I had to get out. I entered Heritage House, a recovery program for women and children, but left after two days. I put myself back into a vicious cycle and before long, I was pregnant again. Having no where else to go, I returned to Heritage House. That's when God met me through NorthEast of the Well. At the very first Bible study, my mind began to shift - I began to see that change was possible. When NorthEast gifted me with a beautiful new Bible - another first! - I felt a ray of hope.
For once in my life, I put my sons' needs ahead of my own and made the decision to place them in foster care while I began a journey of recovery. Even though giving them up was the hardest thing I'd ever done, NorthEast was there every step of the way. NorthEast would call, checking in, reminding me that God had a plan for us. In 2019, when I got baptized at NorthEast, I realized my life really HAD changed. From that moment forward, I made a promise to myself and publicly, to follow and live for Christ.
Today, my boys are back with me and we live at Eli House, a residential program for women and children. I am learning to be the mother they need and deserve; I even started my first job! NorthEast of the Well has been a lifeline for us - I am on Zoom every Monday evening for the NorthEast service. I love the worship - it feels like those songs were made for me! I want to be like the NorthEast women, setting an example of what's possible with God. Recently I was asked to write some scripture cards for NorthEast to hand out - I am blessed to serve, even in small ways. "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jer. 29:11) These are the words I live by."
REMINDER: We rely entirely on private donations to sustain our ministry. To support us, please visit: northeastofthewell.org/give.php
Join us this coming Monday evening (Feb. 8th) for our weekly Zoom gathering! You do not want to miss this service, as we have an amazing guest speaker: Pastor John McKeague from Trabuco Presbyterian Church! He will be preaching out of Mark Chapter 2:1-12 // Theme: “We Have Never Seen Anything Like This.” 📖
🙏🏼Please send us a message with your email if you would like to receive our weekly Zoom gathering links or simply sign up here: northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php !
Trabuco Presbyterian ChurchJoin us this coming Monday evening (Feb. 8th) for our weekly Zoom gathering! You do not want to miss this service, as we have an amazing guest speaker: Pastor John McKeague from Trabuco Presbyterian Church! He will be preaching out of Mark Chapter 2:1-12 // Theme: “We Have Never Seen Anything Like This.” 📖
🙏🏼Please send us a message with your email if you would like to receive our weekly Zoom gathering links or simply sign up here: northeastofthewell.org/zoom.php !
Trabuco Presbyterian Church
Feb. 1st: Wishing our NorthEast community, supporters, and friends a beautiful week & month ahead ~ filled with faith, courage, and strength. May we fall deeper into God's Word and His promises than ever before. 📖 💙 🙌
If you would like to join our weekly zoom gatherings, please send us a message with your email!Feb. 1st: Wishing our NorthEast community, supporters, and friends a beautiful week & month ahead ~ filled with faith, courage, and strength. May we fall deeper into God's Word and His promises than ever before. 📖 💙 🙌
If you would like to join our weekly zoom gatherings, please send us a message with your email!
Prayer on MLK Event ~ Jesus is Justice!
NorthEast was honored to join in on the “Prayer on MLK Event” in Long Beach. As we stood on the side of the road, we stood for justice, we stood for Jesus. We wrote 1 powerful word on our mask that encompassed the unique prayer of our heart. Signs of scripture and social justice were held high, uplifting words were spoken, and powerful worship songs were sang.
We took turns lifting up vocal prayers of repentance, hope, and restoration over the land, and ended in communion. We are so grateful for what the Lord is doing in our nation and beyond. God is so good!Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
Letter from Laura Suk (Founder and Executive Director)
-- A Decade of Ministry --
As we enter a new decade of ministry, the challenges of the past have taught us that, even in times of change, God's Word does not. The uncertainty of a "new normal" in a post-pandemic season will not deter us from our core mission, as we find creative new ways to bring hope and a path of healing into hard-to-reach places, through the Word of God and the sharing of our lives.
With change comes opportunity. Especially during 2020, the continued presence of NorthEast has both strengthened existing partnerships and opened new doors for the future. This year, we will be working closely with organizations like Gems Uncovered, Forgotten Children and others to reach more women victimized by sexual exploitation and trafficking. In addition, we will continue to expand into new treatment programs, sober living and safe houses throughout Southern California, empowering new leaders to replicate our ministry model in new communities.
Literally hundreds of supporters—individuals, churches, businesses and more—have equipped, encouraged and sustained us throughout the past decade. We hope you'll join us as we begin the next ten years with confident expectation in the power and direction of the Holy Spirit to change lives for generations to come.
For more information, visit: northeastofthewell.org/Letter from Laura Suk (Founder and Executive Director)
-- A Decade of Ministry --
As we enter a new decade of ministry, the challenges of the past have taught us that, even in times of change, God's Word does not. The uncertainty of a "new normal" in a post-pandemic season will not deter us from our core mission, as we find creative new ways to bring hope and a path of healing into hard-to-reach places, through the Word of God and the sharing of our lives.
With change comes opportunity. Especially during 2020, the continued presence of NorthEast has both strengthened existing partnerships and opened new doors for the future. This year, we will be working closely with organizations like Gems Uncovered, Forgotten Children and others to reach more women victimized by sexual exploitation and trafficking. In addition, we will continue to expand into new treatment programs, sober living and safe houses throughout Southern California, empowering new leaders to replicate our ministry model in new communities.
Literally hundreds of supporters—individuals, churches, businesses and more—have equipped, encouraged and sustained us throughout the past decade. We hope you'll join us as we begin the next ten years with confident expectation in the power and direction of the Holy Spirit to change lives for generations to come.
For more information, visit: northeastofthewell.org/
We received the most incredible bundles of toy donations from Fresh Beginnings ministry (thank you Bill)! 🧸 🌈
After unloading our van FULL of toys (last picture), we began to distribute them to deserving children throughout our community! 🙌🏼
Not only did parents & children come by our office to pick out their favorite toys, but we also dropped the gifts off to our various programs including: Flossy Lewis, His Nesting Place, LA Teen Challenge, Casa Teresa, Serenity House, Campus, Vera’s Sanctuary, Prototypes, Rhino House, New Life Beginnings, & more!! What a blessing! 💫Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
As we look into the New Year, let us remember what the Lord has done for us, and will continue to do for us. Like the song below reminds us -
He has made us whole.
He has restored us piece by piece.
Push play & sing along with us as we step into this new chapter that Christ has paved before us! ~~
"I see shattered
You see whole
I see broken
But You see beautiful
And You're helping me to believe
You're restoring me piece by piece
There's nothing too dirty
That You can't make worthy
You wash me in mercy
I am clean"
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“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him…” – John 1:9-10 ✨
Merry Christmas to our amazing community! While we are saddened that we cannot hold our large annual Christmas gatherings this season, we are blessed by our faithful community members who have stuck with us through this difficult and ever-changing year. This group of people in particular (seen in photos), have not missed one weekly zoom bible study/gathering since the pandemic started! Their commitment to the Lord is inspiring, and to thank them for their faithfulness, we held a small Christmas gathering on Friday at Little Brown Church in LB, with worship by Lauren, a Christmas message by Pastor Gail, communion, a delicious meal and goodie bags!
Merry Christmas to all — & remember, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15 💐✨Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
REMINDER: Jesus loves you. ✨
Thank you St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for the beautiful scripture cards written and designed with the love of Christ. Our community and programs will be so blessed.Photos from NorthEast of the Well's post
