Is it really November?
Having a blog seemed like a good idea…until you forget to post to it on a regular basis. I can’t believe it has been so many months since we last posted. Of course there are newsletters and events, but the blog is something we want to be consistent with. I’ll try to do better!
As the shelter grows (27 families and growing) we find ourselves stretched to the limit. It is a wonderful opportunity to serve the families who come to live here, but it is also overwhelming. Besides the increase in families we have increased staff, programs, children in childcare, volunteers and volunteer opportunities and of course a huge increase in finances. Like who would have thought that we have to keep doubling our garbage service? electric bills? wow…I know it’s part of the budget but I do prefer to consentrate on the families and not the needs associated with the provision. But it all ads up and through the past 11 months God has been faithful (through you, our donors) to pay all our bills and help so many families get a new start on life.
It’s because of our desire to help families that we have fund raisers throughout the year. I am very excited about our upcoming Christmas Concert & Tea with Michael Allen Harrison, Julianne Johnson & Friends because it has been quite awhile since we have worked with Michael and because our Kids Club Choir will be performing for the first time. I know that this will be a lasting memory for the kids as well as the attenders!
So, join us on December 19th from 11am to 1pm and get blessed and be a blessing all at the same time. The old church only holds 300 people, so don’t delay get your tickets SOON or you may miss out.
God bless you as we fly into November and the holiday season! We wish you and your family the start of a great season of love, family and for all of us here, HOPE for a brighter tomorrow.
Cathe
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