I am very excited about the “Jump Start” workshop held Saturday February 20 at the Sparrow’s Nest. Shirley Criscillis of the Genesis Center encouraged participants who are dealing with homelessness, unemployment, or other difficult life circumstances. The workshop explored themes of God’s purposes for us, who we are by personality, abilities and experiences, and different ways we can get stuck in a difficult place. Practical job seeking skills were also presented. The next workshop will be March 13.
Each Saturday morning we provide breakfast to the homeless at 7:30 a.m. Team member Pam Allen has been faithful in helping with this ministry. We were excited to have other friends Dale, Angie, Rodney and Lee join us this week with food preparation or with greeting or serving. We are getting to know the participants better and are learning more about their specific needs.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Breakfast Club
Our first "Breakfast Club" homeless ministry went very well last Saturday. We served about 35 men and women. Each week we will need 2 "greeters" to help minister to the people. The greeters will welcome people and help us complete "Get to Know Me" information sheets for guests to help us more effectively minister to them. Pray about helping us out on one or more Saturdays and I know you will be blessed!
We also seek helpers who want to provide meals for this event or one of our Thursday meal events. We now serve 12 to 15 hot meals per month. For you to get involved with our ministry of providing food would be a trememdous blessing to Jesus, to our frnends, and to you!
"I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat." Matthew 25:35
We also seek helpers who want to provide meals for this event or one of our Thursday meal events. We now serve 12 to 15 hot meals per month. For you to get involved with our ministry of providing food would be a trememdous blessing to Jesus, to our frnends, and to you!
"I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat." Matthew 25:35
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Breakfast Club
We are excited about a new project that is getting started – the BREAKFAST CLUB. Recognizing that Saturday morning is an area need for the homeless, we offer coffee, breakfast, and a time of serving, relating, and sharing from the Bible beginning at 7:30 am every Saturday.
Two winter shelters in Athens are operated by local Christian ministrires - "The Bigger Vision" and "Walk on Water." Dedicated volunteers who give of their time to supervise shelter operations seven days a week. Approximately fifty men and women use these shelters on any given winter night.
Since shelters close at 7:00 am, the clients go out into the city during the day. Social service agencies and businesses are open during the week, and churches are open on Sunday, but on Saturday, early in the morning, most facilities are closed. We invite interested persons to join us for the "Breakfast Club," an opportunity to serve and spend time with those who have this particular need.
Coffee - 7:30; Breakfast - 8:00; Time of sharing - 8:30
Two winter shelters in Athens are operated by local Christian ministrires - "The Bigger Vision" and "Walk on Water." Dedicated volunteers who give of their time to supervise shelter operations seven days a week. Approximately fifty men and women use these shelters on any given winter night.
Since shelters close at 7:00 am, the clients go out into the city during the day. Social service agencies and businesses are open during the week, and churches are open on Sunday, but on Saturday, early in the morning, most facilities are closed. We invite interested persons to join us for the "Breakfast Club," an opportunity to serve and spend time with those who have this particular need.
Coffee - 7:30; Breakfast - 8:00; Time of sharing - 8:30
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