St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children

Back by popular demand. . .  We are going Sunday, October 28th at 3:00 to love on the children and staff at St. Mary's!  Are you coming with us?  

We would love to have you come once again and share your love with these special children and staff.  We will begin on the 28th going once a month to St. Mary's for a time to show our suport and encouragement to our neighbors at St. Mary's.  We will also be going on November 18 and December 16 at 2:00pm,  so put it on your calendars.  Please let me know if you will be able to come so we can wait for you in the lobby at St. Mary's and inform Lauren of who will be attending.  

Similar to VBS we need to have an updated TB test completed.  If you are older than 18 and  have NOT had a test in the past year please let us know so we can schedule you for a free test at St. Mary's.  

I look forward to hearing from each of you!

Many Blessings,

Sara

Twin Canal Village Opportunity!

I just had the opportunity to tour a subsidized housing area in the heart of Virginia Beach near the intersection of S. Independence and Lynnhaven Pkwy.  As I entered the housing development, there were children everywhere.  They had been released from classes early today, so they were looking for something to do.  

I could not stop and play today as I was there on "official business."
I had the privilege of meeting with Vicki and Suzy who have a heart for this complex that mirrors many of the needs that we have seen in Park Place and Cuffee.  In speaking with these women of God, they shared the needs that exist for someone to work among the approximately 30 Vietnamese residences (which could represent more than 30 families) in this area as well as the other residents who live there.  

While much of the schedule is full throughout the week, they have requested that we pray about serving here on the weekends with these families who are facing many issues that are common in government subsidized housing areas. 

So I am praying for the following:

1.  For God to build a bridge with our Vietnamese Fellowship as we prepare for an upcoming celebration this month.

2.  For God to raise up someone willing to teach ESL in this housing  development.

3.  For groups who would serve in this area on the weekends.

4.  For a liaison who would communicate with the director and assist in facilitating events in this area.

Pray for Twin Canal Village as we seek to begin a new opportunity for First Norfolk in this area of need.