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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
BIG SERVE - Letter of Thanksgiving
My relationship with the ladies from Women of Praise Sunday School class began in August 2008 when they decided to bless the women living in the Union Mission Women and Family Shelter for the Big Serve. On Aug 30th, the class came for the first time to serve dinner, share the gospel, and provide needed items for the shelter. Six years have passed and Women of Praise continues to faithfully reach out to those who come through our doors.
Their purpose has remained the same, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and minister to those who are hurting. This has been displayed through their acts of service: serving a meal, singing, sharing a devotion, giving away prizes, taking prayer requests from the women, and bringing supplies. What a blessing to know that someone is actively praying for each of the ladies.
The creativity of Women of Praise has been evident as they carefully plan each visit to the shelter. Each Bible study is unique. The women have enjoyed visits from missionaries sharing how God is moving in other countries, a monologue on the story of Ruth, a re-enactment of the Easter Story, a special story teller, and other devotions that touched the heart of the women in the shelter with the wonderful love of God.
Their genuineness and concern for the women in the shelter is always evident as Women of Praise serves. Often the women of the shelter stay and share their lives and burdens with those who have come.
Women of Praise has also used their resources to provide for the physical needs of the shelter by providing much needed supplies. Periodically I receive a call to see what our most needed items are and then someone brings them by. Every Christmas, each woman receives a pair of Christmas socks and the story of the Candy Cane.
As I reflect on all the ladies from Women of Praise have done, I am reminded of the verse from Matthew 25:40
And the King will answer and say, “Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to Me.”
Thank you Women of Praise for being the hands and feet of Jesus to the least, the last, and the lost at the Union Mission. May God bless you!
Jill Gray
Administrator, Women and Family Shelter
Union Mission
Union Mission
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
GOOD NEWS - JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY
GOOD NEWS - JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY
LOOK BEHIND THE WALLS This is a one hour informational tour of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail. You will meet Jail Officers, Staff and maybe even an inmate or two. Myths will be dispelled and your knowledge of what really takes place behind the walls will be increased. Questions will be answered and you will get an idea of what the Chaplain, volunteers, officers and inmates do on a daily basis. You will have a better understanding of the past, present, and future of Good News Jail & Prison Ministry. For reservations or questions: Please call – Chaplain Sayre (757) 488-7500 ext: 2613 *Normally held the 4th Tuesday of every month from 1- 2 pm.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Male volunteers. Two to distribute literature on Thursday mornings. Cell to cell visitation for men. Two areas have no one ministering at all. Participants on the Chaplaincy Support Team. Meet once a month for one hour. For information or scheduling please contact the Chaplain by email or phone. Chaplain Gene C. Sayre, Jr. - gene.sayre@goodnewsjail.org (757) 488-7500 ext: 2613 - www.goodnewsjail.org
LOOK BEHIND THE WALLS This is a one hour informational tour of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail. You will meet Jail Officers, Staff and maybe even an inmate or two. Myths will be dispelled and your knowledge of what really takes place behind the walls will be increased. Questions will be answered and you will get an idea of what the Chaplain, volunteers, officers and inmates do on a daily basis. You will have a better understanding of the past, present, and future of Good News Jail & Prison Ministry. For reservations or questions: Please call – Chaplain Sayre (757) 488-7500 ext: 2613 *Normally held the 4th Tuesday of every month from 1- 2 pm.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Male volunteers. Two to distribute literature on Thursday mornings. Cell to cell visitation for men. Two areas have no one ministering at all. Participants on the Chaplaincy Support Team. Meet once a month for one hour. For information or scheduling please contact the Chaplain by email or phone. Chaplain Gene C. Sayre, Jr. - gene.sayre@goodnewsjail.org (757) 488-7500 ext: 2613 - www.goodnewsjail.org
PEACH DROP
Your organization is invited to participate in our SOSA/Tidewater Gleaning Peach drop. The Tidewater area will be receiving a load of Peaches, Saturday, August 31, 2013 at: Sam’s Club Parking Lot (off battlefield blvd) 1501 Sam’s Circle Chesapeake, VA 23302 Distribution will begin at 7:00 a.m. You are welcome to pick up Sweet Peaches for your church or organization. The pick up will begin at 7:00 AM and continue until finished. Volunteers are appreciated. Please respond to this e-mail to add your organization to our pick up list. Blessings, -- In HIS Service, Apostle L. S.Wallace, Feeding The Hungry, Invoking Change (Tidewater-Eastern Shore) SOSA Regional Gleaning Coordinator Email: tidewatergleaning@gmail.com
Friday, August 16, 2013
PUSHING BACK THE DARKNESS - 24 HR CPC Prayer Event
CPC will be hosting a 24hr Prayer Event - called "Pushing Back The Darkness" at Harvest Assembly in Chesapeake on Friday, September 20th at noon until Saturday, Sept 21st at noon. For more details visit:www.cpcfriends.org/prayer
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