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Reconciliation Resource MinistriesFall 2007 Update
Thank you everyone for your prayer, concern, and support. Since there hasbeen such an outpouring of concern for me and
interest in what RRMis now doing, I thought I’d drop you a slightly longernewsletter
.
Much has happened since I last wrote.
Taste of Reconciliation
The Lord blessed RRM to bring together the Body of Christ in a powerful way! Taste of Reconciliation 2007 was like a mini Taste of Heaven (Rev.7:9) in thatbelievers from many cultures and denominations came together for thecommon purpose of worshiping our Lord and to promote reconciliation andcooperation in the Body of Christ.We appreciate Living Springs and their Building Bridges Committee for hostingand co-sponsoring the event. The Building Bridges Committee (Marlene Garrot& Mary Marsh Dir’s) lined up the food & took care of most of the details. I alsowant to say thanks to our Program Director, Dorothy Huiesman, and the manyothers who pitched in to make this special evening possible. The food andfellowship was fabulous! Singers from Living Springs, Inglesia ComunidadNueeva Vida, United Protestant Korean Church, Dexter Manley & the ZionMovement Corale, Kings Community Church, SS Chinese Church and others ina combined choir provided the special music. Pastor Roy Patterson and Ishared. I believe we had over 500 come to The
Taste of Reconciliation
andmore importantly many said they were blessed by this endeavor. The “Taste”was featured in October’s RCA Today October Bulletin insert. The racial make up of many south suburban villages are changing whichpresents both challenging issues and unusual opportunities for churches.Prayerfully, my 30 years of cross cultural experience can be of a help tochurches facing these issues.
VBS
RRM was involved with three Vacation Bible School Programs. We also want tothank the children of First Reformed of Lansing and Crete Church for collectingdonations for RRM during their VBS programs.
BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY
Once again we partnered with Galilee Baptist Church for their annual Back toSchool Rally in Roseland. We had about 150 come out for a time of fun, food,and sharing of the GOOD NEWS along with the distribution of school supplies.We were also able to resource other ministries in their efforts to demonstrate
God’s love in a practical way –
WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE ALL OF THESCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS!!!
OTHER SPECIAL FALL ACTIVITIES
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PUMPKIN PATCH HAYRIDE
Once again the Van Til’s opened up their farm to host a
pumpkin patchhayride
. We also partnered with Grace Reformed Youth Group and CPO(Chicagoland Prison Outreach) to get Urban Youth to this event. The kid’s (&moms from Roseland Christian Ministries Homeless Shelter) went on a“hayride” in the fields and then were allowed to Pick a pumpkin to decorateand take home. We then came back to the farm for games & food. My assistant Jeff Bryson shared “the Word” around the campfire. The kids had a great time. Iwas especially touched by the words of some of the homeless moms – theyshared how quiet and refreshing it was to come out to Crete – and theyexpressed great gratitude for this activity.
HALLALUAH PARTIES
As I write this we are geared up to help
two Halloween AlternativeActivities
. A special thank you to those who are providing candy so we canget the Light of the GOOD NEWS out on this night that is most often thought of in terms of Darkness.
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
On Nov. 17 we will be distributing
“Boxes of Love”
(Thanksgiving Turkey,food, Bible, & material – donated by Campus Crusade’s Agape Center) as anevangelistic outreach. We are in need of additional food for Christian familiesthat are going through a tough time financially. We prefer Canned hams so wedon’t have to deal with Freezer issues. Due Nov. 15.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
11/10/07 RRM’s Volunteer Training (see separate article).12/17/07 TOYS DUE FOR “Christ the Greatest Gift” campaign. Let me know if you feel that you need the extra Sunday (Dec. 23) to collect toys - specialarrangements can be made.
PRAISE AND PRAYERSHARED RESOURCES PROJECT
Rich Van Til donated an
“inflatable bouncer”.
Already it has helped withministry outreaches to kids from Roseland (Chicago), Glenwood, ChicagoHeights, and Ford Heights. As you know I have been working on a
“sharedresources” project
to bless the Body of Christ especially in the area of
empowering churches to have evangelistic outreaches to their communities.Much more is needed and please contact me if you would like a list of supplieswe are trying to get. Also, someone who attended the “Taste of Reconciliation”told me that they could probably get us a u-haul type of truck. Well I lost hisbusiness card (not only do I drive others crazy, I drive myself nuts also). IF YOUKNOW WHO THIS MAY BE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
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I would also appreciate your prayers as I work to foster reconciliation,encourage ministers, and empower ministries.
REESE’S REFUGE
Please pray for the kids of
“Reese’s Refuge”
these are neighborhood kidsthat enjoy hanging out at our house. Currently I pack our van on Wednesdaynights to bring them to an “Olympians” Bible Club at East Hazel Crest BibleChurch. We pray that they will grow strong in the Lord and be a witness in theircommunity.
LITTLE ANGELS CLUB
We also have a
monthly activity that we have been calling “TheLittle Angels Club”
. This is an area wide youth activity we sponsor forUrban Youth, especially those who have suffered through a calamity. Let usknow if you would like to sponsor one of these activities.
BASKETBALL & BIBLE PROGRAMS
We would appreciate your prayers as Scott is helping establish several
Basketball and Bible Programs
. He is assisting CPO to start an outreachleague at Living Springs CC. RRM also plans on starting both a Grade Schooland also a high school / adult “Basketball & Bible Programs” at a church inChicago Heights.
MORE PRAYER REQUESTS
A couple of the ministries that we are endeavoring to help haveasked me if I could help spread the word about special needs.
NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH is having problems with its gymnasiumheaters. They are located on the ceiling so they are difficult to get to. The first step is diagnosing the problem and would appreciate help withthis.LIVING WORD OUTREACH (of Chicago Heights) is looking for a couple of volunteers to help unload a truck of food that comes twice a month fortheir food program. (Preferably guys, and it is on a weekday lateafternoon to early evening- 3 to 4 hours including waiting time for the
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