Greetings Everyone!
As the above slide-show displays… there has been a lot going on lately! Below are brief descriptions of the many amazing opportunities that God has allowed us to take part in, provide for and share with all of you…
LOCAL
SANDY RELIEF: Among the various opportunities that we have to help people with relief, one has been by providing “Kitchen in a Tote”, “Bathroom in a Tote” and “Bedroom in a Tote” for families as they begin to move back into their homes. Each tote has the basic needs for that particular room, along with a bible and devotional.
ERINSGIFT MISSION TEAM: From July 20-27 we will be hosting a mission team from Pitman, NJ. This group of 30-50 strong will be working on various Sandy Relief sites as well as providing a Vacation Bible Camp for the kids at the Maple Leaf Apartments in Brick.
MAPLE LEAF APARTMENTS: Beginning on Tuesday, March 19th we will be joining efforts with 3 local churches to provide an afterschool tutoring/activity time at the Maple Leaf Apartments in Brick. Our focus is to come along side the community and pour into their children in various ways. If you would like to join us, please let us know.
ATLANTIC CITY MISSION TRIP: Once again SOFM will be joining forces with Calvary Pres and partnering with New City Fellowship Church in Ventnor, NJ for a one week mission trip August 4-9. Along with rehabbing local homes we will be providing a 3 night VBS in some of the poorest areas of Atlantic City. This is open to anyone who would like to join us.
HAITI
HAITI MISSION TRIP: June 23 to July 3 there will be a team of 18 heading back to Haiti. This team is made up of returnees, brand new members, and 5 mother-daughter/son teams. We appreciate your prayers as we prepare. Among other activities, we look to set up another “memorial stone” and take many of our VBS children to the beach as a reward for passing their school grade.
SHOE COLLECTION:All the shoes for Danita’s orphanage have been collected, boxed and shipped this week to Florida. From there Agape Air will take them to the DR and then a staff member will pick them up and bring them to Haiti. Over 200 pairs of brand new shoes have been donated through family, friends & churches. Thank you so much for helping us meet this very important need.
GRAINS OF GRACE FEEDING PROGRAM:This program began with last summer’s mission team and continues today feeding over 300 people, 50 families in the town of Lac’ajue, a 25 lb bag of rice each month for only $14 a month.
NUTRITION SPONSORSHIP:Every 8 months we provide much needed fruit & vegetable nutrition for some of the children at Danita’s orphanage. Currently, 40 children are being sponsored out of 103. This sponsorship has been life changing for these children as it has helped to boost their immune system, enhance their energy and grow hair.
EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP:Through your generous donations we are able to help provide education for 60 children at Double Harvest and through Aslan Youth Ministry.
Thank you for your continued interest, support and prayers for the ministry. It is because of people like you that we are able to do what we do all while glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ!
If you would like to get more involved, click on ‘WAYS TO GIVE” or contact us if the specific need is not listed.