I went to meet with Mechelle today at Villas Nueva. We talked about the possibility of implementing ESL classes so she can use it as a selling tool renting apartments.
We also talked about the possibility of getting a door key to the leasing office so we can do home work help with the children. I think she is going to trust me to be a good steward and let me have one. she still will have to run it buy the regional manager first. Pray we can get that key otherwise we want be able to help the kids because they typically close at 5:15 pm. Most of the kids don't get home before 4:30. Our program would need to start around 5:00 or 5:30.
She seemed very happy that we were able to carry a very strong summer program this year. Every week was covered by groups working with VN kids. A special thanks to WhirlWind missions for making it happen.
This Saturday we have a group of GA's coming to do a service project from FBC Lilburn. We have two playground at our mission. They will be cleaning the small playground, and on August 16 Mountain Park FBC will be tackling the big playground. The kids call it the "park."
This morning I continued to work on fund raising. As Tim Cummings says,"we live on faith, but ministry runs on money." I made several calls and have several appointments pending. Please pray that we will successfully get our ministry fully funded in the next few weeks. We believe that God has called us to do mission work full time and we are trying to be obedient to His call. If you would like to be a part of our support team, let us know.
I ordered a book today called "The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving (Life Change Books)" It was recommended by a friend and partner of mine Brett Barnes. It's all about the biblical principles regarding fund raising and stewardship. Cornelia and I are very serious about good stewardship and management, and we continue educating ourself to follow biblical principals of ministry.
May God Bless You All
