On Monday, February 22, I was able to meet with someone that donated 2 dressers to the family in need. He also blessed my son with a new full size bed and a much needed storage cabinet for my home. I appreciate the connection to fulfill the entire loop #4.
Thank you for your generosity and heart of compassion.
If you have items that you wish to donate to Community Transformation connections, please contact me at mrussell@lifequest.tv.
Many Blessings,
Mylissa (My) Russell
Community Transformation Director - LifeQuest Church
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Transformation Story of the Week
Thank you Hancock Fabrics!
On Tuesday, February 23, my 15 year old son Jacob and I entered Hancock Fabrics in Belton, MO. Our mission...finding material to make another 68 blankets for Project Snuggle "Take Two".
I asked Jacob to go along, I thought it would be nice to have a youthful set of eyes picking out the fabric. We spent almost 3.5 hours with Kelly and Bonnie. They provided us with the best customer service. Bonnie was actually a Foster Parent years ago. She shared how much she loved being a part of the children's lives but it was heart wrenching to see what the children go through. I really enjoyed her sharing part of her journey with me. Kelly had a bad toothache, but that didn't stop her from smiling and cutting the 1.5 yards of fabric for the project.
Life is truly about relationships! I really enjoyed hanging out with these two ladies, and my son. A BIG Thank you to Kelly and Bonnie who worked so hard that night. They are now truly a part of Project Snuggle.
Also, a Big Thank you to my son who diligently worked so hard to help pick out the material, separate into boxes by age group, and load up the big green CT van.
A night to remember! When is the last time you were able to have a conversation with someone in a retail setting? Did you share a part of your life...building a relationship. How about asking them to come to church on Sunday?
Blankets for 68 children: $1,000.00
Accessories for making blankets: $25.00
A night spent with my teenage son: PRICELESS
On Tuesday, February 23, my 15 year old son Jacob and I entered Hancock Fabrics in Belton, MO. Our mission...finding material to make another 68 blankets for Project Snuggle "Take Two".
I asked Jacob to go along, I thought it would be nice to have a youthful set of eyes picking out the fabric. We spent almost 3.5 hours with Kelly and Bonnie. They provided us with the best customer service. Bonnie was actually a Foster Parent years ago. She shared how much she loved being a part of the children's lives but it was heart wrenching to see what the children go through. I really enjoyed her sharing part of her journey with me. Kelly had a bad toothache, but that didn't stop her from smiling and cutting the 1.5 yards of fabric for the project.
Life is truly about relationships! I really enjoyed hanging out with these two ladies, and my son. A BIG Thank you to Kelly and Bonnie who worked so hard that night. They are now truly a part of Project Snuggle.
Also, a Big Thank you to my son who diligently worked so hard to help pick out the material, separate into boxes by age group, and load up the big green CT van.
A night to remember! When is the last time you were able to have a conversation with someone in a retail setting? Did you share a part of your life...building a relationship. How about asking them to come to church on Sunday?
Blankets for 68 children: $1,000.00
Accessories for making blankets: $25.00
A night spent with my teenage son: PRICELESS
Cost of blankets for Project Snuggle "Take Two"
Due to the Fabric sale and yardage used, you can adopt a child now for $15.00, instead of $25.00. Start adopting your child today.
Adopt children and commit to these children throughout the cycle of their stay with Children's Services. You could also commit to prayer for your adopted children. This could be a group effort each week, this would be great for Life Groups to get involved. Imagine what the power of prayer could do for these children.
Adopt children and commit to these children throughout the cycle of their stay with Children's Services. You could also commit to prayer for your adopted children. This could be a group effort each week, this would be great for Life Groups to get involved. Imagine what the power of prayer could do for these children.
Friday, February 19, 2010
LifeFriends - Mentoring program
When 2010 kicked off, with the snow and cold, did you think about how this year might unfold for you? Did you ask yourself, what is my purpose in 2010? How about the opportunity to make a BIG DIFFERENCE in a child's life.
Here's how you can serve...
Join us on Saturday, March 13, as we kick off our mentoring program with Belton Schools from 3-4 PM.
On Saturday, March 20, we will hold mandatory training from 3-5 PM to better equip you for our mentoring partnership.
Can't wait to see you there!
Here's how you can serve...
Join us on Saturday, March 13, as we kick off our mentoring program with Belton Schools from 3-4 PM.
On Saturday, March 20, we will hold mandatory training from 3-5 PM to better equip you for our mentoring partnership.
Can't wait to see you there!
Adopt-A-Highway
Mark your calendar for March 13. We kick off our first Adopt-A-Highway event.
How exciting that we have this great opportunity to serve our community by cleaning up 71 Hwy.
Schedule:
Mandatory training : 9:30-10:00
Clean up begins: 10:00-12:30
How exciting that we have this great opportunity to serve our community by cleaning up 71 Hwy.
Schedule:
Mandatory training : 9:30-10:00
Clean up begins: 10:00-12:30
Project Snuggle "Take Two"
Congratulations LQ!
We have decided to adopt another unit with Children's Services. Now the entire building has been adopted by LifeQuest Church. We have a total of 138 children.
How exciting, another 68 blankets to make.
Material will be available by February 23. If you want to take blankets home to work on, let me know. Otherwise work nights are scheduled to begin.
Start adopting today, only $25.00 to cover the costs of the blanket.
What a tremendous opportunity we have to be a part of a child's life.
We have decided to adopt another unit with Children's Services. Now the entire building has been adopted by LifeQuest Church. We have a total of 138 children.
How exciting, another 68 blankets to make.
Material will be available by February 23. If you want to take blankets home to work on, let me know. Otherwise work nights are scheduled to begin.
Start adopting today, only $25.00 to cover the costs of the blanket.
What a tremendous opportunity we have to be a part of a child's life.
Easter Egg Hunts - yes, more than one!
Looking forward to an Eggcellent Easter, here's how you can get involved!
Hunt 1: Join us on Saturday, March 6, at 1:00 PM, in KidzQuest for our kick-off meeting for our first Annual North Campus Black Light Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 5PM. This event will take lots of coordination, volunteers, and fun people who like kids. If you have any of those qualities, please join us.
Imagine what 2,000 easter eggs will look like filled with candy...well here's your opportunity. Starting March 7, please bring candy and sign up to help stuff the eggs during the weeks of March 15-26.
Hunt 2: On Saturday, April 3, we will partner with Raymore Parks & Rec as they hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This event will take a crew of fun people that would like to sharpen their artistic abilities by face painting and coloring eggs. More details to follow regarding face paint training.
Hunt 1: Join us on Saturday, March 6, at 1:00 PM, in KidzQuest for our kick-off meeting for our first Annual North Campus Black Light Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 5PM. This event will take lots of coordination, volunteers, and fun people who like kids. If you have any of those qualities, please join us.
Imagine what 2,000 easter eggs will look like filled with candy...well here's your opportunity. Starting March 7, please bring candy and sign up to help stuff the eggs during the weeks of March 15-26.
Hunt 2: On Saturday, April 3, we will partner with Raymore Parks & Rec as they hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This event will take a crew of fun people that would like to sharpen their artistic abilities by face painting and coloring eggs. More details to follow regarding face paint training.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Faith In Motion - Closed Loop #4
Thank you LifeQuest!
The following items were delivered on Monday, February 15, to the family in need.
The following items were delivered on Monday, February 15, to the family in need.
- TV
- TV Stand
- TV Tray
- Towels - hand/body/dish
- Wash clothes
- Bowls
- Electric skillet
- Regular skillet
- Utensils
- Silverware tray
- Mop
- Broom
- Dust Pan
- Window cleaner
- bathroom rug/toilet cover
- dishes/cups 2 sets
- clothes (jeans)
- 2 piece glass cookware w lids
- 7 piece pots & pans
- Disinfectant
- Recliner
I had the opportunity to pray with the family, bless their new apartment, and a special prayer of protection upon their home.
They are still in need of a TV Converter box and dressers. If you are able to help with those needs, please contact Mylissa (My) Russell at mrussell@lifequest.tv .
Monday, February 8, 2010
Faith In Motion - Opportunity
Open Loop #4 - Faith In Motion
LifeQuesters,
We have received an opportunity from our Social Worker, here are the details below:
There is a family in great need of necessities for their apartment. This family was evicted from their apartment last year. They now have a new apartment, but were unable to afford to keep their belongings in storage.
They need basic cleaning materials like:
Cleaning Clothes
Disinfectant
Mop
Window cleaner
Broom
Paper towels
Dust pans
Dish washing detergent
They also need living room furniture ( tv converter box, landline phone, etc.)
This apartment has tile floors throughout so they need some rugs to put throughout to keep the apartment a little warmer.
They need dressers for their clothes; they are currently using trash bags to store their clothes.
They also requested these items:
Bath towels
Wash clothes
Dishes
Utensils
Bake ware
Cookware
If you are able to participate in fulfulling this opportunity, please contact Mylissa (My) Russell at mrussell@lifequest.tv or call the office at 816.318.4673.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Project Snuggle - Blankets Delivered
The blankets were delivered to the Department of Children's Services on Monday, Feb. 1. A huge thank you for all who contributed to this project. We still have $100.00 to collect for the material.
Understanding the opportunity
I hope that we at LifeQuest Church have really grasped the opportunity that has been given to us. We have a harvest field placed before us. We are able to reach across government boundaries to these children and families. How awesome for us to be faithful in little, so that we can be faithful in much.
Understanding the opportunity
I hope that we at LifeQuest Church have really grasped the opportunity that has been given to us. We have a harvest field placed before us. We are able to reach across government boundaries to these children and families. How awesome for us to be faithful in little, so that we can be faithful in much.
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