2013-01-23

Cook's Short Order Update


** Just a Note
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Sunday we had the honor, not only of presenting our ministry at our home church, New Harmony, but also of sharing the time with our ministry founder, Ben Smith. Ben spoke on things that have happened in the last year, like the new office building at camp and the blessing that the body of Christ is. Michelle and I recounted things from this past summer that impacted us. We want to thank our Pastor, David Gidcumb, for allowing us this time.

It was encouraging to get feedback both during the presentation and at our display table. We appreciate those of you who have chosen to be involved in our ministry through prayer and donations.
http://www.campdavidozarks.org/about-us/that-aint-right


** Not Fair
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Children whose parents are incarcerated have many questions and many things they don't really understand. Just because Mom or Dad got arrested for doing something wrong does not mean the child understands. Often, when a parent is arrested in view of a child, the child is not told where the parent is going. The officers may not know at that point. These children are left wondering and confused.

That's not fair.

Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts.


** Please... pray
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- for strength and discernment: we feel stretched in many directions
- that we will be able to schedule presentation and recruiting visits in churches
- that we will always be a ministry to our children
- for wood for our furnace


** Praise the Lord!
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- that Bryan is with us for a few more days
- for encouraging friends and times at our church
- for time to present our ministry in our home church
- fun time in basketball for Kaitie and Caleb this weekend
- a new regular supporter joined our team - THANK YOU!


** Looking Ahead
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Our latest update letter should be in the mail this week!
Banquet for Hope - CDO's annual scholarship fund raiser
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