The Family
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
2013-02-26
Cook's Short Order Update
Just a Note:
I'd met this person only through emails and second hand accounts from Michelle from her interactions. During Camp David's recent Banquet For Hope we finally got to meet face to face. What struck me was not meeting, but a comment shared later in the night. This person has their own life, their own schedule, their own cares and concerns, yet, encouraged me by stating that they were regularly praying over one of our concerns. We are so glad to have partners in ministry who pray for us. This is what we need and desire. But don't let it stop there. How can we pray for you?
God provided! Even though God allowed a nasty storm the night of the Banquet For Hope, God provided in His way. Donations were up on several levels, including more campers sponsored than last year at this time! Praise the Lord for providing!
Not Fair
We are finding through experimentation and formal studies that continued interaction between incarcerated parents and their children is vital to the health of people on both sides of the prison bars. Imagine this scenario: "When I left for prison, my 5-year-old daughter didn't understand any of the legal aspects. All she knew was that one day I was there and the next day I disappeared from her life. She felt abandoned." (Pat Nolan, VP, Prison Fellowship
That's not fair.
Intervention is THE key to keeping children of prisoners out of prison themselves. Camp David of the Ozarks offers intervention to children of prisoners during a free week of camp in the summer. Can you help us help Camp David provide this intervention?
Please... pray
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30% support)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer (colleges and high schoolers)
- that God will provide for our needs
- that our dryer will be fixed under warranty
- that we will be faithful
Praise the Lord!
- for God's provision through the Banquet For Hope
- for safety for many who traveled that night
- for great volunteers to help make this event possible
Looking Ahead
- Lining up college and church presentations
- Presenting at a home school conference in April
- 3 months till Summer Camp!!!
Friday, February 22, 2013
2013-02-22
Praise the Lord!
- for a good attendance at the Banquet For Hope last night - approx 200 guests
- for good initial numbers from pledges and donations
- for safety for all on the roads
More coming on Monday
Monday, February 18, 2013
2013-02-18
Cook's Short Order Update
Just a Note
So thankful for warmer weather! We like winter, sort of, but we love spring!
What a busy week. Basketball tourney started Friday evening about 90 minutes away, and lasted all day Saturday. Caleb had some great time on the floor, gaining some points and rebounds for his team. It was a long day, but we were able to connect with a few of our summer staff and spend time with the camp's intern, Bekah Kessler. We finished off the weekend playing and singing some worship songs as a family. It's Monday now, and we are hard at it. Pray that we will always be a blessing to those we bump into and that Jesus will blaze through.
Not Fair
I read recently of a woman, mother to 8 children, who spent 3 weeks in a prison in New York because she couldn't post the necessary $75 bail money. We are too willing to cast judgement on this female, stating, "She should be more careful," both in reproduction and in life choices. Did you know that during her 21 days in prison she knew nothing of the status of her children? Did you know that during her 21 days in prison her children knew nothing of their mother's location? Just that she had been taken away.
That's not fair.
Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts. We are currently at 30%.
Please... pray
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30%)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer (colleges and high schoolers)
- that God will provide for our needs (finances, wood for our furnace, rest, balance)
- that we will be faithful
Praise the Lord!
- for a fun weekend as family and a new friend - thanks for hanging with us Bekah!
- protection in travel and warmth and health
- windows that keep out the wind and rain, let in the sun's warmth
- hearts that still pump blood to our bodies
- all the volunteers we need as Door Greeters at the coming Banquet For Hope!
Looking Ahead
- Banquet for Hope – CDO’s annual fund raiser - this Thursday
- Presenting at a home school conference in April
- 3 months till Summer Camp!!!
Just a Note
So thankful for warmer weather! We like winter, sort of, but we love spring!
What a busy week. Basketball tourney started Friday evening about 90 minutes away, and lasted all day Saturday. Caleb had some great time on the floor, gaining some points and rebounds for his team. It was a long day, but we were able to connect with a few of our summer staff and spend time with the camp's intern, Bekah Kessler. We finished off the weekend playing and singing some worship songs as a family. It's Monday now, and we are hard at it. Pray that we will always be a blessing to those we bump into and that Jesus will blaze through.
Not Fair
I read recently of a woman, mother to 8 children, who spent 3 weeks in a prison in New York because she couldn't post the necessary $75 bail money. We are too willing to cast judgement on this female, stating, "She should be more careful," both in reproduction and in life choices. Did you know that during her 21 days in prison she knew nothing of the status of her children? Did you know that during her 21 days in prison her children knew nothing of their mother's location? Just that she had been taken away.
That's not fair.
Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts. We are currently at 30%.
Please... pray
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30%)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer (colleges and high schoolers)
- that God will provide for our needs (finances, wood for our furnace, rest, balance)
- that we will be faithful
Praise the Lord!
- for a fun weekend as family and a new friend - thanks for hanging with us Bekah!
- protection in travel and warmth and health
- windows that keep out the wind and rain, let in the sun's warmth
- hearts that still pump blood to our bodies
- all the volunteers we need as Door Greeters at the coming Banquet For Hope!
Looking Ahead
- Banquet for Hope – CDO’s annual fund raiser - this Thursday
- Presenting at a home school conference in April
- 3 months till Summer Camp!!!
2013-02-13
Cook's Short Order Update
A week late but...
Just a Note:
Busy. Not cliche or complaining, just reality.
Last week found us in Arkansas at the Ozarks Sectional 3CA camp conference. This is a refreshing time of networking with others in camp ministry, praying, learning, worshipping together, for the purpose of helping each other serve our camps better.
Our big "take-away" was when Ozark Sectional President, Scott Shaw, shared his testimony, ending with the charge, "Don't just try harder. Do something different!"
We are so proud of our kids while we were gone. Caleb and Nate stayed "home alone" and did quite well, fixing themselves a small banquet for one meal. So, Michelle is no longer cooking for them! Just kidding.
We are grateful that we can leave our children in the care of the Father and know they are well taken care of. We also appreciate a good friend for caring for Seth and Kaitie. Thank you!
Not Fair:
Did you know that some prison inmates, even those convicted of violent crime, are not all lifelong violent criminals? Many are very decent people who just made one choice that tipped the incarceration scales. Imagine what knowing that mom or dad is guilty of a violent crime may do in the mind of a child. Imagine what knowing that YOUR mom or dad is "that prisoner" could do in the mind of a child.
That's not fair! Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts.
Please pray:
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30%)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer
- that God will provide for our needs (finances, wood, rest, balance)
- that we will be faithful
Praise the Lord!
- for new supporters last month
- protection in travel and over our children last week
- walls and a roof to keep us warm and dry
- breath in our lungs
Looking Ahead:
- Banquet for Hope - CDO's annual fund raiser
- Camp starting in 3 months!
A week late but...
Just a Note:
Busy. Not cliche or complaining, just reality.
Last week found us in Arkansas at the Ozarks Sectional 3CA camp conference. This is a refreshing time of networking with others in camp ministry, praying, learning, worshipping together, for the purpose of helping each other serve our camps better.
Our big "take-away" was when Ozark Sectional President, Scott Shaw, shared his testimony, ending with the charge, "Don't just try harder. Do something different!"
We are so proud of our kids while we were gone. Caleb and Nate stayed "home alone" and did quite well, fixing themselves a small banquet for one meal. So, Michelle is no longer cooking for them! Just kidding.
We are grateful that we can leave our children in the care of the Father and know they are well taken care of. We also appreciate a good friend for caring for Seth and Kaitie. Thank you!
Not Fair:
Did you know that some prison inmates, even those convicted of violent crime, are not all lifelong violent criminals? Many are very decent people who just made one choice that tipped the incarceration scales. Imagine what knowing that mom or dad is guilty of a violent crime may do in the mind of a child. Imagine what knowing that YOUR mom or dad is "that prisoner" could do in the mind of a child.
That's not fair! Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts.
Please pray:
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30%)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer
- that God will provide for our needs (finances, wood, rest, balance)
- that we will be faithful
Praise the Lord!
- for new supporters last month
- protection in travel and over our children last week
- walls and a roof to keep us warm and dry
- breath in our lungs
Looking Ahead:
- Banquet for Hope - CDO's annual fund raiser
- Camp starting in 3 months!
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