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September 2009 Dear Friends, As we enter this fall season, it
is my prayer that you would reap a harvest of blessings and that you would
freely share that harvest with those around you. May the Lord bless you and may your hope be renewed today! Cheryl A. Botelho, Director
Same Vision…New Eyes! I’m sure you have noticed
over this last year that RHM has taken its outreach projects into new
territory. Someone asked me if I had
a new vision for the ministry? The
answer is “No”. But I will tell you
that God has given me new spiritual eyes to see an expanded and larger
vision. He has literally gripped my
heart with an even deeper passion and burden to reach the hurting. My earnest prayer is that my life and my
ministry would become a walking Isaiah 58.
A ministry that looses the chains of the oppressed, heals the hurting,
cares for the widows and the orphans, gives to the poor and feeds the
hungry. And that we would do this in
Jerusalem [our local church], Judea [our community], Samaria [Where no one
else will go] and to the end of the earth [missions]. Since we have stepped out in faith to do
this the ministry has not been the same and I pray it never is again. As fast as we can give what we have to
those in need, the Lord brings us more resources to give again. I invite you to join RHM in what the Lord
is doing. We need prayer partners,
financial support and donated items, and volunteers to labor in the
work. These are vital in helping us
reach even more people with the Love of God. I pray that the Lord would grip your heart with a new passion
to serve him, whether with us or where you are. What an awesome privilege it is to be a servant of the King! Quote of
the Month: “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just
one” Mother Theresa If you have the ability to touch one person, do it, and
you will have touched the very heart of God.
Nothing you do for Him is ever too small. Daily Dose
of Hope: Click here for a list of September
daily devotions. Something New: New Launching! This month RHM has officially launched “The HOPE
Brigade”! This will be the arm
for our community outreach projects.
A “brigade” is a group of individuals organized for a specific
purpose. Our purpose is to demonstrate
the love of God by serving in practical ways throughout the community. Watch for upcoming area projects that you
can get involved in. This Month’s Calendar
For more details on all the projects below, please go to the project page. September 26, 2009 MorningOur 5th Annual “5k Walk-For-Hope” at 10:00am. Click link to print a registration form and more information. September 26, 2009 EveningFree Family Game Night Fundraiser Come play Wii, board games and more for a good cause! Games for all ages! Upcoming Events & Projects
Our Winter Projects have all kicked off! Between now and the New Year we are in full swing collecting donations and items for the projects below. If you feel led to help in anyway please email me at: outreach@restoringhopeministries.org October 3, 2009RHM will have a display table at the WIHS 40th Anniversary Banquet in Cromwell Ct. Click here for details on attending. http://www.wihsradio.org/ October 10, 2009Riverside Community Basketball Tournament & Outreach Olson Dr., Ansonia, CT 06401 Now thru November 10, 2009We are collecting shoebox items for Franklin Graham’s Operation Christmas Child Now thru December 24, 2009RHM is collecting new toys and warm items for Senior citizens for our “Spread the Joy!” Christmas Outreach Now thru February 2010We are collecting winter coats, hats, gloves and blankets to for RHM’s “Spread the Warmth!” Outreach to the needy and homeless. For information on these new projects and others, please go to the project page.
Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers to help with our projects throughout
the year. If you live in the CT area and are interested in becoming a part
of our team, please email me. info@restoringhopeministries.org |
