Seizing the Opportunities

The Mission “Annual Report” is sent to you in hopes that you will be well-informed as to how your dollars have been at work in the lives of our neighbors, those who seem to have a few more needs than we have.

Down through the years, I’ve continued to be blessed personally as I have seen you give to help the hurts.  You are such a blessing to the many who are less fortunate.  For many, young and old, your gifts have given opportunities for a new beginning.    Opportunities have a chance to multiply as they are seized, and that’s always our prayer.

Now we’re in full swing, seizing the opportunities of a new year.  Our staff and volunteers are on the front lines of this duty and calling, yet there is so much left undone.  Henry Drummond said, “Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all he can do.” 

May God lead us, for together we can accomplish His plans.

Again, thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry.

                                                                        With Appreciation,

                                                                        Jerry L. Edmundson

                                                                        Executive Director

I look back at 2010 and wonder how the year could have passed by so quickly.  That seems normal these days as everyone is so caught up in their busy schedules that time is lost before you know it.  However, the Mission staff and our dedicated volunteers continue to serve those in need by making the most of the time available to them.

We were very pleased in 2010 to host many church groups, both local and out-of-state, at the Mission’s Retreat Center at the New Life Youth Camp.  This unique facility is making it possible for different groups to get away from their normal routines and interact in a retreat setting.  Many groups graciously volunteered their time and efforts to make additional improvements to the Camp property while staying at the Retreat Center.

In July we welcomed the addition to the Mission staff of Neal Chatham as our new Assistant Executive Director.  With ministry activities increasing, Neal is working closely with Executive Director Jerry Edmundson in overseeing the various services offered through the Mission.

During this past year our family help ministry assisted increasing numbers of people who had been affected by the struggling economy and corresponding high unemployment rates.  Also, the need continued to grow for establishing relationships with more at-risk youth by enrolling them in the after-school programs we provide.

At the Mission we want to serve others and are grateful for the opportunities the Lord has given us to do so.  Please pray for the Mission staff, our board of directors, our volunteers and the growing ministry services we provide.  These ministries depend on our faithful donors, and I gratefully acknowledge your generous donations of financial support and volunteer hours in 2010.  I ask that you renew your commitment to the Mission and consider all of the opportunities for service that will arise in 2011.

Through Christ,

Rob Kerr

Board of Director's President