As I write this blog, the lobby at Christian HELP is filled with people in need. They have lost jobs or had their hours cut back. Many are hungry, many are tired, and some have even lost hope. Christian HELP is able to provide job leads, coaching, and a listening ear to those in need. We can minister to the hurting and hungry. Please help us to continue to provide these wonderful services by voting for us in the Chase Community Challenge. If you are on facebook, it just takes a moment to vote and share. 100 Charities will recieve $25,000. Please help us to be one of them by clicking on the vote now button.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
God is in Control and He is Active at Christian HELP
I just wanted to share my speech from Harvest of Hope- here is what God laid on my heart:
My heart breaks every time I walk through a job fair and see professional people dressed in suits looking for jobs… many times looking for any job that will feed their families and keep a roof over their head.
My heart breaks as I listen to the stories of people who have worked hard all their lives who are now facing layoffs, foreclosures, and health issues.
My heart breaks as I listen to people who have no hope for the future because they cannot see past today. The pain and grief of not being able to provide is just too much to bear.
My heart breaks when a client says save the food for someone who needs it more. I can go without…
A year ago, I spoke at the Harvest of Hope when employment was at 6.4% and we thought things were bad. Now it is at 11.5% and I know it is bad for many people who have never had to deal with job loss before. Some are hopeful, but others are paralyzed. We have had clients who came in and could not speak because they were crying so hard.
The one thing that has remained steady and allowed us to remain positive is that God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
When Debbie needed help with food and bills after not being able to work for several months due to a sore on her foot caused by diabetes, we couldn’t see how we could help, but God did.
When we were nearly out of food and thought we might have to shut down our pantry, God provided manna from heaven so no one would go without.
When I struggled to figure out how WE were going to provide for so many families at Christmas, God blessed us with more toys than we knew what to do with and we were able to bless other ministries.
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
Christian HELP was formed in 1992 by Dick and Madge Wilson and their friend Harry Kunish. In over 17 years, Christian HELP has connected over 70,000 people with jobs- enough to fill a football stadium and given away over 6 million pounds of food.
In the past year we added Employment seminars, Job search skills classes, and additional training for our counselors to meet the changing dynamics of finding a job in this economy. We opened 3 satellite offices, strategically placed in South, East, and West Orlando to meet people at their point of need, and provided on-site job skills seminars for several churches.
We serve over 70 people a day in our center who are looking for jobs, food, and hope. We provide a listening ear, job leads and food, and offer hope through prayer. Harry, one of our counselors had a client who cried, when he came in, cried during counseling, and cried as he left because he had put out over 2000 resumes with no calls back. A week later he came back to tell Harry that his prayers had worked and he found a job!
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
As we look at 2010 and beyond, we plan to continue to expand our services to meet the needs of our clients. We will have more employment seminars, expand our job search skills classes, and continue to expand our satellite office locations.
We are still battling with space issues and are working on our plans to expand our space.
We will continue to collaborate and work with community partners to be able to provide holistic services to our clients and meet their needs. We will strive to work on solving root cause issues and giving hope to those with no hope.
Where to do you fit in?
Without you, there is no Christian HELP. There is no hope. God uses people like you and me to help others. In 2nd Corinthians 9:8-9 God’s word says 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
9 As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
You may be here today because you are passionate about Christian HELP and want to help in any way you can. You may be here because someone invited you and you wanted to know more. Maybe a friend dragged you kicking and screaming… God makes no mistakes. He wanted you here today.
Please prayerfully consider what God lays on your heart as you participate in the program today. He may give you a thought of where you fit in, or a number you should give. As you consider what he lays on your heart, I pray that you will come alongside us prayerfully and financially to continue this important ministry.
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
My heart breaks every time I walk through a job fair and see professional people dressed in suits looking for jobs… many times looking for any job that will feed their families and keep a roof over their head.
My heart breaks as I listen to the stories of people who have worked hard all their lives who are now facing layoffs, foreclosures, and health issues.
My heart breaks as I listen to people who have no hope for the future because they cannot see past today. The pain and grief of not being able to provide is just too much to bear.
My heart breaks when a client says save the food for someone who needs it more. I can go without…
A year ago, I spoke at the Harvest of Hope when employment was at 6.4% and we thought things were bad. Now it is at 11.5% and I know it is bad for many people who have never had to deal with job loss before. Some are hopeful, but others are paralyzed. We have had clients who came in and could not speak because they were crying so hard.
The one thing that has remained steady and allowed us to remain positive is that God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
When Debbie needed help with food and bills after not being able to work for several months due to a sore on her foot caused by diabetes, we couldn’t see how we could help, but God did.
When we were nearly out of food and thought we might have to shut down our pantry, God provided manna from heaven so no one would go without.
When I struggled to figure out how WE were going to provide for so many families at Christmas, God blessed us with more toys than we knew what to do with and we were able to bless other ministries.
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
Christian HELP was formed in 1992 by Dick and Madge Wilson and their friend Harry Kunish. In over 17 years, Christian HELP has connected over 70,000 people with jobs- enough to fill a football stadium and given away over 6 million pounds of food.
In the past year we added Employment seminars, Job search skills classes, and additional training for our counselors to meet the changing dynamics of finding a job in this economy. We opened 3 satellite offices, strategically placed in South, East, and West Orlando to meet people at their point of need, and provided on-site job skills seminars for several churches.
We serve over 70 people a day in our center who are looking for jobs, food, and hope. We provide a listening ear, job leads and food, and offer hope through prayer. Harry, one of our counselors had a client who cried, when he came in, cried during counseling, and cried as he left because he had put out over 2000 resumes with no calls back. A week later he came back to tell Harry that his prayers had worked and he found a job!
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
As we look at 2010 and beyond, we plan to continue to expand our services to meet the needs of our clients. We will have more employment seminars, expand our job search skills classes, and continue to expand our satellite office locations.
We are still battling with space issues and are working on our plans to expand our space.
We will continue to collaborate and work with community partners to be able to provide holistic services to our clients and meet their needs. We will strive to work on solving root cause issues and giving hope to those with no hope.
Where to do you fit in?
Without you, there is no Christian HELP. There is no hope. God uses people like you and me to help others. In 2nd Corinthians 9:8-9 God’s word says 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
9 As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
You may be here today because you are passionate about Christian HELP and want to help in any way you can. You may be here because someone invited you and you wanted to know more. Maybe a friend dragged you kicking and screaming… God makes no mistakes. He wanted you here today.
Please prayerfully consider what God lays on your heart as you participate in the program today. He may give you a thought of where you fit in, or a number you should give. As you consider what he lays on your heart, I pray that you will come alongside us prayerfully and financially to continue this important ministry.
God is in control and He is active at Christian HELP.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thank you for giving to the Lord
The words of the song "Thank you" are dancing through my head as I read e-mail after e-mail of support for a lady we saw in our office who is in a dire situation. I feel so blessed to be part of an organization with such wonderful supporters. I am definately feeling the love coming from our donors today.
Christian HELP's services are so needed right now. 10.9% of Central Floridians are unemployed. Many are desparate to find jobs and resoources. People are falling behind on their rent, car payments, and other bills. Some have no food in their refrigerator to eat. Many feel they have nowhere to turn.
Please continue to keep Christian HELP in your prayers. Our staff needs your prayers as well. They are doing all they can to be a light to those who are feeling darkness surrounding them. We are also asking you to continue to support us financially. Like other non-profits, we too are seeing the economy affect our operating income. Job fair revenue is down and this is a major blow. We need you.
We would love to have you come to our Harvest of Hope on 10/22 at First Baptist Winter Park. Ifyou would like to come, just e-mail jackie@christianhelp.org and we will have a seat for you at the event. Lunch is free and donations are encouraged as the Holy Spirit leads.
If you are not able to attend, but would lke to support us, remember no amount is too small (or too big :) ) and God has a way of multiplying your gift.
Be blessed, and thank you for giving to the Lord.
Christian HELP's services are so needed right now. 10.9% of Central Floridians are unemployed. Many are desparate to find jobs and resoources. People are falling behind on their rent, car payments, and other bills. Some have no food in their refrigerator to eat. Many feel they have nowhere to turn.
Please continue to keep Christian HELP in your prayers. Our staff needs your prayers as well. They are doing all they can to be a light to those who are feeling darkness surrounding them. We are also asking you to continue to support us financially. Like other non-profits, we too are seeing the economy affect our operating income. Job fair revenue is down and this is a major blow. We need you.
We would love to have you come to our Harvest of Hope on 10/22 at First Baptist Winter Park. Ifyou would like to come, just e-mail jackie@christianhelp.org and we will have a seat for you at the event. Lunch is free and donations are encouraged as the Holy Spirit leads.
If you are not able to attend, but would lke to support us, remember no amount is too small (or too big :) ) and God has a way of multiplying your gift.
Be blessed, and thank you for giving to the Lord.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Preparing for the Harvest
A year ago the unemployment rate was on the rise. It was 6.1% and we thought that was high. Today it is 11% and jobs are much harder to find. Christian HELP's client count has gone up dramatically from 30-50 people a day to an average of 80 a day now. The needs in the community are so great. We cannot do this alone.
We have our annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser coming up October 22nd at First Baptist Winter Park from 11:30 AM-1 PM. This event helps Christian HELP to continue to provide much needed services to the communtity. When others are shrinking, we are expanding both locations and services. We have been tremendously blessed by God with food to meet the needs and He keeps showing us that He really is in our day to day lives.
If you are able, we would love to have you be a table captain and invite your friends, church group, or business associates to join you. Each table seats 8. Please e-mail or call Jackie 407-834-4022 or by e-mail at jackie@christianhelp.org if you would like more information.
We have our annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser coming up October 22nd at First Baptist Winter Park from 11:30 AM-1 PM. This event helps Christian HELP to continue to provide much needed services to the communtity. When others are shrinking, we are expanding both locations and services. We have been tremendously blessed by God with food to meet the needs and He keeps showing us that He really is in our day to day lives.
If you are able, we would love to have you be a table captain and invite your friends, church group, or business associates to join you. Each table seats 8. Please e-mail or call Jackie 407-834-4022 or by e-mail at jackie@christianhelp.org if you would like more information.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday @ Christian HELP
We had a staff meeting on Monday and as we talked around the table it was easy to be discouraged that there is not an abundance of jobs out there for our clients. People are getting jobs, but with employment now at 10.8% it is harder to find a job and the process takes longer.
Jackie, our Development Director asked for stories of what we are doing and helped us to see the positives in our day to day interactions with clients.
Kristy, our Operations Director highlighted some of the clients we saw in just one day- here are the excerpts:
Tuesday was a very busy day at CH. We had approx 72 clients walk in the door. Of those 67 were fed. (The number is much higher when you include all the family members)
Northland referred a mom and her son here for food—as the boy sat in the chair waiting while the mom was interviewed he said he was hungry. They were sent to the food pantry.
A woman who lost her job last week and whose husband is disabled were going to have their water shut off. The bill was paid and she was given job leads.*
Another client received help in paying for the state exam so that she could take the test to become a medical assistant.*
An elderly man who receives social security is living in his car with no air conditioning, was given food and the names of 2 shelters. He has a heart condition.
Another gentleman, who was in a terrible accident and has had 15 surgeries in 4 yrs, received food because his disability check just won’t cover everything. He has 3 kids—2 are joining the Army and the other is a full-time college student. He works when he can.
Most received prayer—all received a listening ear.
It’s a great deal more than job leads.
* Financial assistance is given as the Holy Spirit leads and benevolence funds are available.
These stories are just a sample of the types of people we see every day.
We can't do this alone. If you are not currently supporting Christian HELP, we ask you to pray about your part and let God lead you. Just $60.00 a month can put food on the table for a family of 4. Christian HELP not only feeds the body, but also the soul.
Thank you for your prayers.
Jackie, our Development Director asked for stories of what we are doing and helped us to see the positives in our day to day interactions with clients.
Kristy, our Operations Director highlighted some of the clients we saw in just one day- here are the excerpts:
Tuesday was a very busy day at CH. We had approx 72 clients walk in the door. Of those 67 were fed. (The number is much higher when you include all the family members)
Northland referred a mom and her son here for food—as the boy sat in the chair waiting while the mom was interviewed he said he was hungry. They were sent to the food pantry.
A woman who lost her job last week and whose husband is disabled were going to have their water shut off. The bill was paid and she was given job leads.*
Another client received help in paying for the state exam so that she could take the test to become a medical assistant.*
An elderly man who receives social security is living in his car with no air conditioning, was given food and the names of 2 shelters. He has a heart condition.
Another gentleman, who was in a terrible accident and has had 15 surgeries in 4 yrs, received food because his disability check just won’t cover everything. He has 3 kids—2 are joining the Army and the other is a full-time college student. He works when he can.
Most received prayer—all received a listening ear.
It’s a great deal more than job leads.
* Financial assistance is given as the Holy Spirit leads and benevolence funds are available.
These stories are just a sample of the types of people we see every day.
We can't do this alone. If you are not currently supporting Christian HELP, we ask you to pray about your part and let God lead you. Just $60.00 a month can put food on the table for a family of 4. Christian HELP not only feeds the body, but also the soul.
Thank you for your prayers.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Christmas in July- 2nd Annual Event
Next Friday wil be our 2nd Annual Christmas in July. We hope to see you there. While it is a fundraiser for our Community Christmas program, we also consider it a friend raiser as well. It is a wonderful opportunity for the team at Christian HELP to spend time together socially with each other, with our volunteers, with our supporters, and with our community.
This year we were blessed to get Melony McKaye back as our MC. Melony is the midday host at Z radio and a wonderful part of the Christian HELP Board of Advisors. We also have an up and coming country star, Johnny Bulford, winner of the 2009 Colgate Country showdown. He is a country singer with a wonderful voice and some beautiful songs. The event is FREE, but for a small additional fee we will feed you finger foods and you can meet and rub elbows with Johnny.
DESSERTS that will rock your diet will be on hand. We have a chocolate Fountain and cheesecakes, cupcakes, and cookies galore.
The Silent Auction is available for preview on http://christianhelp.org. We have hotel stays, spa packages, theme park tickets and more.
Best of all it is a family event and KinderCare Learning Centers will provide free childcare for ages 2-10, just let us know you are coming.
We would LOVE to see you there. More details on the Christian HELP site.
May God Bless you as you bless others.
This year we were blessed to get Melony McKaye back as our MC. Melony is the midday host at Z radio and a wonderful part of the Christian HELP Board of Advisors. We also have an up and coming country star, Johnny Bulford, winner of the 2009 Colgate Country showdown. He is a country singer with a wonderful voice and some beautiful songs. The event is FREE, but for a small additional fee we will feed you finger foods and you can meet and rub elbows with Johnny.
DESSERTS that will rock your diet will be on hand. We have a chocolate Fountain and cheesecakes, cupcakes, and cookies galore.
The Silent Auction is available for preview on http://christianhelp.org. We have hotel stays, spa packages, theme park tickets and more.
Best of all it is a family event and KinderCare Learning Centers will provide free childcare for ages 2-10, just let us know you are coming.
We would LOVE to see you there. More details on the Christian HELP site.
May God Bless you as you bless others.
Monday, June 1, 2009
God's strength
Philipians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
God has been so good to us at Christian HELP. We have seen the need increase tremendously with our clients and He has provided for us every step of the way. We know when we get a big shipment of food, it will be a busy day. Just when we think we are going to run out of something it shows up at our door.
Kristy, our Director of operations asked if we got a microwave for our kidworx yard sale if we could get it for the office. I said yes. That day, we got an e-mail from a lady who said she did not know much about us, but could she donate a microwave. We laughed about it as we said yes.
Many of our Christian HELP family are going through health issues. If it is not us directly, it is a member of our family. Please keep us in your prayers. We want to be able to keep our focus on working for the Lord.
I will be out of the office for at least 2 weeks after my surgery. I cannot even imagine slowing down that much, but I know I have to. I hope to take that time to read my bible and reflect on God's word. I know He is the source of my strength.
I also want to say we have the best staff and volunteers ever. We just finished our yard sale. THANK you for the donations and the help. Some of the z88 team even came to see us. We have our employment seminar next week. WESH has signed on as a sponsor- very exciting! And of course, Christmas in July is coming featuring Johnny Bulford and Melony Mckaye. Buy your tickets today and spend a wonderful time with us!
Without God and without your prayers, we would not be able to fight the fight. I am so blessed to know that He is with us all the time.
God has been so good to us at Christian HELP. We have seen the need increase tremendously with our clients and He has provided for us every step of the way. We know when we get a big shipment of food, it will be a busy day. Just when we think we are going to run out of something it shows up at our door.
Kristy, our Director of operations asked if we got a microwave for our kidworx yard sale if we could get it for the office. I said yes. That day, we got an e-mail from a lady who said she did not know much about us, but could she donate a microwave. We laughed about it as we said yes.
Many of our Christian HELP family are going through health issues. If it is not us directly, it is a member of our family. Please keep us in your prayers. We want to be able to keep our focus on working for the Lord.
I will be out of the office for at least 2 weeks after my surgery. I cannot even imagine slowing down that much, but I know I have to. I hope to take that time to read my bible and reflect on God's word. I know He is the source of my strength.
I also want to say we have the best staff and volunteers ever. We just finished our yard sale. THANK you for the donations and the help. Some of the z88 team even came to see us. We have our employment seminar next week. WESH has signed on as a sponsor- very exciting! And of course, Christmas in July is coming featuring Johnny Bulford and Melony Mckaye. Buy your tickets today and spend a wonderful time with us!
Without God and without your prayers, we would not be able to fight the fight. I am so blessed to know that He is with us all the time.
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