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Fall 2002 Outreach
How do you look at life? I heard it again this week--"If not for the grace of God, there go I!" I hear this nearly every week from people who have a willing attitude to helping our community. It appears to me that there are two kinds of people in this world - those who look at their life as a drinking glass that is either "half empty" or "half full." Are you an optimist or pessimist? Are you ready to take on the challenges ahead or content with what you have accomplished? In short, are you a risk taker or not? Over the past 31 years, the Christian Service Center has been blessed with forward-thinking leaders from throughout our community who see the potential both our clients we serve and in our organization. These leaders have looked beyond our current situation into the future and dreamed of what could be. They have had faith--the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen. These leaders, along with thousands of supporters like you, have expressed their faith in many ways. Fortunately, this trust has also been passed along to those we serve. We share our faith when we provide food, clothes, or rent assistance to someone in need; when we provide a cold drink or a helping hand; when we tutor a child with an inquisitive mind; or, when we care for a loved one so that a tired caregiver can get rest. In like manner, our clients express their faith in the Center’s many programs when the appear at our doorsteps. Whether it is a family in need or an individual, each have reached out for help, not knowing how we would respond. This is a confidence that they express in us, an honor to serve the "least of these" in our community. Since the inception of the Christian Service Center, we have aimed to help those in need, whether homeless, hurting, or helpless. As we enter into the Holiday Season, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that we recognize the faith you have placed in us. We are humbled as we serve with your blessing and in response to God’s love in our lives.
Join us for a Night of Fun! Please join us on Thursday, November 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Tap Room at Dubsdread Country Club for a night of food & fun! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and includes complimentary draft beer, wine, and buffet as well as a silent auction, raffle, and door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Christian Service Center, The Tap Room at Dubsdread, Sam Snead’s MetroWest, Sam Snead’s Maitland, and Sam’s Snead’s Downtown Orlando. For more information, please call (407) 425-2523 ext. 240. Benefit Hosts: Steve Gunter (co-chair), Sandra Lavender (co-chair), Renee Alivento, Dan Bergondy, Holly Bobrowski, Pat Clarke, Liz Heinkel,, Laura Myers, Yvette Robine, Dr. Dale Salatich, JC & Angela Shaw, Dr. Paul Skomsky, Robert Stuart, and Nicole Zimmerman. Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you Chatlos Foundation! The Chatlos Foundation recently presented a gift of $25,000 to the Center’s Fresh Start program. The funding will allow us to create a library which includes Bibles, Christian books, study guides, videos, VCR, and shelving. In addition, it will allow us to continue group therapy with the men enrolled in the program. Sign up to receive Outreach ONLINE Find out the latest happenings around the Christian Service Center by signing up for our new bi-weekly electronic newsletter, Outreach ONLINE. It’s easy to sign up. Simply click here. Ways to Get Involved Fresh Start. Our men’s home is in need of toiletry items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant. Please call Haggeo at 407-425-2523 x233 for more information. Downtown Pantry: The Center is running extremely low on canned meats (ham, tuna, chicken) and men’s clothing (especially winter coats and jackets). Items can be dropped off between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Winter Park Pantry: The Winter Park FES pantry is in need of canned fruit, Jell-O, pancake mix, and syrup. For directions to the office and hours, please call 407-628-1692. West Orange: Office supplies (especially copier paper) and all types of canned goods are needed in our Ocoee office. Please call 407-656-6678 for information or directions. KidsFOCUS: School supplies such as construction paper are needed for the tutoring program. And program incentives and awards are needed for our Token Economy Store, especially board games and card games (Old Maid) for the children. General: For your ease and convenience, you may donate to the Christian Service Center using your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express charge card. And don’t forget that we also accept gifts of stock, mutual fund shares, life insurance, life income gifts and real estate. This ensures that your gift will keep on giving. In fact, your giving potential may be greater than you anticipated! To find out more, please contact Bob Klinefelter at 407-425-2523 x 229. Revised: January 18, 2008 |
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