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Administrative Offices
Christian Service Center
for CentralFlorida,
Inc.
808 W. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32805
407 425-2523
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Executive Director
Robert F. Stuart
Outreach Editor
Greg Gentleman
2007
Officers and
Board of Directors |
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From the Executive Director
"I have not stopped giving thanks for you and remembering you in my prayers."
Ephesians 1: 16 |
| Paul had heard about the faith of the Ephesians and was impressed. So much so that he spent most of the first chapter of his letter expressing his gratitude and encouraging them. During this Christmas season, we are deeply grateful for you, our loyal supporters, and for the thousands who pray for and support this ministry.
As we hear Paul, he was also encouraging them to leave a legacy of love so that everyone who saw them would not forget the reason for such an expression. Each year we receive hundreds of gifts given to the Christian Service Center in loving memory or in honor of a loved one. For each of these gifts, a personal response is sent along with a special card acknowledging the gift.
I can't think of a more cherished way to honor a loved one or remember a special occasion than to extend help to our neighbors in need in their name! |
Let me share a couple of stories of our neighbors ... an elderly gentleman had fallen from a broken wheelchair just outside our Orlando office. We went to help him only to discover that the chair was not repairable. Within a few minutes we had found a donated wheelchair, better than what he was using, and he went on his way with a thankful smile.
Or another .. the mother of one of our West Orange neighbors had experienced episodes of forgetfulness and disorientation. It was impossible for the daughter to stay at home and keep her job, not to mention providing after school care for her child. Our programs worked together to offer care for the aging grandmother through our Alzheimer's Respite Care Program, after-school care for the child through our West Orange Ministries and provided much needed support for our neighbor 'sandwiched" between two |
generations. It's people like these, and hundreds more, whose lives have been affected through your generosity.
At this time of year, we are reminded of an even greater gift ... one that has had an eternal effect on our world, our nation and each of our lives. Like your gift in honor of a loved one, we treat each gift we receive in honor of the Savior we serve and whose birthday we celebrate.
During this holiday season, we have many things for which to be grateful ... the laughter of a child, the smiles of a friend or the touch of someone who needs our help. But, most importantly, we are grateful for the Child born in a manger who gave the greatest gift of all, His life.
From the Staff and Board of Directors of the Christian Service Center, we extend our wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a joyous New Year. |
And
the
Winner
Is...
 At
the
29th
Annual
Walt
Disney,
World
Community
Service
Awards,
the
Christian
Service
Center
received
the
Bob
Allen
Outstanding
Community
Service
Award.
"We
feel
very
grateful,
very
blessed
to
receive
this
top
award,"
stated
Robert
Stuart,
Executive
Director
of
the
Christian
Service
Center.
"We
dedicate
this
award
to
all
employees,
supporters
and
volunteers
of
the
Center."
"Our
community
is
fortunate
to
have
a
strong
network
of
service
organizations
like
the
Christian
Service
Center
and
its
Daily
Bread
program,"
said
Al
Weiss,
president
of
Walt
Disney
World
Co.
"Each
year,
it is
a
privilege
to
make
contributions
through
the
Walt
Disney
World
Community
Service
Awards
to so
many
of
the
organizations
that
work
to
improve
people's
fives
in
Central
Florida."
The
Center
was
one
of 73
non-profit,
Central
Florida
organizations
receiving
a
total
of
$500,000
at
the
Walt
Disney
World
Community
Service
Awards.
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A
Visit
by
Grace
Nelson
Grace
Nelson,
wife
of
the
newly
elected
Senator
Bill
Nelson,
recently
visited
the
Alzheimer's
Respite
Care
Program.
Nelson
(center)
met
with
a
panel
of
area
professionals
from
community
based
organizations
to
discuss
senior
issues. |
| Handmade Afghan Donated to Center
Doreen Shilling, Events Coordinator at Michael's located at West Oaks Town Center, presents a handmade afghan to CSC Employees, Haggeo Gautier and Robert Stuart. A group of women from the West Orange community worked together to complete the afghan and asked the Center to donate it to a homeless individual who needed to keep warm during the winter. |
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Annual
Soup'R Sunday
Food Drive
to he HeldFor thousands of hungry people in Central Florida Super Bowl Sunday is just another day without a home or nourishing meal. On Sunday, January 28, 2001, please join us for our annual Soup'R Sunday food drive. Through your church, business, school or organization, you can help! The Center began this area-wide food drive five years ago as a way to replenish our pantry after the busy holiday season. We ask individuals to donate one can of soup or a perishable food item. For more information on how to get involved, please call 407-425-2523, ext. 232. |
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Looking
for
a
Holiday
Project.?
We
have
received
many
phone
calls
from
our
supporters
who
are
looking
for
a
way
to
help
the
Christian
Service
Center
this
Holiday
season.
Below
are
a
few
ways
you
can
help
your
neighbors
in
need.
- Help keep others warm by donating winter coats (all sizes needed) and warm blankets.
- Donate food items to our three area pantries. Of particular need are beans canned potatoes, and canned fruit.
Help provide for an infant by donating baby diapers and formula.
Donate art and crafts supplies to our tutoring program.
Donate a cash gift in the name of a loved one.
If
you
would
like
to
help
with
any
of
these
projects,
please
call
our
Director
of
Volunteer
Services,
Kellie
Prevost
Pinel,
at
407-425-2523,
ext.
232.
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A donation in the amount of $_________
is being given In Honor Of In Memory Of:
From:_______________________
Address: _____________________
City: __________________State ___ Zip__________
Phone:___________________
E-mail:_________________________ |
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Mr. Frank Page, a member of the DR. PHILLIPS, INC. Review Committee presents a cash award to Claramargaret Groover, CSC Board President. The award is being used to underwrite the Volunteer Director position at the Center. |
 "May
the
Peace
and
Joy
of
the,
Season
be
with
you
always"
"For
unto
you
is
born
this
day a
savior...
"
Revised:
January 18, 2008
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