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Administrative Offices
Christian Service Center
for CentralFlorida,
Inc.
808 W. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32805
407 425-2523
E-mail:
Marketing
Executive Director
Robert F. Stuart
Outreach Editor
Greg Gentleman
2007
Officers and
Board of Directors |
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Fresh
Start
graduate,
Eddie,
has
turned
his
life
around.
With
a
new
found
faith
in
Jesus
and
the
help
of
the
Center's
staff,
Eddie
overcame
drug
addiction
and
thoughts
of
suicide.
It
began
a
few
years
ago
when
Eddie
lost
his
job
in
Tampa
and
decided
to
move
to
Orlando
to
find
employment.
Not
knowing
anyone
in
town,
Eddie
stayed
at
a
local
shelter
for
several
months.
He
was
working
part-time
and
doing
some
free-lance
work,
but
was
still
not
making
enough
money
to
live
on
his
own.
Besides,
Eddie
thought
he
needed
the
extra
money
to
support
a
drug
addiction.
Eddie
left
the
shelter
and
began
living
out
of
his
car,
sleeping
in
empty
parking
lots
around
town
each
evening.
He
kept
an
iron
and
ironing
board
in
his
car,
and
each
morning
would
find
a
local
rest
area
off
1-4
to
press
his
clothes
for
work.
However,
Eddie
was
heading
towards
rock-bottom.
In
addition
to
the
drugs,
he
was
having
thoughts
of
ending
his
life.
|
"..
faith
has
helped
me
stick
it
out.." |
One
day,
while
working
for
Orange
County
Government,
Eddie
heard
about the
Fresh
Start
program.
He
came
to
the
Center
to
inquire
about
residency.
The
case
worker
informed
Eddie
that
he
had
to
be
drug
free
to
stay
in
the
program.
Knowing
this
would
be
a
difficult
challenge,
he
accepted.
Eddie
was
ready
to
begin
the
battle
of
changing
his
live.
"It
was
a
struggle,
but
I
kept
getting
up
each
morning.
I
kept
trusting
the
Lord,"
says
Eddie,
whose
faith
was
restored
during
his
14-month
stay
at
Fresh
Start.
Eddie
knew
that
a
higher
power
believed
in
him
more
than
he
believed
in
himself
and
that
was
his
strength.
"In
addition,
the
staff
at
Fresh
Start
stayed
with
me
during
the
worst
times-they
kept
me
going,"
says
Eddie.
Today,
Eddie
is
drug-free
and
has
a
successful
career
with
Orange
County.
He
is
a
member
of
a
local
church
and
says
"faith
has
helped
me
stick
it
out."
In
his
spare
time,
he
sings
in
the
choir
and
volunteers
with
the
children.
"If
I
can
help
open
doors
for
others,
like
doors
have
been
opened
for
me,
then
I
have
done
good." |
Touching
Lives
Program
Dear
CSC
Supporter,
For
29
years,
the
Christian
Service
Center
has
relied
on
individuals
like
yourself
to
support
our
seven
ministries.
Without
your
financial
support,
we
would
not
be
here
today.
Whether
we
are
feeding
the
hungry,
providing
assistance
to
at-risk
families,
tutoring
and
mentoring
underachieving
youth,
or
providing
care
for
the
elderly,
we
touch
many
and
offer
hope
and
help
for
the
future.
As
the
number
of
those
we
serve
continues
to
expand,
our
programs
must
continue
to
grow.
Please
consider
your
support
of
our
Touching
Lives
program-the
Center's
new
annual
giving
program.
This
program
is
for
individuals
who
pledge
$100
or
more
each
year
to
the
work
of
the
Christian
Service
Center.
Through
your
contribution,
we
can
meet
the
growing
demands
of
our
clients.
The
Christian
Service
Center
began
with
one
goal
in
mind-to
serve
those
in
need-and
we
continue
to
meet
that
goal
today.
Please
print
out
th
pledge
card
below,
complete
it
and
return
it to
the
Center.
For
29
years
those
in
need
have
been
counting
on
us.
Thank
you
for
letting
us
count
on
you.
Yours
in
Christ,
Robert
Stuart
Executive
Director
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CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
CENTER
FOR
CENTRAL
FLORIDA,
INC.
Touching
lives
...
one
person
at
a
time
I
wish
to
support
the
Christian
Service
Center
with
the
following
donation.
______$10
______$25
_______$50
_______$100
Other:
$________
____
-
Monthly
_____
-
Quarterly
______-
Annually
Name:
__________________________________
Address:
________________________________
City:
_______________
State:
____
Zip:
____________
Phone:
_______________
Email:___________________
Any
individual
who
pledges
$100
or
more
annually
will
become
a
member
of
the
"Touching
Lives"
program.
Member
names
may
be
published
in
an
upcoming
edition
of
Outreach,
the
Christian
Service
Center's
quarterly
newsletter
addition,
members
will
receive
special
benefits
throughout
the
year. |
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Help
me,
AND
me. |
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Daily Bread News
Thank you CFHMA: Over the past several years, many of our area hotels and motels have dedicated their time and employees to helping us serve Daily Bread in Downtown Orlando. The Central Florida Hotel-Motel Association (CFHMA) coordinates the project and approximately 25 local hotels & motels have volunteered with us during May and June.
Thank you to all who responded to a call in our last newsletter for new chairs in Daily Bread. One hundred twenty-five (125) new chairs have been delivered!
Employees from the Holiday Inn on International Drive served Daily Bread
CSC Executive Director, Robert Stuart, presented guest speakers Dr. Rick Baxley and Dr. Howard Edington with Daily Bread aprons at the recent Daily Bread 25th Anniversary Dinner |
Alzheimer's
Respite
Care
Program
Update
The
Alzheimer's
Respite
Care
Program
is
going
strong!
Our
Share
the
Care
Center
in
Downtown
Orlando
is at
full
capacity.
Clients
are
especially
enjoying
the
new
aquarium.
Share
the
Care
St.
Luke's
is
busy
with
beach
parties
and
summer
decorating.
Our
three
neighborhood
sites-Oviedo,
Lake
Mary
and
First
Presbyterian
Orlando-are
all
near
capacity,
as
well.
There
is a
huge
need
for
respite
care
and
we
feel
blessed
to be
able
to
meet
some
of
that
need
in
our
community.
Our
corps
of
volunteers
continues
to
grow
and
constantly
amazes
us
with
their
dedication
and
love
to
our
clients
and
caregivers.
We
continue
to
strive
to
provide
the
highest
quality
of
care
possible,
and
all
the
while
having
a
great
time.
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Volunteers
Needed
for
Fresh
Start
And
Jesus
told
them,
'Now
unbind
him
and
let
him
go
home''
-John
11:44
Fresh
Start
is
a
short-term
residential
program
designed
for
rebuilding
and
restoring
the
lives
of
men
who
want
a
new
beginning.
The
Christ-centered
program
includes
counseling,
Bible
study,
and
opportunities
for
serving
within
our
local
community.
Fresh
Start
averages
25
men
at
any
given
time.
To
help
support
our
men's
program,
31
volunteer
groups-either
churches,
individuals
or
local
businesses
-
dedicate
one
night
per
month
to
bringing
in
dinner
to
the
men
and
spending
time
in
fellowship.
They
also
provide
breakfast
for
the
following
morning.
We
have
two
nights
which
are
open
and
we
are
looking
for
volunteers.
Presently,
we
need
help
on
the
evenings
of
the
14th
and
22nd.
If
your
church
or
organization
can
help,
please
call
Haggeo
Gautier
at
407-425-2523,
ext
231.
On
behalf
of
all
the
men
in
the
Fresh
Start
program,
we
are
deeply
grateful
for
all
the
groups
who
support
the
program.
Thank
you
for
your
loyal
dedication.
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Matt & Beth Messier
West Oaks United Methodist Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church
St. James Cathedral
Downtown Baptist Church
Tuskawilla Shepherds
Holy Family Catholic Church
First Baptist Church of Orlando
Trammel Crow Company
Park Lake Presbyterian Church |
First United Methodist Church of Orlando
St. Lukes Episcopal Church
Downtown Baptist Church
First Congregational Church of Winter Park
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Windermere Union Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church of Maitland
St. John Baptist Church
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
St John's Lutheran Church
College Park Methodist Church
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Lakeview Christian Church |
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| Dear Christian Service Center,
Thank you very much for providing Sunday morning worship services for the Walt Disney Resorts! We were on vacation in, the Resort from Colorado & were very happy to find there were services on the Resort. Since we were staying at a nearby Resort Hotel, it was very convenient to get transportation to the Polynesian. We so much enjoyed the opportunity to worship with fellow Christians from various parts of the nation & at such a unique location! It was another wonderful memory from our vacation & God blessed us through the morning service.
Thank you for your hotel ministry may God continue to bless your efforts.
Take care & God Bless
Mike & Susan Albright
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Celebrate! |
In August, our Hotel Ministry program will celebrate 26 years at Walt Disney World! Each Sunday at 9:00 a.m., you may join us at the Polynesian Resort outside of the Magic Kingdom for morning worship. We would like to thank the pastors who volunteer their time to Hotel Ministry. They are
- Dr. Harold DeRoo
- Marc Johnston
- Rev. Leroy Lloyd,
- Rev. George Loose
- Dr. H. Lawrence Martin
- Mr. Ed Soistman
- Dr. James Zottnick.
Also, we would like to recognize Davene McWilliams, CSC employee, for making sure that each week's service runs smoothly. |
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Our
Cupboards
Are
Bare! |
West Orange Needs: The pantry is in need of:
- jelly
- diapers
- baby wipes
- sunscreen
- Band-Aids
- powdered milk
- lice treatments
- laundry detergent
- shaving cream
- shampoo.
All donations can be delivered to the West Orange LIFE Center located at 300 W Franklin Street Ocoee. If you have any questions, please call Rosemary at the West Orange LIFE Center at 407-656-6678.
Downtown Orlando Needs: The downtown pantry is in need of:
- baby items such as formula, diapers and baby food.
All donations can be delivered to the Downtown Center located at 808 W Central Blvd. For more information, you may call Elsie at 407-425-2523, ext. 237.
Winter Park Needs:
- Personal hygiene items are needed for the Winter Park pantry.
Donations may be delivered to the Winter Park office located at 541 N. Virginia Ave. If you have any questions, please call Connie at 407-628-1692. |
Revised:
January 18, 2008
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