Traditional Christmas Dinner

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It has become a tradition to invite all people involved in various church outreaches* together in December to experience an traditional American Christmas Dinner.  Well, actually it’s a lunch.  Everyone gathers, has a gift exchange, listens to Michael present about … Continued

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We frequently get messages about how you all have been praying for us, you have faithfully sacrificed financially for our ministry, and you have sent generous care packages. So much of what God has accomplished is because of your faithful … Continued

2014 Team Retreat

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This year our team decided it would be a good idea to have a team retreat. We found a Christian camp about an hour away and ended up having a great balance of spiritual renewal and time for relaxing/fellowship. Bruce … Continued

Butter Crisis!?

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At first when some of our friends told us about this we thought this was a bit silly.  Then we realized the one time of year we NEED butter is coming up.  Every year for our Christmas Dinner Outreach butter … Continued

Kid’s Club

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Since so many kids were “graduating” Hug Hug a few of us decided to start a kid’s club for children who are Pre-school to 2nd grade.  We meet the second Friday of every month for singing, crafts, games, a talk … Continued