October 24, 2011
October 21, 2011
SUGGESTED READING
Title: START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
Author: BLAKE MYCOSKIE
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau (September 6, 2011)
Pages: 208
I have to be honest, I’d never heard of TOMS shoes until Blake Mycoskie spoke at my church, WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH. I was instantly intrigued by his story, as well as admired his morals. I’ve been serving, mainly in the prison and Jail ministers, since 2004. I know firsthand what it means for God to place in your heart a passion that blesses you as well as others.
After the service they were selling TOMS shoes, along with Blake’s book out in the lobby. I was tempted, but low on funds and needing to pick my kids up from their classes, had me opting out. I went home not purchasing anything, something I often don’t do when it comes to books, yet the story of TOMS and the book START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS was never far from my mind.
Within days I received my Amazon Vine Program picks. To my utter amazement, START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS was one of the choices I could choose from! Clearly a God thing. I didn’t hesitate. I immediately ordered the book.
Right from the first pages I was captivated. START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS is a quick and easy read. I wasn’t even twenty pages in and I was itching to write and post a review. But I held off. I wanted to make sure I captured every essence of the book from start to finish.
In my copy, that I will forever keep, it’s marked with many highlights and dog-eared pages. Before I was even finished with the book I was emailing TOMS, telling others about it, and started a new blog to START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS.
I certainly could have reservations on starting this endeavor, but as Blake’s book clearly states, don’t over think it. Don’t let worry and fear cancel out what you know in your heart to be true. And don’t be afraid to make mistakes. http://jackscardsofhope.blogspot.com/
I’m NOT letting this opportunity to serve the least of theses for the Lord, slip away due to fear, doubt, and lack of. I will push on and carry out what Jesus has placed in my heart to do.
I WILL START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS!
What about you?
START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS by BLAKE MYCOSKIE, is a must read for EVERYONE!
It will change your life.
A few key things I learned from START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS:
-Trust
-Simplicity
-Faith
-Give
October 20, 2011
Jail-Mail - BANQUET INFO & volunteer opportunities posted 10/20/2011
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October 13, 2011
Preparing Prisoners for Re-Entry
http://www.pfi.org/cjr/downloads/preparingprisoners
October 10, 2011
Jail-Mail - BANQUET INFO and volunteer opportunities, October 2011
Saturday, November 5th
6:30 - 9 PM
Tickets are free!
Reservations Required!
Village Bible Church
847 N. State Route 47
Sugar Grove IL 60554
For reservations, email
tbeatty@waysidecross.org
6:30 PM - Dinner is served!
State of the Mission Report from Chaplain Tom
Testimonies!
(from ex-offenders & volunteers)
Keynote Speaker
Pastor Tim Badal
An offering will be received.
Reservations Deadline:
October 31
We are praying for individuals & churches to support both with volunteers & finances, so New Life Corrections can continue to accept the prisons' invitations to bring the life-changing Gospel to inmates!
WE'RE GROWING LOCALLY & STATEWIDE!
Five "Collar County "Jails
Fox Valley A.T.C. (Aurora)
IL Youth Center (St. Charles)
Stateville Prison
AND NOW INVITED INTO ALL 25 ILLINOIS MEN'S PRISONS!!!
100 DADS NEEDED
We've been invited to bring the Gospel, in the context of our "Dads' Classes," into all the Illinois Prisons. We need Dads - Christian Dads - to go with us to lead Small Group Discussions in our 2-Day Seminars. Overnight travel required. We pay our own expenses ($135 per prison?)
Please forward this to your friends, your Pastors,
to Christian Dads!
MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Bible Study Co-Leaders - Kendall County Jail - males & females - hopefully can be scheduled to fit your schedule. Also in DuPage & Kane Counties. Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
Literature Distributors - Visit inmates cell-to-cell at Stateville NRC, four times per year on 3rd Saturdays, evangelizing & praying. Must be 18, no felony convictions.
"ROAD TEAM" volunteers to take the Gospel to prisons all over the state, via our "DADS' CLASSES," presented in 2-Day Seminars. Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
"Dads' Classes" co-leaders in the Kendall County Jail (Tues. 1:30 - 3:30 PM), & Kane County Jail (Fri. 7:15 - 9:15 PM). Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
"Book Cart Chaplains" - in the Kendall Co. Jail & in the Kane County Jail. Take a Book Cart with Bibles, Christian books and literature to the inmates. Also provide one-on-one counseling. Must have your Pastor's recommendation. Males & Females.
Bible Lesson Graders, meeting Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Fellowship Church, 1125 Oak Street, St. Charles IL, 7 - 9 PM.
"Movie Night" helpers in the Illinois Youth Center (St. Charles), 1st Thursdays, 5-8 PM.
Please email Chaplain Tom for applications and/or information. tbeatty@waysidecross.org
Of course, the BEST way to receive more informaiton is to
COME TO THE BANQUET!
PLEASE PRAY FOR US!
October 7, 2011
New Life Corrections Ministry October 2011
Annual Celebration & Outreach Banquet
November 5th, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
at Village Bible Church,
847 North State Route 47, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Banquet Agenda below.
Thanks to our Table Sponsors,
TICKETS ARE FREE!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
Please email tbeatty@waysidecross.org
(More on the Banquet below.)
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Bible Study Leaders - Kendall County Jail - males & females - hopefully can be scheduled to fit your schedule. Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
Literature Distributors - Visit inmates cell-to-cell at Stateville NRC, four times per year on 3rd Saturdays, evangelizing & praying. Must be 18, no felony convictions.
"ROAD TEAM" volunteers to take the Gospel to prisons all over the state, via our "DADS' CLASSES," presented in 2-Day Seminars. Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
"Dads' Classes" co-leaders in the Kendall County Jail (Tues. 1:30 - 3:30 PM), & Kane County Jail (Fri. 7:15 - 9:15 PM). Must have your Pastor's recommendation.
"Book Cart Chaplains" - in the Kendall Co. Jail & in the Kane County Jail. Take a Book Cart with Bibles, Christian books and literature to the inmates. Also provide one-on-one counseling. Must have your Pastor's recommendation. Males & Females.
Bible Lesson Graders, meeting Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Fellowship Church, 1125 Oak Street, St. Charles IL, 7 - 9 PM.
"Movie Night" helpers in the Illinois Youth Center (St. Charles), 1st Thursdays, 5-8 PM.
For additional information on any Volunteer Opportunities,
please email Chaplain Tom at tbeatty@waysidecross.org.
BANQUET AGENDA
6:30 - Dinner is served! Pork Chops, catered by 5 B's
State of the Ministry, Chaplain Tom
Testimonies! from Volunteers, from Ex-Offenders
Keynote Speaker, Pastor Tim Badal
An offering will be received.
9:00 - We're dismissed!
Please, email Chaplain Tom for banquet reservations! tbeatty@waysidecross.org
Wayside Cross Ministries
215 E. New York St.
Aurora IL 60505
Tel. 630-723-3406
www.waysidecross.org/newlife
Please pray about who you could invite to the banquet! Thank you!
October 3, 2011
AN INSPIRATIONAL READ
The MENTOR: The Kid & The CEO, is a must read for all. It's well written and reads like a great novel. Positivity, optimistic, perseverance. This is the attitude and way of life everyone one should be striving for. This book will bring hope and encouragement to those down on their luck, thinking life has nothing to offer them. It really cements the idea that our own thinking and actions can either make or break us. In the end it is up to you. To have mentors throughout your life is vital, and having God as the center of your life is a must.
I found myself continually saying, "Yes, yes." I loved how Malcolm made it a point to teach both Tony and Gary what is needed to be a good person as well as successful in life...in all areas of their life. We can all learn something from this book whether it be from Tony's perspective, that with the right attitude, good morals and hard work, you can do anything. Or from Malcolm whom we witness the importance of looking beyond ourselves and doing for others. After all, isn't that what God has called us to do, and in doing so we end up being a winner as well.
You reap what you sow, so sow well.