October 4, 2009

Dear Friends,

This picture gives you a glimpse of what's happening at Heartlove Place. We are seeing God "transform our community through healthy Christian families".  Heartlove Place offers  daycare services, parenting classes, Pro-Start food service training, Bible studies, teen programs and so much more!! Beyond the skill training and programs are the relationships that grow day by day forming a caring Christian community.  The joys this year include seeing teen moms graduate from high school and go on to further their education, graduates of the Prostart program start their own businesses, and young men in our "Dare to be a Daniel" Bible Study begin to reach out to others in the neighborhood who are struggling. Our challenges include bed bugs, replacing  state ID cards  lost when families are evicted, and  a difficult economic environment in which to effectively serve our community. Currently each of our 45 employees are taking short term furloughs in order to help maintain our financial stabilty. It's difficult to watch these faithful servants sacrifice more for the ministry, but God knows the whole story. In that regard would you consider partnering with us to carry on and continue to grow the ministry at Heartlove Place? We know that your investment will have eternal returns!!!! Thank you, in advance, for your prayerful consideration.

With appreciation,

Tim and Jan