Our Newsletter      

January, 2012

Dear Ministry Partners, January, 2012 Blessed New Year to you! We look forward to an exciting 2012, in ministry. The December 17, 2011 Christmas Celebration was fantastic! The Christmas lesson is amazing and timeless. The turkey dinner provided by the folks at Christ the King Lutheran Church and Thrivent was deeeelicious. The kids love turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes! The gift bags were heavy with a new jacket, a toy, a Bible, (thanks to you for your monetary donations), a filled stocking (thanks to the folks at First Christian Church of Seminole), three bean bags (made by the Circle of Friends at Christ the King), and a hand crocheted blanket (made by a lady at Christ the King). Each child received a gift bag when we took them home on the COC buses. Thank you for your generosity and for helping to make Christmas special for over 75 kids! Quilter's Luncheon & Auction Fundraiser: This event will be held on February 18, 2012, instead of the usual fall date. The hostesses of this event, Hidden Stitches Applique Group, made this change to include the many snow birds who want to attend. This event will be our 10th annual event. Mark you calendar! Luncheon tickets are $15.00 each. Call Brenda for tickets at 727-385-1895. The financial picture at COC is still of concern but we know that our God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. Please help to make this outreach happen. Thank you to the many folks that have sent in gifts! No gift is too small. Continue to pray for the center, our finances, the children and families, Christ the King Lutheran Church, staff and for these folks with health concerns: Bernice, Betty, Jack, Jean, Shannon, Sue, Bill, Eileen, Elizabeth, Richard, Marilyn, Ida, Hank, Phyllis, Nelle, Dave, Paul, Karen, Diane, and Elise.

Blessed in His service, John & Brenda Grampsas