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Women’s Benefit Day

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Sanctuary For Women is a nonprofit resource and safe haven for women in Baldwin County. We exist to support and empower all women; and help them become the woman God created them to be, by teaching & encouraging them to walk with Christ.

Sanctuary For Women is holding a Benefit Day for Women on Saturday, June 11 from 10 AM to 1 PM.

If you’re a woman in need, we’re inviting you to 7792 Spanish Fort Blvd. in Spanish Fort. We will be providing you with clothing, accessories, household items, etc.

For more information, call 251-289-7925 or email sanctuaryforwomen@gmail.com.

 

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Women’s Benefit Day

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Things have been busy here at Sanctuary. We have been making a lot of plans to assist women in our area.So here is what is going on now. On June 11th from 9am to noon, at 7792 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, we will have a women’s benefit. Basically it will be a big giveaway for women in need of assistance. We will provide women’s clothing, accessories, furniture, household items, etc.

I NEED YOUR HELP to make this a great event.  I know that God will bless you. We are tax exempt and will provide you with Tax Receipts for your donations.

Here are some ways you can help:

1- Donate gently used or new items. Between now and June 10th we will be gathering and accepting donations of these items. Please email me at sanctuaryforwomen@gmail.com or call me at 251-589-7925 to make arrangements.

2- You can donate on our website if you have no items to share but would like to provide financial assistance.

3- Tell all your friends about the event, those who can help but also those in need of help.

4- If you have a truck and are strong you can help us transport these items to the holding place and to the event.

If you want to be involved in other ways just let me know.

I am so excited to see what God does. This is the first of many benefits that we will provide to the women in our community.

I hope to hear from you all, see how you are doing, and what God is doing in your lives.

God bless you all,
Jana Woodard
Sanctuary for Women, Inc.
251-289-7925

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I attended a Women’s conference at FBC Fairhope. It was great!! What an inspiration Rochelle Frazier is. Here is a story she shared, I will not do it just but hope you get the point. It gives a great picture of God taking us thru the trials and fires in our lives to get us where He wants us, to make us the person He designed before we were even conceived….think about how it might be if we only trusted Him more.

 From a lump of clay to a tea cup….
 
There was a master potter. He had lumps of clay sitting on the shelf waiting to be turned into his visions. The lumps seemed content just sitting there each day doing their thing… One day the potter came in picked up one of the lumps. She was shocked and scared and said Master what are you doing. He threw her down on the table and began to pull and stretch and change her shape. She cried out Master this hurts and I am afraid what are you doing and why are you doing it….The Master continued to work. Then he added water and put her on a big wheel and started spinning her around and around so fast she was dizzy and again he was changing her shape, molding and peeling away the excess unneeded parts of her….She cried out Master why? What have I done? Finally she had a break and the wheel stopped and he picked her up. She thought finally it stopped I will have rest and go back to my shelf. But no that was not to be. He opened the oven door and put her in the fiery oven. It got hotter and hotter and again she was crying and scared and felt alone. I can’t breath anymore I can’t move I can’t function….help me. But the Master was watching her, waiting for the right amount of time for the firing to be completed. Then at last it came the oven door opened the cool air surrounded her and she was breathing and thought ok now what? Then it began again, the Master took out the paints and started slathering paint all over her. The paint stunk and the fumes where choking her it was hard to breath again and she felt sick all over. Things were different again she was being painted in all colors and shades. She cried out Master help please stop I cannot take it anymore…the Master was calm and completed the work. Lovingly picking her up and inspecting to determine if all was done… He was satisfied and set her down. She breathed a sigh of relief and thought its over, it is ok now I can rest….but then he picked her up and put her back in the oven and this time it was even hotter than before. Her breath was stifled the heat was burning her, she thought this time I shall not survive. She said Master I cannot go on I cannot take anymore I am done….Again the Master watched and waited for the transformation to complete. finally the time came just as she felt she was taking her last breath the door opened. The coolness rushed in and the Master gently picked her up and held her up admiring her. He held up a mirror and said look at you, how beautiful you are. You are just as I had envisioned and planned. She looked in the mirror and was astonished as what she saw, she was no longer just a lump of clay but a beautiful tea cup fit for a queen. Hand painted and polished and ready to be used at the best of tables and teas…..the transformation was complete and she was full of joy, beyond measure…
 
If the tea cup had only believed that her master was doing what was best for her, then her time in the molding and firing would have been spent in praying and standing on his word… giving her hope and courage instead of fear….. TRUST!!!!
 
Check out Rochelle’s website.
 
God Bless you all!
 
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God gives a beauty for ashes!

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To all who mourn in Israel,he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3

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Progress Report

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Well it is a brand new year and I know that God has big plans for Sanctuary!!!

We sent our Form 1023 application to the IRS right after Christmas. We are officially applying for our Tax Exempt status under IRS code 501c3. I know that it will be granted in God’s time.

In the meantime we are preparing. We ordered the DVD series today to learn the basics of counseling. This will prepare us for interviewing and assisting the women who come to us for help.

God’s direction for us is to study to show ourselves approved, ready to work for Him at Sanctuary as in  2Timothy 2:15. All of those who will be Recovery Advisors will be contacted soon to begin their training as well.

It is an exciting time. I cannot wait to see all that God does this year. I know that we have many tasks ahead of us once we finish this training and get our tax exempt status; such as constant prayer, planning, fund raising, a building, furnishings, books, DVDs, CDs for the library, schedules,  counselors and lawyers ready to volunteer their time and expertise,  getting our support group meetings established, and then spreading the word that we are ready to help. But all that is in God’s time and control. All things are possible with Christ!!!

Please continue to pray with us as we continue on this journey. We need to stay in tune with God each step of the way.

God bless you all and thank you for your support!

 

 

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Find strength in God!

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I know that life is sometimes a struggle especially when going thru life altering situations. But God can help. God can give you strength, courage and healing. Never give up! Call out to Him and He will be get you thru! Isaiah 40:31 -But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

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Christmas

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Hi everyone,
 
It is cold outside. Great weather for Christmas! Are you ready?
 
You know there is so much pressure around Christmas and so much stress that people inflict on themselves and on each other. I just want to yell stop!!! I want everyone to remember what Christmas is all about and why we give gifts and have celebration. We are celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the best gift we will ever get. The best gift we can give to another is the life saving knowledge of Jesus to point the way to salvation. He came to give us peace. All the trimmings and festivities are great don’t get me wrong. I just want everyone to be at peace and take time to feel the peace and joy that Jesus gave us and continues to give, new each morning! Sit in His presence and thank him for it everyday!
 
We give gifts to each other because Jesus said whatsoever you do until the least of these your brothers you do unto me. So by blessing others we bless God, by giving to others we give to God, by helping others we help God.
Matthew 25:40 – Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
 
We celebrate to honor Him, to remember His most precious gift of Jesus and salvation, and to let Him know we love Him and are so grateful!
 
I am so excited about Christmas I love this time of year. I love to celebrate and share God’s love with everyone I see. I am so thankful for all my blessings.
 
Check out this message from Roy Lessin, it is on my Christmas card.
 
Through the manger, God draws us back to the lowly place of worship, to the peace of His presence, to the simplicity of the cross, to the quiet waters of salvation, to the beauty of His face, and to the only gift that Love could ever give….God’s only begotten Son.
 
May your hearts be drawn ever closer to His heart this Christmas Season.
 
Thank God for His Son, his gift too wonderful for words – 2 Corinthians 9:15
 
God bless you and keep you in His arms.
 
Merry Christmas my friends!