October 2, 2024 - God is moving and we are in awe of Him and what He is up to. Our job is to do our best to follow.
Praises:
- We have had more interest in local volunteers helping in our Reed Workshops and Lectures. We have been chosen to be helped by a Young Leaders Program with the local Chamber. We have had 3 quilting classes so far and they are going well.
- Our manager has been offered a great job doing something else she loves and for that we rejoice.
- We have recently joined forces with “My Bakery” a local business that has come out of My Place a home helping those aging out of Foster care. We carry their cookies and treats during the week in the shop! (you can read more about this ministry in the recent Jackson Magazine https://www.flipsnack.com/EEDAA966AED/october-2024/full-view.html go to page 30
- We had a volunteer Group from Spring Arbor University come and help us begin our Holiday makeover.
Concerns:
- Sales are still down as the economy is still tight and folks are still loving the shop and the concept, they just don’t have funds to buy. Pray that we do well for the Holidays.
- With our store manager moving on we are now looking for someone to work part time about 25 hours a week to help us manage the store. Looking for someone with a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn about our partners and what they do. Pray God would send us the right person that we need to move things forward.
- Pray also for Diane and I – our minds sometime think we are still 20 something but our bodies say otherwise. May we learn a rhythm to life at this stage in our lives.
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