Hey guys! We are about to visit the Nest again this Sunday night! I am not sure what time we are meeting at my church to leave, but I will post when I know so keep checking back! Friday night we are having a bag making party at my house, ladies only! We will have a spend the night party as we work on making bags.. I am unsure of how many we will make but if we finish early, it will be okay! We will do a bible study this time, I am unclear on what but it has been on my heart to do one this time. Suggestions are welcome. [= Not only will we make bags, we will decide on our next step. I want everyone to pray about this. The guys, and girls who aren't coming, need to e-mail me ideas. Once I have ideas we will vote on it. I will send out an e-mail to those who were not there to vote. I might even make a poll online, who knows. Ha ha. Friday night we can meet at my house between 5 and 5:30. If you want to attend and have something else to do let me know and you can definitely show up later! I want as many girls that want to come, to come! We will make room for us all in the living room.. Ha ha. Everyone needs to bring a snack food, like a bag of chips or something with them for us to eat. I expect a lot of girls this time. I can provide the drinks but everyone can bring food so that we can eat as we work. Also, we can make a taco bell run if you guys want. You can carpool with each other to my house. I will give directions if you e-mail me! If there is a problem about how you will get there, ask me and I will find you a way! I'm excited girls, we will have a blast.
I am so sorry guys that there hasn't been much for you. It's hard to make bags during the weekend at my house since an adult may not be able to be there at all times. Next time I will find a way! We might need to go to someone else's house, which is okay. Don't forget to e-mail me guys!
If anyone wants to volunteer now, e-mail me! I need your name, number, and e-mail. That's it.. You can be involved. Ha ha. I need as many teens [and younger] as I can get!
Keep Nicole and I in your prayers. We have our interview with the Leeds News tomorrow.
God bless,
Katie
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
[5]
Hey guys! Wow I have so many updates.
We made our first set of hygiene bags and God was moving SO much this last weekend. The girls who helped were: Laura Driggers, Brittany Williams, Brooke Williams, Kelsey Thompson, Stevie Thompson, and Nicole Bryan. They are awesome. I thank God so much for them.
I'm going to start off with making the bags.
Every girl but Nicole spent the night. She had family plans. She came the next morning. That night we did inventory and counted donations and what Nicole and I had bought. When we did this we realized we did not have near enough toothpaste, shampoo, or chapstick. Now, let me tell you guys how expensive chapstick is!!! O_O When we did this we went to Wal-Mart, which was around 9 o'clock. This was a fun trip. People looked at us like we were crazy. When we left, we went to Taco Bell.
The next morning was when God kicked it up a notch, haha. We started making bags. Originally, we had planned to make 120. Hal averages around 100 people at The Nest, so this was our goal. For some unknown reason when we finished we all looked at each other and said, "We have to do more!!!!" God had placed it on our hearts. We still don't know why honestly. So the seven of us went to Wal-Mart for shampoo and toothpaste. Once in line we went to pay and our cashier could not seem to count it out as the right total. Brittany decided to go buy Skittles in the line behind us and began talking to that cashier. Then, a lady came into line behind us. Our cashier started calling for her manager to come count out the money. We start talking to the lady behind us. She asked why we had so many toothpastes and shampoos. [62 to be exact haha] We gave our website to her and she told us she worked for Leeds News and could spotlight us!!! She gave us her number and said to call Monday. I did and now I am going next Thursday to interview with them. How awesome? We can get the word out here locally and get more help! Nicole is going with me, she has helped me out SO much it is unreal. She is a blessing. ANYWAY... that is not the most awesome part of the weekend by far. When we finished I gave our website to the cashier. Then, Brittany said the cashier behind us wanted to talk to me. I talked to her and found out her father was homeless. She thought that this was a good thing and told us she respected what we are doing. I gave her our website and told her we would do what we could to help her father. Then, outside there was a group of bikers raising money for children's cancer. We gave them our website and a donation. They e-mailed me Sunday saying they would help!
Now. Tell me God didn't do a ton in a 2 hour period!
Even better comes later though, promise.
We finished almost 200 bags, 193 to be exact. Wayyyyy awesome!
Sunday night was our night to go to the Nest and deliver. We get there and then find out the church who feeds them had cancelled due to weather. I'm not sure how many people were there because I'm bad at estimating but it was betwen 30-50 people. We had brought leftovers from our church's 101 class with us to give, a blessing from God. If not for that those people would have went hungry. We fed them and handed out bags. 17 teens and one 5th grader went with us. I'll post names later, I don't know everyones last names.
We go back to the church and decide to worship. It ends and two girls Ashley and Brooke call me to the back. They tell me they are ready to change and wanted to be saved. I prayed with them. This was amazing. I cried, for only God knows how long. I was SO happy. These girls are going to be MIGHTY warriors. I know it. Pray for them. [Sorry girls if I embarass you, I'm pumped!] They are going to help so many lives now that they are changing. It is the best thing that can happen to them. If you are reading this and don't know Jesus Christ as your savior.. E-mail me. He's there and He loves you more than you know and without him your life isn't as fulfilling as it can be. With Him you can be happy when there are thunderstorms because you know you have hope and someone is holding you ALWAYS! Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com E-mail me please. I want to share the greatest love I've ever known with you. [=
Wow, that is a lot of stuff for one blog. One last thing, I am working on a better looking website with FORUMS! So, if you are good with stuff like that e-mail me. [=
God Bless,
Katie
We made our first set of hygiene bags and God was moving SO much this last weekend. The girls who helped were: Laura Driggers, Brittany Williams, Brooke Williams, Kelsey Thompson, Stevie Thompson, and Nicole Bryan. They are awesome. I thank God so much for them.
I'm going to start off with making the bags.
Every girl but Nicole spent the night. She had family plans. She came the next morning. That night we did inventory and counted donations and what Nicole and I had bought. When we did this we realized we did not have near enough toothpaste, shampoo, or chapstick. Now, let me tell you guys how expensive chapstick is!!! O_O When we did this we went to Wal-Mart, which was around 9 o'clock. This was a fun trip. People looked at us like we were crazy. When we left, we went to Taco Bell.
The next morning was when God kicked it up a notch, haha. We started making bags. Originally, we had planned to make 120. Hal averages around 100 people at The Nest, so this was our goal. For some unknown reason when we finished we all looked at each other and said, "We have to do more!!!!" God had placed it on our hearts. We still don't know why honestly. So the seven of us went to Wal-Mart for shampoo and toothpaste. Once in line we went to pay and our cashier could not seem to count it out as the right total. Brittany decided to go buy Skittles in the line behind us and began talking to that cashier. Then, a lady came into line behind us. Our cashier started calling for her manager to come count out the money. We start talking to the lady behind us. She asked why we had so many toothpastes and shampoos. [62 to be exact haha] We gave our website to her and she told us she worked for Leeds News and could spotlight us!!! She gave us her number and said to call Monday. I did and now I am going next Thursday to interview with them. How awesome? We can get the word out here locally and get more help! Nicole is going with me, she has helped me out SO much it is unreal. She is a blessing. ANYWAY... that is not the most awesome part of the weekend by far. When we finished I gave our website to the cashier. Then, Brittany said the cashier behind us wanted to talk to me. I talked to her and found out her father was homeless. She thought that this was a good thing and told us she respected what we are doing. I gave her our website and told her we would do what we could to help her father. Then, outside there was a group of bikers raising money for children's cancer. We gave them our website and a donation. They e-mailed me Sunday saying they would help!
Now. Tell me God didn't do a ton in a 2 hour period!
Even better comes later though, promise.
We finished almost 200 bags, 193 to be exact. Wayyyyy awesome!
Sunday night was our night to go to the Nest and deliver. We get there and then find out the church who feeds them had cancelled due to weather. I'm not sure how many people were there because I'm bad at estimating but it was betwen 30-50 people. We had brought leftovers from our church's 101 class with us to give, a blessing from God. If not for that those people would have went hungry. We fed them and handed out bags. 17 teens and one 5th grader went with us. I'll post names later, I don't know everyones last names.
We go back to the church and decide to worship. It ends and two girls Ashley and Brooke call me to the back. They tell me they are ready to change and wanted to be saved. I prayed with them. This was amazing. I cried, for only God knows how long. I was SO happy. These girls are going to be MIGHTY warriors. I know it. Pray for them. [Sorry girls if I embarass you, I'm pumped!] They are going to help so many lives now that they are changing. It is the best thing that can happen to them. If you are reading this and don't know Jesus Christ as your savior.. E-mail me. He's there and He loves you more than you know and without him your life isn't as fulfilling as it can be. With Him you can be happy when there are thunderstorms because you know you have hope and someone is holding you ALWAYS! Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com E-mail me please. I want to share the greatest love I've ever known with you. [=
Wow, that is a lot of stuff for one blog. One last thing, I am working on a better looking website with FORUMS! So, if you are good with stuff like that e-mail me. [=
God Bless,
Katie
Monday, April 6, 2009
[4]
Hey guys! Sorry I am not updating a lot. I have been sooo busy. I have been e-mailing those who have given me their email adresses though. So I will start with what I've e-mailed out, but there is new stuff too.
The first e-mail was sent out after I spoke.
"
Hey guys! I want to thank all of you who were there last night. It stayed quiet and that helped me out a lot. I was nervous, I am not going to lie. I also want to say a huge thank you to those of you who kept it quiet out there. [= I have so much to say but I won't make this super long. But before I can say anything else we have two new members to our Christian family [who are recieving this email].. [= Remember guys as we make this project grow we need to make sure we keep each other held up and strong. We can't do this alone.
Now, I haven't updated the blog at this very moment. I am going to type up most of what I spoke on last night and make that a whole blog. Then, I am going to do one on what is coming up. I had a million craft ideas thrown at me last night. So don't get upset if I forget one. I bought blank cds today, 50. Someone had the idea of making worship/christian music cds. How awesome would that be? So I need you to email me a song and who sings it that you would like to see on this cd. If you have more than one... Trust me that is OKAY! lol. [=
Someone suggested shirts, if we can figure out how to do that.. It'd rock!
Also we had:
A Bake Sale
Hemp Bracelets
Paintings
Springfest Booth- with face painting and crafts on sell!
Things to hang on your mirror in your car
Hairbows- Which I tried at first and failed at. So help is needed. [=
Fuzzy flip flops- with the fabric on the thong part
Car Wash
There were more but I can't remember everyone of them. I had so many thrown at me.
Also, I got two new colors of the bracelets. Camo color and orange. [= Camo should do well, especially at church.
Also, there is a chance we could have a booth set up at church during both services. Awesome right!? Which means I need people who can take turns doing that each week. Let me know.
This is longer than I expected but one last thing. If you are good at making awesome pictures, banners, or html.. Email me back telling me.
Thanks guys!
God Bless,
Katie"
Some of that has changed since then.
If we can get our banner we will set up the booth officially this weekend. How awesome?
I need help with the banner. I hope we can have it but I haven't told them a design. Help me come up with one!
Also, if you aren't on the e-mail list notify me at spreadhope09@yahoo.com I will add you to it.
I know some people don't check their e-mails often so I will update on here too... But e-mail is easiest.
After Easter, I don't know when... We will have a craft day. I'll update you when I know more.
Also, I need songs for a cd. Send me your favorite Christian songs name and artist please!
Plus I need someone who can make this site look spiffy and nice.
Good with HTML or photoshop?
Let me know.
I think that's it for now...
Send me stuff guys!
God Bless,
Katie
The first e-mail was sent out after I spoke.
"
Hey guys! I want to thank all of you who were there last night. It stayed quiet and that helped me out a lot. I was nervous, I am not going to lie. I also want to say a huge thank you to those of you who kept it quiet out there. [= I have so much to say but I won't make this super long. But before I can say anything else we have two new members to our Christian family [who are recieving this email].. [= Remember guys as we make this project grow we need to make sure we keep each other held up and strong. We can't do this alone.
Now, I haven't updated the blog at this very moment. I am going to type up most of what I spoke on last night and make that a whole blog. Then, I am going to do one on what is coming up. I had a million craft ideas thrown at me last night. So don't get upset if I forget one. I bought blank cds today, 50. Someone had the idea of making worship/christian music cds. How awesome would that be? So I need you to email me a song and who sings it that you would like to see on this cd. If you have more than one... Trust me that is OKAY! lol. [=
Someone suggested shirts, if we can figure out how to do that.. It'd rock!
Also we had:
A Bake Sale
Hemp Bracelets
Paintings
Springfest Booth- with face painting and crafts on sell!
Things to hang on your mirror in your car
Hairbows- Which I tried at first and failed at. So help is needed. [=
Fuzzy flip flops- with the fabric on the thong part
Car Wash
There were more but I can't remember everyone of them. I had so many thrown at me.
Also, I got two new colors of the bracelets. Camo color and orange. [= Camo should do well, especially at church.
Also, there is a chance we could have a booth set up at church during both services. Awesome right!? Which means I need people who can take turns doing that each week. Let me know.
This is longer than I expected but one last thing. If you are good at making awesome pictures, banners, or html.. Email me back telling me.
Thanks guys!
God Bless,
Katie"
Some of that has changed since then.
If we can get our banner we will set up the booth officially this weekend. How awesome?
I need help with the banner. I hope we can have it but I haven't told them a design. Help me come up with one!
Also, if you aren't on the e-mail list notify me at spreadhope09@yahoo.com I will add you to it.
I know some people don't check their e-mails often so I will update on here too... But e-mail is easiest.
After Easter, I don't know when... We will have a craft day. I'll update you when I know more.
Also, I need songs for a cd. Send me your favorite Christian songs name and artist please!
Plus I need someone who can make this site look spiffy and nice.
Good with HTML or photoshop?
Let me know.
I think that's it for now...
Send me stuff guys!
God Bless,
Katie
Monday, March 16, 2009
[3]
Great news! We have new updates!!
1. One of our volunteers, Zach, has helped us a ton! His sister is starting to recycle stuff. The money they get from that can go towards helping us make bags! How totally awesome. God is going to provide guys.
2. We know what we are going to make to sell. Bracelets. A ton of Springville kids have them, I know, but God will provide. Heather has volunteered to teach me and help me make these awesome bracelets out of bandanas. How cool right? Also I have people who volunteered to help make them too. So we are going to make them and sell them for about 2 or 3 dollars. I bought bandanas in 8 awesome colors.
1. Yellow 2. Purple 3. Black 4. Blue
5. Pink 6. Green 7. Red 8. White
2 or $3 dollars We are unsure how much now.
This is my bracelet that Heather made me. It's pink and purple. The light in my room is kinda bad now so it's darker looking than it really is, sorry. [That goes for both pics]
What do you think? Feedback please guys. [=
E-mail me at spread_hope09@yahoo.com and let me know what you think.
3. I am speaking on this issue not this coming Sunday but the next, as far as I know. And I will have bracelets to sell at church starting this Wed. [= Then every Sunday too. So if you are there you can buy. Plus my friend Rebecca has offered to sell some at her church too. When Spring Break is over expect people to be in the schools [Moody and Springville for sure] selling!
You are helping someone less fortunate. Thank you so much guys.
God bless,
Katie
Friday, March 13, 2009
[2]
Hey guys. I know it's been a while but things are moving slowly.
Laura, a friend who has volunteered, spent the night and we tried making hair bows.
It took two hours and we made 2. Needless to say we are slow and still aren't 100% sure on how to make a pretty hair bow to sell. If you know how or know an easy to learn from tutorial online. Email me.
The email address is Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com . It'd be appreciated.
Also, I need crafty people! I've heard from some people about crafts some people are doing for fun. I need to contact them. I've sent some of them a link to this so, HINT HINT! Ha ha. We definitely need to get a rolling!
My youth pastor at church agreed to let me speak on this subject one Sunday night in the next month. I'd LOVE to have a bunch of stuff to take and sale that night. So we need to get started. Over Spring Break I can have a craft making party at my house, maybe. It depends on if my dad has to work everyday. This would ROCK! Both boys and girls, crafty and craft-challenged people are welcome. I just need volunteers.
I've recieved some ideas, which were awesome. I want your feed back on this one. What if we had a party and charged admission, like 5 bucks maybe? The money raised would go towards making bags! I'm brainstorming on where we could have this party at, preferably somewhere that wouldn't charge us. I have a few ideas in mind, but I need to check on them. It'd be this summer when everyone is out of school. We could get some local bands to play, if they wouldn't charge. How awesome would that be? Email me feed back. Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com or if you know my personal email or myspace, that would work too.
Okay so I think that's it. Crafty people, EMAIL ME! Non crafty people, tell me your willing to help even though you can't do crafts. And send feedback on my ideas.
God bless,
Katie
Laura, a friend who has volunteered, spent the night and we tried making hair bows.
It took two hours and we made 2. Needless to say we are slow and still aren't 100% sure on how to make a pretty hair bow to sell. If you know how or know an easy to learn from tutorial online. Email me.
The email address is Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com . It'd be appreciated.
Also, I need crafty people! I've heard from some people about crafts some people are doing for fun. I need to contact them. I've sent some of them a link to this so, HINT HINT! Ha ha. We definitely need to get a rolling!
My youth pastor at church agreed to let me speak on this subject one Sunday night in the next month. I'd LOVE to have a bunch of stuff to take and sale that night. So we need to get started. Over Spring Break I can have a craft making party at my house, maybe. It depends on if my dad has to work everyday. This would ROCK! Both boys and girls, crafty and craft-challenged people are welcome. I just need volunteers.
I've recieved some ideas, which were awesome. I want your feed back on this one. What if we had a party and charged admission, like 5 bucks maybe? The money raised would go towards making bags! I'm brainstorming on where we could have this party at, preferably somewhere that wouldn't charge us. I have a few ideas in mind, but I need to check on them. It'd be this summer when everyone is out of school. We could get some local bands to play, if they wouldn't charge. How awesome would that be? Email me feed back. Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com or if you know my personal email or myspace, that would work too.
Okay so I think that's it. Crafty people, EMAIL ME! Non crafty people, tell me your willing to help even though you can't do crafts. And send feedback on my ideas.
God bless,
Katie
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
[1]
The Beginning of Something BIG!
The Lord has a calling for each of our lives. He has something He wants us to do to glorify Him and it’s big, Also, it’s going to be hard. I was reading an amazing book called Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris, two twins who run the site http://www.therebelution.com . It talks about doing something hard and huge for God. He wants us to help the needy, which is clearly stated in the bible.
"He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." Proverbs 14:31
"If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother." Deuteronomy 15:7
"Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:9
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9
"If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered." Proverbs 21:13
"He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free" Psalm 146:7
I could write many more.
They desperately need us.
United States Homeless Statistics
3.5 million people (1.35 million of which are children) will experience homelessness in a given year.
Children under the age of 18 account for 39% of the homeless population. 42% of these are under the age of 5.
43% of the homeless population are women; 40% of these women are unaccompanied. 22% of homeless women claim domestic abuse as reason for homelessness. 25% of these claim to have been abused within the past year.
Families with children comprise 33% of the homeless population.
Vets constitute 40% of the homeless population.
1 in every 5 homeless persons has a severe or persistent mental illness.
25% of the homeless nationwide are employed.
(these statistics are thanks to: http://lahsc.org/wordpress/educate/statistics/united-states-homeless-statistics/ )
What exactly can we do to help the needy, aka the homeless? Imagine yourself on the streets every day. You can’t shower; you are covered in dirt and smell horribly. Every night you worry for your life as you lay yourself down to sleep; the crime rates are high in cities. If you are a female you can imagine what I could say about once a month. You have no food or drink and are desperately in need of it. You need a savior.
I want to help spread the good news of the Gospel while helping their needs. My plan is to make little bags with hygiene supplies and a tract. A tract is a pamplet presenting the Gospel, in case you didn't know. Maybe we could put in a granola bar, or something? This will take people’s help. We need money to start. We could make money by selling items such as homemade bracelets or hair bows. If you have a cheap craft that we could sell contact me! We could start ASAP! Any other ideas? E-mail me I am open to suggestions.
I need young people who seek God to help me with this. I need dedication and effort. Are you good at inspiring people? Help me write blogs and articles to get the word out! Good a graphic design? Design me posters to hang up around schools or other places to spread the word. Good at cheap crafts or something we can use to raise money? Donate your time and effort into making bracelets we can sell, don’t worry we won’t make you use your pocket money. It can be paid back to you with some of the profits. Anything else I have forgotten, e-mail me with it. Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com is the e-mail address.
The next step isn’t clear, brainstorm with me. E-mail if you want to volunteer and help out. It’d be so appreciated.
God Bless,
Katie
The Lord has a calling for each of our lives. He has something He wants us to do to glorify Him and it’s big, Also, it’s going to be hard. I was reading an amazing book called Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris, two twins who run the site http://www.therebelution.com . It talks about doing something hard and huge for God. He wants us to help the needy, which is clearly stated in the bible.
"He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." Proverbs 14:31
"If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother." Deuteronomy 15:7
"Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:9
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9
"If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered." Proverbs 21:13
"He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free" Psalm 146:7
I could write many more.
They desperately need us.
United States Homeless Statistics
3.5 million people (1.35 million of which are children) will experience homelessness in a given year.
Children under the age of 18 account for 39% of the homeless population. 42% of these are under the age of 5.
43% of the homeless population are women; 40% of these women are unaccompanied. 22% of homeless women claim domestic abuse as reason for homelessness. 25% of these claim to have been abused within the past year.
Families with children comprise 33% of the homeless population.
Vets constitute 40% of the homeless population.
1 in every 5 homeless persons has a severe or persistent mental illness.
25% of the homeless nationwide are employed.
(these statistics are thanks to: http://lahsc.org/wordpress/educate/statistics/united-states-homeless-statistics/ )
What exactly can we do to help the needy, aka the homeless? Imagine yourself on the streets every day. You can’t shower; you are covered in dirt and smell horribly. Every night you worry for your life as you lay yourself down to sleep; the crime rates are high in cities. If you are a female you can imagine what I could say about once a month. You have no food or drink and are desperately in need of it. You need a savior.
I want to help spread the good news of the Gospel while helping their needs. My plan is to make little bags with hygiene supplies and a tract. A tract is a pamplet presenting the Gospel, in case you didn't know. Maybe we could put in a granola bar, or something? This will take people’s help. We need money to start. We could make money by selling items such as homemade bracelets or hair bows. If you have a cheap craft that we could sell contact me! We could start ASAP! Any other ideas? E-mail me I am open to suggestions.
I need young people who seek God to help me with this. I need dedication and effort. Are you good at inspiring people? Help me write blogs and articles to get the word out! Good a graphic design? Design me posters to hang up around schools or other places to spread the word. Good at cheap crafts or something we can use to raise money? Donate your time and effort into making bracelets we can sell, don’t worry we won’t make you use your pocket money. It can be paid back to you with some of the profits. Anything else I have forgotten, e-mail me with it. Spread_Hope09@yahoo.com is the e-mail address.
The next step isn’t clear, brainstorm with me. E-mail if you want to volunteer and help out. It’d be so appreciated.
God Bless,
Katie
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