What's New At Lake Christian Ministries
Lake Christian Ministries is Grateful for 2018 Grant Support
A Special Thank Our Grantors…
Grant funding is an important source of support for the LCM Ministry - providing nearly $50,000 each year (15% of the funds required to aid our neighbors in need). As of August 31, 2018, LCM was grateful to receive funding from seven grantors to support vital 2018 projects and services. While some grants assist with ongoing programs, others allow LCM to enhance an existing service or offer new services to neighbors in need. Our goal is to utilize these grant funds to empower our neighbors in need to move toward a more secure future and a better quality of life. We gratefully acknowledge grantors who have provided the following 2018 support:
Bedford Community Health Foundation - $9,000 to provide dentures services to LCM neighbors who reside in Bedford County.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation - $1,800 Feeding the Hungry grant for the purchase of healthy food supplies dedicated to feeding the hungry in the communities Food Lion serves.
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation - $10,000 to provide healthy food supplies and nutrition education to Bedford County neighbors in need.
United Way of Central Virginia - $10,000 to support the Food Assistance and Milk Voucher Program for Bedford County neighbors in need.
United Way of Roanoke Valley/Franklin County - $5,000 to support the Food Assistance Program for Franklin County neighbors in need.
Presbytery of the Peaks - $2,000 to assist with the purchase of healthy food to address hunger in the SML community.
The Lane Foundation - $2,000 to support the Milk Voucher Program to improve nutrition for the children in need in the SML community.
Grant funding is an important source of support for the LCM Ministry - providing nearly $50,000 each year (15% of the funds required to aid our neighbors in need). As of August 31, 2018, LCM was grateful to receive funding from seven grantors to support vital 2018 projects and services. While some grants assist with ongoing programs, others allow LCM to enhance an existing service or offer new services to neighbors in need. Our goal is to utilize these grant funds to empower our neighbors in need to move toward a more secure future and a better quality of life. We gratefully acknowledge grantors who have provided the following 2018 support:
Bedford Community Health Foundation - $9,000 to provide dentures services to LCM neighbors who reside in Bedford County.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation - $1,800 Feeding the Hungry grant for the purchase of healthy food supplies dedicated to feeding the hungry in the communities Food Lion serves.
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation - $10,000 to provide healthy food supplies and nutrition education to Bedford County neighbors in need.
United Way of Central Virginia - $10,000 to support the Food Assistance and Milk Voucher Program for Bedford County neighbors in need.
United Way of Roanoke Valley/Franklin County - $5,000 to support the Food Assistance Program for Franklin County neighbors in need.
Presbytery of the Peaks - $2,000 to assist with the purchase of healthy food to address hunger in the SML community.
The Lane Foundation - $2,000 to support the Milk Voucher Program to improve nutrition for the children in need in the SML community.
100+ Women Who Care SML Collective Donates to LCM
Lake Christian Ministries volunteers and staff were thrilled to receive collective donations totaling $12,200 from the 100+ Women Who Care SML. This generous support will be devoted to LCM's programs that directly impact poverty in the Smith Mountain Lake community - New Tomorrows, Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World, and the Denture Program. THANK YOU to each and every woman who is a part of this wonderful collective giving group. You are making such a positive and meaningful impact in our lake community!
LCM announces new Board members
Lake Christian Ministries has appointed seven distinguished SML-area residents to its Board of Directors, bringing the governing body composition to fully 20 members.
“We are extremely blessed and excited at the new talent, experience and enthusiasm our seven new directors bring to our leadership team,” said Board Chairman David English. “That such qualified people are volunteering to help guide LCM toward accomplishment of its recently-adopted new vision--'A poverty-free SML community where each individual is valued, is connected, and lives in hope'-- is a strong indication that we have defined a goal the entire community will embrace. Poverty in our area has increased over the past ten years, despite flat trend lines nation-wide, LCM believes it must lead an effort to reduce our local poverty rate and ultimately eliminate poverty in the SML area all together.”
LCM’s new board members, all volunteers, are:
--Randy Agee, formal representative to LCM from Christ Community Church in Penhook. Actively involved with outreach, he chairs the Mission Outreach and is Vice-Chair of the Governing Council of Christ Community Church.
--John Achtue, an active member of the New Tomorrows team who holds an MA in Counseling Psychology and has a strong background in Human Resources; is currently leading a “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World” class.
--Sallie Cappellari, certified personal trainer and owner/operator of her own in-home personal training business; holds an undergraduate degree in political science and an MPA (Masters in Public Administration).
--Lindsey Coley, BS, MPA, JD, local attorney and chair elect of the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce.
--Kelvin Edwards, Sr., Pastor of the Epworth United Methodist Church and the Halesford United Methodist Church, both of which are formal church members of LCM.
--Ann Saad, Holder of a Masters in Education who served over 30 years in public and private school education in the US and abroad. Currently an Interviewer/MOM (Manager of the Ministry) at LCM, on the Board of SML Good Neighbors, and a member of AAUW and 100+ Women Who Care.
--Anna Turner, who taught in the Alexandria City Public Schools before moving to SML. An operations manager on Mondays at LCM who recently served on the LCM Executive Director Search Committee. Many of the school children she interacted with in Alexandria have similar backgrounds to the children that LCM serves.
Said LCM Executive Director Jane Winters of the Board’s composition: “The diverse experiences of so many dedicated leadership team members will ensure lively discussions about how LCM can best serve the SML community moving forward.”
“We are extremely blessed and excited at the new talent, experience and enthusiasm our seven new directors bring to our leadership team,” said Board Chairman David English. “That such qualified people are volunteering to help guide LCM toward accomplishment of its recently-adopted new vision--'A poverty-free SML community where each individual is valued, is connected, and lives in hope'-- is a strong indication that we have defined a goal the entire community will embrace. Poverty in our area has increased over the past ten years, despite flat trend lines nation-wide, LCM believes it must lead an effort to reduce our local poverty rate and ultimately eliminate poverty in the SML area all together.”
LCM’s new board members, all volunteers, are:
--Randy Agee, formal representative to LCM from Christ Community Church in Penhook. Actively involved with outreach, he chairs the Mission Outreach and is Vice-Chair of the Governing Council of Christ Community Church.
--John Achtue, an active member of the New Tomorrows team who holds an MA in Counseling Psychology and has a strong background in Human Resources; is currently leading a “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World” class.
--Sallie Cappellari, certified personal trainer and owner/operator of her own in-home personal training business; holds an undergraduate degree in political science and an MPA (Masters in Public Administration).
--Lindsey Coley, BS, MPA, JD, local attorney and chair elect of the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce.
--Kelvin Edwards, Sr., Pastor of the Epworth United Methodist Church and the Halesford United Methodist Church, both of which are formal church members of LCM.
--Ann Saad, Holder of a Masters in Education who served over 30 years in public and private school education in the US and abroad. Currently an Interviewer/MOM (Manager of the Ministry) at LCM, on the Board of SML Good Neighbors, and a member of AAUW and 100+ Women Who Care.
--Anna Turner, who taught in the Alexandria City Public Schools before moving to SML. An operations manager on Mondays at LCM who recently served on the LCM Executive Director Search Committee. Many of the school children she interacted with in Alexandria have similar backgrounds to the children that LCM serves.
Said LCM Executive Director Jane Winters of the Board’s composition: “The diverse experiences of so many dedicated leadership team members will ensure lively discussions about how LCM can best serve the SML community moving forward.”
Our Platinum Partner of the week- Purple Dog Promotions
Our Platinum Partner of the week- Moneta Farm and Home Center
Our Platinum Partner of the week- Centra Medical Group
Dr. Chris Lewis
Our Platinum Partner of the week- SML Farm Alpacas
Robin Martinelli
Our Platinum Partner of the week- Blue Ridge Dental Group
(left to right) Rusty Morris, Sheila Harvey and Phil Servidea.
Everyone at LCM appreciates your support
A salute to one of our Platinum partners
The crew at Westlake Automotive - Thank you for your support
Jim Cameron Memorial Walk Was a Success for LCM!
The LCM Jim Cameron Memorial Walk Team would like to thank everyone who made donations, walked, organized teams, served as a sponsor or volunteered their support during the 2017 Jim Cameron Memorial Walk that was held this past Saturday, September 16th. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters, contributions to LCM totaled over $41,000 making this a very significant fund-raiser that will make a difference in the many lives of the hundreds of SML neighbors in need.
As always, we were amazed by the compassion this community shows for those who are less fortunate. The community’s response to LCM's appeal for contributions through this event exceeded our expectations. These funds will go far toward improving the lives of area residents who need our assistance to care for their families or themselves. We truly appreciate the outpouring of support for our efforts - from individual and group supporters to our sponsors and area churches.
We also thank our many caring volunteers who donated their time and talent to ensure the success of the Jim Cameron Memorial Walk. Our volunteers will make sure that the donations are used with the utmost stewardship to benefit those who are truly in need. A big thank you also goes out to Centra Medical Group Stroobants Cardiovascular Center for partnering with LCM to serve as a platinum sponsor and provide blood pressure checks and share heart healthy wellness information with our walkers and volunteers.
In Appreciation,
Jane Winters, LCM Fund Development Committee Chair
Lynne Siemon, JCMW Event Chair
As always, we were amazed by the compassion this community shows for those who are less fortunate. The community’s response to LCM's appeal for contributions through this event exceeded our expectations. These funds will go far toward improving the lives of area residents who need our assistance to care for their families or themselves. We truly appreciate the outpouring of support for our efforts - from individual and group supporters to our sponsors and area churches.
We also thank our many caring volunteers who donated their time and talent to ensure the success of the Jim Cameron Memorial Walk. Our volunteers will make sure that the donations are used with the utmost stewardship to benefit those who are truly in need. A big thank you also goes out to Centra Medical Group Stroobants Cardiovascular Center for partnering with LCM to serve as a platinum sponsor and provide blood pressure checks and share heart healthy wellness information with our walkers and volunteers.
In Appreciation,
Jane Winters, LCM Fund Development Committee Chair
Lynne Siemon, JCMW Event Chair
LCM is Grateful for Centra's Partnership for Saturday's Jim Cameron Memorial Walk
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The Centra Medical Group Stroobants Cardiovascular Center is partnering with Lake Christian Ministries this year to support the Jim Cameron Memorial Walk. Centra's medical personnel will be walking in the event and also conducting free blood pressure screenings for participants at this Saturday's Jim Cameron Memorial Walk (JCMW), being held from 9:15 to noon at the SML State Park. Lauren Martin, Centra Nurse, will be at the event to bring attention to the Centra's HeartAware Program.
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"This is a great chance for Centra Medical Group to connect with the kind of wellness focused people who support Lake Christian Ministries,” said Lynne Siemon, event organizer. “Centra's sponsorship of this year's JCMW is a perfect fit...and much appreciated! We're down to the wire on preparations for Saturday's walk,” Siemon continued. “It looks like it is going to be a glorious early fall day for our crowd of participants and supporters.”
The event is suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities: “The course is on fairly level paved roads,” Siemon said. “Most walkers easily complete the 5K circuit in under two hours, but participants can tailor their time and distance to their individual abilities. If you have not registered, don't worry. You can register on Saturday morning from 9:15am - 9:55am. The walk starts at 10am and we hope to see you there!"
Those who wish to support LCM through this fundraiser, but who can't attend or walk for any reason, can make an on-line donation at lakechristianministries.org/JCMW. All are welcome to come out to encourage the walkers, enjoy a free hot dog lunch and music from members of the New Crusty Minstrels. All proceeds from the event benefit Lake Christian Ministries, which is celebrating its 25th year of helping fight poverty in the SML area.
The event is suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities: “The course is on fairly level paved roads,” Siemon said. “Most walkers easily complete the 5K circuit in under two hours, but participants can tailor their time and distance to their individual abilities. If you have not registered, don't worry. You can register on Saturday morning from 9:15am - 9:55am. The walk starts at 10am and we hope to see you there!"
Those who wish to support LCM through this fundraiser, but who can't attend or walk for any reason, can make an on-line donation at lakechristianministries.org/JCMW. All are welcome to come out to encourage the walkers, enjoy a free hot dog lunch and music from members of the New Crusty Minstrels. All proceeds from the event benefit Lake Christian Ministries, which is celebrating its 25th year of helping fight poverty in the SML area.
The summer 2017 LCM newsletter has been released
The summer 2017 LCM news letter has been released. In this issue LCM executive director discusses how LCM communicates to the community so that everyone has a understanding of what LCM does and why. Other topics include a special thanks to Bart Matthies for his work on the annual JCMW event, Back-To-School donations and the New Tommorrows program. The newsletter can be downloaded using the link below.
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While the Summer 2017 (above) edition of the LCM Newsletter says deadline for new Newsletter name suggestions was July 26, the Communications Team can accept your suggestions through August 9 for consideration at a meeting now re-set for August 10. Please email newsletter name ideas that reflect LCM’s evolving strategic direction, detailed in the current newsletter, to Jerry Hale at… thehales@embarqmail.com
A Special Message from Jane Winters
On behalf of Lake Christian Ministries board members, cherished volunteers and the hundreds of SML-area neighbors who we assist each week, I would like to publicly express our awe and sincere appreciation for the Lake Community's response during the “Roanoke Valley Gives” on-line fundraising event last week. Thanks to your caring and generosity, donations to LCM easily surpassed our goal of $10,000 to be “matched” dollar for dollar by a generous supporter. In total, contributions to LCM during the RVG campaign totaled nearly $43,000--a very significant fund-raiser that will make a difference in the many lives we serve.
Though I am relatively new the to the SML area, I have already been repeatedly amazed by the caring this community shows for those who are less fortunate. Nevertheless, your response to LCM's appeal for support during the RVG campaign exceeded even my wildest dreams. Your generosity will go far toward improving the lives of area residents who, without your help, cannot care for their families or themselves.
Rest assured, SML, that the many who volunteer at LCM each week will be making sure your donations are used with the utmost stewardship to benefit those who are truly in need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your most recent demonstration of compassion and generosity.
Jane Winters
Chair, LCM Fund Development Committee
Though I am relatively new the to the SML area, I have already been repeatedly amazed by the caring this community shows for those who are less fortunate. Nevertheless, your response to LCM's appeal for support during the RVG campaign exceeded even my wildest dreams. Your generosity will go far toward improving the lives of area residents who, without your help, cannot care for their families or themselves.
Rest assured, SML, that the many who volunteer at LCM each week will be making sure your donations are used with the utmost stewardship to benefit those who are truly in need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your most recent demonstration of compassion and generosity.
Jane Winters
Chair, LCM Fund Development Committee
Laker cites ease of supporting LCM through RVG
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“It took me less than a minute, start to finish,” said Rich Sours, Lake Christian Ministries board member, of his experience making a donation to the charity using the on-line giving site for the Roanoke Valley Gives (RVG) campaign.
RVG is a on-line giving event designed to encourage and make it easy for individuals and businesses to support charities of their choice. Organized by the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley, and in it's second year, the campaign's goal is to raise over $500,000 in a single 24-hour period on March 15th. |
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“Two things are new about the campaign in 2017,” Sours noted. “First, donors can log on to rvgives.givebig.org anytime between now and midnight on March 15th to make a donation. You simply select your charity of choice and confirm a processing date of 3/15/17 for your donation. Provide credit card information and you're done. Your contribution will go 100% to your charity of choice but also count toward the RVG campaign goal.
“Second--and this is the really great part for Lake Christian Ministries--a generous donor has promised to match dollar for dollar all RVG campaign contributions designated for LCM, up to $10,000. So a $50 donation becomes $100 to help LCM provide life-critical services to our lake-area neighbors who need them. We hope anyone who might contribute to LCM during 2017 does so using the easy RVG on-line giving mechanism, because their contribution will go twice as far.”
“RVG's on-line system is secure as well as easy,” noted LCM's new fund development chair Jane Winters. “But anyone who is uncomfortable with on-line transactions can also participate...and have their contribution doubled...by mailing a check to LCM, 13157 S. Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121 with “RVG” in the memo line. All checks received by March 15 will be credited to the RVG campaign and qualify for the matching gift.”
LCM will also be hosting a “Donor Appreciation Center” event at Wainwright Realty, 16503 BTW Highway (across from Bridgewater Plaza) from 9am – 7 pm on RVG day, March 15. Anyone needing help with their donation, and all who have participated in RVG on-line, are encouraged to drop by for refreshments and socializing with LCM board members and other RVG supporters. Free hot dogs from 11-2.
“Second--and this is the really great part for Lake Christian Ministries--a generous donor has promised to match dollar for dollar all RVG campaign contributions designated for LCM, up to $10,000. So a $50 donation becomes $100 to help LCM provide life-critical services to our lake-area neighbors who need them. We hope anyone who might contribute to LCM during 2017 does so using the easy RVG on-line giving mechanism, because their contribution will go twice as far.”
“RVG's on-line system is secure as well as easy,” noted LCM's new fund development chair Jane Winters. “But anyone who is uncomfortable with on-line transactions can also participate...and have their contribution doubled...by mailing a check to LCM, 13157 S. Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121 with “RVG” in the memo line. All checks received by March 15 will be credited to the RVG campaign and qualify for the matching gift.”
LCM will also be hosting a “Donor Appreciation Center” event at Wainwright Realty, 16503 BTW Highway (across from Bridgewater Plaza) from 9am – 7 pm on RVG day, March 15. Anyone needing help with their donation, and all who have participated in RVG on-line, are encouraged to drop by for refreshments and socializing with LCM board members and other RVG supporters. Free hot dogs from 11-2.
LCM adds three new Platinum Partners
LCM is pleased to announce three new Platinum Partners
Centra Health Foundation
Purple Dog Promotions
Southside Electric Cooperative
A very large and sincere Thank You goes out to each of these organizations for their continued support.
Centra Health Foundation
Purple Dog Promotions
Southside Electric Cooperative
A very large and sincere Thank You goes out to each of these organizations for their continued support.
LCM Receives Grant from Greater Lynchburg Community Trust
LCM was recently awarded a funding grant of $10,000 from the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust (GLCT). The funding is to be used to support our food and nutrition program and our New Tomorrows program. We have been favored by financial support from the GLCT for many years. Grants from various foundations are very important to our being able to provide our various services to our neighbors. Grant awards comprise approximately 15% of our required financial resources.
We thank all our supporting foundations and, especially at this time, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust.
We thank all our supporting foundations and, especially at this time, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust.
LCM graduates its first class of “Getting Ahead...” students
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By Jerry Hale
The first 14 graduates of Lake Christian Ministries’ “Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-by World: Building Your Resources for a Better Life” were awarded their diplomas last week during a ceremony held at Bethlehem Methodist Church in Moneta. “Getting Ahead…” is an intensive training program designed to help struggling lake-area individuals and families break the cycle of poverty by developing physical, mental, emotional, and social resources through rigorous self-assessments, understanding change theory, and planning for the future. The students are termed “Investigators” to reflect the research each must conduct to understand personal, community and national influences on poverty. The class gathered for three hours on each of 16 consecutive Wednesday evenings, with most achieving the expected perfect attendance. Using techniques built upon years of research and analysis by American educator and poverty expert Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D., the students explored their individual circumstances, motivations, behaviors and resources to identify paths toward financial and personal independence. “I had no idea how life changing a course like this could be,” said graduate Joe Hobbs, who spoke to his classmates and about 30 other Lake Christian Ministries volunteers and guests who attended the graduation ceremony. “What we experienced was overpowering. The class bonded and came together as a family that cares about one another. Together, we learned to face the realities we must overcome for future success. |
“Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-By World” graduate Joe Hobbs (right) receives his diploma from course facilitators Rusty MacMullan and Josselyn Gregory. The intense 16-week training program, designed to help participants understand and realistically address the personal, community, and national causes of poverty, was offered by Lake Christian Ministries as part of its “New Tomorrows” effort to break the poverty cycle for disadvantaged lake area residents.
"Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-By World” graduate Audra Wilson receives her diploma from course facilitators Rusty MacMullan and Josselyn Gregory. The intense 16-week training program, designed to help participants understand and realistically address the personal, community, and national causes of poverty, was offered by Lake Christian Ministries.
“Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-by World” graduate Deborah Loveday chose to illustrate her course experience with an original painting portraying a bridge leading her from personal and economic challenges of the present to a new and productive journey in a God-given world of promise.
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We each developed a concrete plan for getting ahead....indeed, for changing our lives for the better. Graduating is the beginning of a great future for us all.”
Added Audra Wilson in her graduation address: “It was an emotional roller-coaster, but the course taught us how to be honest with ourselves and to identify our own steps for success.”
Another participant, Jennifer Robinson, plans to study marketing at Virginia Western soon, something she had not even considered before. The “Getting Ahead…” curriculum taught her how important education and training are in the job marketplace.
The course was led by LCM volunteers Josselyn Gregory and Rusty MacMullan, both recently certified to teach it through a four-day facilitator’s training program offered by the Department of Social Services in Bedford and Campbell counties.
In her remarks, Gregory congratulated the students for their enthusiasm, dedicated attendance, determination, and the extensive research each did to answer questions posed to them. MacMullan spoke of the love he witnessed evolving during their sixteen weeks of classroom interaction—love for self, for God, for one another.
“Caring about each other is God's love made visible,” he noted.
Every diploma presented included a sentence with which the facilitators noted the special contributions and progress its recipient had made during the sixteen-week program. In his congratulatory remarks, Bethlehem Methodist Pastor David Lord invited all the participants to continue attending the church's weekly “Wonderful Wednesdays” dinners, followed by joining him in a classroom to continue sharing their new-found relationships and supporting one another's plans to improve their lives.
Part of a bigger picture
“The “Getting Ahead…” class —two more of which will be conducted in 2017—is just one element of an evolving effort at LCM to supplement the providing of struggling neighbors with some of life's necessities—food, clothing, warmth, transportation, etc.—with attitudes and skills that will help lift them towards a positive economic and personal future story,” said LCM Board Chair David
English. “The “Getting Ahead…” initiative is supported by Bedford County Social Services and the Bedford Community Health Foundation and is also in place at the Agape Center. We have great hope for the impact it will have in our community and future generations.”
As part of the “Getting Ahead…” students’ transition to their next stages, almost all will become part of the “New Tomorrows” program at LCM. Each will be paired with a “New Tomorrows” coach who will collaborate with investigators as they implement their plans for change and growth towards fulfilling and self-sufficient lives.
Volunteers who would like to learn more about Lake Christian Ministries and its “Getting Ahead…” and “New Tomorrows” programs can contact Joselyn Gregory or Rusty MacMullan through Lake Christian Ministries (297-3214). Others who wish to assist with the operational side of LCM's caring ministry, from picking up and sorting incoming donations to the distribution of food, clothing and household items, can also call LCM.
“As little as a few hours a month can help make a significant difference in someone's ability to cope with the difficult life circumstances they are experiencing,” English said.
Added Audra Wilson in her graduation address: “It was an emotional roller-coaster, but the course taught us how to be honest with ourselves and to identify our own steps for success.”
Another participant, Jennifer Robinson, plans to study marketing at Virginia Western soon, something she had not even considered before. The “Getting Ahead…” curriculum taught her how important education and training are in the job marketplace.
The course was led by LCM volunteers Josselyn Gregory and Rusty MacMullan, both recently certified to teach it through a four-day facilitator’s training program offered by the Department of Social Services in Bedford and Campbell counties.
In her remarks, Gregory congratulated the students for their enthusiasm, dedicated attendance, determination, and the extensive research each did to answer questions posed to them. MacMullan spoke of the love he witnessed evolving during their sixteen weeks of classroom interaction—love for self, for God, for one another.
“Caring about each other is God's love made visible,” he noted.
Every diploma presented included a sentence with which the facilitators noted the special contributions and progress its recipient had made during the sixteen-week program. In his congratulatory remarks, Bethlehem Methodist Pastor David Lord invited all the participants to continue attending the church's weekly “Wonderful Wednesdays” dinners, followed by joining him in a classroom to continue sharing their new-found relationships and supporting one another's plans to improve their lives.
Part of a bigger picture
“The “Getting Ahead…” class —two more of which will be conducted in 2017—is just one element of an evolving effort at LCM to supplement the providing of struggling neighbors with some of life's necessities—food, clothing, warmth, transportation, etc.—with attitudes and skills that will help lift them towards a positive economic and personal future story,” said LCM Board Chair David
English. “The “Getting Ahead…” initiative is supported by Bedford County Social Services and the Bedford Community Health Foundation and is also in place at the Agape Center. We have great hope for the impact it will have in our community and future generations.”
As part of the “Getting Ahead…” students’ transition to their next stages, almost all will become part of the “New Tomorrows” program at LCM. Each will be paired with a “New Tomorrows” coach who will collaborate with investigators as they implement their plans for change and growth towards fulfilling and self-sufficient lives.
Volunteers who would like to learn more about Lake Christian Ministries and its “Getting Ahead…” and “New Tomorrows” programs can contact Joselyn Gregory or Rusty MacMullan through Lake Christian Ministries (297-3214). Others who wish to assist with the operational side of LCM's caring ministry, from picking up and sorting incoming donations to the distribution of food, clothing and household items, can also call LCM.
“As little as a few hours a month can help make a significant difference in someone's ability to cope with the difficult life circumstances they are experiencing,” English said.
LCM GRANTS UPDATE
December 2016
Foundation grants are an important part of LCM’s fundraising, constituting approximately 17% of our annual operating revenues.
We recently were awarded a restricted grant of $9,000 from the Bedford Community Health Foundation (BCHF). This grant will allow us to continue LCM’s denture program, begun in 2015 with a similar grant from BCHF, and through which LCM has provided dentures to 31 Bedford County neighbors in 2015 and 2016.
Through November of 2016 year, we gratefully received the following awards:
We recently were awarded a restricted grant of $9,000 from the Bedford Community Health Foundation (BCHF). This grant will allow us to continue LCM’s denture program, begun in 2015 with a similar grant from BCHF, and through which LCM has provided dentures to 31 Bedford County neighbors in 2015 and 2016.
Through November of 2016 year, we gratefully received the following awards:
United Way of Central Virginia $11,000
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation $2,500
The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust $10,000
Foundation for the Roanoke Valley $8,000
United Way of Franklin County $5,000
Bedford Community Health Foundation $9,000
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation $2,500
The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust $10,000
Foundation for the Roanoke Valley $8,000
United Way of Franklin County $5,000
Bedford Community Health Foundation $9,000
We are thankful to these groups for their recognition of the merits of our programs serving those in need in our community.
If any readers are interested in joining our team of grant writers or assisting in this area, we are looking for volunteers. Please call Phil Servidea (540-420-6987).
If any readers are interested in joining our team of grant writers or assisting in this area, we are looking for volunteers. Please call Phil Servidea (540-420-6987).
Amazon Customers Smile on LCM
LCM just received its quarterly income from Amazon’s Smile program. We currently receive between $400 and $500 each year from this program.
Are you familiar with Amazon Smile? Do you buy from Amazon? If you are an Amazon customer, you can help us pay for the services we provide to our neighbors in need in Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania counties. IT IS SIMPLE.
All you need to do is go to www.smile.amazon.com and select Lake Christian Ministries as your designated charity. From then on, LCM will automatically receive 0.5% of every dollar you spend on Amazon purchases. – at no cost to you!
So, if $4-500 a year doesn’t sound like a whole lot, think of it in terms of what it means to those who rely on LCM: $500 purchases food for a family of four for 13 weeks!
Can you help us double our income? Triple it? Thanks.
Are you familiar with Amazon Smile? Do you buy from Amazon? If you are an Amazon customer, you can help us pay for the services we provide to our neighbors in need in Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania counties. IT IS SIMPLE.
All you need to do is go to www.smile.amazon.com and select Lake Christian Ministries as your designated charity. From then on, LCM will automatically receive 0.5% of every dollar you spend on Amazon purchases. – at no cost to you!
So, if $4-500 a year doesn’t sound like a whole lot, think of it in terms of what it means to those who rely on LCM: $500 purchases food for a family of four for 13 weeks!
Can you help us double our income? Triple it? Thanks.
FOUNDATION FOR ROANOKE VALLEY AWARDS $8,000 TO LCM FOR DENTURE SERVICES.
For the second consecutive year, LCM has received an award of $8,000 to provide denture services to residents of Franklin County. Providing critical denture services to LCM’s neighbors directly promotes nutrition and health improvement goals for LCM’s families. This program also builds increased neighbor self-esteem and confidence, giving the recipients an improved ability to pursue employment and educational goals and achieve a balanced, self-sustainable lifestyle with normal social interaction.
In 2105, LCM provided dentures to ten Franklin County neighbors and anticipates assisting more than that number in 2016.
Thank you to the Foundation for Roanoke Valley for its support of our program.
In 2105, LCM provided dentures to ten Franklin County neighbors and anticipates assisting more than that number in 2016.
Thank you to the Foundation for Roanoke Valley for its support of our program.
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LCM RECEIVES AWARD FROM UNITED WAY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
Giving special recognition to LCM’s healthy food program for residents of Franklin County, the United Way recently awarded LCM $5,000 to support its programs. Dave and De English, both instrumental in development of community gardens and active LCM volunteers, were cited by United Way for inspiring its decision to concentrate on healthy living and obesity reduction.
We are very thankful to United Way of Franklin County for their support, both philosophical and financial, of LCM’s program to provide assistance to Franklin County residents with temporary or long-term needs.
We are very thankful to United Way of Franklin County for their support, both philosophical and financial, of LCM’s program to provide assistance to Franklin County residents with temporary or long-term needs.
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CAPPS RECOGNIZED AS LIFE PARTNER
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Recently, LCM acknowledged Capps Home Building Center as LCM's first Life Partner. Chuck Murphy, LCM Executive Director, and Tom Gordon, LCM Board Member and Chair of the Business Partner Program, presented a specially-designed plaque to Bruce Shelton, Capps General Manager. The partnership of Capps and LCM working toward the betterment of the Smith Mountain Lake community goes back to the earliest days of LCM and continues to grow in a variety of ways.
When Capps recently underwent a major expansion and renovation of its retail store, they chose to recognize their commitment to community involvement by hanging interior signage featuring photos of some of their valued community connections. LCM's headquarters appears as part of Capps photo gallery. LCM selected that photo and an etched metal version is the focal point on the plaque. Both the interior sign recognizing the partnership with LCM and the Life Partner plaque can be viewed by customers visiting Capps' center. |
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Posted 12/02/15
