Updates

The previous post are the archives from the previous blog. I still can't figure out the messed up blog address thing. Oh well. Believe it or not we are still collecting. Our donations have slowed a bit but collecting we are. :)

We have done two more turn-ins since my last post in September of 2010.  Netting about $80.00. Sydney 's desire for that is to write up a letter with an explanation of who she is and who Christ is in her. She wants to give $5 with each letter to whomever we come across. We may need a little help with distribution as myself, a VERY pregnant mommy with four other little ones in tow, doesn't necessarily go searching under the freeway overpasses for the homeless. Someday I am sure we will, but more likely when my boys look more like men. :)

So, we will likely be sending Daddy out for that adventure. He already has made connections with a large group of homeless men in the city of Orange. He has been wanting to get back over there to bring them some more clothes so maybe this time the refreshing feeling of new, clean fabric on their skin can be accompanied by a note of hope. Hope that can only be found in Christ. 

Pray that we find the time to continue this little ministry. Pray for those we may come in contact with. Pray that more recyclables are donated. Pray that the kids would continue to desire to serve rather than be served.

Original blog posts from original blog address

Sydney made a few phone calls over the weekend and now our garage is filling quickly with giant bags of recyclables! Woo hoo! She is thrilled and is starting in today with the help of her first two volunteer workers, Calvin and Jaclynn, to sort through, crush and organize everything. We may have to make a trip to the recycling center sooner than I thought!

Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of her plans. Your enthusiasm for her little project fuels her fire!

I will post pictures of what has been brought in so far. I am sure Sydney will want to start thinking of ways to use the initial money she earns. If anyone has any input on organizations or people who could use some assistance feel free to e-mail or leave a comment below.

Leave comments about creative ideas or any other charitable things you have participated in in the past. We would love to hear everyones ideas!

Thanks again! 4/13/2010

We are still hard at work collecting recyclables. We are ready for another turn in so stay tuned for a new post about what our second turn in total is! We expect to go to the recycling center in the next week or so. If you have any to donate let us know and we will get it in on this one.

Please be praying for who the proceeds from the next turn in will go to! 9/20/2010