For from him and through him and for him are all things.
ROMANS 11:36
I was talking with two community partners about their ministry and the story that led one of them into this work. They mentioned they had been saved from a difficult situation and wanted to give back in return. They had been saved from something, for something. I jokingly suggested they get that as a tattoo, and it wasn’t long before I saw a picture of the tattoo on their Facebook feed! While tattoos aren’t for everyone, I appreciate it when a positive message resonates so much we imprint it on our minds, in our heart, and apparently, sometimes even on our skin.
My hope is that the concept resonates with the children we serve. They have been saved from something, but their abusive past does not define them. They are being prepared for something so much better! Our children’s team prepare them for whatever lies ahead with activities and support groups focused on redefining a sense of normalcy in daily living, rebuilding relationships and trust damaged by abuse, learning about healthy relationships, modeling self-exploration and self-expression, and building self-esteem, values, and character.
As the New Year approaches and you think about your goals and resolutions, please think about what you can do for the kids of Sheltering Wings. Perhaps you can take some time to volunteer and invest in them so they can discover what their “for something” is.
Cassie Mecklenburg
Executive Director
What’s Inside?
- Information about our 17th anniversary
- Connecting with our children
- Staff Spotlight: Jan Smither
- A strategy for deducting donations
- Willing to grant wishes?
- Debunking the holiday violence myth
- Hop for Hope
- A letter from a resident who is experiencing Christmas in America for the first time
- And more!
