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During the Sunday morning church service, the pastor preached a heartfelt message and at the end he gave an alter call for baptisms. He asked, “All that would like to be baptized, please stand up.” As I looked over, I saw one of our own, boldly standing. She walked to the altar and was lead to another room where she waited for her turn to be baptized.
I watched her step into the water unsure and nervous but as she came back up, she was a new woman. The look of anxiousness was washed away and a smile replaced it.
On the drive home and for the rest of the day, all she could talk about was “An indescribable peace!” She told me that she was a woman of anxiety. “I had a lot of fears I didn’t even realize I had, but now I feel calm, comfort, and peace. A huge weight has been lifted.”
She came to my room later that night still in awe. So, I asked her if she was glad she made the stand to be baptized. She told me “I am overjoyed, which means a lot because it’s a statement, representing my moving on from the old and starting anew. That’s exactly what I’m doing here at the Sheepfold. Being here is not just about getting a job and shelter, it’s also about healing—inside and out.”
When I heard her say those words, my heart melted, I felt so proud of her. It is amazing to see God’s hand at work.
- Sheepfold House Manager
I will give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and will glorify your name forever.
- Psalm 86:12
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Young Believers Make a Difference
THANK YOU ROYAL RANGERS OUTPOST 248
Royal Rangers Outpost 248, from Calvary Chapel East Anaheim, provided us with a Father Son workday at the Sheepfold Boutique. Royal Rangers is a mentor program for young men K-12. The young men who helped us were 11-13 years old and were Adventure Rangers working on their Service Project for one of their Leadership Merits.
The time they gave was very helpful at the Boutique. We were impressed by the hard work put in by this group. We also were honored to be part of seeing dads demonstrate to their sons the value of helping others.
WHAT SERVING MEANT TO ME...
FROM GIRL SCOUT TROOP 852:
After almost a year of preparation, the best part of the event was seeing the smiles on the families’ faces and knowing that in a small way we made a difference, even if it was just one day.
The experience helped all of us realize that simple acts of kindness can go a long way. We may never know if we made a difference, but we hope that we helped make their day a little better.
FROM BROWNIE TROOP 3480:
Every year, we do a service project, and this year our troop really wanted to do something for kids close to their own age using the money they earned during Cookie Sales. They absolutely loved hosting an Easter party for children at Sheepfold!
It was the first time they've gotten to "host" an event where they were able to plan the crafts, games, and an Easter egg hunt. Their favorite part was having fun with the children - so much so that they didn't want to leave! We really appreciated the opportunity to give our girls a hands-on way to serve others.
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