YOUTH HAVEN YOUTH RANCH
Our very first mission of 2012 took the Faithworks team to Picacho, Arizona, a small cotton-farming community near Casa Grande, just below Phoenix.There, the "Youth Haven Youth Ranch", started in 1968 in Michigan, has been ministering to youth
who have various negative influences in their lives, such as abuse, neglect, and/or poverty.
The "ranch" holds weekend camps during the school year and week-long camps in the summer. There is no charge to the 'rancher'. They are totally donor funded. That's what makes the work of a volunteer so very important and needed. The mission of the ranch
is to help disadvantaged youth transform their lives by providing learning experiences in a fun and safe Christian environment, free of charge.
Faithworks took 28 volunteers on Jan. 14th to Youth Haven and had a very productive time of painting, construction repair, and general clean-up of their beautiful campus. There are 40 acres situated in the middle of cotton fields and there is always
something needing fixing.
Thank you for all your prayers, and/or volunteerism and giving to make this possible. We came away blessed to be a blessing.
UPCOMING MISSION TO OLIVE BRANCH ON MARCH 10, 2012
We will provide a ministry of presence to show we care about those often-forgotten parts of our community. Persons who have the skills or just the 'want-to' will be valuable in cleaning, painting, light building repairs, landscaping and whatever else we can do
to come alongside Cyndi and the residents. This mission trip is already full and we look forward to a wonderful day serving the Lord together.
LIVING WATER RETREAT CENTER MISSION IN CORNVILLE, AZ ON APRIL 7TH, 2012
Building restoration,cleaning, grounds work and fix-up to this long-standing facility in the beautiful Verde Valley. Living Water has been a destination for weary and worn Christian pastors and lay leaders for a long time - to come and 'recharge' their batteries.
It is our privilege to help in this restoring ministry toward so many who need a quiet place. See the calendar for additional information.
ALASKA MISSION COMING UP ON AUG 11-19, 2012
This team of missioners will travel inland 23 miles from Anchorage in order to provide 'fix-up' for Birchwood Camp. This valuable facility serves the entire community and even those of other regions of the 50th state. Sign up now for this exciting opportunity
for mission. See the calendar for additional information.