Mfm December Newsletter-5

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.......the ink flows with Thanksgiving and Praise

DECEMBER, 2011ISSUE 5

as we celebrate this Holy Season in a Spirit of Reverence and Awe!tion, received presents, listened to and sung JOY to the WORLD, the LORD

sent forth their missionaries to be the hands, feet and Hope of Christ to thosewho have lost their hope, their jobs, their families, and their friends. Our fifth

MAD EFOR M ISSIONShave celebrated the Birthday of Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior. As the end

of another years grows closer, we thank the servants who serve as MissionStation Directors, the countless volunteers who faithfully give of their time,the many donors who give so generously of their treasure, and the intercessors

who are compelled by His love to speak our needs at each visitation to HisThrone. Without the Body working together there would be no celebration.

and listen to His Holy Hush during Christmas.

Barbara Franklin (803)215-6010

MADE FOR MISSIONS

Prosperity Project

CCM WWW2

GED Missions 3

Prosperity Project

CCM Aiken

4

Brushy Creek 5

Spirit of Giving 6

Spirit of Giving 7

Word Searches 8

Mission News:

Well over 3,000 peoplewere served at One Table 2011.

Your participation was greatly

appreciated...


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We have received many gifts in donations this past year. The donations include fab-ric supplies, estate sale leftovers, bread, clothing, furniture, toys, money, home-schooling books, electronic equipment and household items. This windfall is both ablessing and a problem. Our attic is stacking up. We are seeking ways to give awayand sell our inventory. This also means we are seeking volunteers to organize andmanage the inventory in our storage attic.

managed to keep things moving and growing. We are movers and shakers for theglory of God. Our blessings are new members, Bible studies, serving the needs of

Rev. Marian Marie Fullard is leading our Tuesday Morning Bible Study (10:30 12:00).She brings not only years of experienced Bible teaching but also a gentle way of engag-ing us to participate (or not participate.) Through our study, we are learning and better love one anotherAll women are welcomed at the Well. If you think you might be interested in becoming -606-1780.

New Year.

Until next month, Be Blessed.

Directors Lorene & Dianne (803-606-1780)

A big "THANK YOU" to the Bird family for hosting our Thanksgiving cele-

bration. Over 20 children enjoyed roaming their property, petting the horsesand making crafts. We were all treated to a spectacular Thanksgiving feast

and a play about Thanksgiving performed by a very talented homeschooldrama club. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make this"their favorite day ever!" (an actual quote from one of the kids)

Director Michelle James (803) 318-2497

Thanksgiving


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In late July as the GED Intensive Team was preparing for its up-coming 3 Week Intensive and 1 Week Fast Track Camps, theydiscovered that many of the potential Fast Track candidates were unableto attend the camps. These candidates, although desiring to get their

GED, could not be away from work or could not leave their small chil-dren at home for the week.

Since most of these candidates lived in the Aiken area, the GED Teamdecided to initiate a new offering in Aiken to be called Fast Track Satur-

day. There were seven candidates invited but only four made a commit-ment to come. Two of these candidates were a father and his daughter. This is a story about the father, Bill, andhis family. Although Bill was working full time he had dropped out of school over 25 years ago and had nowseen his daughter and 2 sons follow in his footsteps. Not satisfied with the example he had set for his familyBill decided to attempt to get his GED and was quickly joined by his daughter. Since the GED Exam was to begiven August 26 at the Christ Central Hope Plaza's testing site in Columbia there would be time for only threeFast Track Saturday training sessions.

At the second Saturday session, Bill shared that he had come to the GED Preparation offering to be a role

model for his kids but now had a desire to achieve the GED for himself. Bill and his daughter Susan studiedhard outside of class and even developed a friendly competition. The other students enjoyed seeing Bill beat hisdaughter on some of the practice test.

When time for the GED exam arrived Bill was not sure he was quite ready but was eager to give it a go. Whentheir GED exam results were posted both Bill and Susan had scored 500 points more than the required 2250

and yes Bill had actually beaten Susan in one portion of the test.

Two weeks later, during an assessment testing session, Bill's wife brought their youngest son John to be evalu-ated and told us that John and their older son Joe wanted to come to the Saturday Fast Track sessions.A few weeks later John and Joe were two of the 11 new Fast Track Saturday students. During the weeks thatfollowed, John shared how he and his sister Susan had become very involved in their church and how theyshared their new found joy with everyone who would give them an opportunity. One of our GED Team instruc-tors, who taught John in middle school, shared how poorly John had done while in school. Each week the Teamwas encouraged by John's attitude and his willingness to work on areas of difficulty. John also encouraged hisneighbor to join the Saturday class.

During the past few weeks John, Joe and the neighbor all passed their GED. John and Susan have also foundfull-time employment. Now Bill and his three children have passed their GED and have full-time employment.This all came about because the GED Team, in the middle of intensive camps in Wagener, were willing to initi-ate a new Fast Track Saturday offering and because a father wanted to be a role model for his children.Maybe you know a father like Bill or a son like John who struggled tremendously in school? How are you en-riching your community and helping individuals and families overcome bad choices in life?

Would being involved in Christ Central's GED Intensive opportunities bring value to your community

Director Roger Floyd (803) 640-1685

GED MISSIONS...


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"One Step at a Time"

It had reached nighttime and I wasearlier for an upcoming field trip. My spirit was heavy laden and burdened for the people I serve. The day ofhands-on work had been hard and tiring. However, as I put one foot in front of the other, I almost ran into a youngname. The Lordknew I needed to hear a word of encouragement. With those simple words,

We are all called to lift our brothers and sisters up in prayer! So I ask, who can you pray for today? You maynever know how much they need you to intercede on their behalf.

The Columbia Fire Department, thanks to Assistant Chief Harry Tinsley, brought a fire

truck by the ministry today and educated the children on fire safety and how the fire truck

works. The children had a great time asking questions and making fun of one of the fire-

men who had to dress up in all of his gear. A big thank you to all who made this special

event takes place!

Merry Christmas,Director Michelle James

Christ Central Aiken participates in the Aiken Christmas Parade
http://www.christcentralmissions.org/glory-stories/one-step-time


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BLESSINGS FROM BRUSHY CREEK..........

What a weekend. The bus arrived at 2:40 pm at CCM -Joanna and we

only had 7 children and three relatives plus Regina and Rudy and me.We couldn't get out of the parking lot until 3:20 pm because of

the Joanna Christmas parade. We arrived at Brushy Creek Baptist

Church and was welcomed by a group of teens with a large WEL-COME banner. We spent the next hour practicing for the Christ-mas musical. Then we were treated with pizza. Then it was timefor the performance. Cody was Cody. He was allowed to be one

of the Magi in the play and proceeded to open the gift box to seewhat it contained, When a couple of the other children tried to

contain him he punched one and threatened another. Then hejumps off the platform and goes to sit by the director and tried toshow her what she was doing wrong. When the performance was

over there was a fellowship time with cake and snacks. We then boarded the bus and went to the Roper Mtn. Sci-ence center to see Santa and all the lights.

Director Al Hueble (864) 616-8246

No room at the Inn...

Traveling to Bethlehem to beregistered...

I bring you good tidings of great joy...

We have seen His star in the East

and have come to worship Him...

She brought fourth her first born

Son, and wrapped in swaddlingclothes and laid him in a manger.

OComeAllYe

Faithful


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MADE FOR MISSIONS

Volunteer Elf's handing out gifts and turkeys all to the sounds of Christmaschoirs...all in the Spirit of Giving

SPIIRT OF GIVING...


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Spirit of Giving Testimony of a

My family and I were very thankful to have the honor of helping outSaturday. My kids said dad, can we help every year at this event. Isaid we will make it an annual family event and next year block outthe entire day. I would like to be included in more of your events andtimes where the Boltons can volunteer. My kids impressed me over

and over again with their kind spirit to families and to other chil-dren. I am so glad to be affiliated with Christ Central and with God's

family of brothers and sisters. I get so busy and have so many thingshappening in my life and the life of my family, but have no excusefor not doing more for others. Thanks again for letting us serve, please keep us informed with these opportuni-

ties. I would love to see our family do this at least once a month. I have never seen my children cry with happinessas we drove off Sat just around noon. I also heard them during prayers at our Praise and Worship service at Tren-

holm Road Methodist yesterday, actually praying for some of the families they helped on Sat.

God Bless You and the Christ Central Ministry!Thanks Again, Clay, Ann, Fowler, and Wells Bolton

gathered at Hope Plaza in Columbia to celebrate the inaugural

with our neighbors in the midlands of South Carolina was estab-lished 51 days earlier, when Christ Central Ministries and 89.7 unknown number of residents from the heart of Columbia, 300

In the midst of gifts and turkeys being given to more than 250 families, one mother of five with tears of joy rolling down her

face spoke in a quiet voice, thank God for helping me give my kids.A group of young people came to entertain. At the end of the day, theybegan to hug and weep uncontrollably. One of their parents commented,


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