Mosaic Pieces

As the 21st session of The Mosaic Center’s Job and Life

Skills class draws to a close, we thought we would let the

students’ words speak directly to your hearts. Here are a

few quotes from three of our recent graduates.

“I’ve changed in ways I didn’t think was possible.”

“Now, that I have found Jesus and I know that He is

with me, I feel like I’ve finally made it. I don’t have

to be in the dark anymore. I’m proud of myself.”

“I didn’t want to live and today, I do.”

As we recently celebrated this latest classes’ graduation,

we look back over the remarkable transformation that

occurred in many

of these ladies’

lives with

gratitude. We are

grateful that over

half of these women are now employed with local

employers. Others are eager to work and are continually

seeking opportunities. Our success would not be possible

without the valued partnerships of GODTEL, Lufkin

Dream Center, Seasons of Hope, The Janelle Grum

Family Crisis Center, our valued volunteers, and of

course, Our Lord and Savior—Jesus Christ. A heartfelt

thank you to Lufkin’s First United Methodist Church

and Rev. Dr. Jerome Brimmage, and staff for so

graciously hosting our graduation ceremony.

Understanding God’s unconditional love for all, The Mosaic Center exhibits an example of God’s love by fostering human dignity and self-respect.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, Jan. 12 - GED/ESL

Winter Session Begins

Monday, Feb. 1 – Class 22

Begins

Tuesday, March 22—Hearts for

Hope Dinner

Thursday, April 14 – GED/ESL

Winter Session Ends

Thursday, April 21 – Class 22

Graduation

Tuesday, May 3—GED/ESL

Summer Session Begins

Thursday, June 2- CNA Session

Begins

Thursday, July 28—GED/ESL

Summer Session Ends

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Save the Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Hearts for Hope Dinner

Texas Bible College—Lufkin, Texas

A special thank you to Dr. Bob Kistler and Michael Odell, PA-C, from In & Out Clinic for providing free flu shots for our students and discounted shots

for our volunteers. We appreciate you, In & Out Clinic!

First Baptist Church of Lufkin recently opened their

doors and their hearts to our graduates. FBC hosted a

fun-filled, free evening of crafts, songs, food and fellow-

ship to help our ladies and their families get into the

Christmas spirit. A special thank you to all the members

of FBC who worked so tirelessly to provide a fantastic

Christmas party for The Mosaic Center graduates.

What a gift you have given us!

Janie May’s Baked BeansJanie May’s Baked BeansJanie May’s Baked Beans The Mosaic Center has been blessed with faithful servants who prepare

lunches for our students during each session of the Job and Life Skills

Class. We are forever grateful for these men and women who give of their

time and cooking talents to provide a wonderful, nutritious meal for our

ladies. Barbara Haley provided these yummy beans that were an instant

hit.

Volunteer Corner: Looking for a Place to SERVE? “The Mosaic Center is a place of Caring, Sharing, Laughter, and God’s Peace.”

-Mosaic Center Volunteer

Staff members help serve lunch with Donna

Nichols (pictured middle left) and Judy

Hickman, graduate (pictured middle right),

Mosaic Center Volunteer House Moms

The Mosaic Center is in need of

church groups and individuals who

have a love for cooking and a love for

seeing God’s work change lives! We

are seeking LUNCH PROVIDERS to

provide a meal during our Job and

Life Skills Class. Dates are available

from February 1st—April 21st. Please

contact Susan at 936-639-5068 or

susan@mosaiccenter.org to help out!

Other volunteer opportunities are available as well.

Please visit our website at www.mosaiccenter.org to

find out more and to download The Mosaic Center

volunteer application.

What’s Happening at the House…

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” - Philippians 4:6

Prayer is an act of obedience. God calls us to

pray and we must respond. Prayer allows us to

worship and praise the Lord. It grants us the

opportunity to communicate with our Creator.

Prayer is personal to each and every person and

we hope that you will add a dedicated prayer

for the ministry of The Mosaic Center to your

personal prayer list in 2016.

Graduate Care at The Mosaic Center Current Needs

Clorox Wipes

Paper Towels

Coffee Creamer

Folgers Coffee

White Cardstock

White Copy Paper

1.5” White Binders, 3 Ring

Zippered, metal grommet

pencil pouches

8-tab index dividers

Pocket folders, no clasps

Donations to A Furniture

Fetish and Rose Cottage –

to be sold in The Mosaic

Center’s name

3 - 32oz. Cans Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, undrained**

2 - lbs. Pork Sausage (Hot, Regular or Maple)

1 cup Diced Onion

1 Tbsp. Dry Mustard

3 Tbsp. Prepared Yellow Mustard

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

1/2 cup Molasses

Combine sausage and diced onions in sauté pan. Cook until sau-sage is no longer pink and onions are translucent; drain well. Crumble sausage and mix together all other ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for at least 1 hour. Makes 20 servings.

Barbara’s Hints: These beans can be made ahead and kept in the

refrigerator for 1—2 days before baking. To freeze—reduce

baking time to 30 minutes and then freeze until needed. Adjust

seasonings to individual taste.

**Mosaic Test Kitchen used Van Kamp’s Pork and Beans.

Ellen Charanza (pictured left) and Angie Dudley ,

graduate (pictured right) work as volunteer

House Moms at The Mosaic Center.

Welcome to Jill Weisner! Jill is the newest addition to the Mosaic Center

staff and is assisting Carol Ramsey with the educational programming. Jill’s

passion for the Mosaic ministry is evident in all she does. We know you will love

getting to know her when you visit the house. Jill prepared the Bible Study Plan

below with you in mind!

Bible Study Plan: “The plans of the diligent lead to profit.” Proverbs 21:5

Begin reading a chapter or section from scripture each day (Suggestion: Gospel of

John). Ask and journal your responses to the following questions:

Who, what, where, when, why, and how?

As you read , try and determine the subject and/or the main point of the scripture.

Break the chapters up into smaller sections for deeper study.

Meditate and carefully consider what God may be teaching you through scripture.

Consider reading the Bible on your smart phone or tablet:

YouVersion, Bible.is, ESV CrossWay, GloBible and Blue Letter Bible

These Bible applications offer a variety of services such as Bible reading plans, audio

Bible, video and commentary.

Research has shown that it takes 21 days to develop a healthy habit. The Gospel of John

just so happens to be 21 chapters long. If you do not have a smart phone, the paper book

version still works just as well! You will absolutely never regret the time you have spent

in God’s Word!

Harold & Diana Yost, of Antique Junction,

recently saw The Mosaic Center’s need for

a new coffeemaker that was listed in our

last newsletter and answered the call!

Thank you!

For a treat—visit Antique Junction located

between Nacogdoches and Lufkin on Hwy

59. Please help support the businesses

that support The Mosaic Center.

A BIG

Thank you!

A Salute to our Community The Junior League of Lufkin recently partnered with The Mosaic

Center to donate $50 JLL Rummage Sale vouchers for each stu-

dent in Class 21. This generous donation gave our students an

opportunity to shop the rummage sale for much needed business

clothes that they could use for job interviews. We are very

thankful for the generosity of the women of The Junior League

of Lufkin! (JLL President, Sharon Kruk, pictured far right.)

We hope you will add

the new Mosaic Center

Facebook page to your

list of favorites. Coming in 2016!

Raffle Tickets for Sale: $500 Brookshire Brothers

Gift Card Donated by: Citizens National

Bank

$500 Sam’s Club Gift Card

Donated by: TMC Board

YETI Hooper 30 Cooler Donated by: Anonymous

$5/ticket or $10/3 tickets

Call 639-5068 to purchase