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Love INC is hosting our annual Stuff the Bus/Back­to­School campaign and will be

collecting new backpacks and school supplies now through the end of summer. We are

also in need of donors to sponsor a child and provide them with a new backpack with

supplies and/or a new back­to­school outfit for this fall. Anyone interested in donating

items or sponsoring a child, please contact Linda Postma, Love's Special Projects

Coordinator, at 616.662.3300, ext. 114 or email her at

lindap@loveinthenameofchrist.org.

Stuff the Bus

Love INC Food Pantry FundraiserTell your friends, tell your family and pick one up yourself! Take

the "Simply Give" card to a cashier at the Jenison Meijer between

now and June 19 to make a $10 donation per scan. Meijer willmatch the funds donated.

Cards are available at the Love INC Office, Love's Treasures, The

Outback, Edward Jones, Gemmen's Hardware and the Jenison

Meijer.

And all those who had believed were

together and had all things in common; and

they began selling their property and

possessions and were sharing them with all,

as anyone might have need. (Acts 2:45)

     It’s an interesting concept that we are

introduced to in the book of Acts. The

coming of the Spirit that Christ had

promised causes people to share their

“stuff.”  So much  “stuff” is shared that we

are told by  chapter four that, "there was 

not a needy person among them," (v. 34)

     A tangible example of this happens right here at Love In the Name of Christ! On a daily

basis, faithful followers of Christ, like you, contribute from their many gifts of time, talent

and treasure to ensure that, “there is not a needy person among us.”

     I love seeing this community live fully into Paul’s admonition in 2 Corinthians 8 that,

“Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you

have, not what you don’t have,” (8:12).

     We are so very humbled and grateful for you, our faithful ministry partners who stand

with us shoulder to shoulder, ministering together!  

     Please join with us as we continue to pray for the courage to follow where we believe

God is opening doors of ministry.  

     We are FINISHING STRONG with our expansion project, and on the way to a NEW

BEGINNING, and we invite you to join us in this ongoing opportunity to “eagerly give.”

Your financial gift will enable us to continue to engage in life changing ministry and

represents your participation and continued commitment to the feeding, educational and

ministry programs, each one strategically poised to support the transformation that God

allows us to witness on a daily basis!  

     Thanks for playing your part!                        

                                                                            ­Lisa Mathews, Executive Director

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Life Skills Teachers & MentorsDo you have the gift of teaching or encouraging? Consider checking out the Life Skills Program to

join our volunteer teacher or mentor teams. Commitment is one hour a week. Prepare to see lives­

including your own­ transformed!

Resale Volunteer OpportunitiesOutback Volunteers – any day Mon­Sat

Job Description: Loading and unloading furniture from trailers, moving furniture in the warehouses,

greeting & assisting customers and cashiering.

Sorting Warehouse Volunteers­ Thursday morning, substitutes

Job Description: Helping donors unload their vehicles, sorting incoming donations, transporting

donations to resale stores and greeting & thanking customers

Small Engine RepairSearching for individuals skilled in repairing small engines to assist in fixing incoming donations of

lawn mowers and more.

Life Skills Kids Ministry Lead Teacher, 6:30­7:30 pm, Thursday evenings at Hillcrest ChristianReformed Church in Hudsonville

Job Description: ability to keep kids engaged, present material in a timely manner, passion for

building relationships with kids, instinct for empathy, interest in serving the community and Youth

Ministry/Education course of study preferred but not required. (Curriculum provided.)

Invite Your Kids, Grandkids, Friends & More!Summer is here! We encourage each of you to consider inviting someone from your life circle to join

you in serving. We welcome youth ages 14 and up to serve around campus on their own, and

younger youth to serve with an adult. With school being out, we would love to take advantage of this

opportunity to introduce students to Love In the Name of Christ. Please help us accomplish this

goal.

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your dedication to Love In the Name of Christ.You're a blessing to this ministry!

PRAYER & PRAISE “For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4

Love In the Name of Christ June, 2016

Please lift up in prayer:

Love INC Board of Directors and Staff

Pray for the many volunteers who tirelessly serve in so many ways in our churches and on this campus. Pray that more servants would answer the call to join what God is doing in and through Love INC.

Most of all, pray that we would intentionally live and model the mission and values of this organization in every environment that God allows us to enter.

Pray for Mike Redder who volunteers in the Outback as he recovers from a broken hip. He returned home in early April and is doing outpatient physical therapy. Pray for Al Rubingh (longtime Outback Volunteer) as he faces pancreatic and lung cancer. Pray for Keith Van Noord, a volunteer who’s recovering from knee surgery.

Pray for Pam Duzan who is recovering from a second surgery. Pray for peace and courage as she continues to heal, also

as she grieves over the recent violent death of a close friend, and as she copes with the loss of her companion pet.

Pray for Karla Kelder’s husband who’s recovering from surgery and needs healing and encouragement.

Pray for Roger Hulst’s wife who is having problems with his eyes and back.

Pray for Wally Gualtieri who is continuing radiation.

Pray for Violet Woodwyk who fell and broke her leg and needs encouragement.

Pray for Eris Tmmer who is home recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Pray for Nancy Wierenga whose daughter, Linda, suffered a heart attack on May 3. Pray, also, for Nancy’s health and

well-being.

Pray for Angelo Wals’ cousin, Dina, who is suffering with Stomach Cancer, uncle, Hector, who has Alzheimer’s and his

wife, Angelo’s Aunt Gracie, who is caring for Hector.

Pray for Judy Hungerink’s son who was diagnosed with tongue and mouth cancer.

H&AC Pray that the Lord will strengthen their marriage and quiet their worry and that they will be faithful in

attending the Life Skills Program. RH Pray he will continue to connect with the church and find the healing he needs. JT Pray that her leg will completely heal and that she’ll be back to a normal routine again soon. SRV Pray she will find financial peace and a home for her and her 5 children. JL Pray for peace after a divorce and that the counseling she receives will be helpful to her. DR Pray she will find affordable, adequate housing, and that she’ll heal from her past surgery. RP Pray that she will get help with mobility needs.

TT Pray that the Life Skills Program will be a blessing to them and they will get their finances in order again. CM Pray the Lord will give comfort, peace and physical and emotional healing. Pray for help with legal issues. LK Pray for clarity in her job situation and a determination to attend the Life Skills Program. JL Pray that she will have a healthy baby and that she will find the resources needed for a good start for her

child.

Pray for additional volunteers to join the Life Skills Program on both Wednesday morning and Thursday evenings.

Praise for more families joining the program.

Pray for those who recently graduated from the Life Skills Program that they will be confident as they move forward.

Pray for mentors for all the families that are waiting in the program.

KW Pray that she would have a desire to find a church home. CM Pray that she would draw closer to God. PA Pray that he can decide whether to file for a divorce right now. JP Pray that the birth of her baby will go well and that she and her partner will make the best choices for

themselves and their child. TN Pray that he could find a job now that he has his GED completed. CB Pray that her biopsy would go well and no cancer will be found. PB Pray that he would be able to sustain his job and secure a permanent position. Also, pray that he and his wife

would realize the need for a church family and begin the process of looking for that community. RB Pray that she finds housing for herself and her three boys very soon. MA Pray for continued sound decision making as leaving the program.

BB Pray for peace and courage on this journey.

MD Pray for employment.

BD Pray for employment.

AG&NH Pray for steady employment so they can find their own home and live independently.

SG Pray for encouragement on this journey.

E&JG Pray for focus on the program with a new baby.

CH Pray that she’ll stay positive with all her health issues and very much needed encouragement

K&AK Pray to open their minds to sound financial decisions.

SM Pray for encouragement.

AR Pray for peace and encouragement.

JZ Pray that he’ll find housing and get his finances in order.

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