SAO

Sheltering Arms Orphanage

Hi, Lisa!! The pleasure was all ours, believe me!!!! We were thrilled to have met you all and certainly look forward to getting our orphanage built so that when you come back there will be more little ones (and big ones) for you all to spend time with. I hope Edwin's parents liked all the photos you got of him.

Whoever it was that donated the money for Sheltering Arms, please give them a big THANK YOU from us. That seems to inadequate, but I know the Lord will not forget the kindness all of you have shown to us. You can send the check to

Macedonia World Baptist Mission

P.O. Box 519

Braselton, GA 30517

FOR: David/Rhonda Moore - SHELTERING ARMS MINISTRIES

If the envelope is addressed exactly as above, then it will go into the right account as we have one for the orphanage and one that is a personal account.

Again, thanks so much. You all were a real blessing to us!

Rhonda

LALA2541@aol.com wrote:

Rhonda,

Just a note to say thank you so much for allowing us to visit your home and children. We have someone who has donated some money for Sheltering Arms.

Please let me know where I can sent a check.

Give all a hug,

In His Service

Lisa Mitchell

Angel Poem

An angel kissed my tears away today when I was sad

I wasn't feeling quite myself my day had been so bad

I felt a warmth brush by me that quickly dried my tears

A gentle, kind, & loving touch that seemed to hold me near.

Immediately, I felt so much better & the day seemed brighter too

I guess that's just the way you feel when an Angel comforts you

Call her MOM

Subject: God, What is My Angel's Name?

A baby asked God, "They tell me You are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you and you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to You?" God said "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's life." "But I will always be sad because I will not see You anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

"You will simply call her, "Mom."

Black Belt

My heart has been longing to do some work in the "black belt" of Alabama. There are several poor poor counties (Green, Choctaw, Perry) in southwest Alabama. I contacted The Church at Brookhills, who passed me to Mickey Ray at Student Life, who had not had any contact in the black belt in the last year. I then contacted the governor's office, Carol East, to get the name of a contact in these counties. I was given the name, Billie Jean Young, a professor at Judson College, who sits on the committee for the black belt at the capital. I contacted Billie Jean, made an appointment to see her on Friday. Tonya Heartsill, Missions assistant at Brookhills, and myself left very early and traveled to Judson College in Marion, Alabama.

As we arrived in Marion and began to look for the address - there was this huge old plantation type house with giant columns, acres of manicured yards. I called the cell phone number I had been given only to find out that we should park in the back yard. As we entered this beautiful old house (a little dated carpet and furniture), a nicely dressed large black lady with long braided hair welcomed us to Judson. We were offered tea and fruit on a large dining table (would seat 20+ people). We introduced ourselves and told BJ we just wanted to help out in the black belt.

This began her story.

RAVEN West Birmingham

It's Friday - Lori and I really don't have any plans for today. We set out with our eyes open as we drove into a shopping center off of Highway 280. Lori was driving and walking down the middle of the road was a very very large women. I told Lori to stop and ask her if she needed a ride. Lori rolled down the driver's window and asked the lady if we could give her a ride. The young lady, breathing hard, sweating, and swinging her white grocery sack replied "that would be great." She got into the back seat. Her name was Raven and she lived West Birmingham. She asked for a ride to the Walmart on 280, which is the closest bus stop. Raven was getting help on trying to lose weight at "LA Weight Loss". She has a 4 yr old little girl and lives with family. As we drove up to the bus stop she was so thankful for the ride. A small deed can be a big seed sown.

Angels are Friends

"Angels Are Friends"

Angels are all around me

Some I cannot see.

Always near or by my side

Gently helping be my guide.

When life's obstacles get in my way

Arms reach out to push them away.

As the tears roll down my face

An Angel is here with a warm embrace.

For the times I cannot endure

Rest at ease, I have a cure.

God above so kindly sends

Many Angels who are my Friends

MUD Out!

Tonight we took a class to become qualified for Mud Out.  The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Project gives classes to prepare people in different areas so they can help during disasters.  When a disaster strikes, you are called on to go and help in the specific areas.  We received a photo badge and a bright yellow baseball cap to prove we are qualified.