Fighting Homelessness
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. ~ Hebrews 13:2
Forest Hill is focusing on homelessness for the 2011-12 program year. Here’s a list of things you can do at home to become more aware of the issue within your family: Homelessness Awareness Week Ideas
Bright zinnias from Forest Hill Church's Abundance Acres welcome Family Promise guests
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We’re grateful to Family Promise/IHN for partnering with congregations across the country to feed and house local homeless families.
To learn more about this program, visit the Family Promise website, And scroll down for a message from two of our November 2011 guests.
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2012 FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEKS
Next Chance: Feb. 26 - March 3
A pink-covered bed and nightstand with amenities for our Family Promise guests
We only get a few chances a year to offer Christ’s hospitality to homeless families through Family Promise so you need to act fast to reserve your time slot.
How can you get involved?
~ Prepare dinner for our guests on the day that works best for you (menus below)
~ Share two hours with our guests as an activity host playing games, socializing, or just ‘being’
~ “Sleep for Jesus” by staying overnight in the Chapel from 9pm - 7:30am
~ Set-up rooms for our guests’ arrival on Sunday and clean-up after their departure
You can volunteer individually, with a spouse, or your entire family, or even as part of a Forest Hill social group. To get involved, email Julie Lustic.
To provide food, email Anne Smith to let her know which day you can prepare a portion of a meal and stay to enjoy dinner with our guests.
Here’s the menu for the week:
Monday
meatloaf
potatoes
vegetable
dessert
Tuesday
taco meat, shells, beans
lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa
dessert
Wednesday
pasta with meat sauce
salad
bread
dessert
Thursday
fried chicken (or KFC)
macaroni and cheese
greens or green vegetable and biscuits
dessert
Friday
pizza
salad
carrots and celery sticks
dessert
Saturday
meatball sandwiches or sloppy joes
buns
coleslaw
dessert
Father and son guests left this message after their week at Forest Hill in November 2011:
If we don’t or didn’t say goodbye I would like to say to everyone THANK YOU for making me and my son feel so welcome. We appreciate your kindness and hospitality GREATLY. We will never forget you.
THANK YOU!
GOD BLESS