to all you WECC members who have given so much to support our partner ministries this past year. Here is a word of thanks from one of our HFN partners, Hope Clinic for Women.
Hope Clinic for Women just celebrated our 25th year of ministry in Nashville and I know that this would not have been possible without YOU! On behalf of our board, staff, volunteers and especially clients...thank you West End Community Church!
We celebrate your faithful support that has allowed us to continue listening to the needs of our clients and expanding our services to better meet those needs. Not only have you provided finances, but you have been the hands and feet of Christ, serving the people that walk through our doors. You have sat in counseling rooms with our clients, listening to their fears and doubts while reaching them with patience, love and providing a safe place for them to hear the truth. You’ve held their hand during an ultrasound as they wait to hear that first heartbeat. You have been that warm, calm voice on the other end of a crisis call. You have worked from your homes folding, stuffing and sealing envelopes, you have walked through our building and prayed.
We could not do this without you. You have been a part of changing lives and transforming hearts for the last ten years and appreciate every dollar, every call, every moment and every prayer. Because these gifts of time, prayer and money we are able to celebrate nearly 6,000 babies born to our clients since 1983! Your support inspires us to continue reaching out to people with the message of Christ’s hope and healing.
Blessings to you,
Lauren Overbeek on behalf of Hope Clinic for Women
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A thank you from another HFN partner
A quick note from Mikkee:
You may be wondering why we are posting thank you's from our Hope For Nashville partners, but we really want to show you from all perspectives WHAT A DIFFERENCE we can make as the Church. So be encouraged and continue to give and use the gifts God has given you to creatively share the Gospel to a hurting world!
As someone who makes a living by managing volunteers, I have come to truly respect how local churches encourage service in the Nashville community. As a Hope for Nashville partner of West End Community Church, I have been impressed by the staff and other church leaders who routinely reach out to nonprofits like Siloam Family Health Center, asking “how can we help you?, in a variety of different ways. Any time I have answered that question and conveyed a need, the congregation’s response has been immediate and fulfilling! Praise God! It is churches like West End who truly practice what they preach, by getting folks out of the pews and into the community serving those most in need. Siloam is blessed by dozens of WECC volunteers – who serve as nurses, doctors, knitters, interpreters, breast care educators, scrapbookers, and those who pray for our ministry. For all of your support, thank you West End! - Kate Tanis, Director of Volunteer Services – Siloam Family Health Center
You may be wondering why we are posting thank you's from our Hope For Nashville partners, but we really want to show you from all perspectives WHAT A DIFFERENCE we can make as the Church. So be encouraged and continue to give and use the gifts God has given you to creatively share the Gospel to a hurting world!
As someone who makes a living by managing volunteers, I have come to truly respect how local churches encourage service in the Nashville community. As a Hope for Nashville partner of West End Community Church, I have been impressed by the staff and other church leaders who routinely reach out to nonprofits like Siloam Family Health Center, asking “how can we help you?, in a variety of different ways. Any time I have answered that question and conveyed a need, the congregation’s response has been immediate and fulfilling! Praise God! It is churches like West End who truly practice what they preach, by getting folks out of the pews and into the community serving those most in need. Siloam is blessed by dozens of WECC volunteers – who serve as nurses, doctors, knitters, interpreters, breast care educators, scrapbookers, and those who pray for our ministry. For all of your support, thank you West End! - Kate Tanis, Director of Volunteer Services – Siloam Family Health Center
Monday, February 9, 2009
A Big THANK YOU to all Hope For Nashville Volunteers from our Partner Ministry - Preston Taylor
Dear West End Community Church,
When Preston Taylor Ministries began it was prayerfully and strategically decided that its success would require great volunteer participation. Since that founding in 1998 PTM has grown to involve over 250 volunteers every year—and West End Community Church has been at PTM every step of the way. As the executive director I see it as my job to create the framework that fosters “joy-filled friendships”, and the role of volunteers to build and sustain those friendships. Not just any friendships, but life-changing, motivating, Christian friendships. I am able to witness these friendships develop through West End members who are crew leaders at Summer JAM, youth workers at a Fusion service, lunchmate mentors, angel tree and family basket deliverers, marketplace mentors, tutors, and teachers within our afterschool program.
Additionally, WECC funding and leadership has helped to solidify and stabilize PTM enabling us the luxury of planning for future growth. West End has provided a beautiful facility for PTM events, has helped to maintain PTM’s property through local mission trips, and has had members to serve on committees and the PTM Board of Directors.
When asked what PTM offers that distinguishes it from other organizations, I am quick to answer that it’s the quality and commitment of our volunteers. It’s what keeps our kids coming to PTM for years and allowing them the opportunity to pursue “God-inspired dreams.” For these gifts from the West End community, I am incredibly grateful.
Chan Sheppard
When Preston Taylor Ministries began it was prayerfully and strategically decided that its success would require great volunteer participation. Since that founding in 1998 PTM has grown to involve over 250 volunteers every year—and West End Community Church has been at PTM every step of the way. As the executive director I see it as my job to create the framework that fosters “joy-filled friendships”, and the role of volunteers to build and sustain those friendships. Not just any friendships, but life-changing, motivating, Christian friendships. I am able to witness these friendships develop through West End members who are crew leaders at Summer JAM, youth workers at a Fusion service, lunchmate mentors, angel tree and family basket deliverers, marketplace mentors, tutors, and teachers within our afterschool program.
Additionally, WECC funding and leadership has helped to solidify and stabilize PTM enabling us the luxury of planning for future growth. West End has provided a beautiful facility for PTM events, has helped to maintain PTM’s property through local mission trips, and has had members to serve on committees and the PTM Board of Directors.
When asked what PTM offers that distinguishes it from other organizations, I am quick to answer that it’s the quality and commitment of our volunteers. It’s what keeps our kids coming to PTM for years and allowing them the opportunity to pursue “God-inspired dreams.” For these gifts from the West End community, I am incredibly grateful.
Chan Sheppard
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