Praise be to God!  The past month has been one of praying and waiting on the Lord’s directions for Heart-to-Heart Mission. I must confess, praying comes easy but waiting on the Lord doesn’t.

You may recall my last H2H message announced a girls’ mentoring program meeting to be held January 30, 10 AM, Mildred Hunter Community Center.  Because Parks and Recreation facilities are used every night of the week and on Saturdays for existing programs, H2H cannot schedule regular meeting at Mildred Hunter Community Center or at any Parks and Rec. facility.

Thank you for praying for God’s provision for H2H to host programs for youth as well as their families.  God has opened several doors, all to the same location:  the LEILA ELLIS BUILDING, 601 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31601.  This building houses LAMP and some agencies.  H2H will have access to the meeting room in the Leila Ellis Building and a designated H2H space will come soon.

Monday night, Jan. 11,  Larry and I meet with the LAMP Board and Heath Strickland, LAMP Ex. Director, requesting H2H be “adopted” by LAMP as an arm or extension of its ministry.  The details of this “adoption” process are being discussed and I’ll keep you posted.  By being an arm of LAMP, H2H will gain 501c3 status which allows donators to receive tax-exemption on their gifts to H2H. Also, H2H will be eligible to apply for grants and funding from private foundations.  Note “private foundations” not the government.   While Christians must render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, we should not expect Caesar to provide for us.  God is our provider, Jehovah Jireh.

Please continue to pray for God’s provision for H2H as we stay focused on pointing the way to hope for the lost, the hurting, the needy in Valdosta.  And we know that way is the only way—through our Savior Jesus Christ.

Praise be to God for the individuals and groups have already stepped forward and offered to share their time, talents, and treasures with others.  One group, Project 363, is working with Mark Stalvey, Ex. Director of Valdosta Housing Authority, to build a shelter or pavilion at Hudson Dockett housing for groups (churches, Sunday School classes, Bible study groups, etc.)  to host outings for the residents.  More to come on the details of this building project.

Calling all women—young and not-so-young who are interested in being involved in the Girls’ Mentoring Program.  Please contact me ASAP (dhoward202@mchsi.com, 229-244-3998, or 229-560-5692) if you would like plan an activity or help with an activity or be a mentor.  We will meet January 26, 6-8 PM, at the Leila Lee Building, 601 N. Lee Street, to map out the Girls’ Mentoring Program.  This evening will be the first time all those interested in being on the women’s mentoring side of the program will meet.

Then, January 30, 10-11 AM, Mildred Hunter Community Center, H2H will begin the official sign-up process for girls, ages 10-18, who wish to enroll in the program.  Attached is a flier. Please pray for God’s prompting  those girls He will call to be mentored.   And by the way, I’m praying for His prompting  those women He will call to be mentors.  Please join me in that prayer.

Please share this message with interested folks.  And please contact me if you have questions. dhoward202@mchsi.com, 229-244-3998, or 229-560-5692