Well, now that life has gone back to somewhat of a normalcy after our fundraiser last month I have realized it has been all too long since I have done a short update. I look back at the past 7 months and cannot believe how far we have come! God has never been so evident in my life and I am so grateful for His hand in all of this and the opportunity to be a part of all this!
Our fundraiser was every part of the word “classy”! Our fundraising committee did an absolutely incredible job! There were definite moments of stress and uncertainty but God brought it all together perfectly! Our final # raised was over $15,000.00! Our ultimate goal was 8-10 thousand… so it is safe to say that God completely blew our socks off! So thank you to everyone who prayed, served and or donated, God has been glorified through you! Thank you from the bottom of your hears!!!
On February 22nd we were scheduled to present to the Monroe County Board of Directors to present our proposal for the farm house out at Rolling Hills but due to the recommendation of Corporate Council that they place an ad in the paper opening up the opportunity to the rest of the community to put in a proposal as well, our presentation has been moved to this month on March 28th. We would love your support and prayers regarding this facility. Please pray for God’s will to be accomplished. If you would be interested in attending the meeting it will be held at Rolling Hills Auditorium at 6:00 P.M. We hope to present between 6-7p.m. We would love to have your support! I look forward to our update after the 28th; I am excited for answers and direction whatever they might be!
Our committees are moving full force! Our fundraising committee is now a group of seasoned veterans ;) and will begin to start brainstorming our future events. Our Program Committee is beginning to vote on curriculum. It is exciting to see the program begin to take shape! If you have any great recommendations on great biblical curriculum regarding parenting, mentoring, relationships, finances, home management etc. Please let us know! Or if you are at all interested in teaching or mentoring let us know as well! Our Business Planning committee has really begun to build our business plan which will be a huge asset when we continue to build our support base. We are excited for the answer on the 28th as the committee will then be able to truly build an accurate and complete budget once we know where we are at on the facility.
Attached I have some photos from our fundraiser. Thank you again for all your prayers and support! You are a huge blessing and asset to Sojourner’s Journey! Until the 28th..... :)
Katie Bennett
President and Founder
