Volunteer

Shelter, refuge, and a new beginning
for abused women and their children
LIKE US
FOLLOW US
www.thesheepfold.org
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability: Membership in the ECFA is only granted to non-profit
corporations who meet their rigid standards. We are proud of our long-standing membership in this organization.
—St. Peter Damian
Mary conceived Christ in her womb And we bear him in our heart.
December 2011
If you would like to volunteer to help this Christmas, please contact:
DeAnne, Volunteer Coordinator at 714-237-1444
or email: [email protected].
Shee pfold Christmas Memories
As the staff and volunteers work together in the spirit of our Savior, wrapping and sorting
gifts, receiving and meeting donors, listening to donors’ stories of God’s work in their lives,
we experience some of the most uplifting moments of the year.
Last Christmas was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
It was overwhelming to look at all of the presents surrounding the tree.
Words couldn’t express how humble and blessed by God it made me feel.
Volunteers give the greatest gift ...
Everyone received such beautiful, amazing gifts! I was enjoying
watching my one-year-old opening her gifts, and I didn’t notice Drena, the
house manager, coming over to me with my final
gift. It was the hugest present I’ve ever seen! It was
almost as tall as me! I began to open it and when I
saw what it was, tears began to pour down my face.
It was a guitar.
My mind flashed back to the summer at my
garage sale when I sold my guitar. I couldn’t bear to
watch it, so I went inside and let my dad sell it for
me. Too many painful memories of my
abusive relationship were tied to that
guitar—so I let it go. It broke my
heart—but I let it go.
—Romans 6:23
Christ Jesus our Lord.
. . but the gift of God
is eternal life in
I prayed that God would one day
bless me with a guitar again, and as I
opened that gift, it’s like God said to
me, “I hear you and I see you, and I care
about every detail of your life.”
December 2011
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Even as I write this my eyes are welling up with
tears because it’s something I will always remember.
(714) 237-1444 Orange County
(951) 779-1433 Riverside County
Fax (714) 237-1440
email [email protected]
I’m so grateful to the giving, compassionate
people who donate to The Sheepfold. I truly
believe a person is never more like God than when
they are giving.
P. O. Box 4487
Orange, CA 92863
Receiving the guitar was another reminder that
God is restoring all that was lost and giving me a
new song.
RSM, CA
—Stephanie
Permit No. 500
Sing a new song to the Lord!
Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
—Psalm 96:1 NLT
PAID
U.S. POSTAGE
Th
e Sheepfold
NON-PROFIT ORG.
Christmas Gift Suggestions
We greatly appreciate all of your expressions of love, and we know how hectic the holidays can be,
so for your convenience we have compiled a detailed list in response to your requests for suggestions.
As part of our stewardship accounting we are required to record every new item donated to The Sheepfold. It would be a great help
if those who bring gifts would include a list of the items including value, or a register receipt that lists them by name.
Thank You!
Girls and Boys
Infants
Mothers (Size sm to xxl)
Shelter Needs
Clothing (winter or summer)
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes
Jackets
Hair accessories
Disney character toys
Polly Pocket
Barbie Dolls
Little Mommy Dolls
Little Pet Shop
Dora the Explorer
Zhu Zhu toys
Hello Kitty
Strawberry Shortcake
My Little Pony
Art sets
Hot Wheels
Action Figures
Transformers
Imaginex
Kinex
Sports trading cards
Dolls
Books
Games
Tonka trucks
Remote control cars
Educational toys
Children’s CD players
Adventure Bibles
Magna Doodle
Leap Frog toys
Legos
DS or WII games
(rated E or E10)
Outdoor toys
Tricycles/pedal cars/wagons
Clothes
Shoes/socks
Baby’s first toys
Diaper bags
Baby slings
Snugly
Bath & Body sets
Study Bibles (Life Recovery,
New Living, NIV,
New King James)
Devotional books
Clothes for job/Sunday
Sweat suits
Casual wear
Dress or tennis shoes
Socks/underwear
Robes/slippers
Sleepwear
Jackets
Purses
Wallets
Cologne
Watches
Journals
2012 Day Planners
Bible covers
Make-up/Manicure sets
Curling irons
Flat irons
Blow dryers
High chairs
Umbrella strollers
Twin sheet sets
Twin blankets
Pillows
Mattress covers (twin)
Shelf stereos
Mixing bowl sets
Silverware sets
Knife sets
Cookware sets
Alarm clocks
Tupperware (plastic ware)
Washers/Dryers
Vacuum cleaners
Compact umbrellas
Teens*
MP3 Players/IPods
Clothes (winter or summer)
(modest young fashions)
Scarves
Ugg (like) boots
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes (Vans)
Sports T-shirts
Jackets
Hair accessories
Hand-held video games
(appropriate for Christians)
Games
Watches
Christian music CDs
CD Player (portable)
Jewelry
Extreme Teen Bible (NKJV)
Bath & Body sets
Teen devotionals
Cologne
Jewelry/Craft sets
Skateboards & protective gear
Teen nailpolish/manicure sets
Christian Family
Entertainment
Gift Certificates
Grocery store
Phone cards
Gasoline cards
Walmart
Target
Kohl’s
Christian book store
Christian DVDs or Videos
“G” Rated family videos
Veggie Tale DVDs or CDs
Christian music-praise and
contemporary
Christian books
*Teen gifts are appreciated
because our inventory is low.
Adopt-A-Family
If you, your church group or company would like to adopt a family or shelter, please
call the office for more information 714-237-1444, or email [email protected].
Please Note:
• Please bring gifts
UNWRAPPED.
Groups or Companies
If you desire to give larger items other than listed above, you may call the office for
suggestions 714-237-1444.
• We will receive gifts starting Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
• All gifts will be received at The Sheepfold office. Please call for directions 714-237-1444.
• Gift Drop-off DEADLINE: Friday, December 9th (So we have time to sort, wrap and distribute before Christmas.)
H
T
N
O
M
T
LAS
Matching Gift 2011
If you are considering a gift to The Sheepfold in 2011,
now is the ideal time. November and December remain for
our generous $250,000.00 matching funds donation.
As of this writing (October 26th) we are pleased to report
your wonderful response. We have received $111,505.00 in
special donations marked “mortgage payoff”. With the match,
$223,010.00 is paid off. What a Blessing!!
This also means that there is the opportunity
of $138,495.00 matching funds still available to
reduce the mortgage on the Orange County
Second Step facility.
Thank you for responding
to this generous matching gift opportunity.
May God Bless You as you partner
with us for abused mothers and children.
Mentoring at The Sheepfold
I have tutored kids for about two years at The Sheepfold. It’s a small sacrifice compared to
the real work that others do for the moms and kids, but it was my way of helping out.
Looking back on the five boys I have had the utmost privilege to work with, I have to say
that this ministry has had a real impact on my life.
I started out with the very modest goal of helping kids with their homework – what I left
with was a sense of humility and a feeling of hope that will withstand many obstacles. It
wasn’t about teaching multiplication tables or reading comprehension, as much as it was
about being someone who cares about the well-being of another person. That means sharing a laugh or tossing a football was
just as important as any lesson.
Too often, I viewed service as something to relieve my conscience, but it only took a couple of eager smiles when I walked
through the door to remind me that this had very little to do with me – and everything to do with these resilient boys who
have had to grow up all too quickly.
I thank The Sheepfold for the wonderful ministry that it is and even though my schedule will no longer allow me to tutor,
my prayers will always be with you.
—Dukku Lee
Thank you, Dukku, for blessing us all! Your time was an Awesome Gift to The Sheepfold moms and kids.
• We request NEW items because these are gifts.
• Wrapping supplies, boxes and ribbon are appreciated.
• If possible, please bring a list or receipt for the items you donate. (For our tax purposes.)
w w w . t h e s h e e p f o l d . o r g
Christmas Gift Suggestions
We greatly appreciate all of your expressions of love, and we know how hectic the holidays can be,
so for your convenience we have compiled a detailed list in response to your requests for suggestions.
As part of our stewardship accounting we are required to record every new item donated to The Sheepfold. It would be a great help
if those who bring gifts would include a list of the items including value, or a register receipt that lists them by name.
Thank You!
Girls and Boys
Infants
Mothers (Size sm to xxl)
Shelter Needs
Clothing (winter or summer)
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes
Jackets
Hair accessories
Disney character toys
Polly Pocket
Barbie Dolls
Little Mommy Dolls
Little Pet Shop
Dora the Explorer
Zhu Zhu toys
Hello Kitty
Strawberry Shortcake
My Little Pony
Art sets
Hot Wheels
Action Figures
Transformers
Imaginex
Kinex
Sports trading cards
Dolls
Books
Games
Tonka trucks
Remote control cars
Educational toys
Children’s CD players
Adventure Bibles
Magna Doodle
Leap Frog toys
Legos
DS or WII games
(rated E or E10)
Outdoor toys
Tricycles/pedal cars/wagons
Clothes
Shoes/socks
Baby’s first toys
Diaper bags
Baby slings
Snugly
Bath & Body sets
Study Bibles (Life Recovery,
New Living, NIV,
New King James)
Devotional books
Clothes for job/Sunday
Sweat suits
Casual wear
Dress or tennis shoes
Socks/underwear
Robes/slippers
Sleepwear
Jackets
Purses
Wallets
Cologne
Watches
Journals
2012 Day Planners
Bible covers
Make-up/Manicure sets
Curling irons
Flat irons
Blow dryers
High chairs
Umbrella strollers
Twin sheet sets
Twin blankets
Pillows
Mattress covers (twin)
Shelf stereos
Mixing bowl sets
Silverware sets
Knife sets
Cookware sets
Alarm clocks
Tupperware (plastic ware)
Washers/Dryers
Vacuum cleaners
Compact umbrellas
Teens*
MP3 Players/IPods
Clothes (winter or summer)
(modest young fashions)
Scarves
Ugg (like) boots
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes (Vans)
Sports T-shirts
Jackets
Hair accessories
Hand-held video games
(appropriate for Christians)
Games
Watches
Christian music CDs
CD Player (portable)
Jewelry
Extreme Teen Bible (NKJV)
Bath & Body sets
Teen devotionals
Cologne
Jewelry/Craft sets
Skateboards & protective gear
Teen nailpolish/manicure sets
Christian Family
Entertainment
Gift Certificates
Grocery store
Phone cards
Gasoline cards
Walmart
Target
Kohl’s
Christian book store
Christian DVDs or Videos
“G” Rated family videos
Veggie Tale DVDs or CDs
Christian music-praise and
contemporary
Christian books
*Teen gifts are appreciated
because our inventory is low.
Adopt-A-Family
If you, your church group or company would like to adopt a family or shelter, please
call the office for more information 714-237-1444, or email [email protected].
Please Note:
• Please bring gifts
UNWRAPPED.
Groups or Companies
If you desire to give larger items other than listed above, you may call the office for
suggestions 714-237-1444.
• We will receive gifts starting Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
• All gifts will be received at The Sheepfold office. Please call for directions 714-237-1444.
• Gift Drop-off DEADLINE: Friday, December 9th (So we have time to sort, wrap and distribute before Christmas.)
H
T
N
O
M
T
LAS
Matching Gift 2011
If you are considering a gift to The Sheepfold in 2011,
now is the ideal time. November and December remain for
our generous $250,000.00 matching funds donation.
As of this writing (October 26th) we are pleased to report
your wonderful response. We have received $111,505.00 in
special donations marked “mortgage payoff”. With the match,
$223,010.00 is paid off. What a Blessing!!
This also means that there is the opportunity
of $138,495.00 matching funds still available to
reduce the mortgage on the Orange County
Second Step facility.
Thank you for responding
to this generous matching gift opportunity.
May God Bless You as you partner
with us for abused mothers and children.
Mentoring at The Sheepfold
I have tutored kids for about two years at The Sheepfold. It’s a small sacrifice compared to
the real work that others do for the moms and kids, but it was my way of helping out.
Looking back on the five boys I have had the utmost privilege to work with, I have to say
that this ministry has had a real impact on my life.
I started out with the very modest goal of helping kids with their homework – what I left
with was a sense of humility and a feeling of hope that will withstand many obstacles. It
wasn’t about teaching multiplication tables or reading comprehension, as much as it was
about being someone who cares about the well-being of another person. That means sharing a laugh or tossing a football was
just as important as any lesson.
Too often, I viewed service as something to relieve my conscience, but it only took a couple of eager smiles when I walked
through the door to remind me that this had very little to do with me – and everything to do with these resilient boys who
have had to grow up all too quickly.
I thank The Sheepfold for the wonderful ministry that it is and even though my schedule will no longer allow me to tutor,
my prayers will always be with you.
—Dukku Lee
Thank you, Dukku, for blessing us all! Your time was an Awesome Gift to The Sheepfold moms and kids.
• We request NEW items because these are gifts.
• Wrapping supplies, boxes and ribbon are appreciated.
• If possible, please bring a list or receipt for the items you donate. (For our tax purposes.)
w w w . t h e s h e e p f o l d . o r g
LIKE US
FOLLOW US
www.thesheepfold.org
Shelter, refuge, and a new beginning
for abused women and their children
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability: Membership in the ECFA is only granted to non-profit
corporations who meet their rigid standards. We are proud of our long-standing membership in this organization.
—St. Peter Damian
Mary conceived Christ in her womb And we bear him in our heart.
If you would like to volunteer to help this Christmas, please contact:
DeAnne, Volunteer Coordinator at 714-237-1444
or email: [email protected].
As the staff and volunteers work together in the spirit of our Savior, wrapping and sorting
gifts, receiving and meeting donors, listening to donors’ stories of God’s work in their lives,
we experience some of the most uplifting moments of the year.
Volunteers give the greatest gift ...
—Romans 6:23
December 2011
Christ Jesus our Lord.
. . but the gift of God
is eternal life in
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
(714) 237-1444 Orange County
(951) 779-1433 Riverside County
Fax (714) 237-1440
email [email protected]
P. O. Box 4487
Orange, CA 92863
December 2011
Shee pfold Christmas Memories
Last Christmas was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
It was overwhelming to look at all of the presents surrounding the tree.
Words couldn’t express how humble and blessed by God it made me feel.
Everyone received such beautiful, amazing gifts! I was enjoying
watching my one-year-old opening her gifts, and I didn’t notice Drena, the
house manager, coming over to me with my final
gift. It was the hugest present I’ve ever seen! It was
almost as tall as me! I began to open it and when I
saw what it was, tears began to pour down my face.
It was a guitar.
My mind flashed back to the summer at my
garage sale when I sold my guitar. I couldn’t bear to
watch it, so I went inside and let my dad sell it for
me. Too many painful memories of my
abusive relationship were tied to that
guitar—so I let it go. It broke my
heart—but I let it go.
I prayed that God would one day
bless me with a guitar again, and as I
opened that gift, it’s like God said to
me, “I hear you and I see you, and I care
about every detail of your life.”
Even as I write this my eyes are welling up with
tears because it’s something I will always remember.
I’m so grateful to the giving, compassionate
people who donate to The Sheepfold. I truly
believe a person is never more like God than when
they are giving.
Receiving the guitar was another reminder that
God is restoring all that was lost and giving me a
new song.
RSM, CA
—Stephanie
Permit No. 500
PAID
U.S. POSTAGE
e Sheepfold
h
T
NON-PROFIT ORG.
Sing a new song to the Lord!
Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
—Psalm 96:1 NLT