Wisdom In Living Life Ministry Newsletter
Monthly Journal of information and of changed lives
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We are about to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, and I am amazed as I reflect back historically and how it began.
The first Thanksgiving was really a gathering, a feast brought about by the bountiful harvest that the Pilgrims experienced after a long devastating prior year. They set ground at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620. Their first winter was devastating. At the beginning of the following fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102 who sailed on the Mayflower. But the harvest of 1621 was a bountiful one. And the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast -- including 91 Indians who had helped the pilgrims. In fact, if the native Indians did not help, I do not believe they would have had any of the bounty they had. Therefore, there would not have been a celebration at all.
This reminds me about the importance of your involvement in this ministry and if not for those of you who are diligent and lend your support, either financially or in resources, we would not have much to celebrate in the bounty found in the changed lives that we see on a daily basis.
God has purposely placed you as an important part of Wisdom In Living Life Ministry.
God is still working!
--Winn Freeman,
Founder and CEO
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Change a heart, change a life... |
Pieced Back Together
One mom's example of restoration in progress...
Lori Small has been clean from crack cocaine for a year now. She is beginning to see her life be pieced back together. Her love of the drug no longer controls her; yet, it is the love for her children, a yearning to have them back, and a relationship with Jesus Christ, which drives her. Through counseling and training at Wisdom In Living Life Ministries, Lori has found hope through the support of others like herself, and a trust in God to guide her through each day.
Tragedy struck her life at a very young age
Lori grew up in a private school and knew God because of her parents. Tragedy struck her life at age four, when READ MORE>>>
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Farron's Fruits "A word to preserve" |
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Giving Thanks, and Thanks in Giving
 What a great God we serve! We should be thankful for the great things He hath done. In Psalm 103 God's Word tells me not to forget all of His benefits, for He has delivered me from a life which was riddled with sin and despair. He has forgiven me of all my wrong doings and made me righteous. He has healed the afflictions of my body that the drugs had caused. He has redeemed my life and gave me something solid to stand on. Yes what a great God I serve and how thankful I am to be in His service. When God gives so much why can't we give just a little? If we are truly thankful should we not want others to experience the same miracle we have encountered? Being thankful for what God has done is a two way street as we show our thankfulness by reaching out with our resources to others. Therefore let us be faithful for He is faithful and remember Psalm 100:3 "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." We show Him our thanks and bless his name when we give to others! What gift, talent or resource has God given you to bless someone else?
--Farron Hancox, Education and Couseling Director
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Wisdom's Fundraising Coffee !!! |
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 Leopard Forest Coffee Company has partnered with us to bring you award-winning specialty coffee. Every bag you purchase goes back into the ministry of helping families find freedom from addiction through Christ.
Great coffee supporting an even greater cause!
Choose from 2 kinds: Wisdom's Choice blend and Harvest Blend.
3 Ways to participate:
- Sponsor a case of coffee at wholesale price in order for us to resell at retail price (12 bags)
- Buy a case of coffee and give out as gifts (12 Bags)
- Get commitments from 12 people to buy a bag of coffee (Download order form) or email: lisa@wisdominlivinglife to purchase some or participate in our fundraising effort.
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 Special Feature Story
One man's resources: opens the door to eternal rewards
Jim Cannon might appear to be, at first glance, an ordinary man. Humble in nature with a kind smile. As I spoke with him, the word ordinary begins to turn to extraordinary as he begins to unveil to me how his life's vocation began by a "few simple acts of kindness" from others who invested in his life and how it turned into three vocations, purposed in one mission: teaching the gospel, and mentoring discipleship for Jesus Christ. READ MORE >>>
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Announcements
 Our new website has launched!
 Welcome Aboard Judy!
Judy Outlaw, Development Director
Our newest team memnber, Judy Outlaw, a Greenville native, graduated from Columbia College and received her Master's of Education from the University of Georgia. She worked with the School District of Greenville County, both as a teacher and consultant with the handicapped. For six years she was a writer for "Poinsett Register "a weekly publication of the Greenville News. In 1994 she was named Executive Director of the Greenville Humane Society. For over 12 years she managed the day to day operations and then conducted the $2.5 million dollars capital campaign to build a new facility. More recently she has worked as a consultant, for various nonprofit organizations. She is an Adjunct Professor at USC Upstate teaching fundraising for non-profits. As a member of Travelers Rest United Methodist Church, she has served in various positions there. She is the president of the Greenville Woman's Club, active in the Greenville Garden Club, and a Certified Master Gardner. She enjoys gardening, collecting antiques and reading in her spare time.
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Volunteer Day!
Saturday, Nov. 21st
9am-12noon
800 Goodwin Bridge Rd. (project site)
Come and help us to "DIG IN"
Our site development partner, Payne, McGinn & Cummins, Inc., has started clearing roadways and the building site for the men's Beyond Recovery residential training center. On Saturday, November 21, from 9:00-12:00, we will hold a volunteer day on site. We'll get our hands in the dirt installing silt fence which will prevent soil run-off on the site. No experience needed - just a willing heart and hands. Please be sure to wear clothes that can get muddy and bring a pair of gloves. All other tools will be provided and we'll have plenty of bottled water on site, thanks to our generous friends at The Spinx Company. If you can join us, please let us know by calling the office at (864) 834-9800 or email derrick@wisdominlivinglife.org |
"Mother's Song"
Winn Freeman's story told through song. An intimate unplugged version of the dynamics, confusion, and complexities that had him chained to his addiction and his journey that lead him to freedom! This is a special presentation that you won't want to miss.
Invite family and frienes who have not been here before and your pastor so they can REALLY get informed in a way they haven't been before!
Dates: November 19th (3rd Thurs of the month)
Time: 6:35 pm
Place: Training Center
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Friday Night's at
"The Filling Station"
 Join us on Friday nights at the training center for the social event each week. Come and make new friends and connect with mentors-all while enjoying an evening in sharing a few laughs and some encouragement. No one will leave empty, your tank will be full... |
Don't miss the event of the year!
I'll Be Home for Christmas Banquet
Thurs., December 19th!
6:30 pm at the training center
We will gather together for great food, and fellowship with former students who have gone through our program, current students and friends and family. A night of sharing
testimonials and rejoicing with those who will come back to the ministry that has shown them the way to hope and freedom from addiction. All are welcome but please RSVP lisa@wisdominlivinglife.org or call us at (864) 834-9800 x106 so we can get a headcount for food. | |
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