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"The Other Way" Ministries' E-News
October 2009
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Under Construction! Video
Holiday Opportunities
Meet: Deb Borst
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In 2009, "The Other Way" Ministries will have graduated over 130 participants from a "Family Wellness", "Couples", or "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk" class?

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Greetings!

Fall is a busy time of year around "The Other Way".  We hold our annual fundraiser, kick off all our school year programs, begin registering families for Holiday Food Baskets and prepare for the annual Christmas Store.

In addition to all of that, we try to stay healthy!

Below you'll learn more about what's happening in this season at "The Other Way". I highly suggest you check out the video from our event. Then, look into how you might get involved with Food Baskets and the Christmas Store.  

"Under Construction: God at Work" Update

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 15 at Remembrance Church!  The nearly 250 people in attendance enjoyed delicious desserts and a program featuring videos and stories about the work God is doing at "The Other Way" and in our community.

For those who weren't able to attend, please take a few minutes watch the video below. 

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You can also see pictures from the night in our online gallery by clicking here.

Due to the size of the video, it is in two parts.  You can view them both on one page by clicking here.
Christmas Store and Holiday Food Needs

We need your help! With the holiday season nearing, we're gearing up for the Christmas Store and the Holiday Food Basket program.

ChristmasStoreOur annual Christmas Store "gives the gift of dignity".  Parents from our neighborhood earn credit to purchase Christmas presents for their children by volunteering at "The Other Way" and in our community.


For information on how you can provide gifts for the Christmas Store or get others involved, please go to the "News" section on our website by clicking here.

We are also looking for families or individuals willing to provide a Holiday Food Basket for a family struggling in today's economy.  Last year, over 400 families applied for and received a Holiday Basket.  We anticipate even greater demand this year.

To find out how you can help and to download the Food Basket provider form, please visit the "News" section on our website by clicking here.
Meet The Staff: Deb Borst

DebAfter serving on the Board of Directors and developing a deep love and respect for the organization, Deb Borst joined the staff of "The Other Way" to help with Women's ministry in 1988.  As God brought more and more women to the group, Deb assumed a full time role and by the mid-nineties, she became the program director overseeing all program activity at "The Other Way".
 
Deb enjoys the privilege of following Jesus together with her team-mates and neighbors, working and walking together to build authentic relationships based on mutual respect and grace. 
 
Fun Facts:
  • Deb loves to hike and says she feels God's presence most powerfully in nature.  She has taken hiking trips to Turkey and Israel.
  • Deb's five year old grandson is the light of her life.  They recently watched a caterpillar form a chrysalis and hatch into a beautiful Monarch butterfly!  (She'd love to show you pictures)
We thank God for Deb and her heart for this organization and community!
Thanks for reading and staying involved in the work of "The Other Way". I invite and appreciate your feedback on our E-News. Please e-mail me at lroossien@theotherway.org and let me know if there are other things you'd like to see in the next e-mail!

Don't forget to check out our new videos!
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Sincerely,
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Lou Roossien
"The Other Way" Ministries