STEPPIN' IN THE LIGHT 2010

We are so excited for our first walkathon! Saturday, May 22 from 9-10:30am we will be meeting at Unity Christian High School's 48th street athletic fields. We will begin with a balloon release - remembering and honoring our loved ones and then we'll start walking.....and walking.....and walking! :) We pray for good weather and for Starlight's mission to support children and teens in their time of grief to be spread.

If you are interested in participating: register at www.starlightmin.org!

POWER OF PRAYER

So we've had our 1st 2 Starlight sessions. To actually watch a dream become a reality is something! We had 15 participants for both sessions and are waiting to hear from a few more families. We've had some wonderful responses not only from the participants and their families, but also from the facilitators. Being there for a child in one of the most difficult times in their lives is very rewarding they say. One participant handed a note to a facilitator that read in part "thanks for letting me talk about my dad without being so sad!" WOW! I'm so very proud of our facilitators....it takes courage, patience, and a great capacity of love to help these children and teens through their grief journeys.

Just fyi....we will be having our 1st annual run/walk event coming up on May 22. It will happen at Unity Christian High School's athletic fields on 48th street in Hudsonville. Time and details will be determined soon....just wanted to get the date reserved for anyone who wants to participate. More information will be coming on our website (www.starlightmin.org)

Thank you for continuing to pray for us, for this ministry, and for these families......we are truly experiencing the power of prayer!

SESSIONS STARTNG

New beginnings....new decade.....new year.....new month..... As with all years, I wonder what God has in store for me and my family....this year is no different except the fact that I KNOW what this year is for us - a new beginning... a new ministry...a new start. A years worth of praying and planning is going to culminate with the sessions for Starlight Ministries beginning next week. Our first session will be Thursday, January 14. We have an optional meal from 5:15-6pm with group starting at 6pm and going until 7:45. The facilitators are ready....the set up and take down teams are set.....and we're all praying for this new chapter - not only in our life, but hopefully in the lives of many chidlren and teens. Please pray for these families. So much hurt, so much pain....but I pray so much hope. If anyone is interested in what Starlight Ministries is all about or are interested in registering your child(ren) please visit our website at starlightmin.org.

PRAYER WALK

Last Thursday was our 1st Prayer Walk. Greg said it felt like we were 'baptizing' the ministry....that really was true! We had 3 groups of people going through each of the rooms/areas where we will be using during group sessions. It was amazing to know that each room was getting prayed over 3 different times! It follows the entire road that Starlight has put us on...a road covered in prayers. Please continue praying for the children and families during this holiday season. It's times like these when loved ones seem to be missed more than usual. Please pray that families will hear about Starlight and call to be registered. God is working in a HUGE way through Starlight....and it's so exciting to be a part of His plan.

THE TIME IS COMING!

i can hardly believe that i'm able to write about this! starlight ministries is going to be up and running in just 2 short months. we are training facilitators, gathering supplies, and praying our hearts out for the children that will be coming. if anyone is aware of any child who is having a difficult time after the death of someone in their lives (family member or friend) have them visit starlightmin.org....it gives all the information they need in order to register their children. please continue praying for these kids.....the only reason that they will be in contact with us is if they are on a grief journey themselves.
pray that they will be able to see hope even in the midst of their grief.

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