Open Door Ministries Blog

Four18 CAMP!!!!!

We can't contain ourselves with excitement as we are making plans for Open Door's first ever Four18 Camp coming this summer!  Check our this video blog with some of our staff for some more details!

 

 

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Fundraiser Success!

Last week, I was checking the forecast and saw that they were calling for sunshine and 60 degree weather on Sunday, the day of our fundraiser. I was thinking "That's not possible! In February! C'mon on God!" Sure enough, we had beautiful weather! No rain, sun was shining and it felt incredible outside! 

Sunday marked the first time we had ever done a fund raiser with Adam's Auto-wash and ODM showed up! Adam's tallied 121 Open Door cars but that does not even include those of you who came in the morning. We were able to raise over $1,300 for AMP/418!! John McGuiness, manager of Adam's Auto-wash, said it was the best fundraiser that they had done yet.  

What really got me stoked was when he talked about how nice and respectful our people were to his staff. It is a blessing to be apart of a church that is living out its mission, loving God and loving people. This fundraiser could not have been as successful as it was without your support. It amazes me how giving and loving our church truly is. From all the staff here at Open Door, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU for every thing you guys do! 

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 God bless, 

 John.

Amp/418 Parents

"No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you." ~Author Unknown 

This past week, we had AMP on a Sunday morning due to the Super Bowl that night which, was a major let down since the Colts lost! 

Earlier in the week, I had a parent approach me and ask if there was anything they could do to help. I of course said YES! She made the most incredible, delicious cupcakes in the world and the service awesome. 

This week I had another parent email me asking if there was anything they could do!  I just mentioned to spread the word about our upcoming fundraiser with Adams Auto Wash on February 21, 2010 from 10:30-4:45.(I had to get that plug in there!!) He replied saying he would spread the word and it really got me stoked about the parents at this church. 

These are just two recent stories.  If I had to blog about all the other ones I would never leave my computer! You (parents) are so important to everything we do in our youth ministry and I cannot tell you how much you have blessed the leaders and myself of AMP and 418. So I am writing this to tell you that your help, prayers, and support mean so much to us.  Thank you so much!! 

God bless,

John.