Graham Women's Campus
August 2024 Newsletter |
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HAPPY AUGUST!
The last month of summer is here and we have had a great time so far. The ladies have enjoyed BBQ’s; Lake days; swimming in the pool at the Campus, serving the homeless with other ministries, as well as having many opportunities to serve with our Outreach team; Worship around the fire in the evening and working hard through the discipleship curriculum. We have completed Shauna, and have been traveling to different churches presenting the ministry and sharing what the Lord is doing in the hearts of these women.
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Thank you to those of you that came to our Hawaiian themed Open House! What a joy to have the Kaeka family here at the campus to bless us all with traditional Hawaiian song and dance. It was an amazing time together with very special people.Thank you for supporting us and the love that you are showing through your generosity. It has made a huge impact and we are so grateful. We could not do what we do without your help. We are so grateful for every single person that prays for us, gives their time, or financially supports us, Thank you ATC Family!
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STUDENT TESTIMONY: TOSANNA |
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"I am wanting to learn more about the bible and recently I have had a strong desire to get baptized in water and in the Holy Spirit." |
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"Through the trauma of a messy divorce and losing my daughter, I started using drugs and drinking and this was my life for the next 20 years. This last year, I lost 5 friends to drug overdoses and one of them was my best friend who drank herself to death. This caused me to spiral out of control and at this point, I had had enough and knew that I needed help. The next week my Aunt and her family flew out and helped get me to Graham WA to start at ATC. I grew up as a “baptist” and believed in God but had no idea about a “relationship” with the lord. I am sensing something that I have never known before and it feels very real. I was skeptical at first but I am starting to hear God speak personally to me about things and I am wanting to learn more about the bible and recently I have had a strong desire to get baptized in water and in the Holy Spirit.
I have this strong desire to make this journey official and commit my life to the Lord and surrender the fight to live my way. I love living in community and this alone must be God, because I have never been able to trust women and really have always had more men friends. Living in this place , I am learning to care for others, to live in transparency, to trust and walk through conflict and communicate, and so many other things. My life is changing. I am changing and am grateful that I stayed through the first month. I am so hopeful about what is ahead for me. I haven’t had that for a very long time. I am so grateful for Adult & Teen Challenge and the opportunity to restart my life and encounter hope and real heart change."
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WE NEED YOU! We need to increase our partnerships with individuals in the community who can join our Student Sponsorship Program. Would you prayerfully consider making an investment to rescue and restore a life for just $45 each month!
This helps us to continue to keep the doors open to ANYONE who wants freedom from life-controlling issues, even if they don’t have the financial means to contribute to their own program.
When you choose to sponsor a student at Adult & Teen Challenge, you will receive: - A personal profile about your student
- A photo of the student you’re sponsoring
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An invitation to your student’s graduation
- Opportunities to write to and meet your student
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Spiritual Emphasis 2025
Friends, we need your help to make it possible for our ladies to attend the Spiritual Emphasis Camp at Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Oregon. With exciting activities like tournaments, a talent show, ministry and worship, great food, fellowship, and a zipline over the lake, this camp will be a life-changing experience.
We’ve raised about $4,000 so far, but our goal is $10,000, and time is running out. Our women are working hard with car washes and other efforts, but we can’t do this without your support. Please prayerfully consider giving today—click the butoon or contact the staff at the Campus. Your generosity is crucial in helping us send our women to this transformative event! |
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Swing For Hope 2025
Our annual Golf Tournament is set for September and we are signing teams up now. |
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Shauna has worked very hard this year to complete and we are so very proud of her. She has decided to go and live with her father and continue growing and being restored with her beautiful children. Thank you ATC family for continuing to pray and lift her up in prayers. We are so excited to see what the Lord will do in her life and are so grateful for the opportunity to walk along side of Shauna as she surrendered her life to the Lord and learned to trust him. Congratulations Shauna!
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Christmas is coming and we want to plan ahead. We are looking for some groups to adopt our women and help us make this christmas time very special. We love to go all out and have a party, give them gifts that are meaningful to them and just go out of our way to shower them with the love of God. This is also a time to bless our team. If this is something that moves your heart, please reach out to Stacie and let's start planning. Currently we are wanting to plan a time to cut back the blackberry bushes and clear some areas. We have the most beautiful Campus but we need help with the yard work around the property. We are also wanting to give our chickens a fresh new look and house. Please set up a time to hear our vision and lets collaborate on this project. If you are handy or your church group is looking to do a serve project, please let us know. |
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Here is our list of items needed at our Campus. Thank you for helping us!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11JODYI041C2E?ref_=wl_share
If anyone would like to volunteer and serve alongside us, we have opportunities for you. Call or come to the campus to see where we can connect you. We have a place for you. (253) 846-0888 |
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Thank you for your prayers; we feel them. We cannot do this without the presence of the Lord, and He is here moving. You are an answer to prayer. Thank you for loving us!
We pray for you as well. May the Lord bless you in every area of your life. Blessings and peace to you!
Stacie Shaffer |
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