May 2011

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Permit No. 500

RSM, CA

Shelter, refuge, and a new beginningfor abused women and their children

May 2011

May 2011

The Evangelical Councilfor Financial Accountability

is the respected organization that

audits non-profit corporations on a

yearly basis to verify that all dona-

tions were recorded properly and

were used for the purpose for which

they were given, and requires a full

financial statement for supervision

by The Sheepfold Board of

Directors monthly.

Membership in the ECFA is only

granted to non-profit corporations

who meet their rigid standards. We

are proud of our long-standing

membership in this organization.

www.thesheepfold.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Wildman, Executive Director,The SheepfoldFran Lundquist, FouderThe SheepfoldJeff Abbott,Group Chair ConveneBruce BartolomeoRetired Business OwnerTim Blied,Law PartnerSchmiesing & BliedSecty., The SheepfoldBob Brumleu, PresidentOmni Duct SystemsDan Carrier,CTPVice President U.S. BankChris Hite, PartnerCoreland CompaniesRick McCarthy,CPA McCarthy & AssociatesChair/Principal Convene Victoria Botka Williams, Freelance Television DirectorJanice Munemitsu,Business ConsultantBill Yingling,Business Consultant

THRIFT STORE LOCATION335 E. Grove Street• Orange 92865

(714) 637-1132

STORE HOURSMonday-Saturday10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

335 E. GROVE

LINCOLN

TUST

IN

GLA SSELL

TAFT

KATELLA

ORANGE OLIVE

I like to paint just for fun! I painted a butterfly when Icame to The Sheepfold. The blue color means sadness andthe black means anger. I picked those colors because Ineed help sometimes because I have too much sadness andtoo much anger.

I drew this butterfly because even though the colors aredark, a butterfly reminds me of peace and self-control.Peace is something I want to have.

Art is very special to me because every time I am angry, I draw so that I can become calm. Ever since I came to The Sheepfold, it has been easier for me to draw and paint.

The butterfly sometimes reminds me of The Sheepfold,that’s why I painted a picture of the butterfly. Butterfliesare free and beautiful. I want to be free of anger and haveGod’s beauty shine in me!

—Samantha

TheSheepfold

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

—2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

—2 Corinthians 5:17

P. O. Box 4487Orange, CA 92863

(714) 237-1444 Orange County(951) 779-1433 Riverside County

Fax (714) 237-1440email mail@thesheepfold.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDThe Butterfly in NatureThe Butterfly in Nature

—Watercolor painting by Samantha, age 10

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger andabounding in steadfast love.

—Psalm 145:8

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger andabounding in steadfast love.

—Psalm 145:8

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Being a mother is a true gift appointed to me by God. I have found nothing elsein this life as rewarding as my children’s love. I believe they are heaven’s angels andI thank Jesus every time I see them smile and the beautiful expressions Jesusbreathes into them. I feel trustworthy enough to raise them with Jesus Christ intheir lives. �

As I look back at my life and think what shapedme into who I am as a mom, I remember myGrandma. She helped take care of me as a child.Her gentleness and wisdom are deeply instilled inme. She was the one who tought me about theLord and all His goodness. I am now blessed with four wonderful children of myown and I sometimes hear her voice and words come out of my own mouth when I teach my kids. I see glimpses of her everyday as I love my children the way sheloved me. �

There is not a day that I miss thanking God for the wonderful gift he hasgiven me when I became a mother. Preston is truly heaven sent! �

For years I waited to receive the greatest blessing of my life. My life willnever be the same now that I have a son. I now have someone to love unconditionally. My little companion, someone to laugh with. Joey’s smilesbring great joy into my heart, in a way I had never experienced before. I willforever be thankful to the Lord for his life.�

Being a mom is very special to me. The kid inside me can come out to play. I discover the world through theeyes of my child and understand the meaning of “seize the day”! I feel that as a mom I am constantly learning

something new. I feel like I am getting to know my children for the first time here atThe Sheepfold, and I am that much more excited forwhat God is going to do in their lives—and I get togo along for the ride. Thank you God! �

My goal is to be a better mother to my childrenthan my mother was to me. I want to care for my daughters, be there for them, encourage them topray and teach them to love God. I want them tofollow God so they will do the same for their kids. Ibelieve that God will lead me to be a better mother.

I don’t remember having one good time with my mom, getting a hug, kiss oreven hearing her say “I love you”. I want to do the opposite and by followingGod, I know I can do it! All I have to do is practice saying “I love you” to mykids, kiss and hug them and protect them from evil things. �

Mother’s Share Their HeartsMother’s Share Their Hearts

Be sure to check our weBsite for this month’s

shelter needs listing! www.thesheepfold.orgBe our friend!

We announced in January an incredible donation of $250,000 thatwas given to match funds donated to pay off the mortgage of the Orange

County 2nd Step Apartments in 2011.

As of this writing (March 31st) we are excited toreport your fantastic response. We have received $35,510

in special donations marked “mortgage payoff”. With thematch, $71,020 is paid off.

Thank you for responding to this generous matching gift opportunity. May God Bless You as you partner with this ministry for abused mothers and children.

Matching Gift 2011

Matching Gift 2011

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after

orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.—James 1:27

For Your Mother’s Day BrunchFor Your Mother’s Day BrunchAgain we want to share a shelter recipe we thought you might enjoy for Mother’s Day!

Easy Raspberry Lemon MuffinsYou can top the muffin batter with a coarse sugar, before baking or sprinkle the batter with

leftover streusel topping or chopped toasted nuts mixed with brown sugar.Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 2 eggs2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup milk6 tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 tbs. finely grated lemon zest1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries

Directions:

Prepare the muffin pan. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together theeggs and brown sugar until blended. Whisk in the milk, butter and lemon zest. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and,using a rubber spatula, stir until just evenly moistened. Gently fold in the raspberries until just evenly distributed. Spoon thebatter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them three-fourths full. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpickinserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 min-utes, then turn the muffins out onto the rack. Let cool briefly and serve. Makes 12 muffins.

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Being a mother is a true gift appointed to me by God. I have found nothing elsein this life as rewarding as my children’s love. I believe they are heaven’s angels andI thank Jesus every time I see them smile and the beautiful expressions Jesusbreathes into them. I feel trustworthy enough to raise them with Jesus Christ intheir lives. �

As I look back at my life and think what shapedme into who I am as a mom, I remember myGrandma. She helped take care of me as a child.Her gentleness and wisdom are deeply instilled inme. She was the one who tought me about theLord and all His goodness. I am now blessed with four wonderful children of myown and I sometimes hear her voice and words come out of my own mouth when I teach my kids. I see glimpses of her everyday as I love my children the way sheloved me. �

There is not a day that I miss thanking God for the wonderful gift he hasgiven me when I became a mother. Preston is truly heaven sent! �

For years I waited to receive the greatest blessing of my life. My life willnever be the same now that I have a son. I now have someone to love unconditionally. My little companion, someone to laugh with. Joey’s smilesbring great joy into my heart, in a way I had never experienced before. I willforever be thankful to the Lord for his life.�

Being a mom is very special to me. The kid inside me can come out to play. I discover the world through theeyes of my child and understand the meaning of “seize the day”! I feel that as a mom I am constantly learning

something new. I feel like I am getting to know my children for the first time here atThe Sheepfold, and I am that much more excited forwhat God is going to do in their lives—and I get togo along for the ride. Thank you God! �

My goal is to be a better mother to my childrenthan my mother was to me. I want to care for my daughters, be there for them, encourage them topray and teach them to love God. I want them tofollow God so they will do the same for their kids. Ibelieve that God will lead me to be a better mother.

I don’t remember having one good time with my mom, getting a hug, kiss oreven hearing her say “I love you”. I want to do the opposite and by followingGod, I know I can do it! All I have to do is practice saying “I love you” to mykids, kiss and hug them and protect them from evil things. �

Mother’s Share Their HeartsMother’s Share Their Hearts

Be sure to check our weBsite for this month’s

shelter needs listing! www.thesheepfold.orgBe our friend!

We announced in January an incredible donation of $250,000 thatwas given to match funds donated to pay off the mortgage of the Orange

County 2nd Step Apartments in 2011.

As of this writing (March 31st) we are excited toreport your fantastic response. We have received $35,510

in special donations marked “mortgage payoff”. With thematch, $71,020 is paid off.

Thank you for responding to this generous matching gift opportunity. May God Bless You as you partner with this ministry for abused mothers and children.

Matching Gift 2011

Matching Gift 2011

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after

orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.—James 1:27

For Your Mother’s Day BrunchFor Your Mother’s Day BrunchAgain we want to share a shelter recipe we thought you might enjoy for Mother’s Day!

Easy Raspberry Lemon MuffinsYou can top the muffin batter with a coarse sugar, before baking or sprinkle the batter with

leftover streusel topping or chopped toasted nuts mixed with brown sugar.Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 2 eggs2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup milk6 tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 tbs. finely grated lemon zest1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries

Directions:

Prepare the muffin pan. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together theeggs and brown sugar until blended. Whisk in the milk, butter and lemon zest. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and,using a rubber spatula, stir until just evenly moistened. Gently fold in the raspberries until just evenly distributed. Spoon thebatter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them three-fourths full. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpickinserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 min-utes, then turn the muffins out onto the rack. Let cool briefly and serve. Makes 12 muffins.

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May 2011

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Permit No. 500

RSM, CA

Shelter, refuge, and a new beginningfor abused women and their children

May 2011

May 2011

The Evangelical Councilfor Financial Accountability

is the respected organization that

audits non-profit corporations on a

yearly basis to verify that all dona-

tions were recorded properly and

were used for the purpose for which

they were given, and requires a full

financial statement for supervision

by The Sheepfold Board of

Directors monthly.

Membership in the ECFA is only

granted to non-profit corporations

who meet their rigid standards. We

are proud of our long-standing

membership in this organization.

w w w . t h e s h e e p f o l d . o r g

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Wildman, Executive Director,The SheepfoldFran Lundquist, FouderThe SheepfoldJeff Abbott, Group Chair ConveneBruce BartolomeoRetired Business OwnerTim Blied, Law PartnerSchmiesing & BliedSecty., The SheepfoldBob Brumleu, PresidentOmni Duct SystemsDan Carrier, CTPVice President U.S. BankChris Hite, PartnerCoreland CompaniesRick McCarthy,CPA McCarthy & AssociatesChair/Principal Convene Victoria Botka Williams, Freelance Television DirectorJanice Munemitsu,Business ConsultantBill Yingling,Business Consultant

THRIFT STORE LOCATION335 E. Grove Street• Orange 92865

(714) 637-1132

STORE HOURSMonday-Saturday10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

335 E. GROVE

LINCOLN

TUSTIN

GLA S

SELL

TAFT

KATELLA

ORAN

GE O

LIVE

I like to paint just for fun! I painted a butterfly when Icame to The Sheepfold. The blue color means sadness andthe black means anger. I picked those colors because Ineed help sometimes because I have too much sadness andtoo much anger.

I drew this butterfly because even though the colors aredark, a butterfly reminds me of peace and self-control.Peace is something I want to have.

Art is very special to me because every time I am angry, I draw so that I can become calm. Ever since I came to The Sheepfold, it has been easier for me to draw and paint.

The butterfly sometimes reminds me of The Sheepfold,that’s why I painted a picture of the butterfly. Butterfliesare free and beautiful. I want to be free of anger and haveGod’s beauty shine in me!

—Samantha

The Sheepfold

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

—2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

—2 Corinthians 5:17

P. O. Box 4487Orange, CA 92863

(714) 237-1444 Orange County(951) 779-1433 Riverside County

Fax (714) 237-1440email mail@thesheepfold.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDThe Butterfly in Nature The Butterfly in Nature

—Watercolor painting by Samantha, age 10

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger andabounding in steadfast love.

—Psalm 145:8

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger andabounding in steadfast love.

—Psalm 145:8

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