DECEMBER 2006ISSUE NO. 39

—PHONE NUMBER—Sharing Hope Ministry

358-7803

—ADDRESS—P.O. Box 19985

Amarillo, Texas 79114

—WEBSITE—www.sharinghopeministry.org

—STAFF—April Riggs, Executive Directorapril@sharinghopeministry.org

Leigh Link, Secretaryleigh@sharinghopeminstry.org

—STATISTICS—Total Life Recovery Bibles Distributed:

38,429

Total Bible Study Workbooks Distributed: 18,161

—VOLUNTEERS—Office Volunteers: 36

Prayer Group Volunteers: 5Stepping Stones Volunteers: 6Visitation Team Volunteers: 12Teaching Team Volunteers: 3

—BOARD OF DIRECTORS —Brenda Blakley, President

Sammye Stark, Vice PresidentConnie Hodges, Secretary

Chris Brady Jim BurgessBrenda Burns Shirley DanielDan Hetrick Rod JonesBecky Logsdon George SnellVonnie White

Moving Forwardand Expanding

Our BordersGod has continued to bless this ministry with a growing volunteer base andloyal financial supporters. For several years, our Long Range PlanningCommittee (made up of volunteers, board members, and staff) has been pray-ing for God’s continued direction of growth for this ministry. Upon the recom-mendation of this committee, the Board of Directors met in September toupdate our Mission Statement and Bylaws so that we can expand the borders ofour ministry to include services to women who are residents of treatment facil-ities and incarcerated women outside of the State of Texas. For years, our min-istry has been turning away requests from these women for the Life RecoveryBible. Many times, volunteers have personally purchased a Bible for a womanwho has made a desperate plea. Due to the blessings that God has provided,we will now be able to reach more women with God’s love and hope. We askfor continued prayer as we begin our growth to the national level.

Sharing Hope Ministry Mission Statement The mission of Sharing Hope Ministry is to assist incarcerated women andwomen in recovery in overcoming destructive behavior by sharing God’s love andhope through the teaching of His Word and by equipping them with life skills.

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Each time you do a search on your computer you canearn money for Sharing Hope Ministry as simply asusing the search engine GoodSearch, instead ofGoogle or MSN. Good Search is powered by YaHoo!,which donates half of the advertising revenue it earnsto charity. Each time you use GoodSearch and desig-nate Sharing Hope Ministry, Inc. as your charity,GoodSearch will donate a portion of the advertisingrevenue earned from the search to our ministry!

Add GoodSearch to your bookmarks or make it yourhomepage to make it easier to use. Just click on thearea that offers to put GoodSearch on your tool barand follow directions. Also, spread the word to yourfamily and friends to help generate more contribu-tions. GoodSearch estimates each search will raise$0.01 for our ministry. 100 supporters searching twicea day could generate $730 a year, or 1000 supporterscould raise $7,300!

Patsy Britting was one of thedriving forces behind the

Sharing Hope Ministry. Pastywas passionate about wit-nessing to our area incar-cerated women and reflect-ed God’s love through heractions. In honor of herwork, the Patsy BrittingBenevolence Fund hasrecently been established to

provide emergency financialassistance to qualifying local

ex-offenders as they worktowards a new life with Christ. The

goal of this fund is to assist our localwomen who endure extenuating circumstances on their wayto establishing a new life style, free of the negative influencesof previous social structures.

Research on a national level has shown that 48% of releasedfemale offenders are re-incarcerated within three years.Recently released women are overwhelmed with the basic;finding adequate housing, a job, regaining custody of theirchildren and accessing required treatment groups. Due tolack of resources, many women feel they have no choice butto return to the same trouble neighborhoods and habits thatoriginally led them to jail. The Patsy Britting BenevolenceFund will provide limited support to women who are activelypursuing a changed lifestyle.

Those who wish to honor Patsy’s work or would like to havea part in helping a woman change her life can make dona-tions specifically to this fund. Please contact the SharingHope office with any questions.

Patsy BrittingBenevolence Fund

Follow these simple steps and SupportSharing Hope Ministry, Inc.:

1. Log on to www.goodsearch.com

2. Type in Sharing Hope Ministry in the “ISupport” box

3. Hit Verify

4. Search the internet as you normally would.

Useto Benefit Sharing

Hope Minstry!

See the New look at the Sharing Hope OfficeThe Sharing Hope Ministry office as had a face lift. Volunteers have a beautiful new look

as they enter our offices thanks to the efforts of board member Jim Burgess, his wife

Lonna, and professional painter and local artist, Eddie Rimel. The Burgesses and Eddie

took on the job of cleaning up the look of the reception area where volunteers and

guests are greeted. Our office now looks very professional.

Another board member, Brenda Blakley updated the volunteer workroom by replacing a

torn and worn border with a new look. We appreciate the time, talent, and effort to give

our office a pleasant and professional appearance that will look great for years to come.Jim and Lonna Burgess

Christmas in October

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Thanks to our Sponsors and VolunteersThanks to the work of hundreds of volunteers and the generous donations of our spon-sors who underwrote all of our expenses, we were able to make over $33,700.00! Thismore than doubled our proceeds from last year’s event. Over 300 volunteers prayed,led committees, worked the event, and provided baked goods and supplies. Many ven-dors tithed their earnings back to Sharing Hope to show support of our mission. Weapplaud all who were involved for the great job.

We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.

SponsorsColdwell Bankers Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust

Jim and Laura Sims Shirley Daniel

John and Becky Logsdon Chris Brady, D.D.S.

Panhandle Laundry Wells Fargo Bank

In Kind ServicesGraphics by Kim

Brasher Trophies

Clear Channel

The Shirt Factory

Soroptomist Club

Volunteer Committee ChairsCo-Chair: Wanda DeVoll

Admissions: Rosemary Robinson

Bake Sale: Earlene Stiles, Trish Bailey, Julie Ashby

Facility/Dock: Keith and Darla Banks

Finance: Dan Hetrick and Rod Jones

Prayer Team: Dianne Sagan

Registration and Hospitality: Linda Stafford

Publicity: Joyce Schultz

Quilt: Carolyn Holmes

Sharing Hope Booth: Laura Sims

Transport: Jerry Bailey

Christmas in OctoberEXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Thanks to our guysthat provided the muscle

for the event

Vendors enjoyed thehighest attendance ever

a a Christmas inOctober event.

The Bake Sale looked fabulousthanks to our many decorators.

The Soroptomist Club worked theadmissions tables all weekend!

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Sharing Hope Ministry!

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Non Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDAmarillo, TexasPermit No. 237

P.O Box 19985Amarillo, Texas 79114

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Ken & Janice JohnsonPatricia JonesJeannie KuhlmanStewart LabusLamplighters ClassPenny LawlisLynda Childress MorrisElizabeth MaddoxMargaret MooreNew BeginningsParamount Terrace Christian ChurchPathfinders ClassDave & April RiggsRev. John & Laurie RiggsLydia RodriguezJan ShannonGeorge & Bonnie SnellSt. Stephens WomenLinda StaffordDon & Sammye StarkSteve & Kim SterlingDouglas ToulouseUnited WayWestcliff Bible ChurchKin & Vonnie WhiteMargaret Willis

Marvin & Wilda WillisMickey & Judy WilsonWomen of Grace Class

IN MEMORY OF:

Dorothy Hodgesby Ethel Gorrell

Mike Holmesby Earl & Carolyn Holmes

Claudia Nunleyby Dave & Linda Autryby Debbie Barronby LaPaloma Women’s Golf Assnby April Riggsby Billy & Connie Simpsonby Hallie Snyderby Tascosa Country Club Women’sGolf Assnby Travelors Oil Companyby Margaret Willisby Marvin & Wilda Willisby Nelson Williams

Maggie Davisby Aurene BeversJoyce Putnamby Gary & J’Melle Fletcher

Erma Snodgrassby Martha Vantine

June Tilsonby April Riggs

IN KIND:

Brasher’s TrophyClear ChannelGraphic Designs by KimSoroptomist ClubThe Shirt Factory