It has been a great two weeks- the board came and went, and we all had a great time with them. We talked about what was going well (the residents, the teamwork, the shelter), what needs work (human resources being spread too thin, healthy balance needed between work and rest) and where Beautiful Dream is headed (transitional care, a men's crisis care shelter). All in all, great conversations were had and it is wonderful to know that the board is behind us, raising funds for us and encouraging us back in the US.
Also, while the board was here, we got another property here in Maseru!! We are very excited to be opening "The Hope House" this weekend... It will officially be known as the 'Hand of Hope Transformation Center' as Joyce Meyer Ministries is funding it- what a blessing it is to partner with them! It will be a home for our transition program; our residents who have graduated from crisis care will be moving in on Sunday. While in transition care, we will help them find jobs, receive additional training, and instruct them in basic life skills for 6 months to a year. Praise the Lord for His awesome provision!
Please be in prayer today, as we are expecting 3 new residents at the crisis care shelter. Pray that the police are able to collect them and deliver them to us safe and sound. Pray for peace, that they will settle into the shelter quickly and gain a sense of safety here. We are ready and excited to welcome these survivors into the Love House!! Updates to come...
"You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance."
~Psalm 32: 7
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