Posted 06.09.09
I really should have thought about volunteering for the Job Creation team. I really didn’t think I would have to walk this road when we began this journey.
I am an accountant and a partner in Office Ducks. We are a small business development company specializing in business plans, systems, marketing plans and bookkeeping. I am also a partner in Rags To Roses, a non-profit organization created to support single mothers by creating jobs, offering Biblical teaching, resources and fellowship.
From March 24 through April 5th, Office Ducks lost two of its biggest clients representing 95% of my income. God is so faithful to new doors when old ones close.
A few months ago I contacted KLOVE radio regarding advertising for Rags To Roses. I left two voice mail messages and figured if it was God I they would call me back. They returned my call and offered 5 spots per day over a ten day period at no charge. The ads ran from May 17th through May 27th.
At the same time I was contacting KLOVE, I was surfing the internet looking for other radio advertising opportunities. I came across a company BID4SPOTS. I wanted a sample of their prices and was completing their online registration process. I felt like it was too many questions so I went to another site. A few minutes later I received a phone call from BID4SPOTS. At first I thought it was a sales person, but it was the company’s CEO who is able to see the information of people registering on their site. He had visited the Rags To Roses site and was interested in what we are doing. He introduced us to a couple who produce radio spots. They produced and gave us 25 spots on various stations nationwide, all at no charge.
I recently contacted a professional women’s organization I belong to and asked if there were any marketing opportunities for Rags To Roses. It just so happens that they will send a mass email to the 70,000 members, at no charge.
From the radio advertising, we’ve heard from 92 single mothers who are looking for work. We’ve talked to many of them, prayed with some and began an online teaching/devotion to encourage these courageous women.
Through all this, I have experienced the amazing peace of God. I’ve experience His healing in my physical body as well as emotional healing of past hurts and fears. As I’ve drawn closer to Him I realize that no matter the outcome, this journey has been priceless.
Pam Andrews
Rags to Roses
719.337.7935 phone
720.294.6777 fax
pam@ragstoroses.com
Posted 06.09.09
I wanted to share with you how The Rock's Employment Program has impacted my families life. We have been members of The Rock for about eleven months, and the church body has welcomed us with open hearts. After moving to Castle Rock from California I was employed by a mid-size construction company in Longmont Colorado. I was Operation Director for 3 1/2 months before being unexpectedly laid off. Previous to moving to Colorado I was unemployed for 8 months in the same industry. It was a big blow being employed for such a short period of time after moving her. I have applied for a countless number of jobs, and had been hired by another small construction company in Paker. I was hired on a Tuesday, and was laid off on the following Monday. Thing for the last five months could of been a time of great despair. I had a lot of time for reflection on my past, and a great opportunity to draw near to my family, and to our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. I have been patiently waiting, and seeking God's guidance in my unemployment situation. When Pastor JR announced that the The Rock was developing a job creation team, it was exciting to see how my family at church was providing for it's body. I was offered a job from a dear friend of mine, and a brother in Christ, at Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company. I was so relieved to have the opportunity to begin to provide for my family again. The position was not like anything I had done before, and the pay was not very desirable, but it gave me an opportunity to get back in the work place. I have been working for the company for less then a month, and have been ask to step into a management roll with a substantial raise. I love the people I work with, and have had the opportunity to share the word of God with my co-workers. It's funny how things work out sometimes, when you humble yourself before our Lord. So I wanted to write this quick testimony, for all the men, and women of my family at The Rock. Don't give up hope, God has plan's for all of his children in this season.
Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to provide for my family.
Remembering the Promises of God are like the rudder to a ship. Reviewing them sets the direction for my whole life. Praise you Lord!
Blessings,
Jason Wickam
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