July, 2008

In this issue:
   · Chick-fil-A Canned Food Drive

   · African American Pastors and Wives Dinner

   · Women’s Auxiliary

   · Women of Compassion Tea

   · Akron Banquet

   · Donations

   · Haven of Rest Nights at Canal Park

   · Community Service Award

   · Prayer Request

Canned Food Drive
HELP THE HUNGRY - SAVE A COW

On Tuesday, June 17, Chick-fil-A held a canned food drive at its Howe Road location benefiting Haven of Rest Ministries. Individuals donating two cans of food received a coupon for a free chicken sandwich or a box of chicken nuggets.

Thanks to the all who helped to make this event a success. With your help we were able to collect 945 pounds of canned goods and $700 in cash.

Canned goods collected will help feed needy and homeless men, women and children this summer.

(Pictured: Mike Solosky, Chick-fil-A Cow, and Rev. Ben Walker)

After a delicious meal of baked chicken, mixed vegetables and rice, the evening continued with a presentation by staff members. They shared the many programs services offered to the hurting people in the community we serve. Jason Hubbard, Chaplain’s Assistant at Haven of Rest, shared his testimony with the group and Lee Moss from Macedonia Baptist Church shared his experiences as a Haven of Rest volunteer.

Women’s Auxiliary
Haven of Rest’s Women’s Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of every month. The gift shop and clothing store open at 10:00 a.m. for shopping, and the proceeds from sales go to the help the Auxiliary underwrite special projects for Haven of Rest. Lunch is served at noon followed by a program, which in July featured Haven of Rest Men’s Division Director, Jeff Kaiser. He gave an overview about the many programs & services at the mission to help the men who come here because of various problems in their lives. No reservation is required.

You need only to come to the meetings to become an Auxiliary member. For more information call 330-535-1563 or email hrm@havenofrest.org. 

Women of Compassion Tea
The third annual “Women of Compassion Tea” was held at the beautiful Akron Woman’s City Club on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. One hundred and fifty women attended this year’s event, which represents a 100% increase over last year. The women gathered in the ballroom to hear a moving testimony from Melissa Hargrove pictured with Yvettte McMillan, director of the Haven of Rest Women’s Division, a young woman staying at the mission who credits Harvest Home with “saving her life.”

Yvette McMillan, spoke about the many programs and services provided on a daily basis to women and children. Music was provided by soloist Wendy Ligas from Ellet Grace Brethren Church. Yvonne Brake, director of development at the mission, shared with the women the need for remodeling at Harvest Home and encouraged them to become involved in the 2008 “Making a Difference” project, which will help provide the remodeling of 10 Harvest Home rooms. Each gift will make a real difference in the life of a homeless mother or child staying at the mission.

After the program the women convened to one of three dining rooms for delicious finger sandwiches, desserts, fruit, and an assortment of teas. So far, more than $8,400 has been raised toward this project, estimated to cost $30,000.

Akron Banquet
You still have time to make your reservations for Haven of Rest’s Akron banquet.

Haven of Rest’s Akron banquet for 2008 will be held at Todaro’s Party Center. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., July 15, with the program following.

The banquet will highlight the 65th Anniversary of Haven of Rest. This year’s theme is 65 years of Serving God by Serving Others. Our guest speaker Rev. Curt Thomas, executive director emeritus, will be sharing the history of Haven of Rest. Carla Davis, Haven of Rest Board member, will be our featured soloist and the Resident Men will minister to us with their songs of praise to the Lord.

For more information or to make your reservation please call Haven of Rest at 330-535-1563 or email hrm@havenofrest.org. 

Donation
We at Haven of Rest are thankful for young people like Rachel, who instead of receiving gifts for her birthday, choose to receive canned goods. The young ladies attending the party brought canned food that was donated to Haven of Rest for the many men, women, and children who are less fortunate than them. “It was a wonderful party!” said Michelle, Rachel’s mother.

The Hanna family in Seville donated food items and three large bags filled with new and almost new board games for Harvest Home.

Thirteen hams, 4,000 hot dogs buns, 2,000 hot dogs, hamburger buns, cottage cheese, sour cream and milk were donated to the kitchen from various groups.

Haven of Rest Nights at Canal Park
Akron Aeros Tickets Still Available

Tickets are still available for the following games. All games are scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.

Thu. 7/10 – Akron Aeros vs. Bowie Baysox
Sat. 7/19 – Akron Aeros vs. Erie Seawolves
Fri. 8/1 – Akron Aeros vs. Harrisburgh Senators*

* Fireworks Night

The ticket price is $6.00 with $3.00 of every ticket directly benefiting Haven of Rest. Tickets must be purchased through the mission for us to receive the donation.

Please call JoAnn Dudra at 330-535-1563 or email jdudra@havenofrest.org with any questions.

Community Service Award
Community Support Services in Summit County presented a special award to Haven of Rest staff (from left) Jeff Kaiser, Curt Thomas, and Yvette McMillan. Also shown: Dave Morris, Assistant Director of Regional Services, and Terry Dalton, Executive Director of Support Services. “We found that Haven of Rest has been valuable in meeting housing needs on an impromptu basis as well as providing an array of services such as meals, clothing, and drug and alcohol treatment,” said Dave Morris.

Prayer Request
If you have a prayer request, you can send it to prayer@havenofrest.org. We will include your request on our prayer list for the 1:00 p.m. prayer time each day. All requests are confidential. You may include a first name or initial if you wish. Once we receive your request you will receive a reply letting you know we are praying for you.

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