HSG News! March 2015

HSG families,
Lots of GOOD NEWS to share!

After a false start to the beginning of the year, I believe I've found a helper! Please welcome my 15 year old son, Ryan, as our new HSG Junior Administrator. He will be helping with event coordination, Facebook and blog posts, and other administrative tasks.

One of Ryan's first tasks was to pair up those of you participating in the HSG Secret Mama Pals exchange. If you completed your questionnaire, you should have received an HSG email earlier today. His help meant I could participate too! 

HSG Homeschool Movie Day 2015 ~ DisneyNature's Monkey Kingdom was announced today! We have a small window of time to take advantage of group discount pricing so DON'T DELAY!

If your family is looking for community service opportunities, please consider serving at the upcoming Joni and Friends event, Sometimes Miracles Hide.

Blessings,
Tika Weeks

Sometimes Miracles Hide {Call for Volunteers!}

Sometimes Miracles Hide is a luncheon for mothers and a carnival for their children with special needs. While the mothers are meeting, we provide lunch and a carnival for their children. 

There are many areas in which you can serve. 
> Buddies
> Game Booths (Friday and Saturday)
> Kitchen (Friday and Saturday)
> Servers
> Registration

To sign up please go to VolunteerSpot where you will find complete information about each area in which you can serve. 
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on 
VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/s7Adhj
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to
register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send
you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
- or -
Call Rachel @ 541-535-8479 or email rachelolstad@gmail.com

Joni & Friend BBQ & Square Dance [Medford] 10/10

Friday, October 10
at 6:00pm
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center
3377 Table Rock Rd, Medford, Oregon 97504

Join us for a fun evening filled with lots of good food, great dancing and gratifying fellowship. Please RSVP by calling (541) 864-9864 or emailing jafsouthoregon@gmail.com

All Things Are Possible Celebration [Medford]

Friday, November 7
at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
FBC Ministries
649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, Oregon 97504

INFORMATION FOR MEDFORD ONLY
Please join us at our All Things Are Possible Celebration on Friday, November 7 at FBC (First Baptist Church) in Medford. We will celebrate how God has blessed us through an increasing growth of ministry as well as raise funds so we can grow deeper and wider and impact even more lives with the love of Christ. You will not want to miss this opportunity to be inspired by testimonies from families and volunteers who have been impacted by the ministry of Joni and Friend Southern Oregon.

Our special speaker will be Brian Sakultarawattn, this year's Twin Rocks Family Retreat pastor. Be encouraged and strengthened by the testimony of this man who experienced 3rd degree burns over 97% of his body. He and his wife, Haley will share their message of hope, commitment and God's faithfulness in the midst of difficulty. Dessert will also be served. Please make your reservations now or call us for more information. Phone: (541) 864-9864
Email: jafsouthoregon@gmail.com

All Things Are Possible Celebration [GP]

Thursday, November 6
at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
1051 SE M St., Grants Pass, OR

INFORMATION FOR GRANTS PASS ONLY Please join us at our All Things Are Possible Celebration on Thursday, November 6th in Grants Pass at Crossroads Calvary Church. We will celebrate how God has blessed us through an increasing growth of ministry as well as raise funds so we can grow deeper and wider and impact even more lives with the love of Christ. You will not want to miss this opportunity to be inspired by testimonies from families and volunteers who have been impacted by the ministry of Joni and Friend Southern Oregon.

Our special speaker will be Brian Sakultarawattn, this year's Twin Rocks Family Retreat pastor. Be encouraged and strengthened by the testimony of this man who experienced 3rd degree burns over 97% of his body. He and his wife, Haley will share their message of hope, commitment and God's faithfulness in the midst of difficulty. Dessert will also be served.

Please make your reservations now or call us for more information.
Phone: (541) 864-9864
Email: jafsouthoregon@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed for Sometimes Miracles Hide

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Please call (541) 535-8479 or email rachelolstad@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

SOMETIMES MIRACLES HIDE
Saturday, May 17, 2014
10:30 am-2:15 pm
First Baptist Church
Medford, OR

Sometimes Miracles Hide is a luncheon and carnival for mothers and their children with special needs. While moms enjoy a delicious meal and an inspirational program, their children, who are paired with a buddy, are treated to a carnival filled with games and activities.

Over 200 volunteers are needs to be buddies, assist in the kitchen, work in the nursery, serve tables and lots more! Training is provided (10:30 a.m. the day of the event) and you will receive many blessings for serving.

Love Notes Project

From Rachel Olstad:

Here’s some info for a simple yet meaningful community service project – and it can double up as art. Better yet, throw a Valentines party for your homeschool friends and do the project together!
 
*It’s LOVE NOTES sponsored by Joni and Friends Southern Oregon:*
Bless and encourage a family affected by disability with a Valentine. Last year we collected over 4000 Valentines that we mailed to 80 homes. Help us meet or even surpass this amount!

Be part of this exciting ministry by making or buying Valentines. Include a Bible verse or a word of encouragement, and if you wish, a small gift such as candy, gift certificates, DQ tokens, etc. 

We will need your Valentines by February 7, 2014
. You can either mail or deliver the Valentines. 

MAIL TO:
Joni and Friends Southern Oregon
PO Box 526
Talent, OR 97540

DELIVER TO:
925 Rebecca Drive
Phoenix
 
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Volunteers needed!

COMMUNITY MINISTRY SERVICE PROJECT FOR JONI AND FRIENDS SOUTHERN OREGON
Joni and Friends Southern Oregon is excited and honored to host the 10th annual Sometimes Miracles Hide luncheon and carnival for mothers and their children with special needs. Moms will enjoy a delicious meal, inspirational program, fellowship, rest and respite. The children (including siblings) will be treated to a carnival where they will enjoy lots of games and activities. They will be paired with a buddy who will play with them and be a friend.

Volunteers are needed to serve in the carnival (as a buddy or operating a game booth) and nursery (arrive at 10 a.m. for training and orientation). Other positions include bathroom monitors, quiet room monitor, and door monitors. Volunteers are also needed in the kitchen (earlier arrival time!) and men are needed as servers during the lunch (arrive at 11:00). Volunteers need to be 13 years old to serve by themselves; 12 and younger may work alongside a parent.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time: 10:00 (unless otherwise notified) until about 2:30.
Place: First Baptist Church Medford, 649 Crater Lake Avenue
Please contact us if you would like to minister and serve a family affected by disability. No past experience is necessary - just a willingness to share God’s love and joy! Contact Rachel at (541)535-8479 or rachelolstad@q.com to sign up or get more information.

Love Notes Valentines

Joni and Friends Southern Oregon invites you to join us this Valentine’s Day in encouraging and blessing our friends who are affected by disability. Last year we collected 2000 Valentines that we mailed to 70 homes. Help us meet or even surpass this amount!


Be part of t...his exciting ministry by making or buying Valentines. Include a Bible verse or a word of encouragement, and if you wish, a small gift such as candy, gift certificates, DQ tokens, etc.

This is an easy, but meaningful, ministry for families, Sunday School classes, youth groups, and the entire church. Mail or deliver your Valentines to Joni and Friends Southern Oregon (400 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, OR 97520 by February 8th