Backyard Mission Newsletter…do the Word.

Mission Statement:

1.  Get people warm and dry by providing free home repairs, using volunteer labor and buying materials with donated money.  Demonstrating the love of Christ!

2.  Give Christians the opportunity to put their faith into action by loving and serving their neighbors.

3.  Help other churches start a Backyard Mission program in their community.
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OUCH!
These high oil prices are hurting everyone.  We are really taking a hit on our roofing materials.  They have more than doubled in the last few months.  I appreciate the sacrifice you all are making in continuing to donate to Backyard Mission.  I know this affects every household.
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We are very excited that we have had several local churches partner with us this year and “adopt” houses.  This is definitely the direction we want to go.  It is the direction of long term growth.  
Westminster Presbyterian adopted their first home in September and they have another project scheduled for this fall.  Thank you Matt Mitchell and Westminster!

2008 church partners:  Second Baptist, Bethel Temple, First Baptist, Oakwood UMC, Aldersgate UMC, St. Lukes UMC, The Springs, St. Matthew UMC, and Westminster.
October 2008

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Families Served - 631

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Continuing to pray about how I might use my horse – Levi – in ministry, and the possibility of having a horse rescue place.  Still in the praying, thinking, dreaming phase.  My heart is to provide a place for other “Levis” who need a home, and offer people the opportunity to come spend time with the horses and receive the healing that can come through these amazing animals.

LEVI Ranch
-where hearts are restored-

It can be risky to share your thoughts with people, because the future is not known.  But at some point, you have to take a chance and start talking out loud about ideas and dreams.  Many of you have walked this road before with me and I welcome the company.

** A big thanks to Alamo Remodeling for providing a dump truck for us!! **
   
CONSIDER A GIFT TO BACKYARD MISSION IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE SPECIAL.

Board Members:
Jim Taylor		Mary Kay McCauley
Sheri Haynes		Laren Craig
Glenn West		Lindy Fruge’

LAURIE FOSTER,  DIRECTOR / FOUNDER       
4701 - 82nd St		               (806) 794-4015
Lubbock, TX  79424	  
Lfoster@backyardmission.org / www.backyardmission.org

2008 Grants
Lubbock Area Foundation – unrestricted funds and 
Chester & Ada Ruth Green Endowment, South Plains Association of Governments