Daughters of Naomi Embraced (D.O.N.E.)

Proposed property for the Daughter's Of Naomi Women's Home

South Bend, Indiana 

We are looking to raise funds to support the women who would come to the maternity home in need. They will be from different places, stages of life, but will all be offered shelter. The funds are needed to renovate and set up the home to accommodate at least five women and possibly their children. As soon as we are able to raise enough money to start the maternity home we will move forward on pursuing opening it up to women in need.
 My background has been helping homeless, women in need and mentoring young women. The ministry my husband and I began in 2003, Visions Of Praise Ministries has helped thousands of people who didn't have food, clothing or purpose in their lives. Taking young women into our personal home and giving them a chance to start over has leaded us to want to help more. Having a maternity home to help more women and give them a safe haven will be the best means to teach, train and assist them with their new lives.
Dealing with drug addiction, sexual addiction and spiritual issues has been a mission field through outreach to our city. Having a counselor on staff at our church would give them a chance at restoration with their life, family & God. As a minister, I am driven to see women set free from the bondages that drag them down. We will be able to take lives that could be lost and turn them back on the right path. There is no greater reward than that!

Local shelters serve hundreds a day in our city including women & children. Our goal is to see women and their children be able to start a new life without compromising and living a productive healthy life. Treating the cause of this epidemic can be handled in different way depending on the circumstances.Homelessness is, in fact, caused by tragic life occurrences like the loss of loved ones, job loss, domestic violence, divorce and family disputes. Other impairments such as depression, untreated mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical disabilities are also responsible for a large portion of the homeless. Many factors push people into living on the street. Acknowledging these can help facilitate the end of homelessness in America. For those living in poverty or close to the poverty line, an "everyday" life issue that may be that may be manageable for individuals with a higher income can be the final factor in placing them on the street. A broken down vehicle, a lack of vehicle insurance, or even unpaid tickets might be just enough to render someone homeless. Divorce costs and the associated lowering of a family's total income can cause one or more family members to become homeless. For families that can hardly pay their bills, a serious illness or disabling accident may deplete their funds and push them out onto the street. Most young women find themselves pregnant & alone . . . where do they go? Some have a child already, no one wants them . . . or those that will take them in only use, abuse & leave them worse off than they started. Others just got involved with the wrong people, got in trouble and need directions.We are here for them. 
To house at least five women (and their babies) we are looking at raising the funds to purchase and remodel at least a three bedroom, two bath ranch style home. We also are holding mentoring sessions for women beginning next month, called Sisters Of Strength. This will give women who have no one to go to who need wisdom on decision making, managing money, and taking care of their children. Also we have resources to help find jobs, interview & creating a resume. These services will be available to women who are incarcerated entering back into society as well as women on the street.

We have a Gofundme page set up to help raise funds. You may donate by going to:  https://www.gofundme.com/womensministryhome or mail a check to Visions Of Praise Ministries, P.O. Box 604 South Bend, IN 46624

NORTHWEST SIDE OUTREACH AT KINGDOM CHRISTIAN CENTER

We held a Community Block Party Outreach on Saturday, September 26th in partnership with Pastor Canneth Lee of Kingdom Christian Center in South Bend. Along with Pastor Lance & Leigh Prathaftakis we gave out free food, free Christian books & Bibles as well as clothing, face painting & a bouncy house for the kids. It was a beautiful day & people were saved, bodies were healed & people were delivered! Glory to God!!

 Salvation Survey & Book/Bible Table

Prayer 

Live Music "Soul'd Out"

Free Food

Face Painting

Free Clothing

Bouncy House

To help support this ministry and the upcoming projects, please click the paypal donate button above or send to:  Visions Of Praise Ministries Inc.

                   P.O. Box 604

                   South Bend, IN 46624

Thank you & God bless!

Sharing on the outreach ministry this Sunday at Corner Stone Bible Fellowship

Pastors Al & Jennifer Sabin

This Sunday, September 20th 10:00 a.m. at Corner Stone Bible Fellowship located at 51980 Portage Rd., South Bend, Indiana my husband, Pastor Al Sabin III and I  will be speaking on outreach ministry as well as our partners, Pastor Lance & Leigh Prathaftakis. Leigh will be ministering in music and McKinsey Palmer and I will share on the new ministry, Daughters of Naomi.

Leigh & Lance Prathaftakis
Singer & Outreach Ministry

McKinsey & Jennifer

We are looking forward to visiting with our friends, Pastor Dave & Tina Spurlock at Corner Stone.

Upcoming Block Party Outreach at Kingdom Christian Center

Pastor Canneth of Kingdom Christian Center in South Bend. Lee is no stranger to reaching out to his community. Every Wednesday his church in the very heart of crime & violence in South Bend, serves free food & the Word.

Below is a link to an article a local news channel story on what Kingdom Christian Center is doing in their area -

Pastor fighting crime through hosting brats & Bible study

Pastor Canneth Lee & Pastor Al Sabin

We have been privileged to help Pastor Lee reach out to his neighborhood in a bigger way . . . who can agree when we pool resources and help each other we can do more, reach more & feed more!

A team of us (from several different churches) went out and set up last year in KCC's backyard. 

Pastor Lance Prathaftakis came and ministered to those that came and wanted prayer

This year, we're believing for more souls, the Lord to work through us and a spirit of unity and peace in our city's neighborhoods.

If you have a heart for the lost and want to be a part of this ministry . . . please come out on Saturday, September 26th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. we'll be serving the community and sharing the love of Christ Jesus.

Also street ministry will occur on Friday, September 18th & Friday, September 25th at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Elwood & Johnson, Kingdom Christian Center 2010 Elwood, South Bend, Indiana.

To help in keeping this outreach ministry going please consider giving to Visions Of Praise Ministries, you can use the Pay Pal link or send a donation to:

Visions Of Praise Ministries Inc.

P. O. Box 604

South Bend, IN 46624

Pastors Al & Jennifer Sabin

visionsofpraiseministries@yahoo.com

(574)360-5806 or (574)360-8092

Concert At the Hill Community Outreach

A great day of ministry, music & community . . .

Fun for all ages . .  .

Giving and receiving, blessing & being blessed -

Worship, praise & a current message -

Testimonies & Christian Rap

A message from Dr. Mark Lantz, Pastor of Christian Center Church

Pastor Mark call of salvation

Those that came forward to receive . . . 

Rose of Sharon giveaway

Free Christian Books & Bibles

No better gift than the Word of God!!

Face Painting

Free haircuts

Street Minstry the next two Fridays . . .

This Friday, July 31st we'll be meeting at Christian Center Church, 530 E. Ireland Rd., South Bend at 5:45 p.m. to meet, prayer and go out in teams to reach our community. We'll pass out flyers in the neighborhoods surrounding our church. We believe that direct contact with people that live around our area will make the difference. People need to feel loved, that someone cares and wants them to come and be a part of a body that will lift them up and draw them closer to Christ. That's our mission, invite them to come and make an impact they'll never forget!

To be a part of this outreach, please come and help us as we go out together and give hope to the hopeless, encouragement to the discouraged and love the unlovely!!

Next Outreach: Block Party at Christian Center Church

"The Concert At The Hill" 2015

2nd Annual Outreach Block Party

Saturday, August 8th 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Last year we had over 500 people attend this event and many souls 

came to know Christ as a result! This year we believe and even greater result. 

The time is short and we believe there's an urgency to reach the lost!!

We will have free food, live music & fun for the family . . . 

Music: Soul'd Out, Kristin Christopoulos & Derek Spencer

Most importantly, Pastor Mark Lantz will be sharing a word from the Lord

Pastor Mark & Crystal Lantz

We hope to see you there, invite friends & family!!!

We'll be going out to invite the community on 

Friday, July 31st at 5:45 p.m. & Friday August, 7th

meeting at Christian Center to pray & go out in teams 

to distribute flyers. Please call Al or Jennifer with any questions

 (574)360-5806 or 360-8092 or email visionsofpraiseministries@yahoo.com 

Downtown South Bend Community Outreach

Today we brought the city of South Bend a way to look at the church differently than ever before . . .

Pastor Gil Michel, Lance, Al & Jennifer

In an empty field God brought souls who were hungry . . .

Prayer, salvation, Holy Spirit baptism, healing, restoration & ministry took place outside the four walls of a "church"

There was something for everyone - free food, books/Bibles, clothing, face painting, kids games, live music & free haircuts

We praise God for the work He did through us today, as we bless others He blesses us beyond our wild imagination!

Today the city of South Bend saw the tangible love of Christ through His people. What better way to show the heart of God to our community?

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