Hi Kathy

It is hard to believe that it has already been a week since the LEISHA'S HOPE event, last Saturday, July 28th.  Due to the overwhelming support of the LEISHA'S HOPE project,

WE ARE BUILDING HOPE IN THE DEEP WOODS!Faith Cabin

We were able to raise enough funds to build a larger cabin (20x12), similar to the one above which was built this spring.  The cabin was ordered this week and, Lord willing weather permitting, we hope to build it in September and be ready to use it by the middle of October.  We also have enough funds to furnish it AND put significant funds toward the electric project that will supply all the cabins.  We are thrilled! 

Thank you! Thank you to so many of you who prayed for, donated, and participated in this project.  It is possible because of you!

Some of the highlights were:

  •  listening to the stories of people who's lives have been transformed in this place
    • from a marriage that was restored,
    • to hearts that sought & found healing,
    • to people like our family who have experienced loss and are finding hope slowly but surely bringing life- not like it was, but good none the less,
    • to big decisions that were made as these people came to the DEEP WOODS to listen to God.
  • watching the reactions of people who were visiting for the very first time. They said things like:
    • walking into the woods is like being transported to another place altogether.
    • Wow!  If I had known it was like this I would have come a long time ago.
    • These cabins are really nice!  I had no idea!
  • enjoying the fresh Suter corn and garbage pail dinner. Special thanks to Suter's Produce & Ray's Market for their generous donations.
  • and for Ren & I, it was having our girls, Caitlin & Brielle and their boyfriends with us to prepare and celebrate Leisha's HOPE.

If you would like to donate to LEISHA'S HOPE, send your gift to Crossroads Church Of God, 775 S Thayer Road, Lima, OH 45806.  Earmark your gift for Leisha's HOPE project.  Any additional funds will be put toward completing the electricity project for all the cabins. We are so grateful for you!

There are other ways you can help as well:

  1. Saturday mornings from 8-12, we will be working on getting the cabin site prepared and the underbrush cleared away.
  2. In September, we will need help with construction of the cabin, as well as help staining the inside and outside of the cabin.  Then the floor will be laid. Exact dates will be determined later.
  3. We will need help with gardening and landscaping the area once the cabin is built.
  4. In addition, we are working to create a team of people to help with keep things in good shape- cleaning after visitors stay in the cabins, etc.

If any of those things sound like something you would like to be involved in, just let us know.

Our gratitude for the opportunity to see this dream come to fulfillment is so great.  We couldn't imagine how God could orchestrate something like this.  But with the help of many of you - we can continue to influence others with HOPE!

Thank you! Thank you!

Kathy & Rennie Burrus, Caitlin & Brielle
We know Leisha would have loved this!

If you'd like to know more about the DEEP WOODS and why it's so important to us, go to www.greenhopecoaching.net/leishas-hope.



Beginning in September, two groups for women.  One is local, the other is done over the phone from where ever you live.
Be sure to check out the

GREEN HOPE COACHING UPCOMING FALL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Wives Only Group

based on book by Linda Dillow
What's It Like to Be Married to Me?

11 week session: meeting September 6- November  15, 2012 Thursday’s at 6:30pm at the Burrus Home

Click here for more information or to register

  • What's Your Story? Group

based on book by Dan Allender, PhD      
To Be Told

11 Week session: meeting  September 11- November 20, 2012
Tuesday’s at 10:00am in teleclass over the phone

Click here for more information or to register

 

Register for either of these groups by August 16th and recieve an early-bird savings. Plan now to attend.

More coaching packages and events are also available.  You can find out about all of these by visiting ...

www.greenhopecoaching.net- designed to encourage marriage 

www.greenhopecoaching.com- designed influence others to hope in life & loss

Please be aware that both sites continue to be under construction.  Being a DIY (Do It Yourselfer) means I'm learning as I go.  I'm loving it, but it can be a challenge. Just let me know if there is something that you are interested in. 

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SCHOLARSHIPS
It has been brought to my attention that there are people who would be interested in sponsoring women who would like to take part in these groups, but are unable to do so because of finances. 

If you would like to be part of this ministry, I know there are many who would be deeply grateful.  I work to be generous as I can, but I can not do it all. 

 


For those who live in the area, I encourage you to make a plan now to spend some time in the DEEP WOODS this fall.  You may walk the trails any time. We only request that you respect the privacy of those who might be using the cabins. 

To reserve a cabin, just call the church office at 419-229-4074.  There is no charge for the use of the cabins.  Consider a few hours, the whole day or maybe even overnight.  If you feel uneasy about going there alone, please don't hesitate to call.  There are people who would love to show you around, or even walk with you in the journey of being alone with God.  I'm one of those!   


Seeing Green HOPE because of the gifts of many!

Kathy Burrus
GREEN HOPE COACHING

419.306.8311 
kathy@greenhopecoaching.com


Kathy Burrus
Green Hope Coaching with Kathy Burrus