http://oscm.org/blog Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:01:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en WTOC TV Report http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/24/wtoc-tv-report/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/24/wtoc-tv-report/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:01:07 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/24/wtoc-tv-report/ On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 WTOC reported on the impact of fuel prices on Old Savannah Mission. See the report at http://www.wtoc.com/global/story.asp?s=9067834

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ATTENTION: URGENT NEED – WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/attention-ladies-urgent-need-%e2%80%93-wonderful-opportunity/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/attention-ladies-urgent-need-%e2%80%93-wonderful-opportunity/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:04:34 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/attention-ladies-urgent-need-%e2%80%93-wonderful-opportunity/ Old Savannah City Mission needs the services of a mature Christian woman whose gifts and demeanor match the ministry of RESIDENTIAL MONITOR of its Fresh Start home for ex-offender females. Interested? Do you have a viable testimony? Are you involved in ministry? Will your Pastor give you a strong recommendation?

This position is residential…the monitor lives in the facility. It offers a salary and benefits.

If this opportunity resonates with you, call Mr. Lee. (912) 232-1979. Submit resume, apply and prepare for the interview. This position is open NOW!

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Expansion of Ex-Offender Program, Fresh Start http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/expansion-of-ex-offender-program-fresh-start/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/expansion-of-ex-offender-program-fresh-start/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:57:05 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/13/expansion-of-ex-offender-program-fresh-start/ Old Savannah City Mission has contracted with the firm of J.T. Turner for a 20 bed expansion of its dorm facility for those who while incarcerated have come to faith and genuinely desire a fresh start in life. The goal of Fresh Start is to serve as a bridge from incarceration to incorporation into the community as productive, tax-paying, church-attending citizens who never return to prison. This program is Bible-based and privately funded. Your prayers and financial support are sincerely solicited.

The Fresh Start Program for women desperately needs a residential monitor. Basic qualifications: mature, Christian female with strong testimony of her faith and the recommendation of her pastor. Interested? Call Mr. Lee (912) 232-1979 ext 202.

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First Annual Fun Shoot, October 10, 2008 http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/12/first-annual-fun-shoot-october-10-2008/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/12/first-annual-fun-shoot-october-10-2008/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:20:05 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/12/first-annual-fun-shoot-october-10-2008/ The First Annual Fun Shoot “Targeting Compassion” is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2008 at Dorchester Shooting Preserve (www.huntdsp.com).

Priority Insight and Old Savannah City Mission have come together in the fellowship of fund raising. Both are 501©(3) Christian ministries. This is their first joint fund raising venture. John Crosby and Jim Lewis believe this event will be fun for both the veteran and novice shooters. This will be an opportunity for their diverse ministries to come together. One team will include three students from the Mission’s Urban Training Institute.

Business and community leaders, pastors and the general public are invited to target compassion and enjoy the thrill of sport shooting (clays).

At lunch all registered shooters will enjoy mouth-watering Wiley’s Championship BBQ.

Register online at www.annualfunshoot.com.
Four Person Team Registration: $400.
Sponsorships: Platinum at $2,000; Gold at $1,000 and Silver at $500.

Priority Insight is a cutting edge ministry designed to develop wise business leaders.
Old Savannah City Mission is Savannah’s Five Star Rescue Mission.

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“On the Grand Canyon Bus” http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/01/on-the-grand-canyon-bus/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/01/on-the-grand-canyon-bus/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:03:21 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/09/01/on-the-grand-canyon-bus/ Philip Yancey refers to a friend’s analogy of a busload of tourists en route to the Grand Canyon. On the long journey across awesome farm lands and through majestic mountains, the travelers inexplicable keep the shades down. Intent on the ultimate destination, they never bother to look outside.

As a result, they spend their time arguing over who has the best seat and who’s taking too much time in the bathroom.

The church can resemble such a bus. Remember: the Bible has far more to say about how to live during the journey than about the destination. How to live…live as citizens of the Kingdom of God…here & now.

Jesus teaches us to pray “thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” His life and ministry…miracles and all demonstrated the present reality of the Kingdom of God.

We are weak in understanding the nature of the KOG as present reality. Our relationship with God is “church-bound.” Too often our relationship with God is institutionally truncated. The institutional church limits not only our relationship with God, but sadly with all that lives in the “now.”

“Kingdom” means dominion, rule and government. “….of God.”

One of the most familiar passages of Scripture, John 3:1-3
1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot SEE the kingdom of God.”

“Born again” means being born from “over there.” Understanding this reality gives greater understanding to our having eternal life here & now.

Being born from “over there” is a pre-requisite to seeing the Kingdom of God.
“Seeing” = “understanding”
We are born again and do not understand all things; however, it is essential we understand “Kingdom of God.”

First Corinthians 2:9-10a
9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (…NOT heaven)
10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.

May God graciously open the eyes of our understanding so that we may live in fully in the blessings and benefits of the Kingdom of God here and now.

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www.fairfivekrun.com http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/25/wwwfairfivekruncom/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/25/wwwfairfivekruncom/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:10:40 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/25/wwwfairfivekruncom/ Don’t miss the Fourth Annual Fair Family Fun Run on September 27, 2008. The easiest way to register is going to www.fairfivekrun.com.

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Fourth Annual Fair Family Fun Run 5K…Walkers Welcome http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/fourth-annual-fair-family-fun-run-5kwalkers-welcome/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/fourth-annual-fair-family-fun-run-5kwalkers-welcome/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:34:20 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/fourth-annual-fair-family-fun-run-5kwalkers-welcome/ On Saturday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m. the Exchange Club of Savannah will stage it FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR FAMILY FUN RUN 5K…Walkers are welcome.

The route of this 5K is within the Coastal Empire Fair Grounds and an adjoining park.

This is a fund raiser for the benefit of the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The following link will take you to Active.com. Please register early. Sponsorships are available for community-minded organizations and individuals.
Cut and paste: www.fairfivekrun.com

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BREAKING NEWS http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/breaking-news/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/breaking-news/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:16:48 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/23/breaking-news/ “Bring Your Own Gun Fund Raiser” That’s one way of saying it. Another way is to say, remember 10 – 10 at 10. That is, let’s meet on October 10 at 10:00 a.m. Where? Dorchester Hunting Preserve.

More information will be forthcoming about this unique fund raising event. One of the salient factors is that it will feature two very different kinds of non profits. Priority Insight, a leadership development ministry focused on challenging and equipping leaders through workplace bible studies, monthly forums, and peer coaching groups to honor God through their everyday lives is partnering with Old Savannah City Mission, Savannah’s Five Star Gospel Rescue Mission to bring diverse populations together so as to continue ministries to strikingly diverse populations. These two ministries span the divide socially with the same good news. Both ministries are facing strong funding challenges. Friends have encouraged John Crosby of Priority Insight and Jim Lewis of Old Savannah City Mission to join forces and present a fundraiser which with touch a special place in the heart of many men. The sport shooting event is scheduled for October 10, 2008. Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided for all registered participants. Shooting will continue throughout the day so as to accommodate diverse schedules.

Sponsorships at the Gold Level are $1,000.
Station sponsorships are $500.

Registration for teams of four is $400.

All proceeds will be dividedly equally between Priority Insight and Old Savannah City Mission.

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10 - 10 @ 10 http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/10-10-10/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/10-10-10/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:23:44 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/10-10-10/ That’s right! On Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m. our friends from Priority Insight and the Mission will have its first “Bring your own gun fund raiser.” Chuck at Dorchester is facilitating an exciting shooting event…this is not your average ministry fund raiser. This is a FUN fund raiser. Teams of marksmen of all calibers will competitive in shooting…targets, of course.

More information will follow.
Dorchester Hunting Preserve

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Permits Are In Hand http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/permits-are-in-hand/ http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/permits-are-in-hand/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:16:57 +0000 Administrator http://oscm.org/blog/2008/08/19/permits-are-in-hand/ After weeks…months of “processing” permits, we received the good news today. Everything is cleared. We can now begin the renovations for our new Fresh Start Dorm. This means an additional 20 beds will soon be available for men who while incarcerated come to faith in Christ and genuinely desire a fresh start in life. We are excited!

Would you like to help? Funds are needed. Volunteers can make a tremendous difference. And, your prayers…can make this project a piece of cake.

Call the Mission (912) 232-1979 or contact us via email (Jlewismission@yahoo.com) and gather more information of needs you can meet.

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