Thank you for your wonderful generosity! Because of your donations, One Way International is able to bless all households at the Kerrybrook Apartments with a $25 gift card. The residents are always grateful for the prayers, gifts, and encouragements extended to them through the faithful and caring supporters of OWI. We appreciate your thoughtfulness more than you can ever know.
Roman is a faithful Teen Time attendee. He started with us while in Colonial Hills. He is now at Jackson Middle School, lives in Kerrybrook Apts and goes to the teen Bible study there .
May 1st begins Homer’s retirement. Homer has worked steadfastly from January until the end of April getting all his duties documented and files in order so the transition of him with and apart from OWI is as smooth as absolutely possible. Being on staff twenty years, we have depended on him immensely. Please pray as others step in to help fill the gaps of his presence that we will continue to do all that God desires us to do in service to HIM. Thank you once again, Homer for your faithfulness and obeying God’s calling for you at Child Evangelism Fellowship and One Way International wh
At One Way International I have reached out to an additional four schools with 370 staff and OWI is providing all staff at those schools a treat bag with a special card “In appreciation of teachers and staff.” These gift bags will include fruit snacks, granola bars, candy, chips, and cookies with an “Our Daily Bread” devotional in each one. Please pray that those who receive these gift bags will feel appreciated and be blessed and encouraged by God’s Word.
May 3-7 is “Teacher Appreciation Week” and in partnership with Wayside Chapel we are giving all staff at Colonial Hills Elementary School a breakfast treat bag with a card that says, “You are out of this world!” Staff is always so appreciative to receive these reminders that someone is thinking of and praying for them. I often get emails from individuals at the school saying, “THANK YOU, your gift came at just the right time!”
Teen Time has begun! Six girls and five boys have come. We caught up with them on how life has been. They spoke of school and online learning as the groups are mixed in who is attending school in person. Thankfully none of them have had covid. All were very compliant with distancing and mask wearing. One of our boys has developed major physical illness but not covid which makes mask wearing more important than ever for the long term health of this teenager. Please pray for him and his family as they travel this journey. The disease is not contagious so no one else is at risk, just
Please pray:
• we will be able to get back to the school in the fall with all regular activities
• we will have all volunteers needed
• for students trusting in Christ and growing in their walk with Jesus
• for safety and protection for staff, students, families, and volunteers
Please join OWI in being a blessing to those who register with our ministry. Supplies are needed for 60 students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Supplies will be given out the middle of August, just before school begins. If you would like to make a financial donation please donate through our website.
Backpacks are being requested this year as well. We have already been given 14 of the 60 backpacks neesed.