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Father’s Day weekend is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the man who has helped raised you.
However, in the instance your father died while you were still being raised, that weekend can become incredibly confusing and painful. The purpose of this weekend is to bring together young widowed moms who still have children in the home to build community, find healing and see Jesus redeem the painful day.
I am working with 3 churches currently to partner in creating an event with programming. So far lodging of a campsite, and a bus have been donated to use. I am looking to raise $5,000 in this first year to make sure accommodations, food and activities, like a zoo day are covered. My goal is to tap into small group ministries to sponsor 4 meals over the weekend, ice cream social, and various snacks. I am bringing in some counselors, an artist (for an activity). We will also have a farewell part that will allow all the kids to remember their dads in a special, meaningful way. While this is our first year, it is my goal to do this event every year and grow it to reach more widows and their children.
Any extra money that would be raised would hopefully be banked for the following year. I am asking that you would partner with me in this ministry opportunity by creating a way for people to donate online and keep the financial integrity of the event intact.
For more information contact Kelli Rasler. ([email protected]