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Run for our Kidz!

October 4th, 2011

Put on your running or walking shoes and join us for J.E. Dunn’s Hammer Down 5K and 1K Fun Run on Saturday, October 15 at 8 AM in Sandy Springs. Race proceeds benefit kidz2leaders, inc. Sign-up Today!

The race will start and finish at the Perimeter Place Office Building at the corner of Mt. Vernon Hwy and Barfield Road in Sandy Springs.

Registration Details: $25 for Adults and $15 for Children (18 and under)

Register online at active.com.
Download Registration Form to sign-up or donate.
Register at site on Race Day.

We’ll see you there!

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Mentor Training – Sunday, September 25

September 14th, 2011

A Mentor Training will be held Sunday, September 25 from 2:00-4:00 at the Camp Hope office for those interested in mentoring a Camp Hope camper. Come check out the training if you would like more information about the mentor program or if you have already completed the paperwork to be a mentor!

The goal of the k2l Mentor Program is to pair an adult (21 years of age and older) with a Camp Hope camper to offer year-round support, friendship, guidance and encouragement to children who attend Camp Hope. The Mentor Commitment involves:

One-Year Commitment
Meet with mentee at least 4-hours in person a month(this can be over one or many visits throughout the month)
Weekly contact via phone, e-mail, text, Facebook, etc.

Please contact me for more information about the mentor program or if you will be attending the meeting on Sunday, September 25.

Thank you!

Cris Hunt, Director of Programs

cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org or 770-977-7751

“You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” – 2 Corinthians 3:3

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“Greater Things are Yet to Come”

August 31st, 2011

kidz2leaders’ Annual Benefit Concert, “Greater Things are Yet to Come,” included a lot of “firsts” for the ministry including the first time Camp Hope campers performed in the concert and the first time a silent
auction was held. Both were a huge success! Kwanza, a Camp Hope student who has been a part of the ministry since 2001 and performed in the concert, said this of the event:

The Camp Hope Concert was amazing and it turned out just how I expected it to be. Never thought I would get the chance to sing with the wonderful Mrs. Diane Parrish. It made me cry on the inside, and the opportunity to do it to help raise money for camp just sent shivers down my spine. Just being able to be there and worship God in the church with my brothers and sisters in Christ was breath taking.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event by attending, bidding on an item or donating financially. The event raised over $30,000 which will help support the year-round programs of kidz2leaders including: Camp Hope, interns4tomorrow, the mentoring program, hope4christmas as well as field trips and retreats with the students. For more information about kidz2leaders, inc., please visit www.kidz2leaders.org.

Rev. Diane Parrish commented on the success of the benefit concert:
Often people ask me, “How will I know when kidz2leaders d/b/a Camp Hope is successful?” Well, anyone who came to our event and saw those 9 students performing with me could not help but see the success. Do you know how proud I was to see how far those students have come? To sing on stage? I remember the day they first stepped off of the bus on their first day of Camp Hope. What a blessing! See how far they have come and yet I know in my heart that “Greater Things are Yet to Come!”

Check out pictures from kidz2leaders’ Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction held on Sunday, August 28 at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.

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2010-2011 Intern Class

August 29th, 2011

Congrats to our 2010-2011 Intern Class who celebrated their success on Sunday, August 28 at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. Interns presented on their internship experience to businesses, business sponsors and their families followed by a reception.

Over the past 8 months, these 12 students have accomplished a lot, including:

Earned $12,266 in gross wages.
$ 3020 was placed into intern savings accounts.
Worked 984 hours this summer and on average, traveled 68 miles to and from work each day.
Attended 5 intern meetings where they learned how to give a proper handshake, performed mock interviews, created resumes, completed hiring paperwork and learned how to write thank you notes.
Attended 3 field trips – a tour at V103/Coca-Cola, Kennesaw State University and a tour of Jackson Healthcare in Alpharetta.
Participated in 12 Internships.
And, in the middle of the summer internships, served as counselors and cabin leaders at Camp Hope.

Congratulations again to our intern students!

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Silent Auction Sneak Preview

August 17th, 2011

We hope you are able to join us for kidz2leaders’ Annual Benefit Concert, “Greater Things are Yet to Come.” New this year will be a Silent Auction beginning at 5:30 p.m, followed by the concert at 6:30 p.m. We’ve included a sneak preview of some of the exclusive and custom made items available at kidz2leaders’ Annual Concert. Come ready to bid on items of all price ranges and enjoy the concert on Sunday, August 28!

- Rev. Diane Parrish

Silent Auction Sneak Preview

Cooking with Chef Alex – Dinner Party Presentation at your home

($1,500 value)

Alex Reethof has worked in and around the Hotel, Restaurant industry since 1974. He currently is a Chef Presenter at the Viking Cooking School and the Buford Highway Farmers Market. He is working with ZEELTv to film his Cooking Show series named “Back to the Table”. It currently airs frequently on Comcast Channel 25, PBS or www.food2day.com. Food and beverage are supplied by the recipient.

Two Couple Signature Series Marriage Retreat

($499 value each)

Whether you are preparing for marriage or have been married for 50 years, WinShape Retreat near Rome, Georgia, has a Signature Series retreat for you. Couples today face unique demands and pressures from the hectic pace of life that inevitably impact their marriage. The program and activities offered at WinShape Retreat are specifically designated to provide you with tools that can improve communication and encourage you toward healthy and fulfilling marriages. Find out more at www.WinShapeRetreat.org.

Woven Word Designs Luxury Collection Queen Pillowcases

($37.00 value each)

1. “Fruits of the Spirit” – 310 Thread Count All Egyptian Cotton – white

2. “Living Water” – 310 Thread Count All Egyptian Cotton – white

Fruits of the Spirit Pillow Case Seashells Pillow Case

Having Guests for the Holidays?

Maybe you are having guests for Thanksgiving or Christmas and don’t have a place for all of them to sleep. House them at the Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta-Galleria. Provide dinner with a a $150 Shane’s Rib Shack catering order. Entertain them with tickets to Fernbank, the Tellus Science Museum, the High Museum, and the Atlanta Symphony. Dine with them at Houston’s, Ritter’s, Paper MIll Grill, or Marlow’s Tavern. Gift Certificiates to all of these locations are available at the auction.

Hagstrom Viking II Guitar

($300 value)

The Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar features a double-cutaway semi-hollow basswood body, 24-3/4″ scale UltraLux bolt-on maple neck, 6-inline headstock, and 22-fret Resinator composite fingerboard. Hagstrom’s Custom 58 uncovered humbuckers are optimized for a fat, warm vintage tone. The original Hagstrom Viking guitar was made famous in 1968 by the king himself: Elvis Presley!

Radio Lunch with 92.9 Dave FM’s Mara Davis

($48 lunch value; broadcast–priceless)

92.9 DaveFM Lunch

Handmade Quilt

($75 Value)

4′x4′ Quilt Sewn by the Mt. Bethel UMC Quilters for Christ

Handmade Quilt

Cross Photo

Canvas Painting from Camp Hope 2011

($25 value)

Remember your Camp Hope 2011 experience with this beautiful cross.

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k2l Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction

August 3rd, 2011

kidz2leaders’ annual Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, August 28, in the Sanctuary at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. The concert will feature performances by Rev. Diane Parrish and testimonies from our Camp Hope campers.

New this year will be a Silent Auction which will begin at 5:30 followed by the concert at 6:30. We hope you’ll join us for this special event that allows kidz2leaders to make a change in the lives of inmates’ children.

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Camp Hope 2011!

August 1st, 2011

It was a week of fun, joy, redemption, healing, exhaustion, 100-degree weather but most of all LOVE! Camp Hope hosted over 400 participants at Rock Eagle’s campground in Eatonton, GA July 17-22 – including 112 campers (25 of them were first-time campers) and 36 former campers who served as counselors or cabin leaders. We had counselors from areas outside of the Atlanta-area including St. Simons Island, New Jersey and Vermont.

I would say the word “spirit-filled” defined Camp Hope’s 12^th summer. Thank you for those who prayed over the staff, counselors, campers and volunteers because we saw prayers being answered and such an amazing and vibrant energy at camp. You could see it in the campers as they worshipped at night or as they went down the water slide. Through the amazing testimonies of our guest speakers, campers had opportunities to forgive those who hurt them and even more, forgive themselves. Our Leadership campers (7^th-9^th graders) had opportunities to pray with one another, take communion and wash one another’s feet – they experienced the true meaning of fellowship. Campers gave their life to Christ for the first time. God’s spirit guided us through each day, and before we knew it though, it was time for the campers to get back on the bus to return home. It’s a sad day as you watch campers cry as they say their goodbyes and get on the bus. But at the same time, God’s hope and promise goes home with each of them. Campers leave knowing they are loved, knowing that God is always with them and knowing they are a part of a bigger family now.

A HUGE thank you goes out to the everyone who made Camp Hope a possibility. It was through the generosity and loving hearts of many that our financial needs were met for camp – from snacks and bottled water to meeting the Jackson Family Foundation Matching Grant. Thank you to those who volunteered at Mt. Bethel UMC to assist with transportation. Thank you again for those who prayed over camp. And, last but definitely not least, thank you to our counselors who selflessly took a week out of their summer to serve our campers. Thank you ALL for being the hands and feet of Christ to our campers!

Save the Date for Camp Hope 2012: July 14-20!

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Camp Hope 2011 Survey

July 26th, 2011

Camp Hope 2011 Counselors and Volunteers: Please take a moment to provide your feedback and suggestions for Camp Hope. To begin the survey, please click here.

Your feedback so important and ensures that we will continue providing a quality camp experience for our campers. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!

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Camp Hope 2011 Prayer Guide

July 10th, 2011

Camp Hope is less than one week away! The summer staff is busy finalizing the last-minute details before heading to Rock Eagle on Friday to prepare the campground for 400 campers, counselors and volunteers. They say the “devil is in the details” so your prayers over our staff, campers, counselors and volunteers are greatly appreciated. We know that no matter how much we plan, that this camp belongs to our Heavenly Father and we want His name lifted high! Here’s how you can pray for Camp Hope 2011:

Prayers for Camp Hope – July 17-22, 2011

“For I know the plans I have for you; plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Pray that the power of the Holy Spirit will fill the camp for the week. Bind Satan from approaching the camp.

Pray that campers and volunteers who do not know Jesus will accept Him as Lord and Savior.

Pray that campers and volunteers will know that God protects them and has great plans for their lives.

Pray that campers and volunteers who need renewal of life in Christ will repent, ask, and receive.

Pray for safety for all traveling to and from camp and for all during activities during camp.

Pray for fun for the campers, that children will have the freedom to be children.

Pray that staff and volunteers will recognize when DFCS needs to be called into a home.

Pray that additional campers will come forth to fill the camp slots available.

Pray that the attendees of the upper camp, Leadership Training Academy, will sense a higher calling for their lives.

Pray for discernment in assigning counselor and camper matches and for discernment for the staff and volunteers for the week.

Pray that each of the daily Christian themes will be engraved upon on the campers’ hearts.

Monday-Love

Tuesday-Forgiveness

Wednesday—Trust

Thursday—Joy

Friday–Forever

Pray that $7,000 in donations will be received by camp start date to meet our Challenge Grant objective of $50,000.

Thank you for your prayers! Please feel free to pass along this information to friends, family, your Bible studies, small groups, church congregations and more.

Blessings!

The Camp Hope Staff

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Camp Hope Commissioning Service – July 10

June 30th, 2011

Camp Hope Counselors and Volunteers,

Please join us for a Commissioning Service at the 11:00 traditional service in the Sanctuary at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 10th for all those attending Camp Hope. If you’ve attended Camp Hope, wear your Camp Hope t-shirt!

Also, stop by our Christmas tree in the narthex where you can donate items for Camp Hope such as snacks, Wal-Mart gift cards and packs of bottled water. You can also be selling our Don’t forget to bring some money so you can purchase some cool Camp Hope sunglasses being sold at our exclusive Camp Hope sunglasses for $5. Everyone will be wearing them at camp, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy your sunglasses early for camp!!