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A Kitchen Becomes a Classroom
What used to be called "Home Economics" in school is now "Family and Consumer Sciences," and while its popularity has dwindled, the necessity of good "homemaking" skills hasn't. That's why it's a big part of our Life Skills Institute. Organized homes lead to organized lives.
Last month we launched our second "Home Essentials" course, emphasizing cleaning, laundry procedures, first aid, and of course, cooking. Last week, a friend who "caught the vision" of what we do went to Home Depot and had a new stove and microwave oven delivered to LSI. Now our class members can get hands-on training!
Plans are in place to add a refrigerator, sink, and countertops along with pots, pans, and all the necessary accessories. Can you help stock our model kitchen? A few donated items can help many people raise their standard of living. Please send an email to: lsi@parkviewmission.org.
End-of-year
Giving
Ideas
* Sponsor the cost of a monthly visit to Food for Families for 4 families: $60
* Feed a child on weekends for one semester: $100
* Sponsor an adult student at Life Skills Institute: $250
* Give weekend food to 20 children for 1 month: $440
* Help someone in the midst of hopelessness: PRICELESS
"It's not what we take up, but what we give up that makes us rich." - Henry Ward Beecher
Faces of Park View:
Meet Rachel Koester!
She was born in Germany, raised in Maryland, and dreamed of a career in law in D.C. while a student at LU. But Rachel's journey took a turn after marrying Jeremiah, having their son Judah, and staying in Lynchburg. "Best decision I ever made."
She then dedicated herself to working with other people wherever God placed her. She learned about Park View and a need for someone to teach the Home Essentials class. After meeting the staff, she says she was hooked. "It turned into a beautiful career of helping the community and loving on people," and she now serves part-time as coordinator of Life Skills Institute. "My passion lies in helping individuals realize their God-given talents and to instill in them confidence as they go about their lives." Welcome, Rachel!
We made it!
Look for us in Lynchburg Living magazine's new issue, in the 2019 Giving Back Awards! And please remember to vote for us next summer as one of the most deserving non-profits, so we will no longer be Lynchburg's best-kept secret!
Boonsboro Country Club raised a record amount for charity as part of their 20th Pro-Am Tennis Tournament last month. Officials from the club and tournament sponsor Select Bank gave us a check for $8531, noting that the proceeds were over four times the amount they usually raise. Thanks for your generosity!
The last day to sign up and get a free T-shirt is tomorrow, October 18!
Do the timed run or take a nice walk, but join us Nov. 9 at Peaks View Park