Sufficient Grace Summer Recap and Fall Update 2009

This blog will be replacing The Women's Edge Newsletter, which we have been sending out to over 300 people in more than eight states for the past several years. We are encouraging our readers to visit our blog to read updates from Sufficient Grace Ministries for Women (and families), biblically-based articles encouraging women, and bereavement support information. It has become too much for me to maintain both. Those who wish to remain on our mailing list will receive a printed version of The Beauty of Sufficient Grace.

Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done. I Chronicles 16:8

If you are a blog reader, some of the information in this post may be "old news". But, it is always good to go back and remember what the Lord has done for us! And, He has been doing A LOT!

Following MckMama's amazingly generous donation to Sufficient Grace Ministries, we were blessed by other generous, willing bloggers. Rachel at Once Upon a Miracle hosted a lovely contest/fundraiser at her blog in memory of her beautiful niece, Gracie, raising $275 for Sufficient Grace Ministries. Holly from Caring for Carleigh raised/gave more than $300 for Sufficient Grace. And Tammy from Tammy on the Go was able to raise $140. Stephanie from My Very Own Angel also pledged to support this ministry, joining the many individual bloggers who also sent donations.



Many supported our 2nd annual Sufficient Grace Golf Outing (http://sufficientgrace-kelly.blogspot.com/2009/07/sneak-peak-of-sufficient-grace-golf.html), as well. We raised more than $2500 on that beautiful day in July. Thirty-two golfers gathered for fun and golf to support the outreaches of this ministry. Thank you so much to the friends and businesses who gave so generously to help our efforts to comfort grieving families. To view a list of those who gave and a wonderful slideshow courtesy of Marshall Photography, visit: http://sufficientgrace-kelly.blogspot.com/2009/07/sufficient-grace-golf-outing-2009.html.




Our friend, Dave, hosted the first annual Ride 4 Grace motorcycle run to support Sufficient Grace. And, I met Holly from Caring for Carleigh in person!! (Visit:http://sufficientgrace-kelly.blogspot.com/2009/08/ride-4-grace-and-blog-world-collides.html to read more.)



On August 23rd, our little band performed some praise and worship songs at the Corn City Festival. It was a great time, and proceeds were given to Sufficient Grace.

It has been an incredible summer of watching the Lord work through His people. We have reaped a harvest of beautiful blessing as we see much fruit all around us. Families from all over the country and Canada have received Dreams of You Memory Packages and more are going out almost weekly. Words cannot express our gratefulness to everyone who supports this ministry...in whatever way that you do, whether offering your abilities, time, prayers, or through financial giving. Thank you, and may God richly bless each of you!

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On June 15, 2009, we started an online bereavement support group called Walking With You (Visit:http://www.sufficientgrace-kelly.blogspot.com/search/label/walking%20with%20you to read more.) We met weekly sharing posts and comments through our blogs, linking together, to share our stories, resources, prayer requests, and scriptures. We are now posting on the first Thursday of each month to encourage mothers and families who have lost a baby or child as we come together from various places on this journey.

Coming Up: On October 14, 2009, I will be visiting Holgate United Methodist Church to share with their women's group. Please pray for the Lord's blessing over this event...and for His guidance as I prepare. Also, please pray for His healing for some minor sickness we've had in our household recently and for health for our family.

To commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15, 2009, we are currently gathering a list of babies and families to post on that day as we remember each of these precious lives together. Please visit: http://sufficientgrace-kelly.blogspot.com on October 15, 2009 to view the list and join us in praying for these families. To add your family to the list, please email sufficientgraceministries@gmail.com or visit the blog for details.