A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Laurie Bourbonais
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Change can be fun but sometimes it may feel uncomfortable or difficult. We have a big change to announce. Our Love INC logo is changing! Over the past 20 years the heart and cross has been iconic for Love INC, so rather than move to an entirely different icon, Love INC National wanted to honor our history while also advancing our message by giving more information about what we do. How does Love INC work? We are connectors. We connect churches to one another and their community. We connect community neighbors to resources and support. We bring people together, and through these connections, they experience divine encounters with God. Secondly, while our mission is about transformation, we are not the ones who do the transformation work. Rather, we create the structures and programs upon which transformation and growth is possible. We create spaces where lives intersect and transformation can occur. Then, the body of Christ rises up to do what it does best—care for one another and point people to God.
Once you see our new logo, you will notice a scaffolding concept incorporated through the lattice design of our updated heart and cross that represent the divine intersection of disparate lives and lines that visualize ongoing journeys. Our new logo like our ministry is about connection and transformation!
Over the next few weeks and months, you will see some changes in our colors, signage, social media presence and more. None of this changes who we are as Love In the Name of Christ, our mission remains the same and we continue to Help Churches Help People.
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3
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From Our New Creation Program
We have this unique opportunity to meet people where they are with our New Creation program. We are able to offer a community where they can find hope and empowerment, and we know that each life transformed impacts others around them.
In January our winter session began offering multiple courses. During our first small group time together everyone got to know each other. This group consisted of volunteers and participants walking through a few "get to know you" type questions. At first everyone was reserved and unsure, not quite ready to share their heart with this new group. We know this can be scary for all of us.
As we continued, there was an overwhelming peace in the room, and we began to see the Holy Spirit work. Our friends began to share a little more, and a little more, and then the greatest thing happened...they began to empathize, listening intently, with one another and offering encouragement and support to each other. What a joy to experience what our Lord can do when you trust Him!
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
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Thank you to those who participated in our Reverse Advent Calendar of 2021.
(Instead of receiving each day, you give something each day)
We started small this past Christmas season, we can't wait to grow this ministry next season.
Wondering what we will do with these blessings? Our New Creation participants receive blessings at each class they attend. We can't wait to share with those individuals working weekly to change the course of their lives.
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New Creation has exciting news...we have relaunched our Mentoring Program, added a Day Class, and a new series of courses!
Here's a little more about Mentoring with New Creation...
•Once individuals have completed the first core course, they have an opportunity to participate in the mentorship program.
•Characteristics of those ready to move into the 1 on 1 mentoring phase:
•Desire to learn new skills
•Class participation
•Good attendance
•Motivated to make changes
•Desiring Accountability
The goal of mentoring is to provide support with life goals, financial management, and spiritual goals.
Mentors help participants:
•Master skills learned
•Gain confidence
•Develop a productive plan of action.
For More information about more programs:
New Creation offers participants a supportive community, skills training and mentoring to bring about a hopeful future.
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We were blessed to have our first Love INC Partner Church Luncheon (LPC) of 2022 this past week. And a big thank you to Fowlerville Church of the Nazarene for hosting and providing lunch.
Our LPC meetings are a great time to gather and share what's happening throughout Love INC and with our partner churches. We have a roundtable time of sharing from everyone in attendance.
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Thank You Churches who attended our LPC Luncheon
St. John's Fowlerville
Fowlerville UB
Arise Church
Brighton Seventh Day Adventist
Oak Grove United Methodist
St. John's Episcopal-Howell
Grace Lutheran of Howell
Northridge Church
St. Patrick's Brighton
Salvation Army
St. Agnes Fowlerville
Fowlerville Church of the Nazarene
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Bedding Ministries
We often receive calls from those in our community who have a need for bedding supplies, sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Several of our partner churches fill those gaps and meet the need. When offering help in Livingston County we have found it important to have multiple sites available, and we love when more than one partner church works together to fill a need.
Love INC fills gaps in our community with our church gap ministries.
Pray for our partner churches
as they help in our community.
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Cheerful Heart for Giving Fundraising Dinner |
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Join us for a night of dinner, music and love stories. Friday, March 4th, 2022. Doors open at 6:15 PM and Dinner is at 7 PM. We are so excited to be able to join together in person again this year after holding this fundraiser virtually last year. More details below. |
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We are looking for sponsors to help make the evening a beautiful event...would you like to be part of our Cheerful Heart for Giving Fundraising Dinner... |
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Our sponsors will be recognized during the evening, on our website, and through social media over the coming weeks. A table (up to 8 people) for the event will be offered for any sponsor that pledges $500+. You can invite others to join you and learn about the Love In the Name of Christ movement.
Sponsoring a portion of the event means…our work of connecting, through God’s love, can continue in our community.
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We were excited to be part of Community Connect that was held at 2|42 Church on February 5th. What an incredible outpouring of love in our
community to those needing support.
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A huge thank you to Meijer for supporting us.
These funds will help us continue the work of transforming lives.
Together we are making a difference in our community.
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Resale Store/Clearinghouse Volunteer
June Browne
Interviewed by Becky Carpenter
June has volunteered in several capacities with Love INC. She spends time at both our resale store and our clearinghouse. She was looking for community involvement when a neighbor suggested Love INC to her. Our volunteer coordinator saw a light in June and told her, she would be a blessing on our phones and in our store...and so that's why June helps in both areas.
When asked about why she volunteers in both places, June laughed and talked about how different the areas are-the store is never the same day twice, she loves the upcycling and how people are giving back by shopping with us. In the clearinghouse she loves working with each individual she gets to talk too, helping them find their worth and value.
We talked about how June's daughters began coming with her three or four years ago to volunteer in the resale store. They love it as much as she does and even spent time during some of our closure due to COVID restrictions, volunteering to reorganize portions of the store.
Talking with June you can hear how much she cares about the community she lives in, and the passion she has for helping others. God's light shines through her and He uses her to bring that light to our Love INC community and beyond. Thank you June!
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A fun place to serve and shop!
HOURS: Tuesday – Friday
11:00 – 5:00
Saturday from 10:00 – 4:00
Volunteers NEEDED! If you would like to offer friendly help to our shoppers, or help receive donations, we have a variety of ways to volunteer at the resale store during each 3-hour shift. Click here if interested.
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Come take a look...there's always something new at the store! Our floor changes almost daily and remember all proceeds go directly to helping fund the ministry of your
Livingston County Love INC.
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Would you like to volunteer? Click here to learn more.
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Be sure to RSVP to the Cheerful Heart for Giving Fundraising Dinner by February 25th. |
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Together we are transforming
lives and communities!!
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