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Aug
19

A meeting, a problem, an idea, a solution!

Never underestimate the power of business people coming together to solve a problem.
At a Get Together Meeting in 2005, several ministries had a problem.  They were feeding hungry people 3 meals a day and didn’t have meat or any protein source to serve.
Several business people who were hunters had an idea – donate their surplus [...]

Jul
28

“Miss, What Am I Supposed to Put My Clothes in?” Part 2

In June, while telling the kids they serve what they would need to bring for camp, the staff of Mission Centers of Houston was faced with the fact that these inner city kids didn’t have suitcases, duffle bags, backpacks or ANYTHING in which to pack their clothes.  A call went out through the GT network [...]

Jul
20

Can you help Pootie and her friends?

Meet Stephanie, who goes by the nickname “Pootie”!  Pootie and 11 of her friends who participate in Generation One’s tutoring program are in trouble!  Because their families lack transportation, the staff of Generation One transports them in vans to and from tutoring, church and other activities.  By law, all of the kids need to [...]

Jul
13

Young Entrepreneurs Launch H.O.P.E. Restaurant

Join  the Students from the Aldine Y.O.U.T.H. School of Business
for the premiere of their entrepreneurial endeavor
H.O.P.E. Restaurant
July 23, 2010
11-12:30
Special Guest:  Sylvia Latapie, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
4700 Aldine Mail Rt., Houston, 77039
$12/person
$125/table (Seating for 8 and special recognition)
RSVP by July 16 – rrichardson@aldineyouth.org
Come for a great lunch, networking, entertainment and information about Aldine Y.O.U.T.H.
Take this time [...]

Jun
30

“Miss, what am I supposed to put my clothes in?”

Some of you know that we are taking our preteens and teens to camp on July 16.  We’ve found donors for scholarships and hygiene items but just yesterday discovered a new need.  Our kids don’t own luggage or duffle bags.  2 questions came from kids yesterday.  ”Miss, what am I supposed to put my clothes [...]

Jun
24

Who has Coolers, Uniforms, Basketballs & Beds?

Agape Development ministers to kids and young adults in the Third Ward.  Needs include coolers for their Backyard Bible Club and Basketball Team and bunk beds for the Gateway House residential program for young adults.  If you can help by donating any of the items below or the cash equivalent, contact Kirk Craig – kirk@agapedevelopment.org.

Large [...]

Jun
23

Get Together Prayer Requests

Get Together Prayer Requests
June 23, 2010

I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.  Psalm 57:2
Even though The Get Together doesn’t meet during the summer, there is still a lot of activity going on.  Would you pray for us?
The Get Together

Direction on which ministries to Partner with in 2010-2011.
That [...]

May
14

2 Large Canopies Needed

Two large canopies are needed to provide shade for the 400+ youth who will be cleaning up sites in the Third Ward as part of The Aeffect, June 21-25. The Aeffect is sponsored by The Forge for Families , Generation One and Sagemont Church . If you have a large canopy that can provide [...]

May
13

Fall 2010 Kick-Off Luncheon

Come join some of Houston’s top leaders in business and ministry as we enjoy a delicious lunch and network together to meet ministry needs in our city. Wednesday, September 29 | 11:30 a.m. | Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Apr
27

Needs List – Summer 2010

This is it! The most current, complete Needs List. Look it over and see if any ideas come to mind. Pray and ask God to give you creativity and to open your eyes to ways those needs can be met. We are interested in your ideas, contacts, networks, business and entrepreneurial expertise.