Beyond Boundaries

The effect of what we do at Behind Every Door goes beyond the boundaries of the apartment complexes where we serve.  Children come from the surrounding apartments to our afternoon Kid’s Club.  Kids who move away still find a way to get here.

Sunday morning, I received a call from a boyfriend of one of our former Kid’s Club members who has moved far south.  He, his mother and brother wanted to go to church with us.  "Of course!" we said.

During the service, someone spoke some words to this mom that they believed were from God.  “I got a picture of you with light emanating from you,” this person said to the mom. “I believe that is something God has for you and is inviting you into,” she continued.

At the break, the mom came to me and said, “I want to talk to you about what that lady said to me.  I used to be that way.  People used to say that I just glowed all the time.  I was walking with God.  But then I started indulging in things that I shouldn’t, and hanging around negative influences.  It has been a long time.  I want that back.”

We talked about repentance and what that would mean for her.  We talked about surrender to a loving God.  With many tears, she prayed and recommitted her life to Christ.  New life has permeated boundaries!

-- Suzanne Wallace

Meals on Heels

When I asked our resident friend, who is now experiencing sobriety, how I could help and support her she said, “I need something to do.”  

I remembered hearing the heart of another resident a few months ago about her passion to help the elderly.  With an upcoming Health Fair on the calendar (February 16th), I decided to approach this resident about beginning a ministry to our elderly in the apartments.  With excitement, she quickly responded with strategies and ideas.

I presented the idea to our now sober friend, and she is ready to bring meals to these residents.  She is calling it Meals on Heels!

Her love for cooking and giving has found a new avenue, and she has found a new purpose for her time.

-- Suzanne Wallace

Extraordinary Woman - Extraordinary God

I admit I was not optimistic when one of the Kid’s Club moms decided to leave the Christian based rehab after 5 days.

Her addiction to alcohol started before breakfast most mornings.  She said she couldn’t remember a time in her life that she didn’t drink heavily, even in childhood.  I felt it would be an extraordinary person who could pull themselves out of such deep addiction, while remaining in their familiar surroundings.

But, this is an extraordinary woman, and she has an extraordinary God!

Surprisingly and joyfully, she has been sober since leaving rehab and glows with new life. She has asked to help with what we are doing at Behind Every Door.  Support comes to her from our Overcomer’s group and there she encourages others.  She is back in church now and is bringing her friends with her.

Extraordinary!

-- Suzanne Wallace

Kids Club to the Mavs Game

Last week, 18 kids from Willow Pond and Village Oaks attended the Maverick's game.  We had a blast, and we go to see the trophy presentation from last year's championship!

 

 

 

 

-- Behind Every Door Ministries

2011 in Pictures

We are going to be posting some pictures from 2011 over the next few posts, so check back for more.

Enjoy!

-- Behind Every Door Ministries