God has all the answers for life! When talking with people they are sometimes surprised that the insights and answers they receive in a counseling session come from the Bible. When I hear, "Wasn't that book written for ancient times?" I am reminded of two things. First, the character of man hasn't changed over the milliniums.  And second, the character of God hasn't changed either!  Of course, we modern people often believe we are different...smarter and more aware. After all, we have the internet and we know how to fly!. You would think since we have all that intelligence that we would have less problems, but that is not the case. I believe that as long as we are walking around in these earth suits/bodies, we will have the same old problems of pride and greed that was present in ancient man.

Think of the Bible as a manufacturer's manual. God created us and He wrote a manual about what we need to keep operating properly. It is also an amazing manual about God, sort of an autobiography. God's story, written by Him so we could understand Him. Of course, He seems to leave some of the juicy parts out..like where did He  come from anyway? But everything you want to know about His character, His likes and dislikes and generally how to enjoy life with Him and others is all there. I challenge you to see for yourself. This incredible book of wisdom and hope inspires a life of love and peace with God and others.

At FreshStart the Bible is the primary source of direction used in counseling. We do not preach, we simply give insight from God's Word that has worked for  milliniums to help people live life to the full.

 OUR WISH LIST

REGULAR AND DECAFE COFFEE

• COFFEEMATE POWDERED CREAMER
• BOTTLED WATER
• TOILET PAPER
• WHITE PLAIN PAPER TOWELS
• BOUTIQUE SIZE BOXES OF KLEENEX
• WHITE ADDRESS LABELS (AVERY 5160)
• POSTAGE STAMPS
• #10 WHITE ENVELOPES
• HAND SOAP
• TRASH BAGS (13 GALLON AND MEDIUM SIZE)

 FRESHSTART RESOURCES FOR SINGLE PARENTS

  WHAT IS FRESHSTART RESOURCES FOR SINGLE PARENTS?Provide a healthy meal for at least 60 families that would allow a single parent freedom from expense of food as well as eliminate preparation time. 60 Single Parent families represent 180 people.  This is estimating that the average single parent family is one adult and two children. This would allow for more leisure time with children. 

MISSION: To assist single parents in providing healthy, nurturing environments for their families.

  Objective: To reach out to single parent households weekly through the following:

Provide creative/interactive activity suggestions weekly.  Items will be given out weekly with meals such as games and activity ideas.

¨ Present workshops and support systems that empower single parents to establish and maintain functional families.

Specialized workshops on parenting, self-esteem, goal setting and organizational skills, financial management, time management and more.

¨ Supply an extensive resource list for each family that directs them to family and personal services.

¨ Develop trusting and helping relationship with families.

  WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

   Available to any single parent with primary custody of children, working or in school full time (or half n half), and

not on food stamp assistance.

 HOW DO I SIGN UP?

  ¨ All participants must register in person at the FreshStart Resources office. The primary custodial parent must give full name, show picture ID, place of employment or enrolled school.

¨ Meals are provided on Thursday evenings. Pick up times are between 4:30 to 6:30PM. No exceptions on pick up times.

¨ Reservations for meals are to be called into the FreshStart Resources office each Monday by 4PM preceding Thursday pick up day. Meals provided on a first call basis. The first 60 parents to call by 4PM will qualify to pick up their meal the following Thursday.

¨ Meals are provided through drive thru service only. After showing ID card each family will receive complete packaged meal for each child and custodial adult.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?

 Volunteer: We need weekly and monthly

Volunteers to help in various areas.  Such as:

• Assembling Meals
• Developing Activities
• Making Scripture Cards
• Assembling Gift Bags
• Greeting Families

If you are interested please call FreshStart at 615.822.6772.

¨ Donate: Monetary donations from local businesses, individuals and churches.

¨ Sponsor a family for $50 per month.

Sponsorship includes a weekly meal for parent and children plus a monthly workshop for parents.

 FreshStart Resources for Spiritual Development

 Eleos (Greek meaning: to extend mercy) Ministry School for women began in the fall of 2009. An ecumenical program designed to develop leadership and prepare students for ministry. The curriculum has intellectual depth, comprehensive topics and exposes the student to the spiritual, emotional and relational needs of persons and how to minister to those needs. This 12 month program is divided into 4 quarters with classes that meet weekly for 3 hour sessions. In addition, there are field trips that expose students to various types of worship and practices in the body of Christ. New classes begin the third week of September each year.

 FreshStart Resources for Women

 NWP-US is a 4 month training program that provides assistance to women who are in need of developing life and marketplace skills. The program teaches life skills, occupational skills, and career planning while also cultivating spiritual growth and self-esteem. Any woman can benefit from this program; however, it is primarily targeted towards women who find themselves in a high-risk environment due to oppressive emotional or economic circumstances. NWP-US is devoted to assisting these women in developing the life and marketplace skills that are necessary to overcoming oppression. The program requires six hours of participation per week.

  WANT TO DONATE?

  If you would like to bless the ministry of FreshStart with a financial donation, please mail your check made out to FreshStart Resources to PO Box 87, Hendersonville, TN 37075.

 FreshStart Resources is a non-profit, 501 (C ) tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible. Quarterly and year end receipts are issued for your tax records.

THANK YOU!

“Come to Me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28