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Providing Hope and Safe Refuge for
Mothers with Children in Jesus’ Name
Please call Kathy Novak at 714-237-1444 or
email kathy@thesheepfold.org to participate
in our Adopt-A-Family program.
Our deadline to drop off the unwrapped gifts for the AAF program is Friday,
Dec. 7th. This allows us enough time to organize, wrap and transport the gifts to the
shelter for Christmas morning.
November 2012
Adopting a family means providing a portion of the gifts they receive
Christmas morning. When you call or email, we will give you their AAF number (to protect their identity), age, sizes and gift suggestions from their
Wish List. The information will be available by the 1st of November.
Gail’s Story . . .
At Christmas The Sheepfold provides a joyous and Christ-filled holiday for the
women and children who are staying with us. We are able to do this with the help of
individuals and companies who generously donate gifts or by participating in our
Adopt A Family program.
The day we arrived, the song “You are My Hiding Place” was playing . . . I KNEW it was a “safe house”. My adult daughter
had been in and out of jail and rehab due to threats from her current boyfriend. I have guardianship of my five-year old
granddaughter, so she and I had no choice but to flee due to physical threats and abuse.
When I arrived at The Sheepfold, I was excited to find that we had mature Christian House
Managers who could guide us with ANY problems or questions at any time of the day or night.
Through the daily Bible Studies, I realized that my former marriage had been abusive and it was
affecting me on a daily basis, but most importantly, it was affecting my walk
with Christ.
I have since received a deep healing through love, care, prayer and
study of the Word. As this season of my life closes and we move on to a
new chapter, I will remember this time as sweet and spiritual. I have
learned to stop trying to handle my life in my own strength,
but daily I lay it down at the feet of Jesus. I am so thankful
for the tools that I’ve been given that will help
me through difficult times.
So many are unaware what domestic violence is, but it is a greater tragedy that
people are unaware of the damage it can cause. Many see the damage of physical abuse,
but the deeper abuse is the loss of self. I am joyful now because I have been
freed from all of that!
I will forever value this journey at The Sheepfold. I will never forget
the unbelievable hearts who give their time and donations. But most of
all, the daily prayers for us so that we can live with the joy and peace
only our Lord can give.
Would You Like to Adopt A Family?
—1 John 4:16
“God is love.
Whoever lives in love
lives in God,
and God in him.”
November 2012
(714) 237-1444 Orange County
(951) 779-1433 Riverside County
Fax (714) 237-1440
email mail@thesheepfold.org
P. O. Box 4487 • Orange, CA 92863
How can I ever say thank you enough, other than to say, I
am living my life in a way that will glorify Him! Thank you for all you
have done for me and my granddaughter.
—Gail
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.”
—Psalm 107:1 NLT
RSM, CA
Th
Permit No. 500
e Sheepfold
PAID
U.S. POSTAGE
NON-PROFIT ORG.
New entrance doors for Second Step Apartments
It's always a privilege to see what children can do for Jesus! Here at The Sheepfold we recently got to watch God work in the
Children's Ministry at Kindred Community Church. During VBS this year they decided to raise funds to supply new doors for
one of our second step facilities! They brought in all of their loose change throughout the
week and filled buckets. Through their generosity we were able to put new doors on each
unit where there was a need.
That's not the end of the story, you see the kids are too
small to actually install the doors, however we had a team
of men, headed by our Board Member, Bruce Bartolomeo,
step up and volunteer for the installation! They had heard
we were looking to replace the doors and offered to hang
them as soon as they were ready. It’s always an honor to
see the Lord at work. This is just one of our many stories
where people of all ages come together to help make a
difference for the women and the children here at The
Sheepfold. If you have any fun ideas on how you and your church or group can give, please
contact us! (mail@thesheepfold.org)
Kelly, Community Relations Director
Holiday Volunteer Meeting
We are looking forward to another glorious Christmas
season. The Sheepfold has many opportunities for volunteers
to help during this time of year as the homes begin to look
forward with excitement to celebrate the birth of Christ.
We need volunteers who can work:
A 3-hour shift any day or days, Monday–Friday,
from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 – 4 p.m
starting December 3, 2012
sorting and wrapping gifts for the women and children.
We will be holding a volunteer orientation meeting on
Saturday, November 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
at The Sheepfold office. Call for location.
Come and be a part of the excitement!
If you have helped during Christmas in the past, there is
no need to come to the orientation meeting, just call and
let us know when you would like to volunteer. For more
information or to confirm your reservation, please call:
Super Simple
Cranberry Salad
1 can wholeberry cranberries
1 large can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 8 oz. Cool Whip
1 small can condensed milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Walnuts
Mix all ingredients together - freeze until
set, then refrigerate. That’s super simple and
tasty too!
A shelter Thanksgiving favorite!
DeAnne, Volunteer Coordinator at 714-237-1444 or
email deanne@thesheepfold.org.
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Christmas Gift Suggestions
We greatly appreciate all of your expressions of love, and we know how hectic the holidays can be,
so for your convenience we have compiled a detailed list in response to your requests for suggestions.
As part of our stewardship accounting we are required to record every new item donated to The Sheepfold.
It would be a great help if those who bring gifts would kindly include a list of the items costs, or their register receipt.
Thank You!
Girls and Boys
Clothing (winter or summer)
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes
Jackets
Hair accessories
Disney character toys
Polly Pocket
Barbie Dolls
Little Mommy Dolls
Little Pet Shop
Dora the Explorer
Yo Gabba Gabba
Hello Kitty
Strawberry Shortcake
My Little Pony
Art sets
Hot Wheels
Action Figures
Transformers
Imaginex
Kinex
Sports trading cards
18” Dolls & Clothing
Our Generation Dolls &
Accessories
Dolls
Books
Games
Tonka trucks
Remote control cars
Educational toys
Children’s CD players
Adventure Bibles
Magna Doodle
Leap Frog toys
Legos
DS or WII games
(rated E or E10)
Outdoor toys
Tricycles/pedal cars/wagons
Puzzle Ball game
Please Note:
Veggie Quest game
Halo action toys
Angry Birds toys
WWE Wrestling Figures
Pillow Pets
Duplo (Lego)
Disney Princess
Lego Read to Build
Mega Blocks
Lego Brick Box
Lego Duplo Disney
Disney “Cars” Play sets
Mega Blocks
Bop it Smash
MP3 Players/IPods
Hand-held video games
(appropriate for
Christians)
Skateboards & protective gear
Infants
Clothes
Shoes/socks
Baby’s first toys
Diaper bags
Baby slings
Snugli baby carrier
Teen Girls
Clothes (winter or summer)
(modest young fashions)
Scarves
Ugg (like) boots
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes (Vans)
Sports T-shirts
Jackets
• Please bring gifts UNWRAPPED.
Hair accessories
Watches
Christian music CDs
CD Player (portable)
Teen devotionals
Extreme Teen Bible (NKJV)
Jewelry
Bath & Body sets
Cologne
Nailpolish/manicure sets
Jewelry/Craft sets
Mothers
(Size sm to xxl)
Bath & Body sets
Study Bibles (Life Recovery,
New Living, NIV,
New King James)
Devotional books
Clothes for job/Sunday
Sweat suits
Casual wear
Dress or tennis shoes
Socks/underwear
Robes/slippers
Sleepwear
Jackets
Purses
Wallets
Cologne
Watches
Journals
2013 Day Planners
Bible covers
Make-up/Manicure sets
Curling irons
Flat irons
Blow dryers
Shelter Needs
High chairs
Umbrella strollers
Twin sheet sets
Twin blankets
Pillows
Mattress covers (twin)
Shelf stereos
Mixing bowl sets
Silverware sets
Knife sets
Cookware sets
Alarm clocks
Tupperware (plastic ware)
Vacuum cleaners
Compact umbrellas
Gift Certificates
Grocery store
Phone cards
Gasoline cards
Walmart
Target
Kohl’s
Christian book store
Christian Family
Entertainment
Christian DVDs or Videos
“G” Rated family videos
Veggie Tale DVDs or CDs
Christian music-praise and
contemporary
Christian books
Children’s Bible Trivia
Adopt-A-Family
I f you, your church group or company would like to adopt a family or shelter,
please call the office for more information 714-237-1444, or email
kathy@thesheepfold.org.
Groups or Companies
If you desire to give larger items other than listed above, you may call the office
for suggestions 714-237-1444.
• We will receive gifts starting
Monday, November 26, 2012 from 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
• All gifts will be received at The Sheepfold office. Please call for directions 714-237-1444.
• Gift Drop-off DEADLINE: Friday, December 7th (So we have time to sort, wrap and distribute before Christmas.)
• We request NEW items because these are gifts.
• Wrapping supplies, boxes and ribbon are appreciated.
• If possible, please bring a list or receipt for the items you donate. (For our tax purposes.)
New entrance doors for Newhope
It's always a privilege to see what children can do for Jesus! Here at The Sheepfold we recently got to watch God work in the
Children's Ministry at Kindred Community Church. During VBS this year they decided to raise funds to supply new doors for
one of our second step facilities! They brought in all of their loose change throughout the
week and filled buckets. Through their generosity we were able to put new doors on each
unit where there was a need.
That's not the end of the story, you see the kids are too
small to actually install the doors, however we had a team
of men step up and volunteer for the installation! They
had heard we were looking to replace the doors and
offered to hang them as soon as they were ready. It’s
always an honor to see the Lord at work. This is just one
of our many stories where people of all ages come together to help make a difference for the women and the children here at The Sheepfold. If you have any fun ideas on
how you and your church or group can give, please contact us! (mail@thesheepfold.org)
Kelly, Community Relations Director
Holiday Volunteer Meeting
We are looking forward to another glorious Christmas
season. The Sheepfold has many opportunities for volunteers
to help during this time of year as the homes begin to look
forward with excitement to celebrate the birth of Christ.
We need volunteers who can work:
A 3-hour shift any day or days, Monday–Friday,
from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 – 4 p.m
starting December 3, 2012
sorting and wrapping gifts for the women and children.
We will be holding a volunteer orientation meeting on
Saturday, November 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
at The Sheepfold office. Call for location.
Come and be a part of the excitement!
If you have helped during Christmas in the past, there is
no need to come to the orientation meeting, just call and
let us know when you would like to volunteer. For more
information or to confirm your reservation, please call:
Super Simple
Cranberry Salad
1 can wholeberry cranberries
1 large can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 8 oz. Cool Whip
1 small can condensed milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Walnuts
Mix all ingredients together - freeze until
set, then refrigerate. That’s super simple and
tasty too!
A shelter Thanksgiving favorite!
DeAnne, Volunteer Coordinator at 714-237-1444 or
email deanne@thesheepfold.org.
w w w. t h e S h e e p f o l d . o r G
LIKE US ON
FOLLOW US ON
www.facebook.com/thesheepfold
www.twitter.com/the_sheepfold
Christmas Gift Suggestions
We greatly appreciate all of your expressions of love, and we know how hectic the holidays can be,
so for your convenience we have compiled a detailed list in response to your requests for suggestions.
As part of our stewardship accounting we are required to record every new item donated to The Sheepfold.
It would be a great help if those who bring gifts would kindly include a list of the items costs, or their register receipt.
Thank You!
Girls and Boys
Clothing (winter or summer)
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes
Jackets
Hair accessories
Disney character toys
Polly Pocket
Barbie Dolls
Little Mommy Dolls
Little Pet Shop
Dora the Explorer
Yo Gabba Gabba
Hello Kitty
Strawberry Shortcake
My Little Pony
Art sets
Hot Wheels
Action Figures
Transformers
Imaginex
Kinex
Sports trading cards
18” Dolls & Clothing
Our Generation Dolls &
Accessories
Dolls
Books
Games
Tonka trucks
Remote control cars
Educational toys
Children’s CD players
Adventure Bibles
Magna Doodle
Leap Frog toys
Legos
DS or WII games
(rated E or E10)
Outdoor toys
Tricycles/pedal cars/wagons
Puzzle Ball game
Please Note:
Veggie Quest game
Halo action toys
Angry Birds toys
WWE Wrestling Figures
Pillow Pets
Duplo (Lego)
Disney Princess
Lego Read to Build
Mega Blocks
Lego Brick Box
Lego Duplo Disney
Disney “Cars” Play sets
Mega Blocks
Bop it Smash
MP3 Players/IPods
Hand-held video games
(appropriate for
Christians)
Skateboards & protective gear
Infants
Clothes
Shoes/socks
Baby’s first toys
Diaper bags
Baby slings
Snugli baby carrier
Teen Girls
Clothes (winter or summer)
(modest young fashions)
Scarves
Ugg (like) boots
Socks/underwear
Sleepwear/slippers
Shoes/tennis shoes (Vans)
Sports T-shirts
Jackets
• Please bring gifts UNWRAPPED.
Hair accessories
Watches
Christian music CDs
CD Player (portable)
Teen devotionals
Extreme Teen Bible (NKJV)
Jewelry
Bath & Body sets
Cologne
Nailpolish/manicure sets
Jewelry/Craft sets
Mothers
(Size sm to xxl)
Bath & Body sets
Study Bibles (Life Recovery,
New Living, NIV,
New King James)
Devotional books
Clothes for job/Sunday
Sweat suits
Casual wear
Dress or tennis shoes
Socks/underwear
Robes/slippers
Sleepwear
Jackets
Purses
Wallets
Cologne
Watches
Journals
2013 Day Planners
Bible covers
Make-up/Manicure sets
Curling irons
Flat irons
Blow dryers
Shelter Needs
High chairs
Umbrella strollers
Twin sheet sets
Twin blankets
Pillows
Mattress covers (twin)
Shelf stereos
Mixing bowl sets
Silverware sets
Knife sets
Cookware sets
Alarm clocks
Tupperware (plastic ware)
Vacuum cleaners
Compact umbrellas
Gift Certificates
Grocery store
Phone cards
Gasoline cards
Walmart
Target
Kohl’s
Christian book store
Christian Family
Entertainment
Christian DVDs or Videos
“G” Rated family videos
Veggie Tale DVDs or CDs
Christian music-praise and
contemporary
Christian books
Children’s Bible Trivia
Adopt-A-Family
I f you, your church group or company would like to adopt a family or shelter,
please call the office for more information 714-237-1444, or email
kathy@thesheepfold.org.
Groups or Companies
If you desire to give larger items other than listed above, you may call the office
for suggestions 714-237-1444.
• We will receive gifts starting
Monday, November 26, 2012 from 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
• All gifts will be received at The Sheepfold office. Please call for directions 714-237-1444.
• Gift Drop-off DEADLINE: Friday, December 7th (So we have time to sort, wrap and distribute before Christmas.)
• We request NEW items because these are gifts.
• Wrapping supplies, boxes and ribbon are appreciated.
• If possible, please bring a list or receipt for the items you donate. (For our tax purposes.)
Providing Hope and Safe Refuge for
Mothers with Children in Jesus’ Name
Please call Kathy Novak at 714-237-1444 or
email kathy@thesheepfold.org to participate
in our Adopt-A-Family program.
Our deadline to drop off the unwrapped gifts for the AAF program is Friday,
Dec. 7th. This allows us enough time to organize, wrap and transport the gifts to the
shelter for Christmas morning.
Adopting a family means providing a portion of the gifts they receive
Christmas morning. When you call or email, we will give you their AAF number (to protect their identity), age, sizes and gift suggestions from their
Wish List. The information will be available by the 1st of November.
At Christmas The Sheepfold provides a joyous and Christ-filled holiday for the
women and children who are staying with us. We are able to do this with the help of
individuals and companies who generously donate gifts or by participating in our
Adopt A Family program.
Would You Like to Adopt A Family?
—1 John 4:16
“God is love.
Whoever lives in love
lives in God,
and God in him.”
November 2012
November 2012
Gail’s Story . . .
The day we arrived, the song “You are My Hiding Place” was playing . . . I KNEW it was a “safe house”. My adult daughter
had been in and out of jail and rehab due to threats from her current boyfriend. I have guardianship of my five-year old
granddaughter, so she and I had no choice but to flee due to physical threats and abuse.
When I arrived at The Sheepfold, I was excited to find that we had mature Christian House
Managers who could guide us with ANY problems or questions at any time of the day or night.
Through the daily Bible Studies, I realized that my former marriage had been abusive and it was
affecting me on a daily basis, but most importantly, it was affecting my walk
with Christ.
I have since received a deep healing through love, care, prayer and
study of the Word. As this season of my life closes and we move on to a
new chapter, I will remember this time as sweet and spiritual. I have
learned to stop trying to handle my life in my own strength,
but daily I lay it down at the feet of Jesus. I am so thankful
for the tools that I’ve been given that will help
me through difficult times.
So many are unaware what domestic violence is, but it is a greater tragedy that
people are unaware of the damage it can cause. Many see the damage of physical abuse,
but the deeper abuse is the loss of self. I am joyful now because I have been
freed from all of that!
(714) 237-1444 Orange County
(951) 779-1433 Riverside County
Fax (714) 237-1440
email mail@thesheepfold.org
I will forever value this journey at The Sheepfold. I will never forget
the unbelievable hearts who give their time and donations. But most of
all, the daily prayers for us so that we can live with the joy and peace
only our Lord can give.
P. O. Box 4487 • Orange, CA 92863
How can I ever say thank you enough, other than to say, I
am living my life in a way that will glorify Him! Thank you for all you
have done for me and my granddaughter.
—Gail
RSM, CA
T
Permit No. 500
he Sheepfold
PAID
U.S. POSTAGE
NON-PROFIT ORG.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.”
—Psalm 107:1 NLT