Family Advocate - October 2018

A publication of Sheridan House Family Ministries

1700 South Flamingo Road • Davie, FL 33325 • (954) 583-1552 • www.SheridanHouse.org

October 2018

Every year, Sheridan House gives your donated vehicles to single moms in need of transportation.

5o Years of Miracles

Single Moms Ministry Honoring Christ by Serving the Needs of Children and Families

SATAN USES IT ALL to keep us from our loving Savior...

BUT GOD! He is always

stronger, and Addie is perfect proof!

last many months, felt led to sponsor her so she could attend the weekly study. At first, all was well and Addie was excited to start, but that happy anticipation quickly evaporated.

Addie came to Sheridan House two years ago looking for help through the Sheridan House Single Moms Program Addie had learned that before the leader taught, as she worked to raise her three teenage children. she would be part of a table group of women Although it’s exciting to tell about how her where they would all discuss what they’d Near the physical needs have been met, it’s even end of the study, studied the previous week. This was more thrilling to share how God has Addie wrote a too much. Addie was overwhelmed by touching letter to moved her heart to Himself. anxiety at the thought because she’d the leader, sharing never really studied the Bible. She felt Ever since Addie started participating how impactful the study had she didn’t know anything, so she was sure at Sheridan House, she has exuded a been. she’d embarrass herself! humble, sweet spirit. She never asked for much; she simply made do with the circumstances before her. However, she only knew basic facts about God; she didn’t have a strong personal relationship with Him. As the fall Bible Studies were about to kick off last year, some staff members, who’d gotten to know her over the

Her sponsor doled out encouragement to her, but poured forth even more prayer to God that He would change Addie’s heart. Praise God for His faithfulness!

Despite her anxiety, Addie made the courageous choice to go the first day, and to continue for three months before she truly became comfortable there.

“Attending Bible study has been a priceless opportunity that I am so grateful for. It has allowed me to find the key to walk through the door back to my faith. Between the words Rosemary uses and the new friendships I have formed with the ladies at my table, I have been given the gift of having Jesus back in my life.”

-‘Addie’

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Addie now enjoys growing with the ladies at her table as they discuss God’s word.

Near the end of the study, Addie wrote a touching letter to the leader, sharing how impactful the study had been. Although she’d attended church off and on throughout her life, she never had a personal relationship with her Savior. Now she does! What an incredible joy it is to see God actively saving His children in the face of the challenges we think are unbearable! God is good, and His love and power are matchless; He continues to prove it over and over again, just as He has over the last 50 Years of

Marriage and Parenting Seminars and the ParentingOnPurpose.org daily podcasts, blog and radio show Counseling services to help families and marriages stay on the right path.

Life skills, training and support for single moms and their children Residential homes for children dealing with behavioral and emotional problems

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1700 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33325 (954) 583-1552 • sheridanhouse.org

New time this year!!

We’re meeting at the Jacaranda Country Club at 7am for registration and Shotgun Start at 8am. Followed by lunch, awards, and a silent auction.

Jacaranda Golf Club

9200 W Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324

Fri, Nov. 2, 2018 7am Registration 8am Shotgun Start

To view the brochure and register, please visit: www.sheridanhouse.org/web/event/golf-tournament Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (1-800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Sheridan House Family Ministries registration number is CH24786.

Join us in providing the makings of a Thanksgiving Meal for a single-parent family in need.

Canned Foods: Corn, Yams, Cranberry Sauce Dry Goods: Instant Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing Gift Cards: Publix, Target, Walmart, Gas Cards Online Donation: sheridanhouse.org/fooddrive DROP-OFF: Sheridan House, 1700 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, 33325 by Nov. 15th QUESTIONS? Contact Amy Adler at 954-414-3392 or aadler@sheridanhouse.org