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As we close out 2010 and being

a new year, we have much to givethanks to God. We marvel at thewonderful way God has blessedWings. It has again been my privi-lege to serve another year as thePresident of the Board of Directorsof Wings Ministry. The Board repre-

sents a cross section of leadership inour community, but a common dedi-cation to God and the continual de-velopment of the ever-expandingoutreach of this great ministry. Ourmission is to provide support to theincarcerated and their families in atime of separation and anxiety.

We go into 2011 with greatconfidence and optimism, despitemany clouds of uncertainty. We gainmuch hope as we look again to the

promises of God in Joshua Chap. 1.

Joshua was on the threshold of agreat opportunity of leading the Na-tion of Israel into the Promised Landbut first God gave him some reassur-ance and encouragement. Be strong

and courageous, for you are the onewho will lead the people to possessthe land. Be strong and very coura-

geous. Do not deviate from the in-structions I have given you. Be strongand courageous. Do not be afraid ordiscouraged, for the Lord our God iswith you wherever you go.

As we are on the threshold of2011, we must appropriate thesesame promises and look forward tonew horizons that lie before us. Weask you to join with us in the high andholy calling that God has entrusted us.

Wings Ministry

Annual Report

2010Report From Wings Board President The Rev. Dr. Paul CollinsWings Ministry

VisionChrists unconditional

love shared with allfamilies of prisoners.

Wings Ministry

MissionWings Ministry bringsfamilies of prisoners &Christian volunteerstogether as children ofGod by:

Building

relationships thattransform both thelives of the families,volunteers & Christiancommunities.

Conducting

joyous celebrations ofChrists unconditional

love that breaks downbarriers.

Providing interde-nominational missionopportunities for Chris-tian communitiesworldwide.

2010 has been a wonderful year! We celebratedour 15th Anniversary and officially moved into our newoffice 1-1-10. Because of the office, Debbie Diaz wasable to work for us through the NM Dept. of Aging.She did such a fabulous job that we were able to hireher after her contract with NMDA ended. Dozens ofvolunteers have helped us at the office for a total of1970 hours., helping with countless tasks. We alsohave volunteers who need community service credit andcome to us from halfway houses and other agencies.

The office has been an incredible gift.

Wings for L.I.F.E. attendance more than doubled in2010 to an average of 64 people per meeting!Grant funding allowed us to meet 4 times a month andSecond Presbyterian Church and Trinity United Method-ist Church have graciously given us meeting space.

Wings celebrated our 15th Anniversary on July 16.Over 350 people helped us celebrate, including 15year supporters/mentors Dr. David Poling, Homer Gon-zales, Jim & Patsy Zanios, owners of Zanios Foods,Guideposts Magazine & VP Dr. Pablo Dias who gavethe keynote address, and many family members,friends, and long-time volunteers. Nashville songwriter

Wanda Lewis performed her song for WingsHeGave Me Wings.

Letter from the Executive Director Ann Edenfield Sweet

2010 Church WomenUnited ValliantWoman Award&2010 Servant LeaderLegacy Award

Wings for L.I.F.E.2009 America Probation Parole Association winner:National Award of Excellen

for Crime Prevention!

Wings has hosted 12 community and prison pties. Im amazed at all the wonderful people we

been able to meet and minister to. I also say tWings is a seed planting ministry. Last year

had first-time volunteers help with the Dallas, TX Hchins State Jail Wings Party. I was told they winterested in prison ministry, but didnt know where

start and were afraid to sign up for a weekly Bistudy for fear they wouldnt like working in the pris

Instead they joined our Wings volunteer team, fel

true calling to prison ministry, and now 6 new volteers help with the Alpha Prison Ministry in Daarea prisons!

We also have had students from CNM and UNhelp us this year with service-learning classes. only have they enriched out Wings meetings,

hopefully they have learned a lot and will continuegive back to others in the future.

Wings has been able to volunteer for many comunity events in 2010homeless fairs, dental clinand several community resource fairs.

Wings Ministry has touched over 8329peoin 2010 and I thank all of our donors and voluntefor their support!

The Rev. Dr. Paul Collin2010 NM GovernorLifetime Achievemen

Award Winner

Ann Edenfield Sweet

Founded 1995

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2010 Statistics Donations of food, paper products,craft supplies, clothing, gifts, speak-

ers, meeting space, radio & newspa-per announcements for Albuquerque

Wings for L.I.F.E are valued at

$516,684!

789 people attended 3 community

Wings Parties Albuquerque.

2555 people attended 9 prison

Wings Parties in NM, TN, TX, & OH.

1939 children and youth were minis-

tered to at parties & WFL.

Zanios Foods/Jim Zanios has pro-

vided all the food for our annual ban-quets and all the cookies, punch, and

paper products for every NM WingsParty since 1995!

Guideposts Magazine has provided

magazines, books, sweaters, andother items for every Wings Party

held anywhere for the past 15 years!

Inmates # Adults # Child Guest # Adult Vol

#Youth

Vol Prison Staff

Total

Guests Total Vol

Vol

Hours

$20.25* hrvaluewww.Philanthropy.com Chur

20 281 222 177 89 0 789 266 1956 39609 7

718 1931 1128 699 0 194 4696 787 8074 83714 29

0 2255 589 1096 108 0 2844 1204 4214 85334 No TOTAL 728 4467 1939 1972 197 194 8329 2257 14244 208,657

2010 Statistics from Wings Albuquerque & Wings International(Roswell & Tennessee statistics not included)

2010: 8329 people

attended a Wings event.18,054 annual hours ofvolunteer time Est. volunteer value of $375,435!

Special Thanks to our Sponso Zanios Foods

Guideposts Magazine

Family Life Radio KFLQ, 91.5 FM

High Noon Restaurant & Saloon

Dominos Pizza - 5109 Coors Rd.

Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Tape

Trinity@TheMarketplace BH Capitol LTD

McCune Foundation

Nicolas C. Nellos Memorial Fund for ARisk Children of the AlbuquerqueCommunity Foundation

Pay Day, Inc.

Peppers BBQ

Second Presbyterian Church

Starline Printing

Trinity United Methodist Church

Adults Teens Children TotalVolun-teers

Guest Total

2255 212 377 2844 1204 1640 2844

Adults

80%

Teens

7%

Children

13%

Wings for L.I.F.E. 2010 Attendance

Look at our growth!

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Wings Parties in 12 States to dateCommon themesFun, strengthening families,

faith, & Christs unconditional love.

LOVE

5485 people attended Wings PrisonWings Community Parties in 2010

Nashville, TN Springer, NM

Las Cruces, NM

Santa Fe, NM

Dallas, TX

Lancaster, OH

Lancaster, OH Springer, NM

Santa Rosa, NM

Albuquerque, NMgave 1200+

Christmas gifts to families

Los Lunas, NM

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Wings Ministry2270 D Wyoming Blvd NE #130Albuquerque, NM 87112

1-505-291-64121-505-291-6418 Fax

www.WingsMinistry.org

www.WingsForLIFE.info

AnnEdenfield@WingsMinistry.org

For our ministry to continue growing at this rate, we mu

expand our support base. PLEASE consider:

Individual donationsno gift is too small

Make a pledge today Church mission budgets

Participate in Change n Lives (Collect loose change

for Wings)

United Way & our Wings Ministry United Way Campa

Combined Federal Campaign #66605

Gifts in-kind or stock, property, jewelry, etc.

Designated individual and church giving allows us to desig

our programs and staffing around ministry needs instead

one-time grant funding sources.

2010 total in-kindonations to

Wings Ministry

$522,684!

A child of a prisoner is faced with a daunting prospect.

Children of inmates have a 70% chance of ending up inprison themselves!*

But this does not have to be!Your gift can make a difference in the life of a child!

Enclosed is my tax deductible gift for:

$25 $50 $100 $250

Other $

I would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities in my area.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

PHONE: EMAIL:

Wings Ministry is a 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization.

Wings accepts United Way contributions from anywhere in the United States

Thank You!*Bureau of Justice Statistics

Wings MinistryReunites Families

Former NM Secretary ofCorrectionsJoe R. Williams

16th Anniversary

Celebration Banquet

Friday March 18, 2011

St. Johns United Methodist Church2626 Arizona St. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

Tickets $20 by March 1, $30 after March 1Table Sponsors: $300$500$1,000

Keynote SpeakerLupe Martinez, NMSecretary of Corrections

You do not have to be present to sponsor a table or

buy tickets for families of prisoners to attend the

banquet. Silent & Live Auction items also needed.

Special THANKS to ou

Wings Board of Directo

Paul CollinsPresident

Jim HarmonVice PresidentErma SedilloSecretary

Yolanda MattisonTreasurerTyrreia HurtAsst. Treasure

John Compton

Shirley ComptonBarbara Ellena

Teresa GarciaJo Ann Newton

Judge John Romero, Jr.

Pablo Diaz, Guideposts; Ann,David Poling & Singer WandaLewis from Nashville, TN

15 year supporters: DavidPoling, Guideposts magazine, &Patsy & Jim Zanios