Love and Compassion Ministries This is a monthly publication produced by LCM. Permission is here- by granted to repro- duce this publication! If you wish someone who is in jail or prison to re- ceive a copy, call us for details. Inside This Issue Volume 7, Issue 6 N E W S L E T T E R In the Name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit Story: Page June 1, 2012 In The Year of Our Lord We are really excited about being back in our old office at 1401Viscaya Parkway Suite 3, in Cape Coral. When the owner of the building called and offered us this office back at a very low cost we jumped for joy. For the past couple of years we have been operating the ministry out of Ron Willis’ home, and we have missed many opportunities to help peo- ple because of it. Now that we are back, people will just walk in like they used to. Some will see the Love and Compassion Ministries sign on the door, come in and humbly seek help with drug or alcohol addictions. Some will walk in and ask what they can do to save their marriage. Some will come and tell us they’re hungry, and we will be able to share some food and cloth- ing with them. And, we will have a chance to talk to each of these about Jesus! Once again, we will have a place for Bible studies. We will be able to set up counseling appointments, and not have to go to their home or a public place to meet with those who need help. Many dedicated volun- teers will be able to come back and help us with a lot of things. Please pray we will continue to have the ability to afford this office, and pray that God will continue to send us people who need help along with the desire to hear about Jesus. A great bunch of friends helped us with the move! A big thanks goes to: Paul Armstrong Tony Distaffen Tomas Garcia John Rosko William Stewart Sally Stewart Ron Willis (Continued on page 2) WE’RE BACK HOME 2 HOW TO GROW YOUR GARDEN 3 CROSSROADS MINISTRY STREET MINISTRY 4 FATHER’S DAY OUR NEEDS 5 LETTER FROM PRESIDENT 6 LETTER FROM PRESIDENT 7 PRAYER 8 Board of Directors Frank Blake Stacey Davis Mark Decker Tony Distaffen Mark Johnson Lyle Smith Ron Willis We’re Back Home
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Love and Compassion Ministries
This is a monthly publication produced by LCM. Permission is here-by granted to repro-duce this publication! If you wish someone who is in jail or prison to re-ceive a copy, call us for
details.
I n s ide Th i s I s sue
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In the Name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
Story: Page
Ju ne 1 , 2 01 2 In T he Yea r o f Ou r L ord
We are really excited about being back in our old office at 1401Viscaya
Parkway Suite 3, in Cape Coral. When the owner of the building called
and offered us this office back at a very low cost we jumped for joy.
For the past couple of years we have been operating the ministry out of
Ron Willis’ home, and we have missed many opportunities to help peo-
ple because of it.
Now that we are back, people will just walk in like they used to. Some
will see the Love and Compassion Ministries sign on the door, come in
and humbly seek help with drug or alcohol addictions. Some will walk
in and ask what they can do to save their marriage. Some will come and
tell us they’re hungry, and we will be able to share some food and cloth-
ing with them. And, we will have a chance to talk to each of these about
Jesus!
Once again, we will have a place for Bible studies. We will be able to
set up counseling appointments, and not have to go to their home or a
public place to meet with those who need help. Many dedicated volun-
teers will be able to come back and help us with a lot of things.
Please pray we will continue to have the ability to afford this office, and
pray that God will continue to send us people who need help along with
the desire to hear about Jesus.
A great bunch of friends helped us with the move! A big thanks goes to:
Paul Armstrong
Tony Distaffen
Tomas Garcia
John Rosko
William Stewart
Sally Stewart
Ron Willis
(Continued on page 2)
WE’RE BACK HOME 2
HOW TO GROW YOUR
GARDEN
3
CROSSROADS MINISTRY
STREET MINISTRY
4
FATHER’S DAY
OUR NEEDS
5
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT
6
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT 7
PRAYER
8
Board of Directors
Frank Blake Stacey Davis Mark Decker
Tony Distaffen Mark Johnson
Lyle Smith Ron Willis
We’re Back Home
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They cleaned, painted, and wired for the internet and
phones.
(Continued from page 1)
John Rosko
William Stewart
Tomas Garcia
Paul Armstrong
Eating Pizza
Tony Distaffen
This is a mess. Glad I’m Done!
Ron Willis
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FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING ,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS :
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT
TURNIPS
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN MUST HAVE
THYME
1. Thyme for God
2. Thyme for each other
3. Thyme for family
4. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTI-
VATE WITH LOVE.
THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BE-
CAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in
due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Ephesians 6:9
How To Plant Your Garden
First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses.
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STREET MINISTRY
Rev. William Stewart led another LCM Street Ministry on
April 27th. Seventy five people came to hear William’s
message, and two prayed to receive Jesus Christ as their
Savior. We prayed with many for their sicknesses and pov-
erty. Street Watch Ministry joined us again to pass out
clothes and toiletries. They passed out more than sixty
packets of toiletries.
If you would like to help, please call us at 239-574-LOVE.
Come and join us Friday June 29th at 6:00.
Crossroads Wilderness Institute Of Punta Gorda, Florida
Presented a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
to
John Domino
In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community through LCM.
April 11, 2012
John also received a picture of all the young men with their
signatures around the picture.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Many of you have gone to Crossroads to visit incarcerated youth that are sent there from 6-9 months as an alternative to prison.
Visiting the youth at Crossroads started over three years ago when one member in church asked "Will you visit me?" As a result
many have answered the call. I want to personally "thank you all" for your prayers and support over the years! However, now
this very successful program is being subject to budget cuts. As of June 30th, CROSSROADS IS CLOSING!
We found out at 5pm on May 1st that after 26 years, the Department of Juvenile Justice would not be renewing their contract.
The fact is: 1 year of Crossroads successful graduates will save Florida $ 22.8 million dollars while they are juveniles, and $ 95
million dollars over their lifetime.
Question: If this program saves our state money why don't they increase their budget and duplicate the success of this program?
Perhaps our state representatives can answer this one. It just does not add up!
So now I am asking for prayer in action. I have attached a suggested letter to send to the Governor's office. A letter and pray will
only help our cause. We have not lost this battle yet! Please e-mail a letter to the Governors office to: Robin Stublen at
Sincerely, John Michael Domino Christian Coordinator [email protected] A sample letter to the governor’s office has been attached to our website at www.lovecompassion.com Click on Contact and then Prayer Request. Please cut and paste, add your own comments and send to the email address above. Thanks!
Left: William Stewart Center: Dr. John Domino, Director
Right: Johnny Rosko All major leaders in Youth Program.
3476 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Fort Myers, Florida 33916
What Makes A Dad God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author unknown
A LITTLE FATHERLY HUMOR
One evening a little girl and her parents were sitting around the table eating supper.
The little girl said, "Daddy, your the boss, aren't you?"
Her Daddy smiled, pleased, puffed out his chest and replied, "Yes."
"That's because Mommy put you in charge, right?”
Now That We Are back in the Office We Have Some Needs
Large Conference Table and Chairs
Chair Pads
Waste Baskets
Trash Bags
Hand Soap
Plastic Silverware
Paper Plates and Napkins
Styrofoam Cups
Bottled Water
Vacuum
Toilet Paper
Computer Security Software
Quick Books 2012
Printer Cartridges For
HP Office Jet 6000 & Brother LC 79
Internet Wireless Router
Computer Paper
Volunteers — Secretary, Office Manager, Grant
Coordinator, Office Help
Help With Street Ministry & Crossroads
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Dear Friends,
Fourteen years is a long time to be doing ministry work with people that society has given up on. Through Love
And Compassion Ministries, we have served more than 20,000 individuals, and yet, many times, I have wanted to
give up and throw in the towel , because I was drained, broken hearted and out of money.
Dealing with people who have so much anger, bitterness, sorrow and hurt will physically drain you. But, many
times our Lord has sent just the right person at the right time to show His grace and love to me. I have listed a few
of them below as I say to them -- Thanks! My heartfelt thanks goes out to you for being obedient, for caring about
what we do and for your giving just at the right time. You have served our Lord well and sacrificed to show your
love. Without you knowing it God has used you in a mighty way!
I pray that I will be able to serve our Lord for another fourteen years with you by my side, for you are the greatest
servants in the world. May God always bless you and keep you healthy and strong.
Thank You …
Aalderink, Robert and Joyce Acacio, Grace Adams, Ron and Tina Ahlborn, Mary Aid Association For Lutherans Alexander, Lindsey Alexander, Sherryl and Jack Altland, Patrick and Angela Anderson, Lois Puckett Gerig, Chet Thomas, Anthony Antonucci, John and Pamela Badke, Victoria Balderas, Frank and Angela Balogh, Cadd and Bonnie Barnhart, Donna Baroni, Elenor and Mario Barta, Nancy Bates, Betty Baxley, Harold Bennett, Margaret and Daniel Berkowitz, Jana Bevilacque, Lenore Blake, Frank and Mary Beth Bledsoe, Barry Dean, Bob Bontrager, Alvin Bontrager, Mike Bontrager, Ray and Mary Bordeaux, Betty Bordeaux, Robert Bosacker, Nancy and Lyle Bowers, Elizabeth Bray, Darin and Amy Bread of Life Ministries Brown, Henry Lewis Brown, Roger and Kathy Bryant, Kelly Buick, John and Dixie Burns Propeller Service Calzadias, Tomas Campbell, William
Cape Coral Community Foundation Carol Prokap Carr, Phillip and Ida Central Baptist Church Chebator, Kevin Christian Partners of Hope Christie, Dale and Lydia Cniscitelli, Shawn and Carrie Coe, Robert D. Coffman, David and Robin Colie, Carol Cooper, Jeff and Ginny Cornerstone Kitchens, Inc. Cornerstone Class Cossairt, Donald Cossairt, James & Joanne Culbertson, Robert Cummings, Kevin and Sandy Curry, Betty and Bill Cypress Lake Baptist Church Daniel Harper Danno, Gary and Francine Davies, Ivan and Carolyn Davis, Pamela Davis, Stacey Dearwater, Nina Decker, Mark and Kathy Dennis and Mickey Jones DIsciples of CLBC Dillaha, Gary Distaffen, Anthony and Linda Divine Intervention of S.W. Florida Domino, Dr. John and Liz Dotson, Elizabeth and Deane Dubois, Dean and Gail Duncan, Randy and Jan Dutcher, Leoma Dykes, Harold and Lynette Dykstra, James and Sandra Eden Inspiration Corp. Embrey, Wanta L. Encouragers Class McGregor Baptist Church
Endsley, Melissa English, David and Kendra Erant, Luis Espinosa, Eddy and Maureen Eunice, Brenda Evans, Beulah Evans, Mary Fay, Hildegard Fields, Tommy First Assembly West First Baptist Church of Cape Coral First Baptist Church of Hiland Park First Baptist Church of Lehigh Fisher, Danielle Fisher, Denise Forbes, Daniel Forrer, Dr. Donald and Janet Forstund, Lillian Fowler, Ron Frantz, Dr. Joan Frumoff, Lew Ft. Myers Beach Kiwanis Club Fuller, Iris Grace Gardner, James and Patty Geard, James and Miriam Gelpi, Dr. Tina Gentile Goodrum, Vern and Lisa Gray, Tyler and Sherry Greenblatt, Ira Griffith, Albert Groce, Samuel Gulfcoast Church of Christ Gurley, Shirley and Wesley Haley, Dawn Hanlon, Robert and Patricia Harper, Dan Harris, Dolores Harskamp, Ken and Darlene Hartz, Richard and Barbara Hatch, Sharon Heidig, Carmela
(Continued on page 7)
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Heverly, Bill and Joanne Hilbert, Jeff Hill Gregory Hirst, Bonice and Charles Holbrook, Pastor James and Gean Holland, Bella Honc Marine Hooper, Diane D. Howard, Roy and Mary HP Invent Ingram, Jeremiah Intuit Jansen, Charlene and Elmer Jesus Loves You Ministry JM Todd, Inc. Johnson, Billy and Wilma Johnson, Mark and Claudia Jones, Dennis and Michaele JonG-A-Kiem, Janice Joseph, Benadette Kania, Frank and Nancy Kelley, Judy C. Kelly, Shirley Kincaid, Ray and Claudia King, John D. Kotcamp, Roland and Janice Kroencke, James Landrum, Jo Landry, Jay and Dee Lee County Jail Mm Leeber, Tony Lemke, Lester Lemmon, Bertha Lemon, Jane Liebenow, George Louis, Robert and Imogene Lowe, Todd and Shellie Lucas, David and Linda Lundberg, Sue Lusteg, Booth G. Mac and Diane McRae Macey, John Magart, Miriam Maik, John and Terry Malcomb, Buddy and Diane Maling, Beverly Marek, Dale A. Marine Hi-Performance Spec. Marlatt, Roger Marshall, Aleda Marshall, John and Mary Martin, Leslie E. Martin, Linda Martin, Molly Martinez, Lazaro and Glenda Mason, John and Sandra Mathis Insurance & Investment, Inc. McConoughey, John and Ethel McElhannon, Pat
McFalls, David & Audrey McGregor Baptist Church McKay, Marjorie McKinley, Jim and Cynthia McLoughlin, Marty and Sandy McNeils, Christy & Antoinette Melton, Talbert and Carolyn Messiah Lutheran Church Miller, J.B. Miller, Katherine Miller, Leroy Miller, Ode Mae Miller, Rev. William MillitelIo, Joanna Mock Engineering, Inc. Mock, George and Geneva Montie, Edwin and Edith Moody, William Moore, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Moulaisons, John Murdoch, Virginia L. New Hope Baptist Fellowship Nies, Kenneth Norris, Iva. L. O'Dell, Daleen Oppelt Sr., Edward and Rosetta Orton, Robert and Marilyn Paar, Charles & Patricia Pastor Alex Watler Patterson, Mary and Richard Phillips, Buck and Paula Plank, Dave & Sara Pratt, Rachel Presbrey, Mrs. Laurie Publix Quick Print Ransome, Susan Rath, Pat Rev. Gerald Camp Rieth, Christina Risley, Jacquelin Robinson, Fred and Laura Roeder, Carl Rosko, John Ruth Messmes Florist, Inc. Ryder, Sara and Joshua Salmon, Maraia Sanders, Barbara Taylor Sanders, Bonice Schimidt, Henry and Judi Schmitz, Abram Schmitz, Candy and Ralph Schoonderwoerd, Cheryl Schwein, David and Dana Schwein, Patricia Scogin, Clarence Scott, Shelia Scrafford, Stephen
Sestac, Rev. Noel Shepherds Gate Shomo, Glen K. Jr. Shultz, Raymond and Sandra Shultz, Richard and Kirsten Simpson, Katherine Sissons, Connie Slater, Tanya Smith, Dortha Smith, Lyle Smith, Paula Smith, Rae Smith, Pastor Steven & Barbara Smith, Zoe Soffer, Charles Solloway, Debbie and Jack Sparks, Charles and Rachel Stahl, Robert Stephenson, Crystle Stewart, Sally and William Stream, Jerry and Jacquelin Street Watch Ministries, Inc. Strever, David and Fran Stubbs, Dechanta Sullivan, Beth Sullivan, Michael Sweet Tomatoes Symantec Tabussi, Madeline Tatro, Richard and Christine Taylor, Charles Ted Todd Insurance Agency, Inc. Teen Challenge of Florida Temple, Joan Templin, Cynthia Thaw, Geoffrey Thompson, Brian Wayne Tinkham, Margaret Troyke, John and Naomi Tussey, Samuel and Patricia Vail, Richard and Nancy Vandewalle, George and Dolores Vann, Johnny and Penny Voss, Peggy Walls, James & Evelyn Walrath, Steven and Deborah Watmuff, Harry and Caren Weber, Evelyn Wells, Van Whetsel, Joseph and Jean White, Judy Whitehurst, Kathy and Walter Wicks, Fran Winslow, Sandra M. Yannatone, John and Maria Yoder, Kent and Linda Zion Ladies Guild Zion Lutheran Church Zirkelbach, Howard and June
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