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Mission Prayer Guide - the Indiana Yearly Meeting Website

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Friends Theological College DAYBuilding Projects 11As Friends Theological College responds to <strong>the</strong> growing needfor trained pastoral leadership, <strong>the</strong> board of governors hasadopted a strategic plan for <strong>the</strong> growth and development of <strong>the</strong>college. This requires developing and streng<strong>the</strong>ning both <strong>the</strong>faculty and <strong>the</strong> physical plant. Friends in <strong>Indiana</strong> have alreadyassisted, or committed to assist, with helping faculty to obtainrequired master’s degrees, equipping <strong>the</strong> library to offer everystudent at least one textbook for every course, and building ameetinghouse in which to worship and have o<strong>the</strong>r publicga<strong>the</strong>rings. <strong>Indiana</strong> Friends have also committed to raise fundsfor building a new administration building and converting <strong>the</strong>old one into a dormitory. Fur<strong>the</strong>r funds will be needed over <strong>the</strong>next five years to construct a new library, convert <strong>the</strong> old oneinto classrooms, modernize <strong>the</strong> water system, and constructadditional faculty housing.Pray that…‣ God will guide <strong>the</strong> faculty as <strong>the</strong>y balance <strong>the</strong>ircommitments to <strong>the</strong>ir own studies with <strong>the</strong>ir teachingresponsibilities‣ The processes of degree-level accreditation will gosmoothly‣ That <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit will help to develop good andhonest business relationships between <strong>the</strong> college,architects, and contractors‣ That <strong>the</strong> funds still needed will become availableFriends Theological CollegePO Box 9Tiriki, 50309Kenya, East AfricaWhite’s Residential DAY& Family Services (Pastors’ salary) 20White’s ministers to at-risk children and families and is calledto serve thousands of children who without assistance andguidance would fall through <strong>the</strong> cracks of society. White’sprovides a continuum of care for hurting children and familiesthrough <strong>the</strong> following services:Residential Services – Providing on campus housing,schooling, and social and spiritual development fortroubled youth ages 11 through 18 years.Therapeutic Foster Care – Training and licensing formore than 300 Christian foster families helpingnewborns through independent living teenagers.Emergency Shelter Care – Providing on campusemergency overnight care for children ages 8 – 18.Home-based Services – Helping families in crisis learnnurturing family skills through in-home assistance.Transitional Living Program – Preparing older teens totransition into adulthood and self-sufficiency.Alpha Adoptions – Providing permanent Christianhomes for foster children through adoption.We are thankful for IYM <strong>Mission</strong>s’ contributions to <strong>the</strong> salaryof a full-time pastor and pastoral assistant. Pray that:God will preserve and protect our chapel programFor <strong>the</strong> children in all program areas, that <strong>the</strong>ir heartswill be receptive to Christ’s message of love and healingFor <strong>the</strong> staff, that <strong>the</strong>y will be focused on <strong>the</strong> love ofChrist and serving His purposes, and that <strong>the</strong>y wouldhave opportunities to share that love with <strong>the</strong> children.White’s Residential & Family Services5233 S 50 EWabash, IN 46992260-563-1158E-mail: dee.gibson@whitesrfs.org - Web: www.whiteskids.org

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