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January 6, 2010

Happy New Year!

What a beautiful end to 2009.  A dozen families were delivered help at Christmas and what a blessing to hear the stories of both the receiver and the giver.  “It is more blessed to give than receive”.

We know this New Year will bring us many new families to connect with and see how God can use something small to do something big.

“Rock On! I’m … overwhelmed.  Can you take a picture of me with this?”

“Do you remember the story of Jesus and the fish? How he had just a little bit and he multiplied it to feed many?  That’s what happened to us reminded me of.  The food that was given to us at Christmas was enough to feed our whole family at Christmas!  It was a wonderful Christmas. I wanted to tell you that I recommitted my life to the Lord too!”

“I was just sitting here wondering what I was going to do. It’s my birthday today and I was awake all night. Yesterday I was told that I got laid off.  God is so good!  Now I can sit somewhere other than my bed and sit at a table to eat!”

These are just a few of the quotes heard because people stepped outside of their world to reach another.

Thank you for contributing to Reach & Restore!

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July 28, 2009

You may have been curious what has been happening lately? Praying… and Waiting.

We’ve got a great bunch of clothes to start the expansion of a clothing closet ministry but are waiting to hear if our current location will work or not. A proposal has been made but now there is another potential renter. The Board believes that God will open the right door for R&R. Trusting and depending is where God wants us to be and all we can do is know He will provide the right space at the right time.

Clothing has been requested for back to school time by multiple families we’ve helped. Reach & Restore was blessed with some larger household donations last week and we’ve been busy putting them away and pulling items out for families who are waiting for our help. Many people will be impacted by these practical items very soon.

What a joy to hear that one of our “swimmer” friends received full custody of her son! An answer to prayer.

Our R&R Cookbook is being printed and should be ready to sell in September! We are looking forward to sharing it with you and appreciate all the recipe contributions and planning committee efforts. Stay tuned for details.

Quote of the month : “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart”. R&R Swimmer

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September 15, 2009

Reach & Restore, Inc. announces it’s first cookbook which is HOT off the press!

All proceeds will directly support the work of R&R. This book contains 250 wonderful recipes that have been collected from R&R family and friends and kitchen tips that are very handy. It has a spiral binding and laminated cover for better wear and will make a fabulous gift for many!

Treat yourself and purchase one today. Single copies are $14 each and Multiple copies are $12 each. Cookbooks can be purchased through the office of Ridgewood Church, Minnetonka (952-474-0858) or by calling 952-933-1393.

Our last offer on clothing closet space was not accepted as is. Please continue to pray for a miracle as we know that there is a need and a solution waiting for us out there.

Multiple families are being assisted this month with basic needs. If you are interested in joining the R&R crew we would love to speak to you! God is using us to share His message during difficult situations.

“We just got here two days ago after driving for two weeks. Our car broke down along the way and we had to spend all of our money on motel rooms and food.The job market is better here and I hope to find work after being unemployed for months down south.” This family was assisted with basic needs and will receive help getting connected in the area. Next month an article will be published in the Christian Chronicle about this ministry!

We are grateful and excited to read it.

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