Supervise for an hour or two, Do Bible study, Work on a craft, Encourage, Lead an exercise class, Pray for needs, Be an accountability partner, Share parenting skills, Be a pen pal, Counsel, Give rides.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Lighthouse can use your help!
God can use you at The Lighthouse in the following areas: 
Supervise for an hour or two, Do Bible study, Work on a craft, Encourage, Lead an exercise class, Pray for needs, Be an accountability partner, Share parenting skills, Be a pen pal, Counsel, Give rides.
Supervise for an hour or two, Do Bible study, Work on a craft, Encourage, Lead an exercise class, Pray for needs, Be an accountability partner, Share parenting skills, Be a pen pal, Counsel, Give rides.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Open House!
YOU are invited to an OPEN HOUSE for The Lighthouse! Please join us for this celebration and a house tour! Sat. June 6, 1-4 pm, dedication service at 3 pm. with special music.
The Lighthouse is a new Christian-based home, at 219 E. Centerway, Janesville, WI, offering women being released from prison a "Circle of Support" in a Christian environment, and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate. YOU can make a difference in the life of ONE returning prisoner!
There are many opportunities to be involved—We need the
· prayers,
· participation and
· provision of the Body of Christ.
To find out more about volunteering your time, talents or treasure for the Lord at The Lighthouse, please join us at the Open House! Questions? Phone: 608-314-5314
Blog: www.thelighthousejanesville.blogspot.com
Email: thelighthousejanesville@hotmail.com
The Lighthouse is a new Christian-based home, at 219 E. Centerway, Janesville, WI, offering women being released from prison a "Circle of Support" in a Christian environment, and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate. YOU can make a difference in the life of ONE returning prisoner!
There are many opportunities to be involved—We need the
· prayers,
· participation and
· provision of the Body of Christ.
To find out more about volunteering your time, talents or treasure for the Lord at The Lighthouse, please join us at the Open House! Questions? Phone: 608-314-5314
Blog: www.thelighthousejanesville.blogspot.com
Email: thelighthousejanesville@hotmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Who Are We?
The Lighthouse is a discipleship home in Janesville, WI, created by local Christians who are united by the vision of offering women being released from prison a supportive Christian environment and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate.
The Lighthouse is a ministry of Tecate Mission International, which is a non-profit, non-denominational faith organization. The goal of The Lighthouse is to help restore women to God, to their family, and to the community.
The Lighthouse is a ministry of Tecate Mission International, which is a non-profit, non-denominational faith organization. The goal of The Lighthouse is to help restore women to God, to their family, and to the community.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Your very own community!
Burl Cain, warden of the infamous Angola Prison, encourages the offenders at his institution to live as they are living in a ‘community’. The following are our words, but adapted from in his book, Cain’s Redemption: (Warden Cain says something similar to those who live at Angola)
Your unit is like a city. The cells are the houses along the ‘streets’. The streets are the aisles in front of your cell. Three cells down is really 3 houses down in your community. The person living there is your neighbor. You should visit you neighbor, talk to each other, console each other, be concerned about each others well-being. Together you should keep your ‘city’ free of drugs, violence, and other illegal activity. Don’t steal from your neighbor. Go to church together. Don’t use profanity at each other. Once you start cursing each other, things can escalate quickly.
The typical prison culture is a ‘turn your head culture’. Live and let live; if it doesn’t affect me, then I don’t care. But crime in YOUR community DOES affect you! If you see someone dealing drugs on a street corner, don’t turn your head. Call the authorities, start a neighborhood watch group. Take action to rid your community of crime.
This is, in a big part, the philosophy of The Lighthouse. This is the girl’s community! This is where they live! They will be given the tools to make their community a safe and crime free community.
Your unit is like a city. The cells are the houses along the ‘streets’. The streets are the aisles in front of your cell. Three cells down is really 3 houses down in your community. The person living there is your neighbor. You should visit you neighbor, talk to each other, console each other, be concerned about each others well-being. Together you should keep your ‘city’ free of drugs, violence, and other illegal activity. Don’t steal from your neighbor. Go to church together. Don’t use profanity at each other. Once you start cursing each other, things can escalate quickly.
The typical prison culture is a ‘turn your head culture’. Live and let live; if it doesn’t affect me, then I don’t care. But crime in YOUR community DOES affect you! If you see someone dealing drugs on a street corner, don’t turn your head. Call the authorities, start a neighborhood watch group. Take action to rid your community of crime.
This is, in a big part, the philosophy of The Lighthouse. This is the girl’s community! This is where they live! They will be given the tools to make their community a safe and crime free community.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Introducing The Lighthouse!
The Lighthouse is a new
Christ-centered transitional house
serving Wisconsin women.
“When someone becomes a Christian,
[she] becomes a brand new person inside.
[She] is not the same anymore. A new life has begun.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB
Saturday, April 18, 2009
What is the Lighthouse?
Who Are We?
The Lighthouse is a discipleship home in Janesville, WI, created by local Christians who are united by the vision of offering women being released from prison a supportive Christian environment and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate.
The Lighthouse is a ministry of Tecate Mission International, which is a non-profit, non-denominational faith organization. The goal of The Lighthouse is to help restore women to God, to their family, and to the community.
Structure
The Lighthouse is a four-bed home where length of stay is determined individually. Personal responsibility, accountability, and commitment to Christ are stressed.
The Lighthouse uniquely features a tailor-made
“Circle of Support” for each resident, built around:
· Assessing needs of the individual
· Providing programs to meet those needs
· Connecting women with mentors and counselors to enhance growth
Program Services
Services provided to the women through their
“Circle of Support” network include:
· Spiritual--Bible study, discipleship and accountability partners
· Vocational--Job search skills, resumes and interviews
· Educational--Tutoring, exploring school opportunities
· Financial--Budgeting and money management
· Emotional--Healing from the past, developing healthy relationships
· Physical--Health and leisure activities
· Practical--Food, clothing, and transportation
The Lighthouse is designed to help women grow and apply what they learn. Through a personal relationship with Christ, they can experience freedom from past negativity and power to make responsible life choices.
Women's Issues
Specialized areas addressed include:
· Self-esteem
· Physical and sexual abuse
· Abusive and addictive relationships
· Alcohol and drug recovery
· Eating disorders
· Sexuality
· Women’s health
· Nutrition
· Exercise
· Parenting skills
· Family relationships
· Priorities and decision-making
The Lighthouse is a discipleship home in Janesville, WI, created by local Christians who are united by the vision of offering women being released from prison a supportive Christian environment and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate.
The Lighthouse is a ministry of Tecate Mission International, which is a non-profit, non-denominational faith organization. The goal of The Lighthouse is to help restore women to God, to their family, and to the community.
Structure
The Lighthouse is a four-bed home where length of stay is determined individually. Personal responsibility, accountability, and commitment to Christ are stressed.
The Lighthouse uniquely features a tailor-made
“Circle of Support” for each resident, built around:
· Assessing needs of the individual
· Providing programs to meet those needs
· Connecting women with mentors and counselors to enhance growth
Program Services
Services provided to the women through their
“Circle of Support” network include:
· Spiritual--Bible study, discipleship and accountability partners
· Vocational--Job search skills, resumes and interviews
· Educational--Tutoring, exploring school opportunities
· Financial--Budgeting and money management
· Emotional--Healing from the past, developing healthy relationships
· Physical--Health and leisure activities
· Practical--Food, clothing, and transportation
The Lighthouse is designed to help women grow and apply what they learn. Through a personal relationship with Christ, they can experience freedom from past negativity and power to make responsible life choices.
Women's Issues
Specialized areas addressed include:
· Self-esteem
· Physical and sexual abuse
· Abusive and addictive relationships
· Alcohol and drug recovery
· Eating disorders
· Sexuality
· Women’s health
· Nutrition
· Exercise
· Parenting skills
· Family relationships
· Priorities and decision-making
Here comes The Lighthouse!
YOU can pray for The Lighthouse:
• Wisdom for Advisory Board
• The Holy Spirit’s movement
• Women residents of God’s choice
• Mentors and Volunteer Team
• Start-up and operating costs
• Practical application of Scripture
Prayer
“Prayer is where the action is. . .
God does nothing except in response to believing prayer." John Wesley
“Never stop praying.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
In addition to spending personal devotional time praying for the ministry of The Lighthouse and its residents, please share these needs at church prayer meetings and Bible studies.
Participation
Let’s put feet to our prayers! The women of The Lighthouse need the involvement of the Body of Christ. We invite YOU to join the “Circle of Support” for a resident, by volunteering your help in these areas:
• Bible study / discipleship / accountability partners
• Job skills: resumes, interviews, tutoring, connect with employers
• Managing finances
• Developing healthy relationships
• Independent living skills
• Transportation
• Food and clothing
• Legal issues
“So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” James 2:17 NIV
More Opportunities for Service:
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Computer Support
• Property and Car Maintenance
• Cooking, Gardening, Music
• Arts and Crafts / Hobbies
• Sports and Recreation
• Promotion / Fundraising
Provision
We are trusting God to provide for The Lighthouse through partners like YOU!
To volunteer your time and/or talents, contact us:
PHONE: 608-314-5314
E-MAIL: thelighthousejanesville@hotmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS:
The Lighthouse
P. O. Box 2443
Janesville, WI 53547-2443
The Lighthouse is supported by donations. Your gift to the ministry of The Lighthouse may be a special gift, a monthly pledge, a free-will offering taken at your church, or another idea you may have.
For tax-deductible receipt, your gift may be sent to:
Tecate Mission International
P.O. Box 1000
Tecate , CA 91980-1000
Designate for “The Lighthouse”.
“My God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28
The Lighthouse Can Help You!
WOMEN:
* Place you in affordable housing
* Provide mentors in Christian living
* Offer support groups and programs
* Connect you with caring Christians
* Discover who you are in Christ
* Encourage you to “grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ”
CHURCHES:
* Provide service opportunities for community members
As the light shows you the way in the darkness,
The Lighthouse shows you the light of God.
– S.B.T.
“In Your light, we see light.” Psalm 36:9
• Wisdom for Advisory Board
• The Holy Spirit’s movement
• Women residents of God’s choice
• Mentors and Volunteer Team
• Start-up and operating costs
• Practical application of Scripture
Prayer
“Prayer is where the action is. . .
God does nothing except in response to believing prayer." John Wesley
“Never stop praying.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
In addition to spending personal devotional time praying for the ministry of The Lighthouse and its residents, please share these needs at church prayer meetings and Bible studies.
Participation
Let’s put feet to our prayers! The women of The Lighthouse need the involvement of the Body of Christ. We invite YOU to join the “Circle of Support” for a resident, by volunteering your help in these areas:
• Bible study / discipleship / accountability partners
• Job skills: resumes, interviews, tutoring, connect with employers
• Managing finances
• Developing healthy relationships
• Independent living skills
• Transportation
• Food and clothing
• Legal issues
“So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” James 2:17 NIV
More Opportunities for Service:
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Computer Support
• Property and Car Maintenance
• Cooking, Gardening, Music
• Arts and Crafts / Hobbies
• Sports and Recreation
• Promotion / Fundraising
Provision
We are trusting God to provide for The Lighthouse through partners like YOU!
To volunteer your time and/or talents, contact us:
PHONE: 608-314-5314
E-MAIL: thelighthousejanesville@hotmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS:
The Lighthouse
P. O. Box 2443
Janesville, WI 53547-2443
The Lighthouse is supported by donations. Your gift to the ministry of The Lighthouse may be a special gift, a monthly pledge, a free-will offering taken at your church, or another idea you may have.
For tax-deductible receipt, your gift may be sent to:
Tecate Mission International
P.O. Box 1000
Tecate , CA 91980-1000
Designate for “The Lighthouse”.
“My God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28
The Lighthouse Can Help You!
WOMEN:
* Place you in affordable housing
* Provide mentors in Christian living
* Offer support groups and programs
* Connect you with caring Christians
* Discover who you are in Christ
* Encourage you to “grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ”
CHURCHES:
* Provide service opportunities for community members
As the light shows you the way in the darkness,
The Lighthouse shows you the light of God.
– S.B.T.
“In Your light, we see light.” Psalm 36:9
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