Jubilee Project, Inc. - Holston Conference

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1ST QUARTER 2017

Jubilee Project, Inc. A Mission Field Close To Home

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Holston Conference Advance #3500-301-56 * National Advance #781350

Words from the Director: Linda Stransky ly “sees” them; when they see what’s going on in their lives and care about it. Jubilee Main Office 197 North Jockey St. PO Box 657 Sneedville, TN 37869 423-733-4195 Fax 423-733-1634

This week 11 students and faculty from Virginia Commonwealth University arrived for a spring break work trip. It’s been so much fun to watch as the students experience a very different culture than they’re used to and interact with the homeowner. They’re discovering that “people are people” everywhere and that we’re more alike than different. We all have challenges and want to have hope in the midst of them and that hope arises out of relationship.

This week the team is working on a home that has not had running water for 3 years, simply because a pipe to the house broke. For the majority of us, that would not seem insurmountable and we wouldn’t put up with no water for 3 years. But for those living in poverty, obstacles like that can become walls, because they just simply don’t have the resources. Last year one team worked on a home where a young adult had planned to go to college, but had backed out. Why? While having a conversation, they discovered that the family didn’t have the required $100 registration fee. They paid it for them and now that young person is enrolled. Another obstacle that had become wall, but the wall was knocked down because of hope found in a relationship.

So often those on the fringes feel isolated and alone in their struggles, especially in a very rural area where they literally That’s why relationship are hidden from view. A sense of value and hope building is an important arises when someone real- goal of the ministry here at

Jubilee. Even if we don’t have solutions to all of the challenges they face, people live with a sense of hope when they feel “seen” and know that we care and will do what we can to help. I invite to you come alongside us in the ministry of relationship building by volunteering, by praying for us as a staff and those we serve or by contributing to our general fund that makes it possible for us to have the staff that builds those relationships and shares the witness of faith in God who “makes all things possible.” In Christ

Jubilee Project welcomes our new Outreach Coordinator Monte Emerson.

Email: [email protected] / Website: jubileeproject.holston.org

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Heidi R. Taylor: Jubilee Project Office Manager  Dryer sheets  Shampoo small bottles  Bars of bath soap  Men’s and women’s razors

Work team needs:  2 large first aid kits For more information on this vital ministry please contact the Jubilee Project by calling 423-733-4195. How can you help with day to day needs at the center? We are in need of your assistance to achieve our goals at Jubilee Project. Our biggest need is for giving to our general mission expenses. You can give to National Advance #781350 or Holston churches can give to Conference Advance #3500-301-56. Material donations are accepted as well. Please contact Jubilee Project at 423-733-4195 to ask for a current needs list. Prayer is always needed.

 Blank DVD’s  Blank CD’s  Rolls of Scotch tape  Vacuum cleaner

Personal care and household needs:  Women’s & men’s deodorant  Paper towels

January- Canned soups February- Rice and dry beans March- Fruit April- Cereals

 2 large trash cans with lids

May- Canned ham/tuna/chicken

 Tools

June- Breakfast bars/canned milk

 Ladders

July- Fruit

 Portable saw horses

August- Canned green vegetables

Kitchen at center for Women and Youth Ministries :  Electric hand mixer (new)

September-Cereals



Paring knives

November- Canned soups



SHARP cutting knives

December- Rice and dry beans



Aluminum pans 8X8



10 heavy duty table clothes



Heavy duty paper plates



Electric roasting cooker LARGE

We are wanting to have the disposable pans so we can show the youth how to make a casserole they can take home and bake for their family. “Honey Do”-Gooders Needed

Basic office needs:  Flash drives

Food calendar

We are in real need of volunteers to do “Honey Do” tasks around the Jubilee Center building ranging from changing a door knob to replacing toilet parts to fixing a wet spot in the bathroom ceiling. If you would like to come for a day (or more) to help us out, let us know and we’ll be prepared!

Fun craft made by the women’s ministry. “Puppies in a Basket”

October-Fruit/canned milk

Personal care calendar January– Disposable razors February– Deodorant March- Travel size shampoo April- Bars of bath soap May– Disposable razors June– Deodorant July- Travel-size shampoo August- Bars of bath soap September– Disposable razors October– Deodorant November- Travel-size shampoo December- Bars of bath soap

Peace and Blessings

 Toilet paper  Laundry soap

Email: [email protected] / Website: jubileeproject.holston.org

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Women’s Ministry The last few months have been filled with good things thanks to ladies “beyond the mountain” who have blessed our women in a variety of ways. During Advent women from Rocky Top UMW came to make Christmas decorations and women from Fairview UMW brought gifts for a Christmas party. In February ladies from Bybee UMW brought a fun Valentine craft, so we had quite a festive holiday season. Our women really enjoy sharing fellowship with sisters in faith and we would welcome participation by any UMW group that would like to host one of our bimonthly meetings. As a special treat, we took 15 women to see the movie, “The Shack” this past week. We went to the Pinnacle in Bristol and enjoyed the recliner seats and popcorn. What a great day! Youth Program This has been a fun few months for our youth as well. Many thanks to Shiloh UMC and Fairview UMC for Christmas gifts for all our youth and for coming to participate in their meeting. 7 youth went to Resurrection 2017 in Pigeon Forge. All were there for the first

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time and were very inspired by both the music of Rend Collective and the speaker, Mick Veach. We’re already looking forward to next year! Please mark your calendars now for our annual pancake breakfast to raise money for lodging and food for Resurrection. It will be held Saturday, September 9 at the Green Tomato in Mooresburg from 8am10am. The last 2 years we’ve sent 5 youth to Camp Wesley Woods on scholarship through the generosity of donations. If you would like to help us do the same this year, please mark your check on the memo line so that we put it into the scholarship fund.

Women’s ministry at Christmas 2016

Jubilee Youth at Rez17

Special Ed Class Christmas 2016 We want to thank Kendrick’s Creek United Methodist church for loving and caring about these special young people for the last few years. You are all such a blessing to these children .

Special Ed class enjoying Mr. and Mrs. Santa

For the last couple of years they have had a really special couple visit... Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. It is such a special gift to see the joy on the faces when they come downstairs from just landing on the rooftop. “Thank you Santa.” Youth serving at Pancake Breakfast

Email: [email protected] / Website: jubileeproject.holston.org

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Hi, Y’all – My name is Monte Emerson and I am the new Outreach/Youth Coordinator for the Jubilee Project in Sneedville! I am looking forward to what God has planned for me and this organization to continue to serve God and those in need in Hancock County. My wife and I live in Rogersville, TN, with my 97 year old mother, a Great Pyrenes dog, and a cat that thinks he is a dog. I have been a Methodist since birth, Starting in Memphis, TN. I have lived in Tennessee most of my life, minus a few stops and 14 years in Florida. We have two grown sons– with 4 beautiful grandchildren. I have played Jonah in most of my dealings with God, until I finally got the message. This position is an answer to a fervent prayer and fasting. I am excited about this next page of my life’s story.

The first mission team of the year is VCU Aspire. They have been coming here to Hancock County for the last few years. They always bring a great group of students!

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Email: [email protected] / Website: jubileeproject.holston.org