Volume XXXI I I Number 4

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"Sharing God's Grace with the Other Victims of Crime"

HospitalityHouse

House Happenings

Guest Comments

Always Fun to See the Joy on Their Faces

by Debra McCammon, Executive Director

What a blessing to have college students who desire to serve the Lord with their summer vacation! We’ve been blessed this summer to have Sabrina Staggs, a Go Now Missionary, from Tarleton State University Baptist Student Ministry, serving with us. The guest children have loved her as well as their families. Her leadership with our Sam Houston State University summer interns has been invaluable. Yet, more than anything it is her heart for serving her Savior that speaks volumes. Because she has been willing to serve and help families who are hurting, we were able to host a grieving wife whose inmate husband was dying in hospice care at our local hospital under guard. Here is her letter to us.

"I just wanted to let you know that my husband passed away June 8th there at the Huntsville Hospital. The time I stayed there at the Hospitality House with you all was such a blessing and comfort to me in my time of being lost! You are truly Angels on Earth! I will never forget your kindness! You all have NO idea how much I appreciated the Staff and Hospitality House during my difficult time with my husband there at the hospital. You were such a blessing to me, and I appreciate it all so much! God Bless You All, S.S."

Alongside Sabrina serving were Wanda Eckeberger and Betty Cauthen, two long time amazing volunteers, who ministered to a heartsick wife who needed to know of our Savior’s love and experience His comforting strength and peace.

Because of your financial gifts we are able to be open and available to families just like Sherry’s who are struggling through the difficult days of hospice care for their loved one who is incarcerated as well as times of joy during weekend visits.

Major plumbing repairs were completed in June. A huge undertaking, a 65’ tunnel carved out measuring 4’ x 4’ under the main part of the house to repair broken, sagging pipes and free us from explosive sewage. It took 3 weeks to complete the work. A major thank you to all donors who assisted us during this dire time to help make the repairs possible.

“By God’s grace, we are humbled to see all of God’s people uniting to allow us to come after a very long drive and find comfort and peace knowing that the Lord never fails! Thank you all!” JG

“You gave us a place to rest and a nice, warm meal to eat. Thankful for the ability to shower here too! Love you, and God bless you.” SM

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One of the joys of being a grandparent is that moment of seeing the little ones, finally, after a long period of time. The moment begins with the initial big smile on the child’s face, followed by the shrill shout, “DeeDee! Papa Mac!” And then comes the quick sprint to each other’s arms and the kiss on the cheek. Oh, we live for that moment! It can easily be described as individuals who are so extremely delighted by one another’s presence that they cannot help but express it openly.

An example of similar enthusiasm in the Bible is found in Luke 19:4. Jesus was passing through Jericho and Zaccheus “ran” to see Jesus.

Zaccheus’s running showed his expression of delight at being in the presence of Jesus. Nothing was going to stop Zaccheus from seeing Jesus.

The word "enthusiasm" literally means, "full of God." Maybe that’s why enthusiastic people are so often creative and joyful! There are five “I Wills” of enthusiasm:

1. I will be an energy-giver. Everyone loves and respects an energy-giver. These are the people who never need to be reminded of their work. They volunteer to do tasks others would resist. Energy givers maintain a good attitude while they work. Energy-takers and energy-wasters, on the other hand, are the ones who float through life without contributing much to anyone’s goals but their own. Ask daily, “Am I giving or taking energy?”

2. I will smile. A smile is contagious. A smile comes naturally when you see another person smiling. Smiling actually improves health.

3. I will treat every job as important. If you enjoy a job, enthusiasm comes naturally. It is difficult to be enthusiastic if you do not feel enthusiastic.

4. I will put my whole heart into what I do. Success requires going the “second mile.” Giving half our best yields half the results.

5. I will not be discouraged by failure. It’s easy to become discouraged when met with discouragement. Enthusiasm is seeing beyond the failure to the lessons and benefits of the failure.

Have you considered in what, and in whom, do you put your delight?

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