Christmas Caroling '12; bridging the gap

Had a chance to go Christmas caroling last week with some 2Coats Friends.  This was our december outreach for one of our compassionate engagements called, The 10:5 Movement  What a great time.  We started slow, but we got our voices in tune.  I love love love to see the faces of those we are singing to.  Whether it is the sound of the voices, the kids walking around and playing with us, or some memory that has just been reintroduced to their thoughts  the smiles are great.  The handshakes always seem to be a little tighter, the hugs a little longer, and they seem to hold you a little longer.  

I also enjoy the simplicity of the engagement.  We are singing songs, and that's about it.  No gifts, cookies, fancy etc. to give away, just us, and most importantly, God in us, abiding in our souls.  And with this indwelling and the pouring our via singing, we were able to usher in the Power, the Presence, and the Love of Jesus as God did 2000 years ago.  He introduced His son to human history, the world was about to turn, and we have never been the same since.  

Thanks again to all who joined us, you made my day and were one of the highlights of this season for me and my family.     
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We used to sing this song at church in college.  I always enjoyed it, am just starting to understand more of its meaning...

Canticle of the Turning 

December 2012 Update

Good day all.  Below is our 2012 update which will include...

1. Prayer Requests
2. Organization Needs
3. Dates to Remember and Service Opportunities
4. A Story

Read on to learn more.  Hope to see you soon!

1. Prayer Requests
1. breaking down of walls between volunteers and service opportunities
2. effective vision communication 
3. awakening of the Bride of Christ in Grundy County
2. Organizational Needs
1. your time, talents, and gifts.  1-2 hours per month would drastically impact the coming of the Kingdom into our community.  We currently have several places and times where you can serve including but not limited to...
1. Nights of Prayer (desserts, meals prep, set up and tear down)
2. 10:5 Movement (volunteers to visit seniors, newsletter writers, monthly outreach options)
3. Mobile Food Pantry (breakfast treats, coffee and doughnut servers, people to smile and shake a hand and hug a neck)
4. Office work type things (imputing data, hanging fliers, sending birthday cards)
5. etc., etc., etc.
2. Only you know how you can help and serve.  Would love to talk some more about this.  
3. Dates to Remember and Service Opportunities (check your calendar)
1. December 1st, Night of Prayer, 6PM at the Farm Bureau
2. December 13th, Christmas Caroling, 6PM at Senior Housing or my house (907 F. Ave.)
3. December 15th, Mobile Food Pantry, 7AM at my house (yes AM)
4. A Story

Guardian Angel

Last week we had a chance to hand out some pumpkin breads to our friends over at the senior housing development for our 10:5 Movement project.  We went from apartment to apartment.  Tommy was in charge of handing out the bread and saying "Happy Thanksgiving".  Manny was in charge of guarding the breads in the wagon.  I was in charge of handing out the cards.  Good times, some good conversation too and prayer.  

We ran into a friend of ours, "B", who has had some back problems in the past, and was laid up again.  The doctor said she should stay in for at least three weeks without leaving her apartment.  She looked to be in an awful amount of pain.  We prayed and I asked her if there was anything else we could do.  She mentioned needing some help with meals.  I told her we would be back.  

Turns out we have had a friend, "T" who has been making meals for us for a little more than a month.  She gave me a call and said, "I like to cook.  I hear you work with people that could use some meals from time to time.  I am going to make you some meals."  So every other week she gives me a call and we stock up with casseroles, cookies, corn, lasagna, scalloped potatoes and much more.  Truly a mission accomplisher on our end.  T is living out our mission as we equip individuals to compassionately share their time, talents, and gifts as Christ cared for those in need.  

I went back to see B again the following Monday.  She was still in pain and moving slow.  We prayed again and we went through the food that T had cooked.  Then she looked at me, and said, as only an older woman with a hurting back could say, "I was her guardian angel."  It was sweet.  I am not sure how to react to that.  We don't do what we do to be called guardian angels, but is sure did feel good and my heart felt well.  I gave a bunch of credit to T for cooking and so wished she could be there to see how her gift had blessed another.  God has provided us with much, and T is a great example of us sharing that blessing with others who are in need and could use the current gap in their life bridged.  With that, we were, to her, an angel for this day.  I know what she feels like too.  I have been, at times in life, down and out, both physically and spiritually.  I can remember the people who picked me back up, as guardian angels would.  I thought of them so.    

So this is where you come in.  There are many folks like B, right here in town, as well as many folks like T.  The B's could use a conversation, a handshake, a hug, and sometimes even a meal.  The T's have the heart and the means to seve.  You see, the goal isn't to be a guardian angel, I don't think we ever intentionally go out to be that, but we can be lovers of light and carriers of His presence wherever we go.  Crazy how we can do that in a little as an hour or two per month.  You can do it, can't wait to have you with us!

Steve H. 
chief compassionate engager
2Coats, Inc.   

Dreams to Visions to Mission

Good day all,

I hope this finds you well and enjoying your Saturday.  The dream of 2Coats has been on my heart for several years now.  From the way that you talk and share I know that you have similar dreams.  

Together we put vision to these dreams.  "To bridge the gap between those who have and those who need", and to continue to focus we put mission underneath the vision as we "equip individuals to compassionately share time, talents, and gifts as Christ cared for those in need."

I had a chance to take another volunteer out to the senior housing development to help with the 10:5 Movement.  It took a few weeks of coordination, but we were able to do so.  First, I took her out there and showed her the building.  I introduced her to some of the residents.  We talked, caught up on one another's lives, we prayed.  Then we went out again last week and I watched as she visited and talked.  She brought her two young girls out with her.  They had written letters and were singing some songs, asking questions.    

We were bridging the gap...we were equipping them to compassionately share what God has blessed them with.  It truly was a beautiful moment as the dream, the vision, the mission were being lived out and acted upon!  

God is moving, the Holy Spirit is equipping us, and we are taking part in this movement that is way bigger than us, and yes, we do get to take part in it!  How awesome is that!  

So thanks for being you, for helping and serving and guiding.  You are an important piece of this puzzle.

Steve H.     

"Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.  Luke 6: 46-48

November 2012 Update

Good day all, here is what we are up to this November.  Hope to see you soon!

1. Prayer Requests
1. for the filling up by the Holy Spirit this Saturday at the night of prayer, that we would be able to minister from our overflow
2. safety during work as we break ground this month at the trailer court here in town with a gardening outreach project called "Watered Gardens"
3. for hearts to be opened there to the love of the father
4. for our friends at senior housing, as the weather gets colder, that they would feel the presence of the Spirit in their apartments.
5. for valerie that those who she is ministering to in Dumont
6. for all who we are engaging with and serving
2. Compassionate Engagement/Night of Prayer/Worship Night
1. we are working on a name.  Either way, we are gathering this Saturday at 6 in the Farm Bureau Building here in Grundy Center.  The purpose of the night is to be filled with the Spirit, that we would be able to minister in our day to day lives to those who we come in contact with.  That from our overflow they would feel the Father's love.  We are also going to eat and sing and it is the best thing happening in Grundy on Saturday night, so come join us, bring a friend!!
3. Watered Gardens
1. We are going to do some work on Saturday, November 10th from 10-12.  So if you like to get your hands dirty, sweat a little and break some ground, this is the outreach for you.  Meet at my place at 9:45
4. Mobile Food Pantry
1. this month's pantry is on November 17th.  
2. we continue to need blankets, food to eat, and perhaps others to serve and talk with those that show up.  Early day, starting at 7 or whenever you happen to get here.  This will make your day and open your eyes and heart. 
5. 10:5 Movement
1. we are working on a November outreach and will have a date ASAP.  Will get that out to you when we have one...

the gift of hospitality

2Coats; Equipping individuals to compassionately share their time, talents, and gifts as Christ cared for those in need.

Each month here in Grundy Center, there is a mobile food bank.  I believe the North East Iowa Food Bank supplies food for many people here in town, throughout the county and beyond.  2Coats has been giving away coffee and doughnuts and juice as an outreach for the past few months.

Last month I had a chance to meet V, a wonderful lady who shared some of her story and I with her.  Turns out she needed a couch.  We had one, so we packed it up and were able to bring it to her this past Tuesday.  The boys and I made our way to Dumont, Iowa; "small town, big heart".  

As we moved the couch in and began to visit some more, I learned the couch was going to help her to invite more people into her home to love on them.  She puts on a pot of tea, and has guests over from the other local apartments.  She makes them food and they talk.  She is ministering to them, being a friend, providing some light and sharing his love.  Way to go V, you are doin' the stuff.  What an honor to be apart of that!

the gift of baking

2Coats; Equipping individuals to compassionately share their time, talents, and gifts as Christ cared for those in need.

I met Lois while we were doing some of our first outreach to the Sun Rise apartments here on the East side of town here in Grundy Center.  I forget what we were giving out that day, but I do remember Lois reaching out to us.

She said, "I don't know if I can get out and help you folks much, but if you ever need me to make a dessert, I can do that, I love to bake."  And she has.  For better than two years, when we have an event, a night of prayer, or just because, Lois has made us some sort of dessert.  From cherry pie to peach crumbler/cobbler (my favorite) she is "doin' the stuff" and changing lives.  She is sharing her gift and caring for others as Christ did. 

October 2012 Update

Prayer Requests

• thanksgiving for all that God is providing
• continued understanding of God's plan for 2Coats
• open hearts and more for His Glory
• good weather for the fall festival on the 13th

Night of Prayer

• Saturday, October 6th.
• 6:00 Dinner, 6:30 Worship, prayer to follow

Fall Festival

• Saturday, October 13th
• Going to be a fun time
• CLICK HERE to sign up to help, serve, cook something or volunteer

Work Day

• October, October 20th
• 10:00-12:00 food to follow
• We are going to break ground at North Briar Park with a new initiative called Watered Gardens, see Isaiah 58
• We will be prepping a garden plot for next spring. 
• CLICK HERE to sign Up

Food Pantry

• Saturday October 27th
• 7:00-10:00
• We need some blankets, I think we can return them to you, but any kind of blanket would be great.  The doors of the pantry don't open until 8:30 and some are showing up as early as 7:00 and we want to keep them warm.
• We could also use some breakfast treats to serve

10:5 Movement October Outreach

• Saturday October 27th; 1:00-2:00
• more TBA

Thanks again for all that you do.  Hope to see you soon.

Steve H. 

September Update

Good day all,

I hope this finds you well and enjoying your Monday.  Below are a few updates as to what we are doing this month and in October.  Thanks again for all that you do for this community and for 2Coats as we move forward.  

Steve H.

1. Prayer Requests
1. thanks and praise for a good BBQ this past weekend
2. opened hearts at our new compassionate engagement at Northbriar Park here in Grundy Center
3. 1023 application additions to be accepted
   
4. continued guidance for our team
   
5. blessing and protection to all who serve with us
6. great weather for the Fall Festival!
   
2. Mobile Food Pantry Outreach; September 22nd; 6:30-10AM
1. we have been invited back to the Mobile Food Pantry, occurring the 4th Saturday of each month.  We will be allowed to serve coffee and goodies outside of the building. 
   
2. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer or make some goodies
   
3. October Night of Prayer; October 6th
1. dinner starts at 6, music shortly after.  Bring a friend, come get filled up so you can pour out!
   
4. Fall Festival; October 13th, 11AM to 1PM
1. we did this two years ago and had a great time, so we are going to do it again. 
   
2. There are many ways to help, CLICK HERE to sign up!
5. Work Day; October 20th, 10-12PM; Grill Out to Follow?
1. mark your calendar, more information to follow. 

2COATS, August Update

Good day all, I hope this finds you well and enjoying your day.  It has been a while since our last update.  Below is an update and a few opportunities to help, serve, and/or volunteer.  Scroll further down for more details.   

1. Compassionate Engagement
2. Dessert Fundraiser (https://www.facebook.com/events/344541755627181/)
3. Summer BBQ
4. Fall Festival
   
5. Prayer Requests

Thanks again,

Steve Hinderhofer

1. Compassionate Engagement
1. Saturday night, September 1st, 6:00 at the Grundy County Farm Bureau Building. 
   
2. Dinner, Music, Prayer Time. 
   
3. Call/e-mail if you would like to help setup, make a dessert, side dish, etc.
4. Bring a friend
   
2. Dessert Fundraiser
   
1. Torri and Brad are a couple living in the area, story below.  We are going to help them get some desserts for a fundraiser they are having this Saturday.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up and drop those to my house by Friday.
   
2. Facebook link(https://www.facebook.com/events/344541755627181/)
   
3. After we had our son, Willie, we learned that we would be unable to have any more children biologically. We instantly looked towards adoption to grow our family. In April, 2012, we completed our home-study and became an active family-in-waiting. (That's the short story!)  Adoption is a great thing, but it is also expensive! Our grand total will be around $23,000 plus travel expenses. So far, we have a little over half of that money...through generous family donations, working overtime, and good old f
   ashioned saving. Our goal for August 25th is to raise $5,000. With the help of friends, family, community, and sponsors, we believe this is possible
3. Summer BBQ
1. September 8th, 2012
2. CLICK HERE to sign up to help, going to be a great time, bring the whole family as we serve our friends via the 10:5 movement
   
4. Fall Festival; mark your calendar for October 13th, more information to come in September!
   
5. Prayer Requests
1. For continued discernment of where God is leading.
2. For those we are serving
3. For acceptance of our 501 (c)(3) application 

Team Meeting Minutes; June 28, 2012

Time of Prayer
Discussion of Track and Field Event

• motion to give all money after cost to Clint McMartin Scholarship fund (Diane)
• second, Mark
• Vote carries

Discussion of 10:5 movement

• summer BBQ, to be done in the fall, evening, potential of music (Luther, Phil D., Mike C.
• frozen fruit cups will be July outreach, assembly on the 19th, giveaway on the 21st

Steve to talk to Bruce about magazine stands

Steve to talk to Phil Dicks about garden at Trailer Court, potential sign

No farmer's market on the 12th, Steve to check August

Fall Festival date set for October 13th, Steve to share the strategy doc

More discussion on Christian Concert, Steve to again share strategy doc

May 2012 Update (Note New Spring Cleaning Date)

Good day all, I hope this finds you well. Here is the May Update. Hope to see you soon for some of the fun!!

Prayer Requests

• for continued cooperation and communication as we work together as a team.
• for the individuals who we are working with while acting on the 10:5 movement, the nights of prayer, and thursday night bible study.
• for the 1023 for acceptance by the gov't.
• for future events and ministry opportunities
• for potential partnerships with other organizations

Check out the photo's below from our April7th Easter Basket Giveaway.  Our friends really like the baskets!

Events in May, 2012

1. Community Night of Prayer: All are welcome to a night of going deeper, breaking chains, filling up. 2Coats, Inc., will be hosting it’s monthly night of prayer on Saturday, May 5th, at the Farm Bureau Building in Grundy Center. Dinner will be served at 5:45, music begins at 6:15 followed by a time of fellowship and prayer ministry. Contact Steve @ 319-215-8628 for more information or to find out how you can help, serve, or volunteer. The Community Night of Prayer is sponsored by 2Coats, Inc.
2. Bible Study: All are welcome to C.P.R., a bible study meeting the first three Thursday’s of each month at the Kling Memorial Library in Grundy Center. We will begin our discussion at 6:00 in the conference room. Bring a friend, snacks and bibles will be provided. Join us in May 3-10-17.
3. Spring Cleaning; May 12th; 10AM; we will again be visiting our friends who we are serving via the 10:5movement. Spring cleaning will involved washing windows, cleaning floors, raking leaf beds, and just about anything else our friends need cleaned. Going to be a great day of service, fellowship, and restoration!  Check your calendar, I will send out a sign up sheet soon.

Needs

1. 10:5 Movement Volunteers
2. Meals
3. Essentials Bags
4. Contact Steve for more information

Thanks again for all that you are doing...what a blessing it is to work with you!

May God Bless you and the seeds you are sewing.

Sincerely,

Steve H. and the 2Coats Team

Team Meeting Agenda for 4-26-12

Welcome; 1

Approval of January and March minutes; 1
Treasurer's Report; 3
Prayer Review; 5

Prayer Requests; 5

1. Prayer for Liz's brother (PTSD) & sister in law
2. Steve's Parents (Anna & Steve) 

Mission/Vision Updates 2 Stories; 10

1. Mission; read it...
2. Vision; read it...
3. Stories...cast it...celebrate it...live it...

Old Business

1. 10:5 Movement Update; 7
1. April 28th Spring Cleaning, 10 AM at senior housing, 9:45 at 907 F. Ave.
1. cleaning supplies needed
2. 
   
2. Magazine racks
1. look/picture 
2. cork, bulletin board
3. Liz Nilles to talk to Chris Seitz
4. list of common magazines
3. Newsletter
1. send out again to the group...
2. Hershey's Track and Field Event; 10
1. Strategy Document
2. Money to cover expenses
1. make a board for prices
2. recruited help needs to be on top of things...
3. 
   
3. Night of Prayer; 2
4. Bible Study; 2

New Business

1. Kiwanis Presentation, May 2nd, 7AM, Johnny Rays; 1
2. North Briar Park (problem, solution, name it, goals/tasks); 5
1. Steve to meet with Barb Smith, will call on the date
3. Farmer's Markets; 5
1. June Date: Thursday
2. July Date: Thursday
4. May Outreach; 4; Memorial Day
1. what:
2. when:
5. June Outreach; 4; BBQ in June
1. what
2. when
6. July Outreach; 4
1. what
2. when
7. Felix Grundy Days
1. What type of involvement do we want to have?
8. Volunteer Liability/Waiver Form; 2
1. Liz on it
9. Summer Getaway; 2

Next Meeting; 3

1. May 22nd
2. Intermediate Meeting 4-29

Review; 3

Prayer; 1

April 2012 Update

Good day all, I hope this finds you well. Here is the April Update. Hope to see you soon for some of the fun!!

Prayer Requests

• for continued cooperation and communication as we work together as a team.
• for the individuals who we are working with while acting on the 10:5 movement, the nights of prayer, and thursday night bible study.
• for the 1023 for acceptance by the gov't.
• for future events and ministry opportunities
• for potential partnerships with other organizations

Events

1. Community Night of Prayer: All are welcome to a night of going deeper, breaking chains, filling up. 2Coats, Inc., will be hosting it’s monthly night of prayer on Saturday, May 5th, at the Farm Bureau Building in Grundy Center. Dinner will be served at 5:45, music begins at 6:15 followed by a time of fellowship and prayer ministry. Contact Steve @ 319-215-8628 for more information or to find out how you can help, serve, or volunteer. The Community Night of Prayer is sponsored by 2Coats, Inc.
2. Bible Study: All are welcome to C.P.R., a bible study meeting the first three Thursday’s of each month at the Kling Memorial Library in Grundy Center. We will begin our discussion at 6:00 in the conference room. Bring a friend, snacks and bibles will be provided. Join us in April (5th, 12th, 19th).
3. Spring Cleaning; April 28th; 10AM; we will again be visiting our friends who we are serving via the 10:5movement. Spring cleaning will involved washing windows, cleaning floors, raking leaf beds, and just about anything else our friends need cleaned. Going to be a great day of service, fellowship, and restoration!

Needs

1. 10:5 Movement Volunteers
2. Meals
3. Essentials Bags
4. Contact Steve for more information

Thanks again for all that you are doing...what a blessing it is to work with you!

May God Bless you and the seeds you are sewing.

Sincerely,

Steve H. and the 2Coats Team

2012 Update

Good day all, we hope this finds you well. Here is our monthly update! Have a great March!

Prayer Requests

1. for open hearts to God's continued guidance and our obedience to His calls
2. for those we are working with and serving
3. for the Team (Board) as we continue to grow and learn more about one another
4. for the Team, our leadership, communication and future challenges
5. for the 1023 application acceptance and transition into a 501 (c)3 status

March CNP: WOW, what a great time. If you missed it, mark your calendar for April 7th, 2012. Dinner at 5:45, Music to follow and a time or prayer ministry. Bring a friend!

April CNP

Bible Study: C.P.R.: Breathing Life All are welcome to C.P.R., a bible study meeting the first three Thursday’s of each month at the Kling Memorial Library in Grundy Center. We will begin our discussion at 6:00 in the conference room. Bring a friend, snacks and bibles will be provided. Join us in March (1st, 8th, 15th) as we will be engaging in conversation over three short films about “Rain”, “Flames”, and “Trees”. Contact Steve @319-215-8628 for more info or to learn how you can serve, help, or volunteer. C.P.R. is sponsored by 2Coats, Inc.

10:5 Movement:

Learn more about the movement, CLICK HERE. We already have a building that has been adopted. You too can make a big difference with only an 1-2 hours of your time per month! We need more families and individuals to help out and serve. Call Steve, (319) 215-8628 and we can get you set up

Our general March Outreach will be e-mail out here in the near future! We are looking at March 24th or the 31st!

Have a great month!

Steve Hinderhofer

Team Meeting Agenda; 3-22-12

Opening Prayer

Approval of prior minutes

• tabled for next time (Steve to send copy to Liza and the folks)

Treasurer’s Report

• what do we want to know in detail
• small, what would be appropriate in the future??
• are there standards that need to be followed on the record keeping process of a non-profit?
• like when we get a donation...(get info to the board, write a note, have a letter--what needs to go on that letter)

Devotion/Discussion – Joys and Concerns

• Prayer for Junior High Lockin!
• Prayer for Jan in Haiti, April 11th
• Prayer for Nephew and Sister (Safe Travel, PTSD, back)
• Prayer for (jobs)
• Prayer for Liz's brother (PTSD)

1023 Update

• Still Waiting

10:5 Movement update

• Working on connecting people to volunteers
• Magazine Racks, News Letter (Quarterly/Monthly)
• Magazine Racks (1. ask Murphy's: Steve) $50, wooden or metal, build them (2. Kris Sietz, Rodney) 3. donations of magazines like subscriptions, 4. be specific with titles
• Newsletter: what to write; calendar, news, activities, correspondence, this date in history...when I was a kid...?? who would write; permission to publish
• "we are looking to put together a newsletter."
• Steve will gather with Diane
• Ask Cal if he can tell me if they are moving in...

Next Month Activity – Report on Feb gift bags, March (Essential Baskets?)

• March/April Outreach: diane to talk to Rt. 55 folks; coordinate
• Date:
• Set a date for April Spring Cleaning
• Date: 4-28-12

2Coats Transitional Housing

• Insurance for extra stuff in the house, would be covered under the plan.
• Steve will talk to Bob about "Umbrella Plan"

Board Expansion – (Adding a High School Student or 2)

Other Stuff...

• 5 Year Plan
• Next Year – adding Trailer Court
• Fundraising (Concert)
• Retreat
• Pool party
• Farmer's Markets...

Next Meeting

• April 26, 2012
• Supplemental date...4-29
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Closing Prayer

2Coats February Update

Good day all, I hope this finds you well. Thanks again for filling out the information update. We have a small group who did, who want to serve, who are down with doin' the stuff. I appreciate, more than you may know, you doing this. I am excited to press in and press on with this group. May God Bless you and the seeds that you are sewing. Please find our February Update below, or by CLICKING HERE to get to our blog.

Thanks again,

Steve Hinderhofer

Prayer: you can be praying for the following

1. that we are following God's commands and the promptings of the Holy Spirit as we minister here in Grundy Center and throughout the county.
2. for the approval of our 1023 application by the government.
3. for our team (board) as we continue to plan, grow, follow and serve.
   

Essentials Bags: looking to serve? We could always use essential bags. Head to the store, pick up these items, and drop them to the house here in Grundy. These items are essential because Food stamps don't usually pay for them. I have found the cost to be about $35, so if you can't go shopping, just let us know and we can go shopping for you. Here is the list...

1. laundry soap, dryer sheets, shampoo and/or conditioner, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, kleenex, razors, lip balm
   

Meals: we could always use pre-prepared meals. Make em, freeze em, or drop them off to use at the house.

10:5 Movement is in full swing!! I will be visiting with the folks over at the USDA housing development here in town this week! We hope to be matching you up with some one or a few folks this month. CLICK HERE for more information.

Upcoming Events

1. Community Night of Prayer: All are welcome to a night of going deeper, breaking chains, filling up. 2Coats, Inc., will be hosting it’s monthly night of prayer on Saturday, February 4th, at the Farm Bureau Building in Grundy Center. Dinner will be served at 5:45, music begins at 6:15 followed by a time of fellowship and prayer ministry. Contact Steve @ 319-215-8628 for more information or to find out how you can help, serve, or volunteer.
2. C.P.R.: Breathing Life All are welcome to C.P.R., meeting the first three Thursday’s of each month at the Kling Memorial Library in Grundy Center. We will begin our discussion at 6:00 in the conference room. Bring a friend, snacks and bibles will be provided. Join us in February as we will be engaging in conversation on a short film series called CRAVE where we hope to unveil God’s fingerprint on your life. Contact Steve @319-215-8628 for more info or to learn how you can serve, help, or volunteer.
3. From the Heart; 2-11-12; 9:00 packing, 10:00 delivery. This will be our monthly outreach to the USDA housing development. We will be passing out some treats and visiting with some of the wonderful folks over there. Going to be a great time!
   

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2Coats...Bridging the gap, between those that have, and those that need.

Mission.....Vision.....Values.....

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Neck Healing

Was over at the Midwest Blue Ocean Conference last weekend, and during ministry time I approached a fellow conference goer and asked if I could pray for him. He said yes and mentioned that his neck was sore. So we prayed and when we were done, he was pain free, zero! YAH GOD! Love being apart of His Kingdom coming! For your glory Father!

2Coats Board Meeting Agenda; 1-26-2012

Opening Prayer

Approval of prior minutes (need to have those digitally)

Devotion/Discussion--Joys and Concerns

1023 Update

• sent in
• letter back from IRS, waiting on them, 90 days
• be praying
• Steve to do some research on the state needs
• Daine's cousin works in the statehouse

10:5 Update

• Steve to collect info from the USDA housing residents this week
• will match needs with volunteers
• Monthly outreach in february will be on February 11th, called, "From the Heart" Thanks Carole

Feb Activity for 10:5 Movement

• Saturday 11th is giveaway day
• 9:00AM at Carole's House
• 10:00AM head to housing
• Valentines Day theme/healthy hearts (carole and shelly)
• Bags (oatmeal (brian), raisins/craisins (brian), granola bar (steve), bananas (diane)
• Brian is on bags

2Coats Transitional Housing?

• Questions posed; insurance for Steve and family? what does it mean to have people there...
• pastor phil., diane's cousins, rock in detroit; have all housed individuals
• 2Coats Supporting this initiative from donation side
• Individuals would Support 2Coats, 2Coats helps with the stuff

Fundraising Ideas

• Community Center
• March Time
• Community Center, Dates (check with Shelly/Tina)
• St. Patties Day
• Irish Stew
• Contests
• Sell Something? Get the name out!
• Christian Rock Concert (Who, Several Bands??)
• Saturday Night? Dinner @5
• Strategy Doc to be prepared by Steve
• Churches provide food?
• Talk to Lance about musicians

Magazine Holders

• Steve to contact Cal
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Next Meeting and Agenda Items

• February 23rd; 7:00PM
• Kieweit's
• March 4th for informal meeting, 1:00

Closing Prayer

Short Update

Good morning all,

I hope this finds you well. Two short things...

1. Information Update. In trying to make an effort to update all of our information and to only be contacting those that want to be in contact, please take a moment to fill out the following info update. CLICK HERE (even if I already have your information, even if you are my wife or my best friend) if you would like me to be in contact with you via e-mail, phone, letter, etc. about how you can help, serve, volunteer, etc.
2. Blue Zones. If you could take a minute to sign up at this website (http://www.bluezonesproject.com/ ) and support Grundy Center in it's pursuit to be a Blue Zones Community. Please sign up and make your pledge for your community and a better you.
3. Live Healthy Iowa:
   
1. We have a team...our name is 2Coats Full of Donuts. Cost is $20, $15 with the $5 discount code, which I have. We have room for 8 more people and will be focusing on minutes of activity!!
   
2. If you would like to start a team, please follow the directions below.
   
3. CONGRATULATIONS! In 2011, Grundy County had the highest participation rate in the entire state of Iowa! Over 10% of our county population participated in the LHI program (the next county had just 5%). Help Grundy County stay at the top of the state in 2012 by signing up a team!
   

   Sign ups have begun for the 2012 Live Healthy Iowa — 100 Day Wellness Challenge that begins on January 23.

   Live Healthy Iowa is a team-based initiative launched by the Iowa Sports Foundation in 2001 to promote better health through positive lifestyle changes. During the annual Live Healthy Iowa — 100 Day Wellness Challenge, teams of two to 10 Iowans track their weight and activity minutes and motivate each other to lose weight and improve their overall fitness. Individuals may form teams with friends, family members or colleagues.
   

   All teams will receive access to online tracking tools, training and nutrition software, a one-year magazine subscription to a national lifestyle magazine and a Live Healthy training t-shirt.

   To sign up your team for Live Healthy Iowa go to www.livehealthyiowa.org. If you don't have a team, individual sign ups will be taken at the Grundy County Wellness Fair this Saturday (see below).
   

   DON'T FORGET
   

   **Use the Grundy County Group ID when you sign up. Group ID: LHIGRUNDY

   - This allows Live Healthy Iowa staff members to track the % of participation in Grundy County
   

   **Use the HyVee discount code to receive $5 off! Discount code: LH2468

2Coats January 2012 Update

Happy New Year!!

Prayer Requests

1. pray that we as a 2Coats Team (Board) would continue to grow together in making decisions as leading this organization.
2. pray for successful acceptance of the 1023 application for 501 (c)(3) status.
3. pray for those that we feel we have been lead to work with, minister to, serve, and love, those that are shut in, lonely, and seeking purpose in life.

10:5 Movement

Our first official undertaking is the 10:5 Movement. Click the link to lean more about the problem that we are looking to move after, what we feel the solution is, and how we are going to compassionately engage those who we are serving.

2012 Information Update

• If you are interested in working, volunteering, serving, etc. with us, please fill out the form by clicking on the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Night of Prayer

• Community Night of Prayer, Saturday, January 7th
• Dinner will be served at 5:45 at the Farm Bureau Building in Grundy Center.
• Live music will start at 6:10, followed by a time of prayer ministry time.
• For more information or to volunteer your time,
• please contact Steve at 319-215-8628 or 2coats24145@gmail.com

Wellness Fair

• The Grundy County Wellness Fair will take place this weekend at Grundy County memorial Hospital.
• Saturday, 7-10AM
• A great time to learn and check your entire health for the 2012 year. We will have a booth there as well, so come say hello!
• The Wellness committee also needs volunteers for the day, so please get back to me if you are interested in helping out!!