After a year of waiting on the Lord to open the door of His choosing, suddenly in Sept. a house in Woodlawn was "dropped in our lap." The owner called and offered such good terms to purchase it, we couldn't pass it up.The price was significantly lower than when we looked at it last year. On November 1st, 10146 Springfield Pike, two blocks from the CIM Shop, became the new location of a transitional home for female ex-offenders.
The 100 year old mansion is presently a 5,000 sq. ft. shell, in need of everything except walls. The plan is to turn it into a duplex, allowing for six women in each unit. It should be quite grand and comfortable for the precious ladies God sends to it.

So, you may be asking, whatever happened to the commercial building we contracted to purchase in June. That door has shut for the time being. The ministry sees the first priority to be a residence for the ladies. When the home is in place and open, then attention can be given to the employment/business needs of the residents.

The whole vision CIM is working towards is to provide housing, a program, job training, and employment for ladies newly released from incarceration. The model for this was introduced to us more than ten years ago. Its called Delancey Street, located in San Francisco; it's very effective in enabling men and women to successfully reenter society.

The office/storefront building could fit well with the whole new vision, but must be in God's timing.

BUSINESSES - JOBS - EMPLOYMENT!?

It's amazing how many churches and ministries are moving into the business world in order to help those they are ministering to spiritually. There are several large moves in this city alone. The Holy Spirit is leading many to address the needs of the whole person.
CIM has for a long time seen the desperate need of the lady ex-offenders to be able to get decent employment in order to support themselves and their children. Jesus totally forgives but society doesn't. Will we help?

The Christian Inn Resale Furniture Shop is holding steady, ministering to a number of people and becoming a springboard for the birth of other services. One is a furniture refinishing business which is on the verge of coming forth. Another is light moving and is already going on with the nice truck that was given to us. And most everything is in place for a realtor cleaning business to begin. A good friend realtor said it is a much needed service for realtors when they get a messy listing. All of these have the potential of providing training and jobs for CIM's lady residents.

MINISTRY NEEDS LIST

PRAYER FOR:
MUCH HELP AND GODSPEED WITH THE REHAB
GUIDANCE IN THE BUSINESSES
WISDOM FOR EVERY MOVE

VOLUNTEERS FOR EVERY KIND OF REHAB NEED

TO DRIVE THE TRUCK

TEACH FURNITURE REFINISHING

DONATIONS OF BUILDING SUPPLIES & TOOLS
UNWANTED HOME FURNISHINGS

SUPPORT FINANCIALLY FOR:
A SPECIFIC ITEM IN THE HOUSE
FOR THE HOUSE ITSELF
WHATEVER NEEDED