Fwd: Welcome 2015!

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From: Family Resource & Counseling Centers <vals@fracc.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Subject: Welcome 2015!
To: info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org

JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER Visit our website to learn more about our counselors, services, church partnerships, or to donate! Happy New Year from all of us at Family Resource & Counseling Centers! "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."   Hebrews 4:16. Check it out!     FRCC has been chosen to be a regular contributor to Central Penn Parent magazine's "Ask the Expert" column. Stay tuned for sage advice from some of our counselors! Check it out in the magazine or on the Central Penn Parent website.      The Source A note from our Executive Director, Roxanne Holcomb      Dear FRCC Friends,   We are grateful for you on so many levels. We receive much encouragement from you, our friends. We know that many of you are obedient to the Lord as He leads you to pray for us. Many of you responded to our recent transparent letter which communicated our "new reality"...how to sustain this wonderful ministry throughout 2015 while building a new financial model without the Angela Fund. We received nearly $9,000 toward 2015 operating expenses as a result of that letter.   We have a rich history, and daily I think of Jonas, Anne, LaVale, LaWonna, Rodney, Doris, Brad and so many more who gave their whole hearts to build this community for those who are hurting on some level. We have rooms full of the closed files of people's lives who have been deeply touched by our staff. Your prayers and giving have helped open and close the files representing those lives. We occasionally receive calls from someone who says something like..."I came there seven years ago when I was in high school and I'm struggling with some things and could use some guidance; can I make an appointment?" I love that! I love that even after that file is closed and stored in our triple-locked space, the person to whom we ministered knows we are still here to help them.   I worked on our 2015 budget today with our Accountant, Sydney Brookmeyer. The 2015 budget certainly does not point toward the possibility of a 2016 budget as I sit here on January 22, 2015. And yet, I am not discouraged. Since the new year has begun, I walk through our usually quiet morning waiting room and find new guests waiting to be met by counselors who will be faithful to integrate clinical, therapeutic counseling with Biblical truths. We have new Church Partners; new EAPs where local businesses are referring employees to us and paying for their counseling; over half of our counselors are now insurance providers; and we're looking at several other fresh opportunities. I believe we need to continue to move forward, trusting God for His wisdom and provision.   You may have heard our spot on WJTL last Thursday. It was great fun sharing that time with Fred and Lisa as we talked about what FRCC offers our local communities. We received several phone calls and several emails that day alone as a result of the morning program.   Stop in and say, "Hello" to us; please introduce yourself to me. Being somewhat new (I can still say that until 2/17/15), I have not met many of you. Again, thank you for following the leading of the Lord where FRCC is concerned.   God bless you as you serve Him,   Roxanne Holcomb Executive Director Roxanneh@fracc.org   FOR SALE! We are simplifying our office space and have a Dynamo Pro air-hockey table for sale. It is in excellent condition, is priced to move (just $400 for a table worth about $2,000!!), and is available now. All you need is a truck, some tools, and strong friends to help you move it. For more information, email vals@fracc.org or go to our facebook to check out some pictures.   FOR FREE! We have a shuffleboard table that needs a new home. It has served its purpose in our play therapy room for years, but as we simplify our space, we find we no longer have the required room. Pucks are included! Email vals@fracc.org or check out our facebook for pictures and information. Gap Campus                                      Lancaster Campus 835 Houston Run Drive                    1615 Stony Battery Rd Suite 230                                            Lancaster, PA 17601 Gap, PA 17527                                   Phone: 717-285-4843 Phone: 717-442-9577                        Fax: 717-285-2825 Fax: 717-442-9672 Stay In Touch           Copyright © 20XX. All Rights Reserved.

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