God has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly! Luke 1:52

"A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you." C. S. Lewis

Team Work!

 

T – E – A – M    W – O – R – K !

Jean-Francois Cope once said, "I invite everyone to choose forgiveness rather than division, teamwork over personal ambition." (In 2002 Jean-Francois Cope was Speaker of the House for French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin.)

 

It was 100 degrees on the streets yesterday among the homeless people who were literally dehydrating and baking in the asphalt jungle of downtown Los Angeles.

 

The Servants of the Father of Mercy, Ventura/Los Angeles/Anaheim, CA are a team and just like Domino's "We Deliver!" life-giving supplies to the 70,000 + homeless in So Cal. May God bless with his mercy and grace each of you and your families for all the kindness and compassion you have shown to these poor, suffering souls . . .

 

T – H – E    T – E – A – M

David, Santa Paula

Maria, Santa Paula

Aurelia, Santa Paula

Noah's Bagels - Ryan and Brennan, Ventura

Brio Bakery - Dina and Joe, Ventura

Southern Wine Distributors - Frank, Santa Fe Springs

Southern Wine Distributors, Tom and Greg, Oxnard

St. Peter's Italian Catholic Church, Chinatown

Sunkist Oranges - Grant and Brad, Fillmore

Cipriano, Los Angeles

Michelle, Los Angeles

Enrique, Bell Gardens

Yanita, Bell Gardens

Diego, Bell Gardens

Rebecca, Bell Gardens

Raby, Silver Lake

Helen, San Diego

Ermelinda, Oxnard

Alicia, Fillmore
Vanessa, Saticoy
Devon, Saticoy
Irma, Santa Paula

and many more . . .
 

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
 

Will you, your family and friends join the team and gain grace for heaven? Contact Bro. Joseph today at 310-595-4175.
 

You can prepare yourself for the soon coming of Christ - he told us to be ready by filling up our lives in advance with good deeds . . . "Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay each according to their good deeds." Revelation 22:12

 

www.ServantsoftheFather.org

 

 

Fall Kids Krafts Invitation

 

MAKE FALL PINECONE CRAFTS AS GIFTS FOR OLD FOLKS ALL ALONE IN VENTURA/SO CAL AREA NURSING HOMES!

Inspire your youth and family for a lifetime — always FREE and always the last Friday of the month!

 SEPTEMBER 25TH

 1. Pumpkin Theme Potluck Family-style Dinner at 6pm

 2. Make Fall Crafts for Old Folks in area Nursing Homes

 3. Decorate Pinecones into Cute Desktop Fall Owls, Snow Owls and more!

Something Beautiful, Something Good

 

A dear brother Mazaza Ovayo Matt Ngwira​ in Cape Town, SA writes today on Facebook, "There is always something good coming [no matter how bad it gets], TRUST in that!"

So true . . .  Even after the agony in the garden, the scourging at the pillar and could it get any worse? The crucifixion! Through it all, Jesus trusted. Then came the resurrection! "They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress." Psalm 107:6

Receive Grace

RSVP NOW TO GET SOME GRACE FOR YOUR YOUTH & FAMILY WHILE CREATING FALL PINECONE OWLS AS HALLOWEEN GIFTS FOR THE OLD FOLKS IN SO CAL NURSING HOMES . . .  THEY ARE HOMELESS TOO!

Friday, September 25th Youth & Family Night 6pm to 9pm!

1. Pumpkin Theme Potluck Family-style Dinner at 6pm

2. Make Fall Halloween Crafts for Old Folks in area Nursing Homes

3. Decorate Pinecones into Cute Desktop Owls and more!

Inspire your youth and family for a lifetime — always FREE and always the last Friday of the month! Servants of the Father of Mercy, 1544 Morse Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

The Servants of the Father of Mercy (We're like Domino's Pizza, "We deliver!" to 70,000 + homeless in So Cal - water, food, clothing and more.) and is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To join the volunteer team, to make a donation or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."  Matthew 25:36

Jammin' for Jesus or Old Fashioned Fun!

Looking to put down the cell phone for a few minutes, nostalgic for more simpler days filled with old-fashioned fun or to simply remember or experience the times when we used to work with our hands? This craft is for you!

Bro. Gary’s Very Berry Low Sugar Jam

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: One 1 pint Ball canning jar
Calories: 25 per tablespoon

INGREDIENTS

1 box of “Low Sugar” Sure Jell fruit pectin (In the Jell-O gelatin aisle.)
1 tablespoon butter (helps reduce foaming)
2 cups of any fresh berry washed and drained - raspberries, black berries, blueberries, elderberries, loganberries, etc.
1 full cup water
½ cup Truvia or Splenda baking blend
¼ cup sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl – the pectin, Truvia and sugar. Place the fruit, butter, water and dry ingredients into a sauce pan.  Stir and bring to a boil and gradually mash the fruit with a slotted spoon as it cooks, careful to be stirring frequently.  Bring to a rolling boil for about 3 – 5 minutes to reduce and thicken.  Cool in a container or jar in refrigerator.  There are about 6 grams of carbohydrates per 1 tablespoon serving.  Regular full sugar jam has about 15 grams of carbs. The recipe makes about one 1 pint Ball canning jar full of fresh jam! 

BONUS TREAT

Pick up a pack of Pillsbury pie crust or puff pastry sheets in the dairy case.  After the jam cools and jells, spread it on sheets of pastry, roll, brush with milk, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 until golden brown (about 20 minutes). Slice and serve with your favorite coffee or tea.

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The Servants of the Father of Mercy (We're like Domino's Pizza, "We deliver!" to 70,000 + homeless in So Cal - water, food, clothing and more.) and is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To join the volunteer team, to make a donation or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." Mark 9:41

P.S.

If you ever have a jam making fail and it does not set, no worries - unset jams are perfect syrups for Sunday pancake or French toast breakfast!  Instead of jam, tell everyone you made Bro. Gary's homemade very berry Sunday brunch topping!