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  Life and Family Services is looking for an individual who would be interested in serving as a client advocate at our Ligonier location.  I am sending you the job description to share with your congregations or if you would know someone who would be great working with families in Ligonier, giving them the information.
                If you should have any questions, please give us a call.
Thank you!
 
Debbie Derby
Executive Director
Life and Family Services
201 South Park Ave.
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5720
www.lfsfamilies.org
 
   LIGONIER BABE CLIENT ADVOCATE POSITION DESCRIPTION 
  
Objectives of the position: The Ligonier BABE Client Advocate is responsible for client services at the Ligonier BABE Store on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
 
Reports to: Executive Director
 
Qualifications:
 
1.    Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship               with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
2.    Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position and           sexual purity
3.    Agree with and be willing to uphold the Statement of Faith, and policies         of the Center
4.    Exhibit skill in interpersonal communication, client services and                        problem solving
5.    Carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision
 
Essential Activities:
 
I. Administrative
  1. Develop and implement weekly education schedule.
  2. Maintain communication with Kendallville staff
    1. Communicate with Client Coordinator all needs, issues and pertinent weekly activities 
3.    Maintain statistical information, including data entry
      a. Maintain or oversee all client file entries, including appropriate
          anecdotal information.         
  1. Supervise weekly education and overall BABE Store functions ensuring a safe environment for clients and their
             children.
  1. Attend Life and Family Services fundraisers and assist with promotion of fundraisers in Ligonier area
  2. Attend New Community Initiatives (NCI) meetings at Stone’s Hill Community Church the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 am.
  3. All other duties as assigned
           
II. Client Services
  1. Oversee services provided for clients
  • Includes clients accessing one-on-one meetings and BABE Store Shoppers
  • Oversee all intake information, making changes mandated by policy
  • Provide services for clients who are Spanish speaking and other services as needed
  • Prepare plans a week ahead for education in case of absence
  • Maintain and update the referral resources for client use
  • Provide related information to clients about current safety recalls related to products carried in the BABE Store, or as relevant to client needs
  • Oversee and maintain inventory for the BABE Store
    1. Make sure BABE store is stocked as needed
    2. Oversee out-of-stock inventory lists as needed and communicate those to Kendallville staff for purchase and pick up.
    3. Oversee upkeep and decoration of BABE store
    4. Oversee changes in seasonal clothing and equipment
  • Oversee maintenance of client areas
    1. Cleaning and sanitizing of toys
    2. General upkeep of area used at Stones Hill Church
  1. Attend all trainings provided by Life and Family Services

​Sunday, March 1  9:00 am, Mount ; 10:30 am CrossWalk
 "Worship and Prayer"
​Scripture Reading: Psalm 95:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18​

Sunday, March 8  9:00 am, Mount ; 10:30 am CrossWalk
 "Study"
​Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, March 6, Noon – 6 pm, Fellowship Hall
                             
BALLROOM DANCING
2nd Session 8 Weeks – March 15 – May 3; 5 pm, CrossWalk
Sessions are every Sunday evening.   

UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING 
              Practice Schedules:  Mondays, 6 - 7 pm
                                                       Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
                                                       Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
                                                       Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
                                                        Fridays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
  • Game times are 9 am and 10:30 am every Saturday unless cancelled due to weather.
     
“DAILY AUDIO BIBLE” 
Tuesday, March 3, 6 pm, Mount Parlor
Anyone still wanting to join the “Daily Audio Bible” group is welcome!  Log into the Daily Audio Bible app, and begin listening.  

NIGHT OF HOPE/TURNING POINT BANQUET
Saturday, March 21, 5:30 pm, CrossWalk
Celebrate a Night of Hope with Turning Point! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Ligonier United Methodist Church's Crosswalk. Come prepared to laugh with special guests 321 Improv, and enjoy a full catered dinner and silent and live auctions. All proceeds directly benefit Turning Point's Counseling and Life-Coaching programs. Admission is $50 or $275 for a table of six. Tickets available through March 11! Visit rebrand.ly/nightofhope or call 260-415-4282 for tickets. 
 
BLAST/SURGE/XPLODE!
Wednesdays, 6 pm, CrossWalk  

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ZUMBA DANCE CLASSES 
 Zumba is offered at the Mount every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening from 6 to 7 pm.    They  meet in the Fellowship Hall. The first lesson is free.
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​ONLINE RESOURCES
The following is a list of resources where you can go for daily devotions and scripture:
  • You Version Bible App
  • You Tube Subscriptions for sermons
  • Bible Gateway.com for scripture reference
  • Lifeway.come for study opportunities
  • Global Vision BC
  • Proverbs 31 ministries for devotions and online bible studies
  • Biblehub.com
  • Bible+.com

    THE CARING CLOSET MINISTRY
This ministry operates out of Stone's Hill Church and provides for many in our community who find themselves homeless..  They are in need of the following items:
                             Toothpaste
                             Toothbrushes
                             Men & Women Deodorant
                             Shampoo & Crème Rinse
                             Bar Soap
                             Toilet Paper
You can bring these items to the church office if you prefer, and we will make sure they get to Stone's Hill Church, or you can drop them off there directly.
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Lent is a great time to "repent" - to return to God and refocus our lives to be more in line with Jesus.  It's a 40-day trial run in changing you lifestyle and letting God change your heart.  Here are 10 things you can try for the Lenten Season.

  1. Try an electronic fast. Give up TV, Facebook, texting, tweeting, email and all things electronic for one day every week (or for every day of Lent).
  2. Start a prayer rhythm. Pray for another person.
  3. Go deeper as part of your Lenten discipline.
  4. Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it (maybe yourself).
  5. Give up soft drinks, fast food, tea or coffee.   Give the money you save to help someone else.
  6. Create a daily quiet time.  Spend 10 minutes a day in silence and prayer.
  7. Cultivate a life of gratitude.  Write someone a thank-you letter each week, and be aware of how many people have helped you along the way.
  8. Visit Sight Psalms (www.upperroom.org/sight_psalms/) and spend time in visual meditation and prayer.
  9. Volunteer one hour or more each week with a local shelter, tutoring program, nursing home or prison ministry.  Pray for he world.
  10. Pray for others you see as you walk to and from classes or drive to and from work.