Troubled Child Ministry Committed to Change Working In God’s Love Denise Cromwell

Outreach program for risk for failure Target adult children of Addicts Children with Alcoholic Parents Teens trying to find out which way is up Teens not knowing which way to turn We are a grass root organization available to support teens with educational and personal needs

Mission Redirect energy to a positive stance Generate constructive energy Strive to reach a higher level of understanding of self and of community Experience life situation, love, and faith through a process of one-on-one teaching.

Our Aim Target children with problems in school and at home Guide towards ambitions Put desire back in their minds Connection between cause and effect Access to tools required for advancement Instill worthiness, capability, and willingness to take the steps necessary to justify the means

How to determine the program’s success Involving parents Incorporate board members Project planning Networking Human Service specialist Introduce HERC Community Outreach Develop and address the needs of the of troubled Children

Major Objectives Develop a program for students and by students Discussion groups Moral support for group leaders who demonstrate independence and a high level of understanding Set reachable goals Identify positive role models

If you can see it, and you believe it, you can achieve it Replacing distorted thinking Identify achievement levels prior to goal setting Overcome wrong thoughts patterns, having a renewed mind (Romans 12:2). Seek to develop the ability to identify false ideas Recognize what kind of distortion is taking place and then change the thought by replacing it with healthy Godly truth Examine automatic thoughts, think right, speak right (Dr. Jon Colbert - Replacing Distorted Thinking pp.29-30)

How do we address Community needs Consistency Begin a successful life Develop a send hand program for young mothers Mentor availability at every stage of growth Job training skills College readiness Life skills seminars How to maneuver within a different cultural setting and still be successful

What is an ideal community? One with its roots centered in Jesus Christ Devotion to prayer Involvement in Church affairs Ideally something we all want and need and as we continue to strive we will undoubtedly succeed.

“God’s promise”: author unknown God did not promise a day without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. But, HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. And for all who believe in His kingdom above He answers their faith with everlasting love: God’s promise of strength, comfort, and His everlasting love and companionship on our way.