Many of you who keep up with my few and far between blogging lately have read about the upcoming event I am so proud to be part of called "Pretty Pretty". I am so excited and a little nervous now that is just a week from tomorrow! August 24th will be an amazing day not only for me but many many amazing woman who will be shown the love of Christ with a night of beauty! A friend and I recently went all over Minneapolis (some areas I have never seen in my 10 years of living here) to drop off all our posters and invites to Pretty Pretty. These places included many homeless shelters, Emergency Food Shelf's, and battered woman's shelters. I never in my life saw all the homelessness and poverty. All I could think of was this is only 15 minutes away from my home, there all so many kids, so many people, how, and why? My heart was so saddened and I immediately felt changed. Annie who was with me made a very good point as we drove away from our final shelter...she said "Erica the people who work in and for these shelters are the hands and feet of Jesus, they do this day in and day out." I think we both teared up for a moment and it made this event we are part of much bigger. For one day these woman and children get to do what a lot of people do just as a day to day thing, get there hair cut, get some new clothes, get a message, get a manicure, eat some pizza, put on some makeup, and maybe talk to someone who cares. For a moment in there lives they get to feel beautiful, loved, respected, special, and taken care of. For many it will be the 1st time in a long time or maybe the 1st time ever. Bottom line we need prayer not only for this event but for where these woman and children go after they walk out the doors. I wish I could give them all a home or a job or get them away from the touch situation they are in. A night to forget about it, a night to be loved, a night to be pampered, and for the kids a night to eat a meal, maybe the 1st in days. I believe God has BIG things in store for August 24th 2012. If you find yourself wanting to do something make a difference come join us in doing something for the woman and children in OUR community who need us. I can't wait to share my experience with all of my blog followers! I also really wanted to share all the amazing things people have already done to be part of Pretty Pretty!
Cub Foods gave a 20.00 gift card, Salon ROX gave a free haircut and color certificate, Papa Johns gave us large cheese pizzas at employee discounted price, Lunds and Byerleys gave us 500 paper bags (.25 cents a bag) and 10 cases of water, Sam's Club gave 200 free cupcakes, Panera Bread gave a certificate that will bless someone with bagels and cheese once a month for a year, and so many people have donated clothes, money, jewelry, handbags, shoes, pantry items, makeup, and things we need to make this event possible! AWESOMENESS! If you have anything to offer or want to be part of this event or have questions email ambercvc@gmail.com or contact Amber Linz at 612-210-8564. Its almost here please keep this event in your thoughts and prayers! Love and Blessings!
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