My husband, Mike works for an organization called Advance Memphis. The main aspect of the organization is a 6 week class for adults from lower income areas, specifically the Cleaborn and Foote Communities. In this class, the students are taught that every person is created in God's image, created with worth and value; created with gifts and talents that we are to serve others with and glorify God with. We're all also created to work. The students, with this understanding as their base, are also taught soft job skills and financial management; how to present oneself in an interview, how to write a resume, how to budget money, how to overcome roadblocks, and much more. In the last class, I had the opportunity to be a small group leader of three wonderful ladies. Together we talked about what our goals were and what's been keeping us from reaching these goals. We also talked about our weaknesses and mistakes, and how ultimately Jesus Christ is the only one who will always walk beside us and change our hearts and minds. Having a job, and reaching career and personal goals are good things, but this is not where our hope should lie. We'll only be left disappointed. JESUS is our hope and strength. I need this reminder every day.
I'm a huge fan of Advance Memphis and all the wonderful people I've met there. The photos below are from the graduation of the last class. Graduation is always a fun and joyful time. Enjoy the photos below and check out more about Advance at www.advancememphis.org !
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| Class of December 2010 |
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| My small group ladies: Lewanda, Quita, and Tammie |
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