Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministry

JDOM Now

We at JDOM are still in the licensing process.  We are waiting for the lawyer to finalize the purchasing process to secure the building.  Sister Abrams and I are taking care of our qualification process.  We are working with one of our 3rd grade student from last year.

There are much to do, so remember us in your prayers as we continue to touch lives one at a time. We will appreciate your continue financial support.  We will share our program, “Angel Gift”, which is this year fundraiser soon.

You Are Special

We just ended the summer with a three day Vacation Bible School at the apartment complex on Hwy 42 in Prentiss, by request of Judge Ronnie Barnes, were we shared on the topic. “You Are Special.”  Mrs. Abrams and I was delighted to have Mrs. France Hall, who lives in the area assist us with the children.

The summer is quickly coming to a close, and the beginning of a new school year is approaching fast.  Let us prepare our children for a successful school year by encouraging them to be at their level in every area: academically, socially, and spiritually, and treating others like they want to be treated.

NOTICE: JDOM will not be able to open by August 16, 2010. To work with the children, we are required to have a Daycare license.  We have started the process. However, until the process is completed, I will be calling each parent to make special arrangements for children that need early help with homework.

Children’s outreach benefit a success

Bettie Drummond, pictured with husband Roy, was honored at the Appreciation Banquet/Benefit for her work on Jeff Davis Outreach Ministry Tutorial Program

Supporters gathered for an elegant evening Saturday night of song and praise for Minister Bettie Drummond and the Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministry (JDOM) Tutorial Program at the Mt. Zion Boys and Girls Club.  Students of the after-school program were present with parents, volunteer tutors, and church and government officials.

“Touching Lives One at a Time” JDOM Opens August 18th

JDOM is closed for the summer and plans to reopen for the 2010-2011 school year on August 18-20, 2010 for registration.  We are looking forward to serve the children of JDC. Touching lives “One at a time.”

We had a successful two weeks summer program that ended on June 11, 2010,  We were invited by Pastor & sister Duckworth to join their youth at Mt. Olive Ministries for our first week.  The children had fun and a blast building new relationships. The second week we spent four days here with reading, math, and writing  enhancement, on Friday we ventured to Hattiesburg to the Black Historical Museum, where the tour guide shared about the life and struggle of our first black soldiers, after the tour we were off to Getti-town for food, fun and games. What a day!

A Fundraiser/Benefit, that was a vision of Mrs Gladys Waner, ended on June 5, 2010, with a lovely Banquet with a h-u-m wonderful meal, great fellowship, and awesome and encouraging words from our speaker, Dr. Dolpus Weary, on the sacrifice of giving, and the joy of ministry. It was a pleasure to have the Weary’s as our guest.

Photos of Students and Staff

We are proud to show you photos of our students and staff at work. Please encourage our students each time you see them and ask them questions about their day. They need to know you are interested in them and their work. Click Full Story below for more photos.

Appreciation Banquet/Benefit Program June 5th

” Dear Family and Friends;
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, from whom all blessing flow.   There will be an Appreciation Banquet/Benefit Program in honor of Mrs.Bettie Drummond, founder and president of the Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministries (JDOM), on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7 P.M. at the Boys and Girls Club located in the Mt. Zion Community.  This benefit is an effort to assist Mrs. Drummond with the purchase of a more suitable facility to meet the growing needs of the children in the community.

Yard Sale & Fish Fry Coming Soon. Don’t Miss !!!

President Drummond and three (3) board member attended one of the two required Training Session or the R.E.A.L Christian Foundation on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  Dr. Weary shared their vision, and the accountibility expectation for the 13 Ministries that the Foundation supports.  The meeting was informative and encouraging for those of us that have a vision and desire to grow.

This week JDOM will be preparing for a yard sale, also a fish fry sponsored by Mrs. Beatrice, known as the great fishwoman of Jefferson Davis County. Saturday May 1.  Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new facility.

April Update

Girls Lock-In.  The Girls lock-in was held on Friday, April 16, 2010. Opened with a devotion and directions for the event. We begin with a Nature  Walk Observance (the girls didn’t know that it was one of our games) they had to write and draw with color what they saw.  Aaliyah Mc Phail and Brittay Hall was our winners.

Our speakers for the evening were Mrs Sonja Graves and her topic was on Self-esteem.  Rev. & Mrs. Nathan Johnson spoke on Abstenese. Mrs Versie Johnson is a member of the JDOM board.  The evening ended with dinner, games, and a lesson on love from Matt. 22:37, and prayer by Mrs. Abrams.  We were up early for devotions and ready for breakfast at 9:00am The girls had a great fellowship. Thanks to the parents, speakers, and especially Mrs. Ora Abrams.

A Special Visit. The children are really enjoying the five laptop computers that was given to us in March byHERE. Mrs.Jolynn Oliver of the Northwestern College of Orange City, IA.  She came to visit us while she and five students from her college was volunteering at the Mendenhall Ministry, in Mendenhall, MS. The children shared and asked plenty of question.  A special thanks to Mrs Oliver and Mr. Ray Holt who accompanied the ladies.  He and Mr Samuel Njoroge came later to installed the computers. Check out more photos

March 2010 Update

Mrs. Abrams, and I read to classes at JEJ Elem School for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday.  We were blessed with a visit to JDOM by Mrs Jolynn Oliver, and five student from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. They were in Mississippi for a volunteer/visit with Mendenhall Ministries. After hearing about JDOM, she wanted to meet us. The children were over-joyed, they eagerly read, played games, asked many questions, shared their youth creed and mission statement with them. Thank you Mr. Holt for bring them down. More photos HERE. Our prayer is that you have a blessed ” Easter ” Remember that, Jesus is alive, He loves, and rose for you!

February 2010 Update

The students made valentine cards.  We helped work on their Black History report that went on a story board for a reading grade for school (they had to read a book or get information on a person from the computer and arrange it on a story board).  The boards were put on exhibit in the gym at school. What talent!  Three of our students father was in an accident, he has a head injury, pray for him, the children, and his parents who will be taking care of him and the children.