Happy New Year to all !. We are Blessed to see another year. Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministries is off to a good start in 2012, we are expecting Great things to happen this year. Please pray for us that the Lord will send volunteers and finances to continue this work.

We ended 2011 on a high note. Our volunteers, Mrs. Ora Abrams, Mrs. Beulah Walker, the children and I,have a wonderful Christmas presentation of songs and recitations at the JDC Care facility, Prentiss, MS. What a blessing it was to celebrate our Annual Christmas Fellowship with parents and friend in attendance. The students made us proud. We were inspected by our licensurer to continue as a Childcare facility. It was a exciting to know that Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministries had done a great job in meeting the state’s requirements.

Due to our purchase of the new facility we were closed for renovation, and staying compliance for license as a State Childcare facility, we could only serve five (5) children. Thank God, we now have the capacity to serve 30 young people along with the other ministries at JDOM, which include our Radio broadcast at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday morning. We are serving 15 students, k-6 grade. We have two (2) student that tutors in the afternoon to earn Community Service hours. We were a part of the Martin L. King, celebration in Prentiss, Mississippi. We ask that you continue pray for the success of Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministries.

Thanks, Bettie

We are currently preparing for our Thanksgiving and Christmas presentations and will be participating in the Jefferson Davis county parade Dec 1st.  Dec 8th is our Christmas fellowship.

JDOM is now taking applications for the 2011-2012 school year.  Parents or guardians may pick up an application from the ministry. For more information, contact Mrs. Drummond at 601-792-2380 (H) or 601-310-9669 (C).

I am thankful for our volunteers.  We are working with the children helping to prepare them for their MCT Test, third, fifth, and sixth grades in Reading, Language, Math , and writing.  fourth grade Science. The work is intense for the students and us, however, their grades are improving.  We sponsored one of our student to the annual Run for the Roses event on April 9.

We are still continuing to work  with the state for license. The playground is our final project, Thank the Lord.  We have a mandate to be ready for a final inspection on May  27, 2011 or begin the process over.  God has blessed us and we are grateful!  Thank you for you financial support and prayers

I just received word today from my licensurer stating that, we have been exempted to operate fully with our after-school tutorial program, however, a playground has to be completed and equipt alone with other minor details before the summer program begin in June, at that time license would be issued.

JDOM is now taking application for tutorial, and the “Summer Enhancement Program”.  Parent can apply at the ministry at 2126 Columbia Ave. Prentiss, MS.  We are asking all that is concern and have a heart for children to come and lend a hand for one or two hours as a volunteer.

Our new gifting program is called,  ” Angel Gift “.  We believe if we can get 100 people to give $ 10 a month, we can run a successful and productive ministering youth program.  Thank you for supporting us as we touch lives ” one at a time.”  May God bless you, is our prayer.

This is a busy time of the year however, we are still doing home-work and preparing for the end of the year presentations  On the December 9, We were in the City of Prentiss Christmas Parade,  Tuesday, December 14, the children will share a little Christmas Joy for the patients at, Jefferson Davis County Care Facility, and the 16th we will host our, “Annual Christmas Fellowship”, at 6:30 p.m. here.  We invite you to come and share with, also to see the children perform.  Our theme is,  “CELEBRATE JESUS”  Jesus was born to bring Joy and Peace into the heart of men that believe in Him.  Isaiah 9:6b,  “And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father. Prince of peace, Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.”

Project L.I.F.T After school tutorial will be closed on December 17, 2010-January 3, 2011.  I would like to take this time to thank you for you financial support, volunteer service, prayers or whatever you have done to help this ministry to be what the Lord will is.  Service is what we do, touching lives one at a time.  Our prayer is that you have A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bettie Drummond, President

We moved into our new site around October 22, 2010.   We have worked day and nights, even a Sunday afternoon to get things in order.  Most of the children space is ready, however, we have a large room in the back that will house the restroom, small kitchen , storage, and small dining area, it is still an on going project.  The cost has been more than we anticipated, and we still need equipment and amenities for a girls restroom, hot water heater, kitchen sink, material for back steps and shelves.

You are in our prays.  We ask that you Keep supporting us with your prayers, encouragements, and financial gifts,  we willingly work.  Rosalynn Carter,” Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.’

We at JDOM are excited to see our dream materializes, it is encouraging to know that God honors faithfulness and commitment.  Our plan is to be moved in two weeks.

We want to thank all of you that has blessed us financially and with your prayers.  About the ” Angel Gift  ”  We are looking for 100 people that will make a donation of $ 10.00 a month to JDOM, this will help us take care  of our overhead expenses, and will give you the opportunity to invest in a child in Jefferson Davis County as we work to; ” Touch one at a time”. these monies will not be used for salaries  Your donation is tax deductible. When you are in the Prentiss area, you are welcome to visit.  We appreciate each of you, and the REAL Christian Foundation for supporting this ministry.  Be Blessed is our prayer.

In His service,   Sis. Bettie

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.

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.