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The Caring People was founded in 1997 by TheCaringPeople.org
“As a Single Mom, I’ve learned many JoDee Herschend and has always reached
lessons starting at a young age. I gave birth out to Single Moms with unconditional love,
to my beautiful daughter, while most girls my acceptance and friendship. Please call us
age were attending college and not worrying to find a Care Group near you, or to learn
about the responsibility of being a mom.” more about starting a Care Group!

“Learning I’m not alone.” Connect With
A Care Group
“The thing that has helped me the most is
to know that I am not alone. There are other 877.CARE.525
women in my position that are going through TheCaringPeople.org
a lot of what I have gone through. They have
come out of the storm a better person. Not
one person in my Care Group has judged
me. We started out as strangers, now they
are my family. That is everything.”

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CaWrehGartoaurpes? “This is the most fun we have ever “I’ve got real issues I deal with
had as a family.” everyday...I am not alone. It’s nice
“It’s a shoulder to lean on because to have someone that I can lean
they care about me and my Special events are held by each chapter for
Single Moms and their children. on for advice, and friendship.
family. They really do care about They don’t judge me.”
me and my kids.” Some of our Special
Events include: How can YOU
The Caring People hosts small groups Connect with us?
known as “Care Groups” weekly. They are • Picnics
hosted by truly Caring Women. They offer • Bowling parties Call us and we’ll find the nearest Care Group to
unconditional love, and a shoulder to lean on. • Spa days you, or direct you to an online Care Group.
Single Moms can find support through these • Themed parties during the holiday’s
strong, compassionate women.

Benefits provided
by Care Groups:

• A full meal or snack
• Support and resource help for

difficult situations
• Conversation, learning and laughter together
• Special breakout activities for children up to

the age of 14

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Trish and her children.

A broken marriage, child’s addiction and health issues
left Trish feeling helpless. She was a huge skeptic of
Christianity and was exploring many religions.

Trish was led to the Caring People and everything she
learned pointed to Jesus. She found the love and stability
she had never experienced before.

Trish says, “My Care Group is my family, my refuge. With
their support, I have persevered.”

With God’s help, she now owns her own bakery business,
Flour Power Cakes by Trish.
Thank you for your financial support to help Single Moms
like Trish and 1,000s more come to know the Lord.

www.thecaringpeople.org
877-CARE-525 | [email protected]

Our MISSION

To create an awareness of and a desire to meet Jesus

To see thousands of Caring Women helping thousands of
Single Moms to fall in love with Jesus … to help Single
Moms grow up in Jesus and share their faith with their
children, their friends and family … thereby creating an
ever increasing and joyful body of believers.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe:

In one eternally-existent triune God . . . the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

God the Father created all things, visible and invisible.

Jesus of Nazareth, God’s only Son who is fully God and fully man, was conceived
by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

God the Holy Spirit bears witness to Jesus and leads us into all Truth. He enables
us to receive Jesus as our Savior by believing in His death on the cross and in His
bodily resurrection.

God the Holy Spirit enables us to turn from sin and to live an obedient life of faith.

The Bible is the completed written revelation of God to man, given by the
inspiration of the Holy Spirit and is without error.

Bible study, to which all Christians are called, is essential to an obedient and
humble life.

Every believer in Jesus Christ is called to love God with his whole heart, mind and
soul, and to love his neighbor as himself. We are called to proclaim the Gospel
message and to specific acts of service to others.

It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that we serve others; He gives us gifts, talents
and resources.

Unity among those who follow Jesus reveals the love of God to the unbelieving
world and is used by God to build His Kingdom.

Having known the power, mercy and love of the Lord ourselves, we are able to
freely and generously shower unconditional love, acceptance and forgiveness on
those we come in contact with.

THE WAY OUR WONDERFUL MINISTRY WORKS

We recruit and train Godly, committed, Christian women to help Single Moms fall
in love with Jesus. We attract single moms who are outside the walls of the
church and we match them with these specially trained Caring Women. We
establish them together in Care Groups . . . where we see the Single Moms grow
to trust Christians and open their hearts to Jesus.

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THE CARING PEOPLE BRINGS …

The Vision and the Passion to reach Single Moms
Knowledge of How to Attract Single Moms
Knowledge of Care Group Structure and Management
Established Training Curriculum for Leadership
Seasoned Leadership
Prayer Strategy for the Work

Our Practical Side

WHAT THE CARING PEOPLE DO:

THE CORPORATE OFFICE IS IN BRANSON, MISSOURI.
• We prepare and provide training materials and trainers!
• We find and recommend Care Group teaching materials.
• We provide other materials as needed.
• We provide spiritual and leadership support. We find and match Single
Moms with Caring Women in Care Groups
• We have a Care Group ready for you!

What the Caring People (and Caring Women) Do NOT Do
• We do not do social services.
• We do not do drug rehabilitation.
• We do not give money to Single Moms.
• We are not counselors.
• We do not “fix” Single Moms.
• We do not go into dangerous situations.
• We do nothing outside the parameters of a normal, healthy friendship.

BRINGING HOPE TO SINGLE MOMS

God wants to use YOU

to help heal the hearts of
Single Moms.

READY TO STEP UP?
TheCaringPeople.org

WE BRING THE UNFAILING LOVE OF CHRIST
TO SINGLE MOMS

About Us

The Caring People, a ministry to Single Moms, was
founded in Branson, Missouri in 1998 by JoDee Herschend.
The Caring People equip Christian women to serve in
small groups known as “Care Groups” as mentors, or on
a area planning team, for the outreach in your community.
Both roles are needed urgently. We are growing nationally!

How You Can Help

Pray

Join a local prayer effort, praying for the hearts of Single
Moms in your community. Prayer is a catalyst for change!

Lead

Serve as a Care Group mentor in your community, or
home church, in a weekly Care Group to Single Moms.

Connect

Help by being a connector in your community, serving
on an area Mission Support Team, organizing resources
for Single Moms and by planning special family events.

Call today and learn how you can be
equipped to serve Single Moms and

their children with the unfailing
love of Christ. Workshops are held

several times a year.

877.CARE.525
TheCaringPeople.org

TRANSFORMATIONS

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Tee n mo m C h a r l i n e Joh n s l e aves beh in d a viol ent rel ation sh ip an d sta rts over.

by ELIZABETH QUINN | photos by SADIE THIBODEAUX

Charline Johns, 28, is the mother of
three boys: Jashawn, 13; Kainan, 11;
and Khyngston, 5. And in 2013, she
did the strongest thing possible for herself and
her children — she left a violent relationship.
Leaving her mother, grandmother, friends, and
more family behind, she took a risk and moved
to Columbia.

“My oldest son, now that he’s 13, I hear him
say that he’s proud of me,” Charline says with
a smile.

Charline moved to Mid-Missouri from
Poplar Blu and connected with Love INC. in
Columbia. From there, she was set up with a
life coach, Karen Stone, who introduced her to

e Caring People, a nonpro t that supports
single moms. Charline began attending
meetings at Community United Methodist
Church every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

“ e Caring People really opened my eyes
because they accepted me for who I was,”
Charline says. “I never felt uncomfortable with
them. I never couldn’t tell them anything.

ey helped me through my roughest times.”

GROWING UP A GROWN UP people to jobs, o ered a program that With the help of her family, Charline was
provided teenagers with assistance to develop able to nish school and work without paying
“I had to grow up fast,” Charline says. She job goals, work experience, and more. for child care. Between the time when she
had her rst son, Jashawn, at the age of Charline applied, saying she wanted to be a had her rst son and when she graduated high
15. e following year, on the day after pharmacist. Shortly after, a local pharmacy school, she had one more boy, Kainan, and she
Christmas, Jashawn’s father was murdered hired her, and MERS Goodwill paid for the had her last son, Khyngston, at age 23. As time
in front of her house. “ at was traumatic,” training. By the time she was 17, Charline went on, Charline entered into a relationship
Charline says. “Death is not good for anyone, received her pharmacy tech license. with a man who abused her. Leaving the
and seeing it at that young of an age . . .”
Charline pauses. “I felt like I was partly to
blame, and I thought what I could have done
to change it. I felt guilty and angry and mad.
I didn’t know how to cope, but I knew my
son needed me.”

From then on, Charline became a
workaholic. MERS Missouri Goodwill
Industries, a nonpro t that helps connect

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situation was not going to be easy, but moms succeed. “Don’t give up on nding some,” City. ere was no fee, just a day full of glee.
Charline knew that she and her kids deserved Charline says. Although getting into the dating “Being a single mom, it’s hard to have extra
better. “My grandmother was the one who world can be a scary and vulnerable thing for money and extra time,” Charline says. “But it
really pushed me to move,” Charline says. “We single moms, Charline believes there is someone was free. I don’t know when I would have been
were sitting at her house and she said, ‘You out there willing to love the whole package. able to take my kids there on my budget.”
remind me of a bear. You walk around making
these tracks, but you’re not going anywhere.’” After it’s all said and done, Charline is Ten years from now, Charline hopes
proud that she never gave up, no matter the to get married and go to college for her
With her grandma’s words resonating in adversity. “I never forget about my babies,” pharmaceutical degree. She also plans to watch
her head, Charline packed up her things, put the she says. “ ey are mine, and I’m going to her kids graduate high school and college. For
kids in the car, and moved to Columbia that May. take care of them.” now, she enjoys reading and taking care of her
kids. “Everything I do is for my kids,” Charline
A RADIANT FUTURE Last year, e Caring People took the says. “It will get better.
group’s members and their kids to Silver Dollar
Although Charline moved away from most
family and friends, she was able to live with an
aunt until she found a place to live. She started
working at Subway, but it wasn’t easy. Without
the comfort of her family watching the kids
while she worked, she was ready to go back
by October. “I was ready to give up,” she says.

e reason she didn’t? She told herself that
there was a reason she’s here, and that her kids
needed her.

With the help of Karen and e Caring
People, Charline began to open up and deal
with some of her problems head-on. She
realized how she suppressed her feelings so deep
that she never dealt with them. Now that she
has confronted those memories, she’s in a much
happier and healthier place, she says.

is summer, Charline got a new job that
will help build her career. anks to a woman
from e Caring People, she heard about the
job opening. Karen and another volunteer
helped to update her resume and cover letter
and coached her on interview skills. Next thing
she knew, Charline was hired. She also entered
a healthy relationship with a man who loves
her and her kids, Charline says.

SET ASIDE YOUR PRIDE

Charline has advice for anyone who is a teen
mom or went through similar experiences. “A
lot of people count teen moms out,” Charline
says. “Just because I’m a teen mom doesn’t
mean I’m less relevant than someone older. I
struggle with that shame, but you shouldn’t
feel shame. ings happen. It’s what you
choose to do with your circumstances — either
give up or keep going.”

rough Charline’s experiences, she found that
it doesn’t hurt to ask for help. ere are genuine
individuals out there who want to see single

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CONNECTION

WALKING THE LOVE OF JESUS INTO THE HEARTS OF SINGLE MOMS

RaisingE2DI0TI1ON6
Single
Moms

UP!
Inside:
•EXCITING NEWS

•STORIES OF HOPE

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The Mission A FEW WORDS FROM ContentsC O N N E C T I O N E2DI0TI1ON6
JoDee Herschend founded the THE CARING PEOPLE FOUNDER,
Caring People in 1997 with a 5 Caring NewsRead About Fun Events this Year 10
mission of “creating an awareness JODEE HERSCHEND
Julie’s Story
of and a desire to meet Jesus Thank You
among thousands and thousands 13
Dear Friends!
of Single Moms.” Since its
inception in 1996, thousands of Welcome to the second edition of the CARING CONNECTION
Single moms and their children magazine! As we celebrate our 20th year in ministry, I am humbled
by your support of our mission to reach Single Moms with the
have been impacted by unconditional love of Jesus. We are opening more chapters in more
Care Groups now operating in cities than ever before, and it’s
13 cities and internationally in due in part to your commitment
El Salvador, and through other to the Caring People!
resource channels coordinated
by a staff of 4 employees and over I continue to be blessed by
our volunteers, the City Chairs,
175 volunteers. Caring Women, Admin Teams,
and Prayer teams who selflessly
dedicate time, energy, and love The Power of the Collective..............................................................4 A Tribute
to minister to Single Moms. Caring News................................................................................... 5-9
Each and every volunteer is
doing the work of the kingdom, Julie’s Story–Battling Heart Failure, Growing In Faith............ 10-12
and I am honored that they are
serving with us at the Caring Tributes to Elsie Moody and Joanne Spalinger............................13
People.
April’s Story-From Shame To Unconditional Acceptance...... 14-16
The ministry of the Caring
People would not be possible, Special Thanks..................................................................................17 22
however, without you, our 2015-16 Giving............................................................................ 18-19
faithful, financial donors. You share your blessings, and only eternity 2015-16 Event Sponsors..................................................................20
will reveal the impact that you have had on the lives of Single Moms
through the Caring People. Caring StatsYour Gifts in Action..........................................................................21

On behalf of the entire ministry, let me say, “Thank you!” I am Caring People–About Us................................................................22
grateful for your love, prayers, and financial support.
Caring Connection Magazine
Blessings,
Magazine Staff Program Representative – Karen Stone
JoDee Herschend Publisher/Editor – Cindy Shorey Assistant to the CEO – Megan Nichols 164 Corporate Place, Suite T
Associate Editor – Kim Boyce Koreiba Branson, Mo. 65616
Graphic Designer: Dave Danielson Area Volunteer City Chairs
Contributing Photographers: Shann Glenda Egan – Branson, Mo. Office Hours:
Swift, Madison Bell, Louanne Dietrich Cheryl Harrison – Columbia, Mo. Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Valerie Thornton – Kansas City, Mo.
Caring People Staff Terri Longo – Louisville, Oh. Columbia, Mo. Field Office
Founder and President – Laura Kinne – Springfield, Mo. 409 Vandiver Drive, Suite 221,

JoDee Herschend To contact any of the city chairs, please Columbia, Mo. 65202
Chief Executive Officer – Cindy Shorey call 877-CARE-525

Director of Development –
Louanne Dietrich

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A DEVOTIONAL news
B Y C I N D Y S H O R E Y, On May 12th, Honoring Our Mothers
CLaorceaGtiroonusp CEO THE CARING PEOPLE Annual Dinner Welcomes Wanda Durant

Belton, Mo. of tThheeCPoolwleecrtive At the age of 18, Wanda Thunder.” When accepting this stacked against us, but you
Belton Cross Roads Durant became a teenage honor, Kevin thanked his mother made us believe. You kept
Branson, Mo. “For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its mother. After marrying the saying, “I don’t think you know us off the street. You put
First Presbyterian Church waves roar—the Lord Almighty is His name.” Isaiah 51:15 NIV father of her son, Anthony, what you did...The odds were clothes on our backs. You
Harvest Free Evangelical she became pregnant with her sacrificed for us. You’re the
Hispanic Chapter Have you ever sat by an ocean and pondered the energy and power second son, Kevin, at the age real MVP!”
Grace Community Assembly of God of the crashing waves? Or the gentle, yet powerful, rise and fall of the of 21. Soon after, she became
Columbia, Mo. tides? I often think of the “collective” power of the ocean’s waves. a single mother. Inspired by Wanda is now an
Forum Blvd. Christian One single wave accomplishes her young sons, and knowing inspirational speaker, sharing
Community UMC a small task, but the power of God would lead their way, she her message of empower-
Memorial Baptist – Latino Care Group the never-ending, synchronized dedicated her life to her sons’ ment and inspiring women,
Second Baptist collective accomplishes a great formative years to ensure a single mothers, and their
Farmington, Mo. purpose. solid foundation for their children to follow their
All Occasions Meeting Banquet Hall, future success.  dreams and set life-goals.
There is power in the Wanda Durant is the Caring
Park Hills, Mo. collective. Jesus harnessed this And they have certainly People’s special speaker at
Golden power through the collective succeeded!  the 2017 “Honoring Our
1st Baptist of Golden, Mo. talents of His disciples to do Mothers” event. Be sure
Hollister, MO: His work on earth after His Her son, Anthony, is a to join us on May 12 for
New Beginnings Fellowship Heavenly Father took Him very successful businessman, this special annual fundraiser.
Ozark Technical College home. You, the Caring People and Kevin was the 2014 Most Go to www.thecaringpeople.org
Jefferson City, Mo. donors, bring that same Valuable Player in the NBA while for ticket info.
Wesley UMC collective power through your playing for the “Oklahoma City
Joplin, Mo. gifts and help us expand our
New Creations Church ministry to Single Moms. You TCP Creates New Resources For
Kansas City, KS empower our Care Group leaders to work in community to reach and Single Moms Everywhere
St. Peter, CME teach Single Moms the truth found in Jesus.
Kansas City, MO JoDee Herschend, founder of the Caring People, has long had
St. Luke’s One of the greatest testimonies we receive at the Caring People a dream for the Caring People to create curriculum content
Liberty, Mo. is from Single Moms who express that their Care Groups are their for use in our care groups—and for other Christian Single Mom
Liberty UMC family…their community. We pray that our Single Moms harness the support groups around the world to use! We are happy to present
Ozark, Mo. power of the collective and the knowledge of the truth of Jesus Christ our first in-house curriculum written by our own Communications
Ozark Assembly of God to accomplish God’s great purpose for their lives. Coordinator, Kim Boyce Koreiba, titled “There’s Always Hope!”
Springfield, Mo. With subjects ranging from shame, mommy guilt, words, and the
First and Calvary Presbyterian Church You cannot not minister if you are in communion with God and past, the curriculum discusses the importance of biblical hope in
Life 360 Church/Parkcrest Campus live in community. Henri Nouwen daily living. Available free-of-charge to our care groups, Single
Parkview Christian Church Moms and Care Group Leaders are welcome to call the office at
South Haven Baptist Church 417-334-0131 to request your copies. You can also request copies
Temple Baptist Church at www.thecaringpeople.org.
Wesley United Methodist
Nevada
Nevada First Baptist
Opening Winter 2016
Washburn, Mo.
Washburn Baptist Church
Ohio
Louisville Church of Christ
International
Open Door Church*
Santa Ana, El Salvador

*In partnership with Moody Missions

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news
11th Annual Run to the Lights
5K Fundraiser A Huge Success ThSanpkeciYalou

Silver Dollar City is known THE CARING PEOPLE
for it’s spectacular display of
over five million Christmas lights at Advanced Spine and Joint toddler, who was pushed through WOULD LIKE TO THANK
during the holiday season. And Center to pick up her registration the course in a stroller!
on Friday, November 11th, those packet for herself and seven Columbia MO’s SWIFTSHOTS FOR THEIR
lights were the backdrop for “Run members of her family. “This Thank you to everyone who Designer Purse Bingo SUPPORT THROUGH
to the Lights 5K Fundraiser.” has become our favorite family volunteered, sponsored, and EVENT PHOTOGRAHY
tradition,” said Sarah. Her family competed in “Run to the Lights On October 20th, the Columbia Caring Women held a very THROUGHOUT
The primary sponsor of the has participated in the event for 5K Fundraiser!” successful, fun event called “Designer Purse Bingo!” For the THE YEARS
event, Elite Automotive Group, several years, and this year was price of a bingo card, players participated to win fabulous designer
along with many other local and joined by the family’s newest Registration for 2017 “Run to purses. Thanks to table hosts, patrons, and bingo players, the event
national sponsors, helped make member, a seventeen-month-old the Lights 5K Fundraiser” is now raised $12,476 with all of the proceeds going to support the Columbia
this the Caring People’s largest open. Go to www.runtothelights. area Care Groups. Good job, ladies!!!
fundraising event of the year. com to reserve your spot now!
Fifteen hundred runners competed
along the 5K course through Silver
Dollar City dressed in their running
gear, often embellished with festive,
holiday decorations.

Sarah Denny stopped by the
Branson Runner’s Pickup location

Branson Celebrity Go Kart Race!

The population of Oak Grove, (American Kids), and speaker/ Pritchett took a commanding lead 417-230-4201
Arkansas, was doubled on author Kirsten Hart were among in the fourth lap and never let up!
July 18th when the Branson the celebrities who came out to In the men’s race, there were spin- WWW.SWIFTSHOTS.COM
Celebrity Go Kart Race came race to benefit the Caring People. outs, caution flags, bumps, and
to town! Clay Cooper, Johnny bruises, but the show went on!
Lonestar (The Clay Cooper Show), The ladies hit the track first After fifteen laps of hard-fought
Jason and Desta Pritchett, in the “Powderpuff” race. Desta
Jarrett Dougherty (Down racing, another Pritchett
Home Country), Nadia, took first place. Jason
Avery, and Michael Cole Pritchett won the men’s
(Ayo), Gary and Kim Boyce race!
Koreiba and Justin Oller (Oh
Happy Day), Arkansas State Thank you, Branson
Representative Ron McNair, Celebrities, for a wonderful
Arkansas State Senator night of fun and for helping
Brian King, Dr. Dale Smith raise money for the Caring
People!

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news The Caring People Some
Community Technology CTC Stats:
Slowing Down after Retirement is Not an Option! Center Offers Free
Computer Classes • 83% of users are female
Cheryl Harrison, Columbia, MO City Chair, Leads Fearlessly • 17% of users are male
In 2014, thanks to a grant from the Branson, MO Rotary Chapter • 317 total have attended
By Karen Stone, TCP Program Representative and donors, the Caring People began the Community Technology
Center (CTC) to create new pathways of learning in our community. the classes
Cheryl will tell you that it was Cheryl is a fearless leader who Single Moms were our primary target audience, though we’ve • To date, with a limited
a “God-ordained” meeting when leads by example. She is energetic, been delightfully surprised at the wide variety of those who have
we reconnected at a Women’s con- prayerful, encouraging, faithful, participated in the classes, including veterans and the elderly. The schedule, 100 classes have
ference in Columbia in 2011. Cheryl and she has a huge capacity to CTC, with nine operating computer stations, is also available to been taught
and I had taught together in the love. She leaves a wake of peace other community partners. • 57 participants took more
Columbia Public School system but and joy wherever she goes to speak than one class
had not seen each other for years. and share about the Caring People. Instructor Lloyd Fitchett brings his expertise to teaching the • 30 took duplicate classes.
At a coffee date a few days after the Both the Columbia Caring Women Microsoft platform and enjoys engaging with all of the students.
Women’s conference, I shared with and Visionary Team thrive under Classes prepare those wanting to improve their computer skills or
Cheryl about the Caring People’s Cheryl’s leadership. start classes for the very first time. Currently, the CTC holds Thursday
ministry in Columbia. Cheryl had evening classes in the Faith Community Health Center in Branson.
been trying to minister to some Single The Caring People is growing
Moms in her church and was seeing in it’s recognition as a valuable In 2017, new subjects will be added, including tutoring hours
first hand what a big job it was. outreach to Single Mom’s in specifically for the children of Single Moms. We look forward to
The Caring People was an answer to the Columbia area, raising over growing this program, needed desperately by many within our
prayer! $55,000 in Faith Promises under community. One mom shared, “These classes have given me the
Cheryl’s guidance. Columbia’s first Designer Purse opportunity to improve my skills, find a better job, and be at home
After attending the first TCP Workshop in Bingo was a night of celebration where over 100 new at night for my kids.”
Columbia in August 2011, Cheryl felt called to be people heard about the Caring People’s mission to
the Prayer Chair for the newly formed area. At the bring hope and the love of Jesus to Single Moms. The CTC is yet another way to bring community awareness
end of the first year, after being the City Prayer Chair Cheryl has great goals for the Columbia chapter to our mission and our commitment to Single Moms. Watch for
and a part of the Admin Team, Cheryl, as a newly in 2017. With her firm confidence in God’s might, announcements on this growing program! We pray it can be
retired school teacher, agreed to become Columbia’s power, and love for the ministry, Columbia had better replicated throughout all of our TCP chapters. To find out more
City Chair. get ready! about the Community Technology Center, contact Cindy Shorey at
417-331-0131.
Leader & Volunteer Training Workshops
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The Caring People make it a priority to hold training
workshops throughout the year to equip “Caring
Women” in ministering to Single Moms. The Caring
People maintains continuous training of women
interested in learning one of twenty-seven ways they
can get involved with the Caring People.

“We are always happy to meet new volunteers who
are interested in becoming a part of the Caring People,”
says CEO Cindy Shorey. “Our workshops are a fun
way for potential volunteers to learn more about the
ministry and further our impact to Single Moms.”

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STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

Julie’s Story

battling Julie was married for sixteen years. The again. This time the damage to her heart Julie, Shian and
first eight years were great—plenty of was greater, and Julie was told that she their children
HgE ArRoT wFAiInL UgR E money, a beautiful home, a good job as would be lucky to survive. And if she did, enjoy a fun pizza
IN FAITH a schoolteacher. The only thing missing she would never be able to work again. dinner
was children. Julie had been unable to After a week and a half in the hospital,
10 CARING CONNECTION / 2016 EDITION / www.thecaringpeople.org conceive. After six rounds of in vitro Julie went home.
fertilization, she became pregnant. After a
difficult pregnancy, Julie brought her baby Things in the marriage continued
girl home. to deteriorate. One day Julie’s husband
announced that he had always wanted to
Five days after giving birth, Julie had live in the Ozarks, so the family moved
massive heart failure called postpartum
cargo myopathy or heart failure caused by to Branson, Missouri. Now Julie and her
pregnancy. She spent the first week of her young daughter and infant son were living
daughter’s life in the hospital, fighting for in a strange place, far from family and
her own life. Julie was told that there was friends with no support system. After one
nothing that could be done for her and more year of heartache, Julie’s husband
that she was going to die. Upon hearing moved out.
this diagnosis, she checked herself out of
the hospital to spend her last days at home With a divorce, a one-year-old son,
with her infant daughter. and a seven-year-old daughter, Julie
became a single mom. At a doctor’s visit,
Thanks to proper medications, four Julie’s doctor told her about the Caring
years later Julie’s heart had strengthened People. A couple of days later, Julie met a
and healed. Her marriage, however, was lady at church who told her that she had a
beginning to spiral downhill. daughter, Shian, who is a single mom. She
wanted her daughter to go to a care group
Julie had been told never to have
another child, as the great probability of
another heart failure was too big a risk
to take. Julie was scheduled to undergo
a sterilization procedure when she found
out that she was pregnant again. In spite
of the dangers, Julie was elated to become
a mom again and felt that her getting
pregnant was a sign to stay in her marriage
and keep her family together.

Thirty weeks into her second
pregnancy, Julie felt the familiar symptoms
of heart failure.

A few weeks later, Julie gave birth to
her son, and three weeks later drove herself
to the emergency room as her heart failed

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Julie’s Story C O N T I N U E D In Memory

Tribute to Elsie Moody

too, so she arranged for Julie and Shian to Elsie Moody was born and joined Kenton at Convoy of Hope
meet. They hit it off instantly. These Single raised in San Salvador, and started a Nutrition Program
Moms attended a care group together, and El Salvador.  As a young in her native El Salvador that fed
they’ve been a part of the Caring People girl, she felt called to be a 5,000 children daily. Kenton and
ever since! missionary nun in Africa, but Elsie felt called to El Salvador, so
due to her nation’s civil war, they packed up their family and
It hasn’t been easy , but Julie has found her parents sent her to study became missionaries. As a part of
a source of help and comfort in the Caring in the US. Later, she returned their work, Elsie began ministering
to El Salvador and, through to Single Moms through the
People. unfortunate circumstances, Caring People, training hundreds
became a single mother of Caring Women and starting care
Julie(L) and Julie Talks About the Caring People with two small children.  groups in El Salvador, Guatemala,
Shian(R) share a She continued to serve with and Nicaragua.
missionaries and taught at
“quiet moment of I can honestly say that being a part love for Jesus, and I know I am doing Latin America ChildCare After battling cancer, Elsie
devotions and of the Caring People has changed my something right in this crazy, chaotic schools, eventually moving to Moody moved on to heaven in late
prayer during life! I was welcomed into my care group world! I have given my children the Word the US to work at the US office of LACC.  2015. Her joyous spirit and her love
Care Group. with open, loving arms, and I walk out of of God and all the power that comes with for ministry is sorely missed by the Caring People.
While in the States, she met Kenton Moody, who was Elsie’s work continues in San Salvador under the
every care group meeting feeling loved and that. My children and I know what is truly the International Director for Convoy of Hope. Elsie and direction of Maribel De La Rosa and the Caring
Kenton married, bringing their families together.  Elsie Women who minister to Single Moms in need.
refreshed.  important in this precious life we have been

I am the “crier” in my group, and I given, and we take nothing for granted.

will bare my soul to a group of ladies that The Caring People has truly changed my

I didn’t know a year ago. I tell them things perspective and taught me how to live in

I would never dream of telling my family, God’s word and bring that to my children Tribute to Joanne Spalinger

and I am accepted and loved and never as well. Joanne Spalinger, Executive Assistant
to JoDee Herschend, passed away
judged. Through my care group, I learned Now I sit in a room with ladies that I on November 27, 2016 after a brief
illness. Joanne’s talents and eye for
the true sacrifice that Jesus made for me, have known for only a year with hot tears detail helped to establish the Caring
People platform, coming alongside
and these ladies lift me up and remind me streaming down my face, cleansing my JoDee, staff and volunteers during
events, and operations over our 20 year
that with Jesus I can and will overcome all.  soul. I confide things to these ladies because history. She cared deeply for both the
Single Moms and the Caring Women
I am blessed and honored to be a part they are my family: my non-judgmental of this ministry. We give thanks for
Joanne, and for her life which she so
of an amazing care group that took me and family that loves me unconditionally. Their richly shared with others.

my children under their wings. It is because arms are open to me no matter what the

of the Caring People that devotions, grace situation, and they remind me that I am

at mealtime, and prayer are a daily part of NEVER alone because I am walking in this

Your ”our lives. I look at my children and their life alongside Jesus. JoDee and Joanne
WHEN SINGLE MOTHERS LIKE JULIE NEED
Gifts ASSISTANCE, YOUR GIFT HELPS TO EQUIP,
ENABLE, AND GUIDE THEM TO HOPE.

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shFaromme STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

to April ’s Story
Unconditional
Acceptance “I grew up in Springfield, Missouri. My siblings been devastated if she knew I wasn’t. I was ashamed
and I went to church every Sunday in Hurley. for my grandmother to know I was unmarried and
April was alone and My mom always talked about God, but my parents pregnant. None of it seemed real. I don’t think
pregnant at the age of 24
when a simple invitation didn’t go to church with us. What we knew about I believed I was pregnant until the first time I felt

showed her how much God was because of April and her family my baby kick me. I was
God loves her and my grandmother. In my twenty-four years old and
her family.
teenage years, I was very had been on my own for
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rebellious, and I moved out eight years, but this seemed

of my parents house when almost too big for me to

I was 16. I started drinking deal with. 

and doing some drugs, but When I was about four

I always had a job and a months pregnant, a man at

car. I never just sat around church asked if I had ever

doing nothing.  heard of the Caring People.

When I was 19, I said, ‘No.’ He said I

my mom had a heart should check it out because

attack. My brother ran it’s for Single Moms who

immediately to a church need guidance on how to

two blocks away and said, parent as a Christian. I

‘My mom is having a heart was really nervous about

attack!’ They called 911 going because it was at

and got her to the hospital. my church, and I wasn’t

We didn’t know anybody married, but I went. It was

in that church, but every absolutely amazing!

“night that my mom was in A man at church asked if  They welcomed me as
I had ever heard of the their own. They even had a
the hospital, they brought baby shower for me. I have
us dinner. This made a big learned so much through
impression on me. Even that group—that God
though I wasn’t living at
home, I started going to Caring People. I said, ‘No.’ loved me no matter what.
this church with my family God loved me whether or

every Sunday. I was still He said I should check it out not I was married or even
rebellious though. For if I drank too much beer! I

the next five years, I was because it’s for Single Moms have really grown to love
going to church on Sunday, this group.

but I was also drinking who need guidance on how The ladies in my
and going to bars. When ”to parent as a Christian. group really helped me
I wasn’t working, I was a
couch potato.  prepare myself to be a
mother by combining God,
I got pregnant with my Christian principles, and
daughter, Raigan, when I motherhood. The Caring

was twenty-four. I fibbed to my grandmother and Women always ask us what we want to learn about

told her that I was married because she would have and we learn a lot! And it’s not boring...which is

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single no more C O N T I N U E D 2015-16D O N O R S & G I V I N G

Even though I’m married, I haven’t important. They didn’t even look down on me or Special Thanks
been able to stop going to my judge me when I got pregnant again with my son,
Dallas, only four months after having Raigan. THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING TO EQUIP AND SUPPORT
care group! I love it too much. I’ve
been able to bring other Single My life changed six years ago when I married a SINGLE MOMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE LOOK
Moms into my group. wonderful man. He’s a great father to my children.
Even though I’m married, I haven’t been able to F O R W A R D T O Y O U R C O N T I N U E D PA R T N E R S H I P.
stop going to my care group! I love it too much.
I’ve been able to bring other Single Moms into my 3 Ways You Can Help
group, and now my own mom comes with me! I’m Support the Caring People
still learning about God in the group. I know I may
need to stop going to a Single Mom’s group, but Pray volunteeer Give
while I’m there I get to share my story with other
women. I get to say, ‘Look, things were bad. But FOR SINGLE YOUR TIME TO HELP PROVIDE
if you stick to it (the care group), and you have all MOMS AND OUR FOR COSTS TO
these people praying for you, then it can work!’ My HELP SINGLE CHANGE LIVES
ultimate goal is to become a Care Group leader MINISTRY
myself, and I think someday soon I may just get MOMS
there!”

The Caring People want to congratulate April
on her acceptance to nursing school. She has
started classes, and we couldn’t be prouder of her
achievements. Way to go, April!

Confessions of a single mom
for me is not the long sleepless nights; it’s not You Can Give at www.thecaringpeople.org
Shortly after my son was born, my relationship having another parent to share this experience Or Mail The Form Below
ended. It took me a few years to realize the with that triggers the endless loneliness once he
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2015-16 D O N O R S & G I V I N G 2015-16D O N O R S & G I V I N G

Karen & Edd Akers** Margaret & Richard Kathleen Dogendorf Diana Gerber Jessica & Jacob Helen & Bill Martin** Rhonda Patterson Sue & Thomas Sweeney
Tracey & Tyler Alcorn** Burkhalter** Kristy & David Donaldson Tracy Gimlen Herschend** Debra Martin Patient Pal Tabernacle of Praise
A Glorious Church Marsha Dossey Kim & Mike Glynn Lori & Craig Martinosky Leslie Patton
Linda & Larry Carter Amanda Dowell Tammy & John Sherry & Jack Wanda & Frank Mashburn Pam Peine Ministries Inc.**
Fellowship** Mary & Larry Cathey** Brandy DuBus Herschend** Claudette McChesney Lorraine Peterson The Glass Family
Jane Ann & Bill Alter** Central National Bank** Debbie & Jerry Dunlop Goodbrake** Brenda McClintock Donna Powers
Delores Anger Norma Champion Wilma Eaton Grace Assembly of God Mary Hitchcock Bill McConkey** Kathy & David Pozniak Foundation**
Pam Arnold-Hamilton Pam Chandler Margie & James Eddins Ann & Bob McDowell** Raeanne & Steve Presley The Herschend Family
Arvest Bank** Syndee & Scott Chase Glenda & James Egan Missions** Rosetta & Steve Holt Anne E. and Mac Ann Quick
Hilary Austin Peggy & Duward Chastain Dianne & Normal Ely** Charlene Graham** Gail Randolph Council
Bank of Missouri** Cherish Kids Terri & David Evans Sundi Jo Graham Mary Hoffman McGregor** Crystal Raney The Robertson Team –
David Barbe Chick-Fil-A Branson Faith Life Church** Grand Plaza Hotel Maxine McGruder Dar & Larry Ridley**
Jim Barber** Sue & Doyle Childers Farmhouse Mary Sue Gray Kathryn Holden Mary McMullin Jennifer & Bob Rippy Keller Williams Realty
Lois Barton Rebecca & Kevin Fellowship of Christian Stephanie Green Marlene McWilliams Brenda & Rod Romine** The Saltsgiver Family
Donna Bashford Karen Hall Susan & Dan Holliday Susan Meadows Jane Royster
Battery Outfitters Chittenden** Athletes Tammy Hall Med-Pay, Inc.** Jeanne Sawyer Foundation
Dolores Bauer Lois Christy Dianne & Thom Field** June & Sam Hamra Diane & Ken Hood Mercy** Jane & Nelson Schwab III** June Tillis**
Judy Beisner Convoy of Hope** First Presbyterian Faunlee & Fred Harle Cindy & Ron Merry** Seneca Church** Titanic
Rita Bennett** Kay & Jerry Cook** Pat Harris** Sharon & Sonny Horton** Matt Metzger** Linda Shackleford Kim & Rick Todd
Cy Bortner** Jeri & Darrel Cornelius Church** Heather Haygood Hotel Grand Kathy & Hadley Meyer Lori & Steve Shafer Treehouse Condo
Branson Mill, LLC Danny Correll Lloyd Fitchett** Pat & Bob Haynes** Victorian** Peggy & Ivan Miller** Cindy & Kevin Shorey** Christa Vahl
Martha Braun** Julie & Glen Cozzens** Dee Fjordbak** Jane & Henry Head** Callie & Jeffrey Mitchell** Sight & Sound Theatres** Lois VanLeuven**
Denise Breit Jill & Rick Creson** Julie & Michael Fraker** Debbie & Tom Herring Pam & Mark Hunsaker** Sarah and Kenton Moore** Mary Alice & Dave Linda Vivian
Brenda Anderson Carol Cruise Burchett** Marge & Don Francis Herschend Family Barbara & Bill Mordecai** Sharon Walker
Carol & Rob Daniel** Becky Galloway Jan & Don Jacques** Shelly & Robert Moseley** Sigmon** Walton Family Foundation
Ministries** Virginia & William Darr Scott Gardner Foundation** Shelley & Kirk Mourer Amy Slay June & Joe Bill Ward
Billye Brim** Trish & Wayne Decloux Lurline Garrick JoDee & Peter Lisa & Ken Jeffries** Mike Nabena Becky & Roger Smith** Rebecca & Granville
Barbara & James Brock Louanne & All Dietrich Betty Gary Vicki & Barney Naioti** Pam Smith**
Herschend** Lynda Jesse Allison & Stan Nichols** Debbie Snowden Watson
Karen Nimmo Joanne Spalinger** Geneva Wegener**
ONe sweet ticket to ride LaDonna & Ron Jett North American Starboard Marinas, Inc.** Welk Resorts
Joyce Stephens Peggy & Todd Welte
Thanks to the generosity of The Tracks and Andy’s Frozen Custard, Janice Johnson Maintenance Tina & John Stickman** Jim West
the Branson Chapter enjoyed a summer’s night out with their children. Property, Inc. Sheryl Stine** Marilyn & David
Irene & Allen Johnson** Janet & Greg Oller** St. Luke’s United
Kathy & Jeff Olson** Whetstone
Georgette Jones Jane & Lee Orth Methodist Church Nancy & Bob White
Karen Oswald Karen Stone** Christine & Christian
Barbara & Art Kaufmann** Ozark Assembly of God Stoneridge Carpets, Inc. **
Church Dan Strickland Willard
Dave Kilgore Sue Palen** Leslie & Robert Stricklin** Maggie & Bill Wilson
Tammy & A.J. Panter Summerwinds Resort Mary & Michael Winter
Laura & Gordon Kinne Jane and Jon Pantaleoni ** Denise & Gary Witt
Jacqui Parkhill Services LLC Woodland Hills Family
Mary & Nelson Knapp Betty & Todd Parnell** Sutter Church**
Kelly & Randy Swanson Church**
Judith & Frank Krewet III** Rosalie Wooten**
Karen & Ralph Yallaly**
Shelly & Stephen Lane Sheila & Tom Young
Dave Zimmerman**
Judy Leek**
** Denotes 2015 and
Liberty United Methodist 2016 giving
Church

Marsha & Phil Lilley**

Beverly Lindsey**

London Medical
Management**

Jane Lost**

Christi & Tom Lurk

Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League,
Branson

Fredna Mahaffey

Joann & Arthur Mallory

Marie Day Ministries**

Daphne & Stephen
Marshall

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2015-16 E V E N T S P O N S O R S YOUR GIFTS IN ACTION

Honoring Our Mothers Branson Tri-Lakes News Event Donations 2015 Keys for Hope!
Dinner 2016 Sponsors Sue Palen and 2016
In Honor of Mary Jane Pollard The Caring People received the donation of a
Cox Medical Center Branson – Sight & Sound Theatres Advanced Spine & Joint Center minivan from Lynn and Pat Schooley of Iowa and
Presenting Sponsor Bank of Missouri “Anybody’s Garage” in Branson. The Schooley’s
Run to the Lights 2015 Billy Gail’s Café
Mercy Gifts Branson Imax Entertainment were in Branson when their van needed repairs.
Silver Dollar City
Summer Winds Resorts, LLC Swift Photography Complex ** They took it to Anybody’s Garage, and after having
Mrs. Tina M. & Dr. John F. Stickman Chick-fil-A Cantina Laredo
Burgess, Hastings & Dunlop, P.C. Golden Corral Buffet Chick-fil-A Branson checked it out, Jeff Bain told the Schooley’s that  Stacey with two of her children and their new van!
Dot and Leon Combs Imax Theater Clay Cooper Theatre** their van needed extensive repair work, including a
Med-Pay, Inc. Little Opry Theater Commerce Bank
Promise Land Zoo Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop** new transmission. The cost of these repairs would all of the supplies to repair the radiator and other
Honoring Our Mothers Tri-Lakes Chirosport Debra Moen
Dinner 2016 Table Silver Dollar City Diana Bogardus** be more than the value of their van.  engine parts. Anybody’s Garage then donated the
Sponsors Golden Corral Buffet
Reset, Recharge, Renew Grand Country Music Hall** The Schooley’s decided to purchase another labor necessary to make the repairs!
Edward Jones Leadership Conference The Haygoods Show**
Julie Fraker, Investment Advisor Gifts Healthy Markets vehicle, so Jeff suggested that they donate their Jeff’s leadership in organizing this team effort,
Arvest Bank Home Depot**
Bank of Missouri Rhodes Price Chopper Hook & Ladder Pizza van to a needy Single Mom through the Caring along with the Schooley’s gift, enabled the Caring
The Tabernacle Nehemiah Group Hotel Grand Victorian**
First Presbyterian Church of Branson Diana Bogardus King’s Castle Theatre   People!  They did, and Jeff got to work. He People to bless one of our Single Moms with a
In Honor of Genevieve Schloss Little Opry Theatre**  
Hotel Grand Victorian Run to the Lights Lorrie Taylor, Arbonne** contacted Ace Transmission in Springfield, MO, much-needed vehicle. Thank you, Jeff, Anybody’s
Battery Outfitters Sponsors 2015 and 2016 Lowes**
Titanic Museum Attraction McFarlain’s Family Restaurant** told them of the donation, and Ace Transmission Garage, Ace Transmission, BG Services and Lynn
Branson Mill Advanced Spine & Joint Center Mediacom
Dr. Christian Willard, D.D. S. PC Bass Pro Shops** The Mickey Gilley Theatre   donated the rebuilding of the van’s transmission. and Pat Schooley, for your amazing gifts. Enjoy your
Chick-fil-A Branson Battery Outfitters Nehemia Group
CORE Central Bank** Penrod Financial Jeff also contacted BG Services, and they donated minivan, Mom!
Dianne & Dr. Norman Ely CenturyLink** Presley’s Country Jubilee
Tracey & Tyler Alcorn Coca-Cola Company** Promise Land Zoo** New online Resources TCP’sSingleMomCare
White River Valley Electric Cox Medical Center Branson Ride the Ducks**  Line Points to Positive,
CrossFit Branson Rhodes Family Price Chopper** Uplifting Resources
Cooperative Elite Automotive Group** Silver Dollar City**
Convoy of Hope Empire District Electric Company** Swift Shots Photography** T he Caring People has an auxiliary free to tips on how to make your house
Schwab Family Honoring Fleet Feet Sports Tanger Outlet Mall** website designed especially to a home—it’s all available on the web-
Hotel Grand Victorian** Titanic Museum** help Single Moms with resources and site. There’s homework help resourc-
JoDee Herschend Kanakuk Ministries** Thrive Chiropractic** information to make life as a Single es and games for the kids, as well as
A Glorious Church Fellowship Patient Pal Water Mill Cove Mom a bit less stressful. It’s called the relationship articles for Single Moms
Drs. Marcia & Robert Mahnken, Ridge Runner Sports Welk Resorts Branson** “Single Mom Care Line” and you can ranging from how to stop being a peo-
Silver Dollar City** Westgate Resort find it at www.singlemomcareline.com. ple-pleaser to learning to say “No.”
M.D. Stoneridge Flooring Design** Vasken’s Deli   
Starboard Marinas Summer Winds Resorts Services, Lots of topics that a Single Mom Single Moms can clink the “Re-
Kanakuk Ministries  ** indicates both years may need info on can be found on the quest Prayer” link and leave their
Glass Family Foundation LLC “Single Mom Care Line.” From saving prayer request, knowing that some-
Ozark Assembly of God Church Treehouse Condos money on groceries and income taxes one will pray and reach out to them
Cherish Kids Water Mill Cove to a list of restaurants where kids eat with help, hope, and encouragement.
In Honor of Mary Jean Peterson Welk Resort Branson Contact information for the Caring
Faith Life Church White River Valley Electric People’s office and Care Groups is
Central Bank also available. If you are a Single Mom,
FCA of SW Central MO Company** be sure to make use of this resource.
Cindy & Kevin Shorey If you know a Single Mom who may
June & Joe Bill Ward ** indicates both years need these resources, be sure to tell
her about www.singlemomcareline.
com.

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About Us YOU ARE
INVITED!
1000 We serve nearly 1,000 moms and kids in our US
Care Groups,  connecting them to resources WandaSPECIAL SPEAKER
through our office in Branson or online.  Durant

We have 29 Care Groups operating in the US Each chapter hosts 2-3 events Single Mother and speaker, who raised two
and 20 reported groups in El Salvador. during the year such as: remarkable sons, including

El Salvador we see as many as 1000 moms and kids. • Picnics 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player, Kevin Durant.
that meet in large gatherings or home groups. • Zoo Trips
• Spa days where moms and kids FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017
Over 150 volunteers serve weekly in AT THE CHATEAU ON THE LAKE
Care Groups, Mission Support Teams, Prayer are treated to hair cuts, etc.
teams, and as special event volunteers. • Show tickets  BRANSON • MISSOURI
• Holiday gatherings
Computer Lab and Teaching We have  a computer lab (CTC) in • Mother’s Day, Thanksgving Elegant Dinner & Dessert Experience
Branson where we serve our community by hosting computer classes in
WORD, EXCEL, AND BASIC Computer literacy. events and Christmas Pricing For This Wonderful Evening Will Be $100 Per Ticket
• Oil Changes for Single Moms
10 years+ Many of our volunteers have • Computer classes ALL PROCEEDS RAISED GO TO SUPPORT SINGLE MOMS
served 10 years or more.
We have 3 active chapters
that support 90% of

their chapters’ financial

needs through special

fundraising events

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Each year we
are blessed
to see dozens
of salvations. 

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The Caring People
164 Corporate Place
Branson, MO 65616

www.thecaringpeople.org

Save the Date

RESET, HONORING 12TH ANNUAL ELITE
RECHARGE, OUR MOTHERS AUTOMOTIVE’S RUN

RENEW With Guest Speaker, TO THE LIGHTS
Wanda Durant 5K FUNDRAISER
Leadership Conference
MAY 12TH, 2017 NOVEMBER 10TH, 2017
MARCH 3-4TH, 2017 CHATEAU ON THE LAKE SILVER DOLLAR CITY
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS

Walking The Love
Of Jesus Into The
Hearts Of Single Moms