August 2006
PO Box 2561, Suwanee, GA 30024 Acct. #6137
404-358-6766
I've been working at Oakbrook, my apartment ministry, for about 6 months. Things have always seemed steady. There were lots of kids, lots of help and a lot of things to do, but there wasn’t enough time.
As of the end of July the owners of Oakbrook have decided to try to make more money and take over the clubhouse to make it into two more apartments. As soon as my Dad told me this greedy plan my heart broke. I felt like I was abandoning my kids and all my time building relationships was for nothing. I sat with my Dad and cried. I just couldn't help it. I was angry and frustrated, sad and feeling like I hadn't done enough. My Dad said that when Oakbrook shuts down I can move my ministry to Highland Trace another apartment complex in need. To that I said NO! I want to stay with these kids! I don't need a building to tell them about Jesus. In the summer time this is fine to not have a building however in the winter it would be almost impossible to get the kids to come to no warm gathering place.
Through all this sadness I have learned that we don't have forever to tell people about Jesus. I pray that you will tell someone about Jesus. They need to know there is something bigger than greedy men in this world. Don't make up excuses like I have. I want these kids to be with me in heaven. The reason why I'm here is to tell the lost there is light.
There is good news! With the help of Christo Vive, a Spanish church, we threw a one week soccer camp. In those 5 days 5 children accepted God as their Savior!
Please pray that I will be able to stay at Oakbrook and make a difference in the peoples lives. My work here is not done.
Love,
Ashley