The document summarizes a plan to rebuild and expand a family ministry called Day One in Altoona, PA. The ministry aims to address spiritual, emotional, social, and life skill needs of families and individuals through counseling, youth camps, seminars, and community outreach events. Due to financial difficulties and leadership changes in recent years, the ministry was at risk of closing down. However, volunteers have worked to incorporate the ministry, purchase a building, and continue programs while establishing financial stability. The plan for 2012 is to expand counseling services, raise awareness of available help, establish solid financial footing, partner with local churches, and hold a major community event. The author seeks to lead Day One's rebuilding effort while working with Living St

1. Project 2012
Living Stones Resources
Altoona, PA

2. My Story
Childhood
College
Return to Altoona
Youth Ministry
Business
Government
Family

3. Family

4. Family

5. Family

6. What Altoona (and America) Faces
Rapid Societal Change
Popular Culture
Economy
Church
Family

7. Blair County's Families
Are Under Assault
Families are Facing Challenges on Every Side
It goes beyond the very real economic challenges of our day, which dominate the headlines,
to other issues and internal questions that plead for answers.
"How do I provide a healthy upbringing for my kids?"
"How do my spouse and I get through these difficulties?"
"Who can my teenager talk to? Someone needs to help her
work through her memories of abuse."
"Why do I get so angry? I'm concerned that someday I'll do
something I'll regret."

8. A Family Ministry in Altoona
1989 - New Day (based in Johnstown)
opens an office in Altoona
New Day's Theme from Luke 4
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

9. Background
A Personal Relationship With God
is the only way to meet the deepest needs of individuals
Addressing the Spiritual, Emotional, Social & Life Skill Needs
is New Day's purpose
New Day's Programs are Designed to
Reach the Total Family Unit

10. Background
What We Do...
Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling
Summer Youth Camp and Kids Day Camp
Community Outreach Events
Christmas Box of Hope
Seminars
Operation Daybreak

11. Transition
2000s - Financial Difficulties
2008 - Passing of Local Director
2009 - Scheduled for Closure
2010 - Volunteers Pray; Staff Volunteers
2011 - New Day Releases Altoona Branch

12. Transition
New Co-Directors
Incorporation
New Board of Directors
Purchase of Building
Banking and Financial Processes
501(c)3 Application
while doing...
Youth Camp
Seminars
Box of Hope Program
Two Community Events
Individual and Marriage Counseling

13. 2012
Expand Counseling Ministry
Let the community know there is help
Establish Solid Financial Footing
A lot to build on, but a lot of work to be done
Support, Equip and Partner With Local Churches
Help them equip the family and reach the city
Expand Seminar Series and
Plan a Major Local, Life-Changing Event
More topics, more participants, new events

14. To Accomplish This...
Joining Living Stones Resources Staff Team
About Living Stones -- LSR's Mission
Seeking Outside Support for One Year
To Lead Day One's Rebuilding
Goal:
In 2013, Day One Able to Fund Its Own Director
My Position with Living Stones Allows Me to Focus on This
While Assisting With Other Ministry Projects

15. How You Can Help
I am seeking to raise $2500/month for calendar year 2012
to cover the salary/expenses not covered by Day One.
I am also seeking about a dozen individuals who will be willing
to give Christina and me counsel in regards to the ministry
and pray for us faithfully.
Would you consider:
praying faithfully?
being willing to give feedback and counsel?
giving a one time donation?
becoming a monthly supporter as God provides?