Annual Luncheon - RSVP by Friday

Talbert House Annual Luncheon Friday, September 24, 2021 Noon - 1:30 PM Hyatt Regency Cincinnati - Regency Ballroom Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the past year and honor those who have made an impact on our community and the Talbert House mission. The safety of our guests is our primary concern. We have the entire ballroom reserved, tables will be socially distanced with only five people per table. If you purchase a sponsor table you can choose to be seated together at a table of 10 or (2) tables of 5. Masks will be required except when eating or drinking. Ernest Talbert Award Robert Alexander Retired Senior Vice President, PNC Bank Agnes Seasongood Award Nadine Allen Retired Judge, Court of Common Pleas   Community Service Award Kathy Schwab Retired Executive Director, LISC Greater Cincinnati Tickets $50 per person $500 sponsor table (includes table of 10 or (2) tables of 5, listing in program, on website and on event signage) RSVP Deadline: September 17 RSVP Can't make it? You can still support our mission by making a donation and help us celebrate our 2021 honorees by making a donation in their honor. DONATE Thank You to our Generous Sponsors Award Sponsors Mission Moment Sponsor  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Monday Thoughts 9/13/2021

Forward to a Friend “Talk to yourself like you would someone you love.”  ~~Brene’ Brown “You are an amazing person with unique talents  Have faith in your abilities.”  ~~Lailah Gifty Akita “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”  ~~Eleanor Roosevelt  #12 I am a competent woman and have much to give life. This is what I am and I shall know it always. When I was little, my dad would sometimes ask me to retrieve a tool or item from the basement.  My dad was super organized and his instructions would be specific about where to find this requested gizmo.  Yet looking upon the wall of tools, I drew a blank.  There was so much stuff there, I felt overwhelmed and stood there silently staring, struck with feelings of failure.  My dad didn’t chastise me for not being able to find it, but I certainly did. Then I carried this thought process into adulthood. Sobriety and Statement #12 in action lay the groundwork for growth and ability.  Addiction removed recognition of worth or value and this translated into my capabilities as well.  At some point feelings of “why even bother” became the norm but thankfully sobriety and WFS helped me change that.  I am a capable woman, I am a competent woman, I am a caring woman, I am a compassionate woman. Rinse and repeat (like the shampoo bottle reminds us). Who I am today is a direct result of living Statement #12 and yet there is so much more to discover and embrace.  This past week, I metaphorically gazed at that giant wall of tools that once had me perplexed and was able to grab the Statement that I needed to get the job done.  To the regular world, it looked like no big deal.  However, I felt a surge of satisfaction and respect.  I am a 4C woman! Hugzzz Karen Hi 4C Women, I imagined Karen looking at the wall of 13 Statements and recognizing how much she gained, learned new and positive ways to cope, believed in her capabilities and understanding there is more to discover.  I felt applause rise up and wishing I could be standing next to her to acknowledge all that she has accomplished as a 4C woman.  I relate so much to what she has shared; the feeling of not being enough, unworthy, lacking respect and for me personally, stupid, therefore not trusting my instincts or decisions.  So, to call myself a competent woman at first felt uncomfortable and definitely an unfamiliar phrase.  Just like Karen, once I started to say Statement #12 again and again, it started to feel authentic.  I learned to gradually reduce my abundance of negative self-talk, stopped apologizing for anything and everything that went wrong as I used to believe it was all my fault regardless of the situation, learned to accept compliments (that was a huge change) and yet the biggest change of all was acknowledging that I wasn’t stupid.  My self-esteem was so low that I truly believed I had nothing to offer.  It took a while to believe in myself and it was the WFS Statements that changed my life completely.  When I took the time to reflect on my competency over the years, I realized I had accomplished a lot in spite of myself.  Yet, it was this Statement that allowed me to believe and accept that I am a smart 4C woman.  It felt awkward at first and now it feels right to say it out loud.    How do you internalize and practice Statement #12?     As you go through your day, focus on what you tell yourself, the words you use to define who you are. My all-time favorite question is:  I am worthwhile because… Bonded in accepting, acknowledging and trusting that you are a competent woman and have much to give life, Dee   Hear more about Statement #12 in this video!

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Kingdom Unity: Shores of Grace Ministries

MINISTRY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2021 Last week, we hosted a party to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our legal defense center, CICAF! It was a beautiful time of communion, fellowship, and joy as we all thanked our Father for the work He has done over the last year.  The dream for CICAF began after our first Vila Betania home was forced to close due to tragic circumstances. In the legal battle that began afterwards, our team realized the need that existed for justice and people to fight for it. Over the last several years, we have prayed that dream into fruition. God brought together so many people - Nic and Rachael, Jonathan Costa (part of our legal team for many years), Manu (our new lawyer and lead staff at CICAF), and so many others - to make CICAF a reality. God united a team through common interests and dreams and we have seen transformational change happening because of it!  What could the global Church accomplish if we were more attuned to unity and what God wanted us to do together? Vila Betânia Construction Update with Nic and Rachael Billman Click the video above to watch a short update about the work happening at our new home for Vila Betania!! Shores Cafe Testimony Recently, I was serving at Shores Café, and on Sundays we open at 6AM because of the bike lane that is in front of the café. At about 7AM, we didn't have any customers, so I head outside and sat at one of the tables to do some art on our cups and enjoy the sunshine. A homeless man passed by, and when I thought he was going to keep walking, he came back and asked if I could serve him a coffee. I told him yes and invited him to sit with me! Marcos, who is a missionary at Shores, served him a delicious cup of coffee. One detail to know about this man, whose name is Washington, is that he has a very serious speech disorder. Those who don't know him may think he is on drugs or drunk, but in fact it is just how he speaks. If you are not paying VERY close attention, you can hardly understand what he says. So when I managed to answer his questions, you had to see his face! He was so happy that he couldn't even hide the reason for his smile. Well, we chatted for a while, prayed for him, and before saying goodbye, we asked him if he would want to take a shower inside our base. When I asked him, his eyes shone and he grinned and said he would accept. Marcos stayed close to the bathroom in case he needed help, and there was even a funny situation when it was taking a long time for him to finish the bath. When Marcos asked if everything was okay, he answered that the bath was incredible and that he wanted to stay longer!! At the end of the shower, I met with him again and he told me that he now felt good enough to go and visit his sister that he hadn't seen for a long time - all because he smelled nice and was well-dressed. His sister only lived 5 blocks away from where he slept on the street, but the shame of not being clean and presentable was greater than anything else. But because of a good morning and a cup of coffee, our friend could be reunited with his family.  Oh, just one more little thing... Look how cool this picture turned out! I took it from inside the coffee shop as Marcos was talking to Washington. When I took the picture, I realized that the little castle that I had drawn, symbolizing the Kingdom of God, was upside down. But when I saw the picture later, the Holy Spirit told me, "It's good, son, for this cup to be in the picture, because my Kingdom is not the same as any Kingdom on this earth. In my Kingdom, the greater serves the lesser, and the one who has shares with the one who has nothing. And He who is made himself smaller so that all might become worthy of being." WOW! Talk about a good message on unity, right?!  Text by Pedro Dias, Shores Recife Base Leader Fighting for Unity in a Divided World Want to take a deeper dive into what Biblical unity looks like? Click the picture above to head to a five-day study on Fighting for Unity in a Divided World. Shores Philadelphia - In our last newsletter, we shared about an upcoming event called the Extreme Tour that was happening in Philly. Here's an update about how that went: The event on Sunday was a huge success. We had a large gathering here in Germantown with people from the neighborhood and churches we have partnered with in the past few years. Despite starting out rainy, God cleared the skies just in time for us to dance and sing together, and to just enjoy being with others. This summer has been especially difficult for our neighborhood with many shootings and killings. Crime is high, bellies are empty, and our spirits are low. But God provided a safe love on Sunday for all of us to gather and for our spirits to be lifted!  It was especially heartwarming for the children of our neighborhood, who despite being told MANY times that the event started at 6PM, showed up by 1PM, anxious for whatever was going to happen. The musicians from the Extreme Tour started the event off with letting each child show off their bike skills, and each child was praised and applauded, no matter their actual skill level. The next day we had more children show up asking when we can do that again. Luke and I are still exhausted, but love that our home is known in the area as a safe and fun place to be. - Luke also wanted to share a testimony from their work in Philly: "We watched as her face lit up like it was the first time someone had told this homeless woman, who hadn’t changed her clothes in months, how beautiful she is. The stronghold that made her think she was less than was broken and for the first time in two years, she walked all the way into the yard, and sat in the front row... " Click HERE to read the rest of this powerful testimony from Luke Billman! Praises “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.” - Psalm 9:1 On September 1st, we celebrated one year of CICAF, our legal defense center, being open! We praise Jesus for the 60 families currently being attended by our staff there. The need is great, but our God is greater! We are so excited to announce the return of two of our schools for 2022 at our main base in Recife, Brazil! Prayer Requests “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” - Romans 12:12 Due to the lack of available homes on the market and the prices of those homes, we have decided fo buy a lot and build a home for babies and children with special needs. We’ve looked at dozens of homes and lots to no avail, but the other day we found one that we think will work well. We are taking this week to pray and then will decide to make an offer or not. Please be praying with us for wisdom, guidance, and provision! Please pray that the Vila Betania renovation would continue moving forward in a smooth, safe, and budget-friendly manner! We recently announced the return of two of our schools for 2022, The Fornalha (or Furnace, in English) and The Escola de Davi (or School of David, in English)! Both of these schools will be Portuguese-speaking only and will each be about 10 days long. Please be praying for wisdom for our staff and for God to speak to the future students!