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Several prayer requests:
1. The Hyaets community--as we continue to learn and grow together.
2. Jason's dad--Tom; as he continues to recover from his second surgery in two weeks.
3. Jason's mom--Barbara; as she continues to care for Jason's dad and mend from her bruises from last week's wreck
4. Jamar--that he may continue to feel supported and like he belongs with all the transition around us
5. Jason--for rest and relaxation from all the chaos
6. For Baby Williams--who is coming into the world very soon, for a safe and healthy delivery
7. Helms, Greg, and John Tyson Jarrell as John Tyson is dedicated at church on Sunday
8. our neighbor Raynard--who is recuperating from a broken foot and looking for work
9. Anne, Nate, Melody, Derrick--other neighbors regularly looking for jobs
10. The Kelletts-as they continue to work at PRBC and Hyaets
11. Anna--the 7th and newest Hyaets member as she approaches exam time and is still looking for a job
Thank you for your prayers and love.
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Several prayer requests:
1. The Hyaets community--as we continue to learn and grow together.
2. Jason's dad--Tom; as he continues to recover from his second surgery in two weeks.
3. Jason's mom--Barbara; as she continues to care for Jason's dad and mend from her bruises from last week's wreck
4. Jamar--that he may continue to feel supported and like he belongs with all the transition around us
5. Jason--for rest and relaxation from all the chaos
6. For Baby Williams--who is coming into the world very soon, for a safe and healthy delivery
7. Helms, Greg, and John Tyson Jarrell as John Tyson is dedicated at church on Sunday
8. our neighbor Raynard--who is recuperating from a broken foot and looking for work
9. Anne, Nate, Melody, Derrick--other neighbors regularly looking for jobs
10. The Kelletts-as they continue to work at PRBC and Hyaets
11. Anna--the 7th and newest Hyaets member as she approaches exam time and is still looking for a job
Thank you for your prayers and love.
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Several prayer requests:
1. The Hyaets community--as we continue to learn and grow together.
2. Jason's dad--Tom; as he continues to recover from his second surgery in two weeks.
3. Jason's mom--Barbara; as she continues to care for Jason's dad and mend from her bruises from last week's wreck
4. Jamar--that he may continue to feel supported and like he belongs with all the transition around us
5. Jason--for rest and relaxation from all the chaos
6. For Baby Williams--who is coming into the world very soon, for a safe and healthy delivery
7. Helms, Greg, and John Tyson Jarrell as John Tyson is dedicated at church on Sunday
8. our neighbor Raynard--who is recuperating from a broken foot and looking for work
9. Anne, Nate, Melody, Derrick--other neighbors regularly looking for jobs
10. The Kelletts-as they continue to work at PRBC and Hyaets
11. Anna--the 7th and newest Hyaets member as she approaches exam time and is still looking for a job
Thank you for your prayers and love.
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Hello friends in Richmond!! We think about you often and keep you in our prayers.
Things in Charlotte have been busy this Spring already and we're gearing up for a busy summer with kids out of school. Here's what's going on:
1. John Tyson Jarrell, son of Greg and Helms, was born on March 18. He and mom are doing well.
2. Greg and Helms moved into the second Hyaets home at the beginning of April. They are literally just around the corner. We can see the back of their house from our back yard. The growth into a new house will and has opened new ministry opportunities.
3. The annual beach trip to Caswell beach went well. We took about 12 kids or so and they had a great time. We also held our second annual SHARE day for the community in the beginning of May with the help of folks from Huguenot Road Baptist Church. You can see many pictures of this wonderful day by going to their website at www.hrbcrichmond.org.
4. We are looking forward to welcoming one (and possibly 2) college students this summer as residential summer interns. They will be with us to help with the summer filled with activities.
5. Some of the summer trips for the kids include: Mission trip to Atlanta, Camp at Mars Hill college, and some day trips.
6. Raynard may be able to come home on probation at his next court date--June 4. To read a sermon Jason wrote about Raynard's experience--please visit Jason's blog on our website: hyaets.org.
Jamar's doing fine!! The new school that he started in February shut down during Spring Break due to some personal problems with staff. So, he's been home-schooling since then. He will start a new school in the fall and is looking forward to being back at school!! He and a few boys from the neighborhood have already started football practice for the spring.
7. Jason and I shared with our church family yesterday that we have accepted a new position--we are going to be parents!! We will be excited to welcome the third Williams around December 1.
Please know that we miss you all and think of you often!! We hope this memorial day is restful for many!
Love,
Joanie
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! How we miss you all!! Jason and I will be in Richmond briefly the week after Easter sharing about poverty to Huguenot Road Baptist Church. We hope to catch up with a few of you then.
2008 has started in a whirlwind. Greg and Helms have purchased a house, the property is adjacent to our current home. So, Hyaets will be expanding soon. The house they bought is in need of a lot of TLC!! They have basically had to gut the house and start new. They are in early stages of putting it all back together!! They have had several work groups from churches and others come and lend a helping hand. We encourage you to check out the progress through the videos that are posted on our website (http://hyaets.org). Also, Helms' blog gives lots of details of the rennovations. Helms and Greg's other new addition is due March 31, so we are getting anxious.
We have a had a pretty tough two weeks. One of our really good friends in the neighborhood has found himself in jail again. This time I'm afraid he'll be there a while. This has been very disappointing and not very easy to share. When non-profits talk about their ministry, people want to hear about the success stories. The reality is that there are stories of Raynards. People who have been a vital part of the ministry and more importantly our lives, sometimes continue to get caught in the cycle. When Jesus said "love your neighbor", I think he meant especially in the times that are tough. Jason and I will be taking over the service at church this week because our pastor is in bed sick. Since it is transfiguration Sunday, we are going to focus on what it means to "transfigure" our love from times that are easy and all is going well to times when you might want to turn and walk away. We realize that Raynard needs our love now more than ever. . .and we're going to give it to him (even though we're mad and disappointed). Jason has worked really hard to save some of Raynard's things and put them in storage so he still has clothing and some furniture when he is released. We still care about Raynard and we still love him!
Jason and I are now legal guardians for Jamar, although he is in the care of all four of us. He still has a lot of contact with his mother (she's actually staying with us right now, too). Jamar started a new school today: Derita Christian Academy. He's excited about it so far. The basketball coach invited him to ride with the team to the game tonight. It's a very small, but encouraging atmosphere and we are very hopeful that this is what he needs. The fall in CMS was a nightmare and Jamar has a hard time thriving in that situation. We have been praying for new opportunities for him and I think that this has potential!!
Jason and I had a great time visiting with our families over the holidays. We were able to spend a week with both of our families. Jason's dad is doing very well and everyone seems to be healthy. Things at church are going well. We have recently formed a vision team to begin thinking about the future of our congregation (and how it connects to our heritage). Jesse, the dog, has been feeling the stress lately, but still loves chasing tennis balls and anything that moves.
The Spring promises to be full of life (literally, with the birth of baby Jarrell). We are excited about the things that are happening and appreciate your continued love and encouragement.
We love you all!
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