Our donors are a tremendous blessing to us. They bless us in so many ways that words cannot express how grateful we are to them. We have new donors and donors that have been partnering with us for years. This is a story of one of those long-time donors.

 

Larry met our founder, Fran Lundquist in the early 80's and his connection with Fran made such an impact that he began donating to the ministry.

 

As one of our staff recalls, about 10 years ago a House Manager shared with her that the vacuum at the house was dying and they could desperately use a new one. There was not one available at the office, so the two staff members decided to pray and ask God for a new vacuum cleaner – somewhat lightheartedly. Well, within 72 hours, Larry arrived at the front door with a brand-new vacuum cleaner; little did he know that God had used him to answer a prayer and provide for a specific need for one of our shelters.

 

Over the years our staff would love seeing Larry periodically at our office to drop off his vacuum. When asked how he would know when to purchase a vacuum, because they always seemed to arrive when most needed, he shared that he would wait for them to go on sale at Sears. We later discovered that Larry would collect cans to recycle and use the funds to purchase the vacuums for the shelters.

 

Recently, we had a gentleman come to our office to drop off a vacuum, but it was not Larry. As we welcomed him and he introduced himself, it turned out it was Larry's son. Larry had gone to be with the Lord a few months back and while going through his father's things he found an envelope. The envelope had Sheepfold written on it and inside was the exact amount for a new vacuum. So to honor his father's memory he went out and bought a vacuum to donate to the shelters. We are so thankful to his son for honoring his father in this way! Larry's legacy is more than donated vacuum cleaners, it's also having a generous spirit that desires to serve in whatever way God calls. Well done good and faithful servant!

We greatly appreciate all of your expressions of love by donating Christmas gifts for our moms and kids.

 

Here are a few Gift Suggestions for our moms and children (Ages: infant, toddler, school age 5-12, and teen girls)

• Clothing and accessories for women (all sizes including plus sizes)
• Beauty and hairstyling products and accessories
• Shoes for women (all sizes)
• Clothing for girls and boys (all sizes)
• Clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers
• Shoes for children (all sizes)
• Clothing for teen girls (all sizes)
• Popular children's toys (all ages)
• Outdoor toys: Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards (and protective gear)
• Electronics: Educational toys, gaming consoles for the shelters, Nintendo Switch Console and Games rated E
• Gift Cards: Kohl's, Walmart, Grocery Store, Costco, Gas, or Amazon
• Tickets/Activities: Amusement Parks, Sports Events, Movie Tickets
• Shelter Specific Gifts: DVDs (G or PG), Children's Books, Bibles, Devotional Books
• Household Items: Linens, Bedding (twin size), Home Décor, Kitchen Essentials, Highchairs, Umbrella Strollers

More specific items can be found at our Amazon wishlist at www.thesheepfold.org.

 

• We request NEW items because these are gifts.
• Please bring gifts UNWRAPPED. Gift bags OK. We need to see each gift, therefore, we will need to unwrap any wrapped gifts.
• We will receive gifts starting Wednesday, November 20th, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Gifts are also welcome earlier.)
• All gifts will be received at The Sheepfold office. Call (714) 237-1444 or email: mail@thesheepfold.org for directions.
• Gift Drop-off DEADLINE: Monday, December 9th (So we have time to sort, wrap and distribute before Christmas.)
• Wrapping supplies, boxes and ribbon are appreciated.

As part of our stewardship accounting we are required to record every new item donated to the Sheepfold. It would be a great help if those who bring gifts would kindly include a list of the items' cost, or a copy of your register receipt.

 

 

If you, your church group, or company would like to adopt a family, please call our office for more information (714) 237-1444, or email andrea@thesheepfold.org

 

If you desire to give larger items other than listed above, you may call the office at (714) 237-1444 for suggestions.