Library-Chat with God Headquarters Update...reorganized...!!!

Yes, Miracles of all Miracles...4x boxes of books are waiting their entrapment for the book stores, figurines were donated to beloved friends that wanted them before e-Bay got the box. New glass desk to much more structure and x4 file boxes on wheels. So...
I'm good.. Thank you all for your ideas and implementation of this huge hurdle for me!

The Office...Library REDO...continued...Sabbatical

I'm going RETRO...Glass...and steel...simple, clean and classy...but it will mix with the room...I have a Laguna Beach pewter mirror on the wall and a magnetic steel wipe board also for the wall which will simply tie them all together (visually I have this planned...not done yet)...I spent all day...decluttering...with my husband's eye's glued on every toss out item...but he was real good... I had ... 4 bags of trash, x4 boxes of books, and a box of e-bay items. I also got rid of all the photos in storage but 3 like bonnie said. I've been in this home 20 years and I need a new face-lift in library with the Charity Growing! More space will be contributed to file cabinets rather than stacks of plastic crates stacked up...I personally have changed. so...it's fun to do this without babies screaming in your arms. My baby is now 20...he and a friend carried the desk to the curb for a new family...come on by...its free...and gorgeous! Jennifer Hope DesRochers Webster at 1:27am May 31
I wanted to add that I made sure that I purchased some colored sticky notes, colorful markers, a spinner holding container for easy access, I made shelves all in the area for letterhead, business cards, advertising, stock items...easy to reach and see. I'm mega visual...so it's got to be in sight.
Thank you all for loving me and cheering me on...I did go a good job wiping each shelp with a cleaner...awe...God has changed me...nightzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Is this what a sabbactical is all about...Loving your husband to the utmost...with a task he begs of his wife to attempt even if the skill appears not to be apparent?

The Library...My Sabbatical

It's funny how so many aspects of my life have changed but the desk in my library has not...it's been in or near the same spot for over 15 years...in the same house for 20...it was my husband's when dating...and now it sets out in the cold....alone...on the side walk looking for a new home. A new adventure. It's a historical piece that deserves an environmental chance; however our non-profit ministry is growning out of its seams and I need to make room for filing cabinets. YUK! So today was a trip to "Staples" (across from Starbucks) that my husband would consider a mental transformation for me. Something utterly impossible...a restructuring and reorganizing of the Library. People can change you know. I've taken on a Sabbatical since January 2009. And God has given me an agenda. Mainly...I stay at home other than walking my beagle and visiting my neighbor for a daily cup of coffee and "pick me up conversation". Josie. She is my saint and sanity all together. A God gift dropped from heaven.

Back to the library...How do I start...? I addressed all on face book and only two responded...one friend with 11 children and my neice with 5 children- both who know about organization...I was so puzzled yet guilt ridden. I showed them my Oprah "begging" for help video... and they returned for advice...get rid of junk...and get file cabinets...so here I go....watch the video...

In a future blogg, I wanted to let you know that I have a new house guest, his name is "Monkey"...well...that's my nickname for him. He is a University student from Vanguard...He does intertwine into this story too...yes, he helped and is helping to organize the library...and is part of my sabatical...In Japan their "writing" character for "conflict" is also "opportunity"...U know...we're gonna make it...okay!

Probation -Teen Community Service..."Some days...I say...Pinch me!"

Community Service...

Few may comprehend that teen community service is a part of our local ChatwithGod.org Ministries outreach program. We serve a dual program through a friend recommendation only: 1) High School 40 hours of inner city community service partnership or 1) Probation Juvenile Hall Community Service with designated hours appointed by a judge. Mega accountability and dedication go into each client. Is it worth it I'm asked....

We are an approved 5o1 (c) 3 charity since 2004 and enjoy serving-giving back in optimal ways to elderly, disabled, teen centers, etc.- painting fences, washing dishes, vacuuming, folding laundry, washing cars, light repairs, to partnering with other local charities in the area such as AIDS projects and Global Mission projects.

I don't know why I love partnering with these kids...it's a natural transition since I already have teens and I live in the west side of Costa Mesa, Inner City. I place where lots of serving can be done!

Let me introduce you to Jim. He lives in the westside...and he came to me requesting 140 hours of community service after he flipped his car on the 405 free way crashing into the guard rail. He was in awe that he walk away without a scratch. Jim had been drinking that night but was unaware that he had gone over the drinking limit and was surprised how quickly one could reach that point. Along with his parents, he is unsure why God has saved him to this point and made a promise to God to church. Along with
Jim's sentence to 140 hours of community service, there was a fine, MADD training (Mother's Against Drunk Driving), and AA (Alcohol Anonomous). Let's just say the 6-8 months we're long. But the work was done. Was he changed? I'd like to say that as he suited up in a tie at 8am, hair slicked back, with kindness on his tongue when the judges tried to wear him down through out the day...postponing the hours...delaying his meeting yet again and again...till 5 pm a assigned day in court. He was dismissed free thanking God without a fine and jail time. He was able to pursue life healthy. He was so grateful he and his family began attending the local church down the street. He told me he was going to do this. I told him to promise God and not me...it looks as though...he did!

Some days...I think...pinch me...Just Jen

Author/Artist Review from Christian Book.com

Author/Artist Review
from http:ChristianBook.com

Author: Jennifer Hope Webster

Located in: Orange County, CA, USASubmitted: October 13, 2007

Reposted in 2008 and updated

• Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a mom & wife living in sunny, Southern California, USA. I'm most proud of my B.A. from Hope International University with a minor in Biblical Studies. I have a M.A. and a Teaching Credential. I write from my home while raising my two teemage sons, and devote numerous hours working alongside a community as the President and CEO of ChatwithGod.org Ministries. Happily married since 1986!
• What was your motivation behind this project? Offering a tool of evangelism, encouragement, peace, and steadfastness to all who seek Christ.
• What do you hope folks will gain from this project? To Maintain daily discipline in Bible & Prayer...for this is the spiritual journey that lasts for eternity!
• How were you personally impacted by working on this project? To realize that talking to God (praying) and reading the Bible is crucial for all people.
• Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? My influences are my brothers & sisters in Christ who are mentioned in the Bible such as Paul, the apostles, King David, Daniel in the Lions Den, Moses, Abraham, Noah...you name it they have been through any adversity that offers me encouragement. Jesus...He is my Savior...in Him will I trust and fellowship all the days of my life. Outside the Bible, I believe that Blackaby's "Knowing and Doing the Will of God" workbook has been the most influential. As Artists, I had the pleasure to roam Museums through out Spain, France, and England. I enjoy VanGough's blue period, Degas, Picasso, Renoir...as in paintings and sculptures. But in Barcelona,Spain, my eyes were opened to a new mosaic art with Gaudi. I love the historical buildings & interior design of England. I just fell in love with Oxford-To spend a semester as a student livng in the dorms would be so out of this world. However, my absolute favorite place to photograph was the south of France which is now on the cover of my book-Nice. My husband is a dear...and he leads me to a life that I have never known-world travel. We are simple people...love roaming through recylcled stuff and finding treasures! Our home is called Old World...a little bit of this and that. It has endless visitors from all stages and cultures of life literally 24 x 7. Our favorite is to host missionary friends who need a retreat. I love to hear their testimonies. www.RockHarbor.org is my home church for the past 10 years. I admire my pastors to the congregational volunteers...they keep me young and open minded about the kingdom of God. Being with the young keeps me out of the mud of daily ruts. I'm always reading and learning. Crystal Lewis is my favorite Christian music artist. I listen to her...and life's woes fly away!
• Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I hope that the "Chat with God.org Project" will be translated into every language in the world...just as the Purpose Driven Life which has been translated into 58 languages. Readers & Listeners may not know that I was raised in Los Angeles, California...I attended an inner city in Wilmington called Head Start. I read from Books on Wheels & played with Toy Loan check out items. I also received a my higher education with a Cal-Grant, a Federal Pell Grant, and over 6 scholarships. I am exceedingly grateful for the privilege I was given...God has lifted me out of poverty. Since 1999, I have been offering my life as a sacrifice to mankind. My husband & children support me along with the global community. I am rich with joy. When others suffer, I suffer too. I have to step away and consult Christ with hardships that I see around me. I am being vulnerable about my life because I sense I'm to be an instrument in view. I want to show the world that when I am weak, He is strong.

"The Lord called me from the womb; from the body of my mother. He named me. And He has made my mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of his hand He has concealed me. And he has made me a select arrow; He has hidden me in His quiver." Exodus 19:4-8

Prayer Partners,

It’s exciting to present our 2009 journey to Spain and Italy. As we reach out to global translations in our ministry, it is necessary to meet up with leadership and pray over the nations to affirm and build firm foundations in Christ. We cannot emphasize enough on how important and powerful prayer will be for this trip. Please keep Barbara Gracias family, host family, and the Spanish & Italian culture in your hearts and also please pray for strength and endurance for our team to be able to finish well. We need to raise funds to buy food, transportation, etc. We are looking for a host family in Italy for 2 weeks-Rome?. If you can donate in anyway it will be greatly appreciated. A tax-deductible check can be written to my non-profit organization, Chat with God (memo: Spain - Webster) P.O. box 12376 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 USA. As we begin to prepare our agenda & mission, your prayers are needed for guidance and direction. We commit an entire year for each journey…So please pray over us and evangelism…

Want to partner to pray for Global Evangelism?

Here are some notes from The Hour that Changes the World: A Practical Plan for Personal Prayer by Dick Eastman page 153-161

Claim workers for the harvest - Matthew 9:38. God will allow no increase without man's involvement. Augustine expressed it well, "Without God, we cannot, but without us, God will not!"
Claim open doors - Col. 4:2-3; 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Claim "Fruit" that will remain - Phil 4:17; 2 Thes. 3:1
Claim a strong base of support for missionary outreach - Romans 10:14-15; Psalm 2:8; Mark 16:15
Sincerely, Bradley & Jennifer Webster

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