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Around the Circle
Volume 1147 Circle of Friends Ministry 105 E. Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 August 2019
SHARE THE GIFT!
It’s the smile on their faces that
tell the story. The wonder in their
eyes and the excitement in their voices
as they call to one another to come see…
see the squirrel, the big orange gold fish,
the bumble bee or the tall tower reaching into the sky
with bells ringing for all to come and enjoy.
Standing quietly observing their fun, I thought of Mr.
Bok and his desire to make the world a better place
to live. Could he have known that this would include
my Special Friends. Could he have imagined that
those responsible to take care of his lovely gardens
would continue his legacy, sharing the gift even with
those whose hearts were longing to learn and ex-
plore... although they learned slowly?
Dear Pastor Smith,
Visiting Bok Tower has opened a whole new world to
my Circle of Friends as we’ve explored the magic in We want you to know we miss you and wish you a
the gardens, rolled down the grassy hills, raced happy Birthday. You were so good to us and we appre-
across the open field, learned interesting facts from ciate all the hours of volunteer service you gave to us.
the Visitor’s Museum, and enjoyed picnics under the We miss the candy too. THANK YOU for the years of
shade of an old oak tree. We always look forward to service you gave to the Armed Services too!
coming and experiencing the beauty nature has to
offer at the gorgeous Bok Tower Gardens, thanks to
Mr. Price and our friends from Share the Gift
program!
What FUN at our first “Open House” on Friday night,
August 1st, when friends, families, staff and Board
members came together to meet and greet. Special
thanks to Ms. Alison, Pastor Massey, Ms. Katie for the
good food and information for the new term. Special
thanks to Ms. Pamala, from the Gift Shop, who saved
parents time and energy by notarizing their
applications.
Have you always wanted to help Circle of Friends but just didn’t how? Here are a few things that you or someone you may know might do to help:
handy man for small jobs, welder to repair Mike’s Snack Shack wagon axel, trimming our Hong Kong Orchid Trees. There are volunteer
openings in administration, reception, and working with students. There is a job opening for part time music teacher. Call 863-679-2507
Our students have adopted two feral cats, a mama and baby
ATTENTION! (which was born in the alley) behind our gardens. They love
them, talk to them and feed them. We are thinking before we acquire any more kittens
maybe someone would help us get these two neutered/spade? Help!
Also, as you can see by the pictures below, Mike is still raising funds for his new ice
maker and now his Snack Shack awning is deteriorating! All of these needs are wonder-
ful ways to help our friends as we provide a place where they can belong! Snack Shack
opens this week. Remember our window is open 9– 4:00p.m. Stop by and say hello!
Mike came back to Circle today and found his orange wagon’s axel broken. He has the green wagon and he hopes to get
it rolling on the 15th. Over the summer his Snack Shack awning went caput– and now we are praying for a new one!
How Do I Know? The Bible Tells Me So!
Did you ever hear words like this? “You’ll never make it.” Or “you are not good enough” or “you are not educated enough” or “you can’t run a non-profit” I have. Negativity is
all around us. The truth is I look to God- the Lord Jesus Christ! Years ago I wanted so much to teach my little girl to be like Jesus. God had allowed her to be born with a devel-
opmental disability. For nearly 20 years I cried because I wanted to teach her to be like Jesus. Then just before she died, God spoke to my heart that He wanted to teach me to be
like Jesus! Now I’m realizing that all these years I’ve been wanting and helping my SPECIAL kids in our program to reach their God given potential. Just this morning, nearly
20 years later, I’m realizing He is wanting me to reach my potential! And folks, I can’t do that if I listen to doubt and unbelief– like, “I can’t”. Because the fact is - the truth
is...GOD CAN! And as long as He has called me to run a non-profit He supplies what we need, and the people we need to do it! Whatever God calls you to do- you can be-
cause “He Can”! Don’t listen to doubts, listen to God. We do our part and He will do His! We can’t be lazy, can’t be wishy-washy and we have to have a
backbone- do our part and pray like crazy about our weak areas. Then KEEP our eyes on the BIGNESS OF OUR GOD! Remember through
God we can!
WE CAN— How do I know? THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO!
Mark Your Calendar!
TWENTETH ANNIVERSERY
OF
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
JANUARY 11, 2020 Precious memories, from 20 years ago! First Assembly of God, Sunday
Food, Games, Door prizes, Dignitaries and Grady Judd!
School Class– Circle of Friends, which later became the Joy Class!
Pinewood Derby! Cornhole Toss! Aunt Mert and Brittney (who had Dykes David Off Syndrome) get to
know each other. ( 1996 )
Come in and check out
our cute selection of
hats and meet our gift
shop manager, Pama-
la. We also have a neat
selection of Art!
Circle of Friends (DBA) Treasured Friends’ Gift Shoppe—was
created
CC to job train our students who attend our POP Day Train-
ing Program. When you shop here you help this ministry pro-
vide training and a place for in our community for our friends!
We also accept in-kind donations!
Circle of Friends Ministry
105 E Stuart Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Thank you, Mr. Bok and Mr.
Price for making a beautiful
place where special friends
can experience the beauty of
the gardens and use our
imaginations to explore!
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800-435-7352) WITH-
IN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. S496.405
Tower Lakes Chapel
First Presbyterian Church Brian Thompson
First United Methodist Ashley Barnett
Thompson Vet Clinic James Bryant
Bow Wow Bristol
Entourage Salon Trevor &Kimberly Hendrichs
Carlton’s Flowers Carol & Michael Pirich
Bok Tower Gardens AND All our FACEBOOK friends
Jay Bees’ Restaurant who donated to Pamela Lambert’s Come if you don’t have a church home.
Bills Cafe and Rafael Unzueta’s birthday! Come if you missed your church for
Patton Tire some reason. Come if you have a
LW Police Dept. special child that you can’t take to a
Rafael Unzueta traditional church. Come if you are
Pamala Lambert hungry. Come hear the Word of the
Lord. Come, August 25th, to hear Tere-
Joan Hartshorn sa Turner at 2:30. Dinner and sweet
Katie Kinloch fellowship after service!
July 2019 Church Report
Wow, July was an amazing
month of church services! The
Circle Church officially opened Circle of Friends is in partnership with
back up on Sunday, July 14th, local businesses. This month’s star
2019 at 2:30pm with seven
student is Melissa Biggs, a member of
people in attendance who was
hungry for the Word and ready Circle for 15 years. In our “POP” Day
to worship the Lord. Our sec- Program Melissa loves being a part of
ond service on Sunday, July music, art, Bible study and social times
28th, 2019 was even more pow- with her friends.
erful as the Spirit of the Lord
was truly evident in the House. Currently, she is working at The
Exchange which is an upscale consign-
We want to invite you to join us in service on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of every month at 1:30pm for Bible Study with Mrs. ment shop with clothes, shoes, and home
Mertice Kelly and Church Service at 2:30pm. We have Worship, décor. The Exchange staff are so very
the Word, and Prayer! Come as you are and let the love of God excited to have Melissa working for them again. Melissa is,
flow over you in a supernatural way. “methodical in her work ethic, very friendly to everyone, and
helpful in all that is asked of her,” said Ms. Nancy, store
Upcoming Special Guest Services: owner.
Sun., August 25th, 2019—Evg. Teresa Turner You can find Melissa working at The Exchange on Tuesday-
Friday from 10am till 4pm. You’ll recognize her by the smile
Sun. October 27th, 2019 - The Rowland Family
she wears!
Sun. December 22nd, 2019—Evg. Jeremey Fussell
Following these services we will have dinner on the
grounds for everyone to stay after and fellowship!
Left Photo: Pastor Massey
preaching his heart out. The Exchange
Right Photo: Members of 130 E Stuart Ave,
Circle Church receiving the
Word! Lake Wales, FL 33853
In the back work room Ms.
January 11th, 2020 Dora trains Lindsey and Se-
It seems only yesterday (1995) that God lead us step-by-step, though I knew brina about marketing while
they create “Sale” signs.
not where. I just knew it was an adventure! Excitement and wonder filled my
heart as the pastor finally said “yes, it’s time- in fact it’s past time.” Our spe-
cial little girls would now have a class, a place where they could belong in the Bottom left:
church! Ms. Pamala, store manager,
works out their schedule.
This began the Circle of Friends’ Ministry. In less than four years, the little
Sunday school class became a non-profit Christian organization. Hard to be-
lieve that was back in December 1999. The Nelson’s Acts Group Bible Study
was the incubator, and many of the participants became founding board
members.
God had a plan! Slowly, and faithfully, He led and by December 2003 we
Sweet memories from the past: Below, far left, Christmas party, 2-students per-
moved into our very own facility in historic downtown Lake Wales. In De- form at Ossie’s church, 3-Brittney and Casandra in little Sunday school class at First
cember 2019 we will celebrate 20 long, exciting years ministering to our Spe- Assembly of God Church (now Impact) 4-and fundraiser in front of Circle of Friends.
cial Friends. The Board and I have chosen Saturday, January 11th, 2020 to
celebrate the goodness of our God and where He has brought us!
We are inviting all our founding family, old friends, new friends and the public
to join in our celebration. We are inviting our City officials, along with notables
like Grady Judd. We’ll celebrate our day with singing, dancing, all kinds of
food, games, testimonials and fun for all.
Please mark your calendar and make plans to join us as we celebrate and
enjoy the goodness of our God, and fellowship with one another. Feel free to
make suggestions! Know that you are welcome to help with the planning– we
just might like your ideas. You are welcome to start call and RSVP so we will
know you are
coming. We
look forward
to seeing
each of you!
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