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ANGELS THRU OUR LENS
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A few weeks ago a surprise phone call came
into The Craddock Center. The voice was that of Katie Brown
saying, “A photography buddy of mine, Sara Linkdrantz, and I
have found a way to put our lenses to a different kind of use.
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partnered to create Angels Thru Our Lens. Our mission
is to provide a free keepsake portrait to every family in the Head
Start/Pre-K schools served by The Craddock Center. We passionately believe
that a portrait encourages a child to appreciate the individuality and
uniqueness; that a portrait helps a child build self-awareness and
self-esteem; and that a portrait is a testament to themselves, their
families and their communities that this child is a special and beautiful
blessing to be cherished. What do you think about our idea?” I
responded, “I think I've just heard from two more angels.” And so this
project is underway. Thank you, Katie and Sara. — TLS
"The test of the morality of a society is
what it does for its children” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A NEW DVD TELLING THE STORY OF DR. CRADDOCK’S DREAM
 That
resulted in the founding of The Craddock Center is now available. The 15
minute story of an amazing man and his dream would be a great way to
introduce your congregation to: the mission of The Craddock Center; the
many ways you can partner with The Craddock Center; the invitation to a
book drive for the Story Express, inspire you to do something creative
like making wooden toys, giving your doll and beanie baby collection,
making portraits of the Head Start/Pre-K children and on and on!
Many people who have finished their midlife work are using their
professional experience to transform education, reduce poverty, improve
health care and enrich the lives of others. Many folks are more
interested in renewal than retirement. When The Craddock Center Board
decided to have a DVD created to tell the story of its founding, Dick
Hammill, one of those wonderful volunteers more interested in renewal
than retirement, stepped forward and created a masterpiece. Dick Hammill,
like Fred Craddock, has found his summum bonum – the place where you can
give the greatest good. Frederick Buechner, noted author and minister,
writes about one’s calling in life, “It is that place where your deep
gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” To find our calling in the
second half of life, we all could ask ourselves what deep hunger in the
world will ignite the passions in our hearts, while using our God-given
gifts and professional experiences to make this world a better place. If
you would like a copy of the DVD please contact us at
craddockcenter@tds.net. –TLS
NEW AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PREACHING
ANNOUNCED
Disciples of Christ Historical Society in
partnership with The Craddock Center have created The Fred Craddock
Award for Excellence in Preaching. The award will be conferred annually,
or biennially, to a Disciples minister under the age of 35 who exhibits
outstanding skills in the pulpit. Included in the award will be a
certificate of accomplishment, a trophy, and a cash gift.
Glenn Thomas Carson, president of the Historical
Society said in announcing the award, “This is an opportunity for us to
recognize younger ministers who are gifted in preaching. The
proclamation of the Word is central to who we are as Disciples and Dr.
Craddock hopes this award will encourage new ministers to give their
very best in preaching.”
The first award will be given at the General Assembly August 1, 2009 in
Indianapolis.
Nominations for this award may be sent to
mail@discipleshistory.org.
— TLS
THE SEARCH ENGINE THAT COULD
 About
a year ago The Craddock Center became a participant in an internet
search engine program called Goodsearch. As a result we received a
substantial donation each month. We are grateful to those of you who
began doing your internet searches through Goodsearch, which benefits
the Center. And we’d like to encourage those of you who haven’t switched
to Goodsearch to do so.
Here’s what it takes to switch to an engine
that can make a difference! The first time you go to Goodsearch, just type
“Craddock Center” in the box that asks “who do you goodsearch for?”. Then,
you type in your search text. You don’t have to tell the site the next time
you search who is your beneficiary. It can remember “Craddock Center” and we
will receive a check from Goodsearch with gratitude! The searches are
powered by yahoo and provide strong results.
This is one of those win/win
opportunities.—TLS
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Next Preaching Workshop
 Monday,
October 5, 2009 — Fall Preaching Workshop. 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
at Cherry Log Christian Church. Topic: “Emotion in Preaching”. No
charge but reservations are required.
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Urgent Furniture Call
Many a phone
call comes into The Craddock Center asking for help with furniture and
housekeeping items. We are grateful for all that has been donated over
the summer. The need is great now for additional household items.
So if you have, any appliances, furniture or housekeeping items that
would help a person who has lost everything in a fire begin again,
please call Tammy at 706-632-1772.—TLS
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