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About U B Lighthouse Mission:
"At-Risk Youth & Children's Outreach Ministry of the Brooklyn Park Church of the United Brethren in Christ"
*Dedicated in Memory of Miranda Calender
*She wanted her life to touch the souls of other youth.
*She will through a center built in her honor.
To the Body of Christ;
My name is Pastor John. I am the senior pastor & program manager for a church and after school program in the Brooklyn Park Maryland community. Since April 2006 we have provided at-risk youth & young children a safe & supervised place after school. We are able to help these children with some school work, positive behavioral training, and social development. Those who come to the program get to have fun with friends, play some table games, & know that they are safe. We offer this as a free program.
Please help us reach these at-risk kids. Since U B Lighthouse is the community youth outreach ministry of our home church we are under their 501c3 non-profit status. The U B Lighthouse has its’ own bank account and finance team to assure good stewardship. Any donations sent should be written to Brooklyn Park Church UB Lighthouse Youth Mission. The web-site will be updated with a list of those who have blessed our ministry, unless requested to stay anonymous. Thank you for your time and consideration toward helping us help our neighborhood children.
Purpose:
“The UB Lighthouse After School Program was established in April 2006 for the purpose of reaching out to the at-risk youth and young children of our Brooklyn Park community.”
“Community Need of At-Risk Youth & Young Children”
1) The level of youth upon youth violence, intimidation, & aggressive behavior has increase to levels more in line with what is normally associated with the inner city gang & drug culture.
2) There are over 70 registered sex & child sex offenders living within a 2 mile radius of our church near to schools, parks, daycare providers, & other locations young children spend time playing.
3) There is a large number of latchkey children & youth living unsupervised within our community.
4) Due to the liberal laws of the state of Maryland & the lack of a juvenile correction program there is no strong deterrent for dealing with the rising juvenile crime problem those living in our community faces on a day to day basis.
a. Within a 3 block radius of our church there has been 2 death, 3 wounded, & a large number
of robberies involving the use of a hand gun.
b. In a 2 year period the local police department has conducted 3 major drug bust targeting 9 homes within 2 blocks of our church. Additional smaller drug bust have also been done over this same time period. It has not diminished the drug activity in our community.
c. I have witnessed 3 youth gang fights right near church in the past 4 months where the police had to be called. Police could not make any arrest due to the laws of the state. This knowledge has empowered & emboldened teens to insight fear in the lives of those living in our community.
Goals:
A) To provide at-risk teens and young children a safe and supervised place to hang out with friends after school.
B) To give at-risk teens and young children an alternative to the street & gang culture that is growing in our community.
C) To help protect at-risk teens and young children from the large number of registered & unregistered child sex offenders that live within our community.
D) To become a positive influence on the social & spiritual lives of the at-risk teens & young children of our community.
Objectives:
A) To provide opportunities for recreation through arts & crafts, game tables, video & board games, outside activities, etc…
B) To provide opportunities for educational assistance to those children in need, and help target those students who may need additional help through a tutoring program.
C) To develop a mentoring program similar to “Big Brother/Big Sister for the purpose of encouraging positive social & character development.
To Date:
“Since April 2006 the U B Lighthouse Youth After School Program has seen 160+ at-risk teens & young school age children come through our doors. This is about 33% of the teens and children living within our local community. Our current facility can house up to 20 children. We only have 5 recreational activities & 1 area set up for educational help.”
“In May of 2007 the Brooklyn Park Church & UB Lighthouse family began a building project to expand our church parsonage with a 30 foot by 40 foot addition. The original & new basement will be area will be used to expand the capacity our after school program. We will have around 2,000 square feet of space when all renovations and new construction is completed. This will allow us to add 17 additional activity areas & 3 education station to our program. We will be able to increase our student capacity up to 80 students a day.” (20% of our Community Youth & Children)
“We have received over $15,000.00 in donations from area businesses, members of our church, from other United Brethren churches & church members, citizens living within our community, and a few local state politicians. Some of these donations from local businesses have come in the form of free building materials, deferred cost or discount of materials purchased, savings on rental equipment cost, & deferred labor cost. All of these donations were geared toward the foundation & basement area of the addition. We are waiting for good weather & our volunteer help to finish the block walls of the new basement area. All material needed to finish this part of the project are on hand.”
Future Needs:
To complete the building project we need to raise an additional $18,000.00. This will allow us to complete the top floor, which will help replace housing space lost when the renovation of the existing parsonage basement is completed for sole use of the after school program. This includes the cost of a heating &cooling system for the addition, the cost of the additional recreation game tables, computer desk, educational tutoring equipment, & building materials.”
Breakdown:
1) Building Materials: $10,000.00
2) Heating/Cooling: $5,000.00
3) Activity Equipment: $3,000.00
Long-Term Plan: Development of Grant Program for Program Budget Needs
“These funds will be applied for through available federal & private grants, not through direct soliciting of donation from previous donors.
1) Program Coordinator: (Full-Time: Entire UB Lighthouse Mission Ministry) $30,000.00
2) Activity Director: (2 Part-Time Positions) Oversee After School Center) $15,000.00
3) Program Cost: (Utility Cost, Administrative/Office Cost, Equipment, etc…) $5,000.00
4) Scholarship Program: (Youth Ministry Training, Tutors, Campership) $10,000.00
Expansion of UB Lighthouse: “Holy Trinity Family Life Mission”
Purpose:
“Holy Trinity Family Life Mission is an existing program that provides counseling, health & wellness, social development, family, & educational services to youth and young children who are wards of the state & courts, are in foster care, & families from extreme depressed situations.”
Future Plan:
“Holy Trinity Family Life Mission is looking to come under the umbrella of the Brooklyn Park Church UB Lighthouse Mission Ministry. They currently use space in our church basement to house some of their program needs. Joining forces will allow us to strengthen our effectiveness & expand our pull on grants for both programs. Funding will be sought from grants and not from private donors.”
Any Questions: Email at: ublighthouse@yahoo.com
Brooklyn Park Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Service Times:
*Sunday School: (Children & Adults) 9:30 A. M.
*Sunday Worship: 10:50 A. M.
*Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 P. M.
*Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 P. M.
*Wednesday Night Prayer Service: 7:00 P. M.
*Wednesday Evening Bi-Weekly Fellowship Dinner: 6:00 P. M.
Upcoming Event:
*Valentines Banquet: Feb. 16th, 2008
Prayer Request:
*Baby Maria: Potential Brain Damage from Illness
*After School Staff Health Issues
*Church Step of Faith to Meet Full-Time Budget Commitment
*Growing Gang Violence & Intimidation Toward Communiy (Gun Violence Growing)
*Church Evangelistic Efforts to Reach 5 New Families Living in Our Community for Christ By Valentines Day
Ministry Statement: "To live and serve in the image of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by loving the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength; and loving our neighbor as ourselves."
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"Unity of the Body of Christ Is Our Passion!"
"A Family is Who We Are!"
****Cooking With the Pastor: "Try Them & Let Us Know What You Think of These Dishes!"
*1) Killer Meatloaf
4 lb Lean Hamburger***** 2 Tbs. Minced Garlic
2 Packs Beef Onion Soup Mix**** 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes
Italian Bread Crumbs**** 1 Egg
1 tsp Salt**** 1 tsp Black Pepper
¼ cp Good Ketchup**** 1 cp Diced Mushrooms
1 Tbs. Cilantro**** 1 tsp Pepper Flakes
Evenly mix all ingredients. Add enough bread crumbs to help firm up the meatloaf. Shape into a loaf. Bake in a preheated 350o oven for 1 ½ hrs. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
*2) Prosciutto Stuffed Meatloaf
½ lb Thin Slices Prosciutto Ham**** 2 lb Slice Velveeta Cheese
Killer Meatloaf Recipe**** Good Ketchup
Using the Killer Meatloaf recipe spread out the meatloaf on parchment paper about ½” thick and wide enough for the baking pan. Layer the thin Prosciutto ham onto the meatloaf. Place a layer of Velveeta cheese slices on top of the ham. Place another layer of ham on top of the cheese. Role loaf tightly closed. Make sure both ends are closed tight. Place loaf seem down in baking pan. Top with a layer of Ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350o oven for 1 ½ hrs. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
*3) Bird Nest Spaghetti Casserole
2 lbs of Spaghetti**** 2 Tbs. Oregano
2 lbs Lean Ground Beef**** 1 Tbs. Pepper
1 lb Sharp Cheddar Cheese**** 1 tsp Salt
1 lb Monterey & Colby Cheese**** 1 tsp Italian Spice
½ Gal. Spaghetti Sauce**** 2 Tbs. Garlic
3 Can Diced Tomatoes**** 1 tsp Basil
2 tsp Garlic Powder**** 24 oz. Sour Crème
In a large stock pot brown the hamburger and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, half the oregano, and basil. Reduce to medium heat and add sauce and tomatoes. Bring to temperature. Season to taste with the rest of spices. Cook the spaghetti as directed and drain well. Mix all the cheeses. Butter a large deep baking dish. Place 1/3 of the spaghetti in the baking dish. Cover with 1/3 of the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the sour crème over sauce, then 1/3 of the cheese. Sprinkle on a bit of parmesan and oregano. Repeat these steps for two more layers. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a 375o preheated oven for 45 minutes. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes then serve.
4.) Pastor Fired Up Chili
2 lbs Dried Kidney Beans 1 cp Chopped Onion
2 Packs Beefy Onion Soup Mix 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes
1 tsp Black Pepper 2 Diced Cayenne Peppers
1 Chopped Habanera Pepper 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 Stick of Butter 1 L Can Tomato Sauce
2 Small Cans Tomato Paste 2Tbs Favorite Hot Sauce
5Tbs. Chili Powder 1 tsp Salt
Cover beans in worm salt water and soak overnight. Drain. Brown burger with onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and half the chili powder. Transfer into a large stock pot. Add the beans and cover with water. Add cans of tomatoes, paste, remaining spices, and peppers. Cook on medium/low heat till beans are soft. Add stick of butter and serve. (Leave out some of the hot ingredients to adjust the spiciness of the chili.)
5.) P J’s Killer Barito’s
1 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 Tbs. Chili Powder
1 Medium Onion Chopped 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Can Refried Beans 15 oz Jar of Hot Salsa
8 Medium Tortilla’s 1 tsp Hot Sauce
½ cp Chopped Lettuce 1 lb Velveeta Cheese
¼ Cup Milk 2 tsp Butter
Sour Crème Shredded Cheese
Slowly melt the cheese and mix in the milk and butter. Add a teaspoon of hot salsa and a dash of cayenne pepper. Keep warm.
Brown burger with half the onion. Season with the spices. Add in the can of refried beans, half the jar of salsa, and hot sauce. Mix well. Soften the tortilla’s with a little water and heat for 15 seconds in a microwave. Place an 1/8 of the filling on each tortilla, top with desired amounts of the lettuce, salsa, sour cream, onion, and shredded cheese. Role closed and top with some of the cheese sauce. Heat in microwave for 1 minute.
(Regulate Spiciness to Taste by Adjusting Hot Ingredients)
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