Dear Friends,We are grateful at FLS to have so many fun things going on over the next few months! This autumn is jam-packed with opportunities for you to engage with us and make a difference in the lives of the families we serve. We hope to see you this year at The Colorado Pumpkin Patch on our sponsored days, attending our Comedy Night with John Crist on October 29th, or maybe it will be on our property helping us prep for the beautiful fall blanket that coats our lawn every year. Perhaps it will be through registering to become one of our family sponsors for Christmas.

However you want to get involved, this newsletter is filled with ways to get you plugged-in. We have multiple Women of Courage and resident families in transition. Many moms are graduating from our program this fall, and some of them will

continue to get the extra support they need though our professional counseling services or our Women of Courage opportunities.

But if you only read one thing in this quarter’s newsletter, skip to the back page would you? There we have a special story of one of the moms we have served that ties the why behind we do what we do so beautifully. And we could not do it without the Lord and friends like you. Thank you for making it all possible.

Blessings,

Julie AbelExecutive Director

Exec. Director Update . . . . . . P.1

FLS Comedy Night. . . . . . . . . P.2

Pumpkin Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . P.3

Make a Difference . . . . . . . . . P.3

Christmas at FLS . . . . . . . . . . P.3

Impact Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.4

The mission of Family Life Services is to provide families with opportunities for spiritual and emotional healing through counseling, mentoring and training in a secure environment.

The joy of the Lord is my strength. ~Nehemiah 8:10NIV

Family Life Services, Inc.

1880 S. Cascade Avenue,

Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2553

office: (719) 632-4661

fax: (719) 632-7100

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FLS Impact Story:

Growing up in a Christian home, Allison always felt as if she knew the Lord. Upon graduation of high school, she set off for college. She met a young man and they soon fell in love. Right after getting married, her husband fell into the trap of drugs and alcohol. They became pregnant and had a child all within less than a year. Allison tried to make the relationship work, but soon realized that for her own safety and the safety of her child, she needed to leave. Allison’s desire was for reconciliation, but unfortunately, her husband was not getting better. In fact he became abusive and the drug use got worse. After some time went by, several friends had recommended she looking into the programs offered at Family Life Services once she finalized her divorce. After all that she had endured, Allison was very angry with God.

Throughout her time at FLS through our programs, participating in weekly Bible studies with a Bible study mentor, Allison now feels completely different about her relationship with the Lord. She views Him as her father, provider, and the husband that she needs right now. She also feels safe while participating in the opportunities available to her at FLS. Something she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Allison is quick to point out that the wisdom she has received has changed her life and that the staff is “great, very consistent, very available,” and that they make each mom feel like and aware that they are in a “safe place”. She feels that she has more stability in her life and emotions, working long hours, and making a better life for herself and her child. One of the most profound things that she has learned at FLS is this: “You can choose to be a victim [of your circumstances or past] or you can be victorious and overcome.” Allison is now on a path that is grace filled and stable. Praise God for His faithfulness in her life!

Thank YouFLS Would Like to Thank you for supporting FLS financially. We are grateful for your partnership in ministry. You can now give online monthly through our secure monthly donor support option. You can designate your giving through this online option and it assists us with keeping our administrative costs down. Simply visit us online to sign up at: flscs.org/give

John Crist was homeschooled. Most comics make fun of homeschoolers, not Crist. He’s always said it was the goodest thing that ever happened to him. Crist’s unique brand of stand up comedy comes highly touted as the winner of the 2012 Denver Improv’s Got Laughs Competition, winner of the 2012 Loonees Comedy Competition.

Son of a preacher and one of eight children, Crist emerged onto the national comedy scene in 2010 when he was invited to open for legendary standup comedian Louie Anderson on the Las Vegas strip.

John Crist’s imaginative, clean comedy makes him a crowd favorite in comedy clubs, corporate events, colleges and churches across America.

johncristcomedy.com

FLS Comedy Night

Family Life Services is hosting a special comedy night event with nationally acclaimed comedian, John Crist. John has won numerous comedic titles and has toured with the likes of Jon Acuff, Tim Hawkins, and Louie Anderson.

Tell your friends and help us spread the word about this exciting event. You will not want to miss it!

When? October 29, 2013Where? The Fine Arts Center 30 W Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Tickets? $10 each and can be purchased online at (??? Link coming)

Check out this event on Facebook (Page Icon/Link for Event to come)

Join us at the Colorado Pumpkin Patch from now until October 13th.By taking your family out to the patch, proceeds from this weekend benefit FLS. Tell them all there that we sent you and thank them for giving back to the community!

For more information check out (coloradopumpkinpatch.net/??????)

-Volunteer to be a Child & Youth Worker for Women of Courage once a month-Sign up your family or group to Sponsor a Single Mom Family for Christmas-Become an Event Advocate for our FLS Family Comedy Night on October 29th-Schedule your group to help keep our property beautiful this fall-Become a monthly partner-Join our prayer team by letting us know through our web site contact list

Christmas at FLSYes, we know it is only Otober . Christmas is still months away. But in reality, that’s not all that long! And at Family Life Services, Christmas is a really big deal, so we are getting ready now.

Every year, we seek individuals and/or groups who want to sponsor the families in both our resident and Women of Courage programs. Sponsors receive a personalized Christmas List from the family they are matched with and given the amazing and rewarding opportunity to fill up the space under the family’s Christmas tree with much-needed items.

This year, we have 34 sponsorships available! That means 34 families are going to be blessed this year by the generosity and love of people in the community. Sponsors will receive their family’s Christmas List by November 1st. Families are matched quickly, so if you or your church/social group are interested in being part of this wonderful experience, please contact us today via email or phone.

Contact Stephanie Ganyard: stephanie@flscs.org or (719) 632-4661

Looking for ways you can make a difference in the lives of hurting families? Here are just some of the practical ways you can get involved with FLS this year:

John Crist was homeschooled. Most comics make fun of homeschoolers, not Crist. He’s always said it was the goodest thing that ever happened to him. Crist’s unique brand of stand up comedy comes highly touted as the winner of the 2012 Denver Improv’s Got Laughs Competition, winner of the 2012 Loonees Comedy Competition.

Son of a preacher and one of eight children, Crist emerged onto the national comedy scene in 2010 when he was invited to open for legendary standup comedian Louie Anderson on the Las Vegas strip.

John Crist’s imaginative, clean comedy makes him a crowd favorite in comedy clubs, corporate events, colleges and churches across America.

johncristcomedy.com

FLS Comedy Night

Family Life Services is hosting a special comedy night event with nationally acclaimed comedian, John Crist. John has won numerous comedic titles and has toured with the likes of Jon Acuff, Tim Hawkins, and Louie Anderson.

Tell your friends and help us spread the word about this exciting event. You will not want to miss it!

When? October 29, 2013Where? The Fine Arts Center 30 W Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Tickets? $10 each and can be purchased online at (??? Link coming)

Check out this event on Facebook (Page Icon/Link for Event to come)

Join us at the Colorado Pumpkin Patch from now until October 13th.By taking your family out to the patch, proceeds from this weekend benefit FLS. Tell them all there that we sent you and thank them for giving back to the community!

For more information check out (coloradopumpkinpatch.net/??????)

-Volunteer to be a Child & Youth Worker for Women of Courage once a month-Sign up your family or group to Sponsor a Single Mom Family for Christmas-Become an Event Advocate for our FLS Family Comedy Night on October 29th-Schedule your group to help keep our property beautiful this fall-Become a monthly partner-Join our prayer team by letting us know through our web site contact list

Christmas at FLSYes, we know it is only Otober . Christmas is still months away. But in reality, that’s not all that long! And at Family Life Services, Christmas is a really big deal, so we are getting ready now.

Every year, we seek individuals and/or groups who want to sponsor the families in both our resident and Women of Courage programs. Sponsors receive a personalized Christmas List from the family they are matched with and given the amazing and rewarding opportunity to fill up the space under the family’s Christmas tree with much-needed items.

This year, we have 34 sponsorships available! That means 34 families are going to be blessed this year by the generosity and love of people in the community. Sponsors will receive their family’s Christmas List by November 1st. Families are matched quickly, so if you or your church/social group are interested in being part of this wonderful experience, please contact us today via email or phone.

Contact Stephanie Ganyard: stephanie@flscs.org or (719) 632-4661

Looking for ways you can make a difference in the lives of hurting families? Here are just some of the practical ways you can get involved with FLS this year:

Dear Friends,We are grateful at FLS to have so many fun things going on over the next few months! This autumn is jam-packed with opportunities for you to engage with us and make a difference in the lives of the families we serve. We hope to see you this year at The Colorado Pumpkin Patch on our sponsored days, attending our Comedy Night with John Crist on October 29th, or maybe it will be on our property helping us prep for the beautiful fall blanket that coats our lawn every year. Perhaps it will be through registering to become one of our family sponsors for Christmas.

However you want to get involved, this newsletter is filled with ways to get you plugged-in. We have multiple Women of Courage and resident families in transition. Many moms are graduating from our program this fall, and some of them will

continue to get the extra support they need though our professional counseling services or our Women of Courage opportunities.

But if you only read one thing in this quarter’s newsletter, skip to the back page would you? There we have a special story of one of the moms we have served that ties the why behind we do what we do so beautifully. And we could not do it without the Lord and friends like you. Thank you for making it all possible.

Blessings,

Julie AbelExecutive Director

Exec. Director Update . . . . . . P.1

FLS Comedy Night. . . . . . . . . P.2

Pumpkin Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . P.3

Make a Difference . . . . . . . . . P.3

Christmas at FLS . . . . . . . . . . P.3

Impact Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.4

The mission of Family Life Services is to provide families with opportunities for spiritual and emotional healing through counseling, mentoring and training in a secure environment.

The joy of the Lord is my strength. ~Nehemiah 8:10NIV

Family Life Services, Inc.

1880 S. Cascade Avenue,

Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2553

office: (719) 632-4661

fax: (719) 632-7100

flscs.org

familylifesrvcs

flscs

this issue

our mission

FLSUpdatea n e w s l e t t e r o f F a m i l y L i f e S e r v i c e s05

I S S U E

O C T O B E R2 0 1 3

FLS Impact Story:

Growing up in a Christian home, Allison always felt as if she knew the Lord. Upon graduation of high school, she set off for college. She met a young man and they soon fell in love. Right after getting married, her husband fell into the trap of drugs and alcohol. They became pregnant and had a child all within less than a year. Allison tried to make the relationship work, but soon realized that for her own safety and the safety of her child, she needed to leave. Allison’s desire was for reconciliation, but unfortunately, her husband was not getting better. In fact he became abusive and the drug use got worse. After some time went by, several friends had recommended she looking into the programs offered at Family Life Services once she finalized her divorce. After all that she had endured, Allison was very angry with God.

Throughout her time at FLS through our programs, participating in weekly Bible studies with a Bible study mentor, Allison now feels completely different about her relationship with the Lord. She views Him as her father, provider, and the husband that she needs right now. She also feels safe while participating in the opportunities available to her at FLS. Something she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Allison is quick to point out that the wisdom she has received has changed her life and that the staff is “great, very consistent, very available,” and that they make each mom feel like and aware that they are in a “safe place”. She feels that she has more stability in her life and emotions, working long hours, and making a better life for herself and her child. One of the most profound things that she has learned at FLS is this: “You can choose to be a victim [of your circumstances or past] or you can be victorious and overcome.” Allison is now on a path that is grace filled and stable. Praise God for His faithfulness in her life!

Thank YouFLS Would Like to Thank you for supporting FLS financially. We are grateful for your partnership in ministry. You can now give online monthly through our secure monthly donor support option. You can designate your giving through this online option and it assists us with keeping our administrative costs down. Simply visit us online to sign up at: flscs.org/give