OWLS - A New Way!

      Below is a copy of the letter recently distributed to everyone on any of my lists of people who have volunteered, offered encouragement, made a contribution, or shown an interest in the work of Outdoor Wisdom Leadership School.  It is displayed here in case anyone missed its original Emailing and for the historical record.  Please let me know if you need to be added to our newsletter list or desire to help the youth and families OWLS serves.
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Friends,
      Thank you for continuing to be there for the OWLS ministry: in keeping up with our news, fervently remembering all concerned in your prayers (board members, staff, volunteers and, most of all, the participants of the Outdoor Wisdom Leadership School), telling others about OWLS programs, events, and the many other services offered, and whenever possible with your generous contributions.
      Please don't stop reading just yet, thinking this to be just another appeal letter.  No! It is very relevant news containing what I think may be our Lord's answer to many prayers.  As you must know, the tough economic times all of us have been experiencing over the past few years have taken their toll; most markedly in the area of charitable giving.  A number of sister ministries have been forced to shut down programs or disband entirely.  I have heard from painfully too many of you about loss of employment, business clients, and income.  In order to be able to provide programs and answer the demand of all the many kids and families desiring to take part in OWLS courses and adventures, we cannot simply continue to conduct business as usual.
      What I envision for the days ahead is that OWLS not only continues to train our students how to think and how to communicate, but also to endow them with actual job skills and business experience - somewhat akin to the Junior Achievement groups with which I have worked in the past but with ongoing, year-round income potential.  The end results of programs developed around this goal will be more employable, thinking and contributing
members of society, while simultaneously creating increased values which will help sustain ministry efforts.
      Sustainability is actually the core theory behind the first of these market tested, self-supporting initiatives known by the dba, "Resurrected Resources."
      If you would like to learn more or are interested in partnering with me in launching this sustainable ministry program please let me hear from you right away.
     Yours in Christ,

Ben Simms, Director
Outdoor Wisdom Leadership School
The "OWLS" Program
www.TheOutdoorClassroom.blogspot.com
www.OutdoorWisdomLeadershipSchool.org
770-845-6900
Email: BenSimms@aol.com

      P.S.     Some of the equipment needed to launch "Resurrected Resources" include either an open or enclosed utility trailer (6'x8' or 6'x10'), a pickup or SUV to carry and pull materials, as well as all kinds of powered woodworking and carpentry tools.