Five Years Later

Five years ago today I published my first blog post on Homemade Ministry.

It's amazing to me to watch and see what God has done not just in the blogging world, but in many other areas of my life.

In recent years I haven't blogged so much. Life and many adventures have prevented me from blogging regularly.

I'm happy to say that God has grown and shaped me so much in the last five years. When I think back to that 18-year-old who had so many big dreams and hopes, I smile. She had no idea how God was preparing to not only fulfill her dreams, but change  her to be more like Himself.

It's been a wonderful and exciting journey. As I enter this next phase of my life, I would like to get back into the habit of blogging. I miss posting thoughts and happenings for us all to share.

Looking back I can see all the amazing and awesome things that God has done for me. Looking forward I know He will continue to be faithful and guide me.

See you again soon, Rose

When It's Time To Change

Dear Friends,
     Wow, this blog has been an amazing journey for me. Being able to help girls in their ministry has been a wonderful blessing.
     Yet I feel like God has been leading me to move on to others things. To enjoy the journey He has me on right now, not focus on the previous one. So I won't be posting regularly here. You might see some book reviews, but mostly I'm not going to be around.
     My prayer is that you have been encouraged to start doing ministry at home and that it will continue to grow and flourish. Continue it what you have begun.
    Pleasant journey, Rose

Thankful For ...

Day 21

My blogs. Meditations of His Love, I’ve really enjoy writing for you and seeing people be encouraged and strengthen through those posts.Homemade Ministry, you were my first blog and I still enjoy having you around to encourage girl in their craft lives. A Christian Playwright, I enjoy dreaming about all the things I plan to do with you. I love writing plays to put on you and seeing what God will do with you. Simple Thoughts, you in many ways are my personal blog. In you I share my heart and stories of what God has been teaching. And for all these blogs, I pray that God will continue to bless and encourage other through you. 

Ministry Assignment: Blogging

In 2010 I began this little blog of mine. And with a few clicks, I began my blogging adventures. This adventure has taken many twists and turns.

Now over two years later, I have two blogs of my own (plus a play blog), I’m on the MOHL team of writers, I’ve been a contributor for Virtuous Girlhood, and I occasionally write articles for other blogs. It defiantly keeps me busy, but I enjoy it.

I enjoy writing about what God has taught me. I enjoy sharing about my life with others. I enjoy encouraging people in their journey.

Blogging takes a lot of work and thought. It takes time, but it’s worth it. It’s worth it for the people that are touched. So I keep blogging for Him to encourage the saints. 

The Story

 Since we celebrated the 2^nd Birthday of Homemade Ministry earlier this spring, I thought that you would like to hear a little bit about how Homemade Ministry began. Here goes …

            When I was getting ready to graduate high school, I knew that I wanted to do more ministry work when I finished school. I had always loved making things with my hands and wanted to use these talents to help others.

            The only thing was I didn’t know any ministries that took handcrafted items. I wanted make blankets to give to babies in the hospital, but I was clueless as to where to give them.

            Then one day as we were talking to some ladies that work at our library they started talking about a charity that they gave to called The Linus Connection. They made blankets, and then they would give them to this charity, that would then give them to kids in need. It was perfect. I had found a place to make blankets for.

            So I began working. I would make blankets and then give them to the ladies at the library, who would give them to charity. It was so exciting. I now had a place to make blankets for.

            After a while, I wanted to find other ministries that would take things for preemie babies since I had a heart for babies. So I did some research on the internet. I did find several really neat ministries and charities, but I had to do a lot of research to find the good ones. I became frustrated with dead ends or ministry links that were no good.

            So two years ago I started this blog called Homemade Ministry. It’s a blog where you can find out information about charities that need homemade things. I check out all these charities and then post a little bit about them with a link back to them. The idea is that you will find ministries quickly and easily, and to save people the trouble of having to do the research that I did.

            Since then I continue to keep crocheting and blogging. God continually helps me. I continue to work and write. There always seems to be things to do and new ways to serve.

            But for each new task God always provides strength. He helps me continue in my Homemade Ministry.

            Rose

2nd Blog Birthday

Happy Birthday to this little blog of mine!
Can you believe that it has been two years since we started exploring ministry?

God has certainly taken us on some amazing journeys.
And where will He take us from here? I have no idea, but I know that wherever it is will be good.
In Him, Rose

Another Award

My sweet sister Sarah has given me another blog award. This time I've been award the title of ....

Wow! I like that title. I'll do my best to live up to it.

Now I award this to

1 Rachelle Rea 

2 Julia

3 Ena

4 Lucia

5 All Things Lovely

I love all of you girls. God bless you.

I Got Two Blog Awards!

I was awarded two blog awards from Julia  Thank you so much! :)

So for both awards I have to post 7 random things about myself and then award five other bloggers each other these awards.

So 7 things about me.

1. I love chocolate!

2. Although I love chatting with friends on Facebook and e-mail, I also love reading and sending handwritten letters. Phone talks are also something I love.

3. I've never been out of the country, but if I ever do I would love to go to Hallstatt Austria.

Source

4. I've worked as an election clerk.

5. I love to take long walks in the woods behind our house.

6. I love to bake. Muffins, cookies, and cakes are some of my favorites.

7. I teach at Christian homeschool co-op.

So now I tag five people for each award. :)

For the

I award

Virtuous Girlhood

Ena

Annie

Lucia

Chelsy

For the 

I award

RJ

Annie

Tara

Rubies Like Ruth

Sarah

Thank you so much Julia for this award. 

To all of you who were awarded, you post these awards, come up with 7 random things about yourself, and pick five other bloggers to receive that award. 

God bless, Rose 

New Background

I got a new free background thanks to I Love It blog designs. Check it out!

http://iloveitblogdesigns.blogspot.com/

The Name

                Homemade Ministry

                It’s been over a year and a half since I started this blog. Wow! Time flies. It’s amazing what God does in your life.

                Yet in all that time I realized I had never done a post on why I decided to call this blog Homemade Ministry.

                As you have noticed I focus on hands on ministries. I love finding out about things that you can do from home, yet still bless others.

                The title is what I try to do every day. I try to make ministry from home (thus the name).

                What about you? What do think of the name?

Ministry Month Challenge Day 19

Today I'm going to be writing a ton of blog posts and helping my mom in the kitchen. It will be a busy day, but fun.

Ministry Month Challenge Day 14

I was sort of lazy today. I've done some cleaning, cooking, preparing for another day of co-op, answering e-mails, (listening to some fun music) and blog reading. Nothing that I could count for the ministry month challenge. Maybe I'll do something this evening. Anyway I thought that I would write and let you guys know what is going on.

Writing and Blogging

I’m really busy.

But one of the things that keeps me busy is all my blogging. Just in case you want to know I write for Virtuous Girlhood and for Meditations Of His Love. 

http://virtuousgirlhood.com/

http://meditationsofhislove.blogspot.com/

Blog Birthday

I had to go look it up in my journal to be sure.

March 19th was my 1st blog birthday. So happy birthday to my little blog.

God has been good and it's only by His grace and love that I've been able to come this far.

Rose

An Award

 Miss Chaunalee has given me an award!

     So the rules are that I have to post 7 random things about myself and than I pick 7 people to receive this award.

1. I like roses. I know that may come as a great shock, but I really like them.

2. I like wearing clip earrings. They are so cute and pretty.

3. I like horseback riding. I don't like taking care of the horses, but riding is fun.

4. I prefer reading spiritual books to fiction (most of the time). :)

5. I named my laptop Tilly.

6. I love to sing.

7. My favorite conversations are those that I have with my Savior. He is so good and loving. I couldn't live without Him.

Now I pick

With A Song And Smile

Bloom

The Destiny Of One

All Things Lovely

Grace Reign

Daughter Of His Grace

A Living Sacrifice

To receive this award.

Gratefulness Challenge: Day 17 & 18

I'm sorry I wasn't feeling good yesterday, so I'm doubling up again today.
I'm grateful for medicine and family to help ease the pain when I'm sick.
I'm grateful for work. Sometimes it seems like theres too much to do. Cleaning, blogging, teaching, Bible reading, craft projects, reading, family stuff, and e-mail. But I'm grateful that I have things to keep me busy. That I'm not so board that I get into trouble. :)

Gratefulness Challenge: Day 13

I'm grateful for blogs. There is so much encouragement that I get from reading them.

A Change

        Because my life has been really crazy lately for the next few months I’m only going to post every Friday.
        Just to let you know.

I've Been Awarded

I have been awarded by Sarah


1. Post the logo on your blog and/or within the post.

2. Pass it on to 12 other bloggers.

3. Add links to these 12 bloggers within your blog.

4. Let them know they are receiving the award.

5. Share the link of the person from whom you received the award.

I would like to give the award to…

1 Hannah and Lindsey

2 Elizabeth J

3 My Dad Rick

4 Angela

5 Rachel And Jessica

6 Rebekah

7 All the girls at Meditations Of His Love

8 Hannah

9 Julia

10 Jessica

11 Miss RJ

12 Haley

Have a great day!