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Newsletter ~ October 2009 THE DOWNTOWN ATLANTA AREA
After School Program
The after school program is in full Operation Frontline Comes to Summerhill
swing. We have 30 children
This summer I had the pleasure of The two programs that would fit at
enrolled. We have new children
visiting Summerhill Ministries Summerhill would be our Kids Up
that are well below grade level. We
during their summer camp Front series (for elementary school
are asking for volunteers that could
program. Stepping out of my car, children) and the Power of Eating
work with a child one on one. If you
the first thing I noticed was the Right series (for middle school
cannot commit to one day a week,
sound coming from the yard. It was children).
we will be glad to take you when
a chorus of children’s voices
ever you have a free day. If you In class, the children learn safe
singing to the tune of summertime
would like to volunteer, please food handling and proper cooking
and happiness. A sound that I had
contact our ASP volunteer techniques. They have a lesson
not heard in quite some time – so
coordinator, Anne Buchanan at each week that relates to healthy
much so, that the smile I felt on the
annebuchanan@bellsouth.net eating by using the food pyramid.
inside made it to my lips.
During this time, they prepare a
The after school program is in need
I remember walking through the recipe as a class and enjoy eating
of snacks, and paper and cleaning
front door, held open for me by a the food together. They learn to
products.
young man of maybe 16 years. At work together as a team and are
Flag Football that moment, I should have braced encouraged to try new foods.
myself for being continually
Our 15 under Flag football team is The middle school children will get
impressed for the next hour.
undefeated so far. This rookie team to take their lessons a step further,
plays with a lot of heart on dry I had the pleasure of meeting by receiving a bag of groceries at
Saturdays. Thanks to Desire Street Justina Dix, and hearing briefly of the end of the class. They are
Ministries for new cleats and her personal mission for this facility encouraged to use these groceries
jerseys for our teams! and for the young people who to prepare the same recipe they
Unfortunately, our 18-under team come here. Every child, every made in class at home for their
has not been able to play, as no teenager, and every adult, were family. The next week, they will
other teams in this age group friendly, respectful, and full of talk to the chef and nutritionist
signed up to play this year. happiness. I should have asked about how it went, what worked,
myself, how did this happen – but and any stumbling blocks they ran
Justina somehow I knew. This truly was a across.
Pray for Justina’s heart condition. place full of love and admiration for
She has had a few allergic reactions At Operation Frontline, we believe
all who enter; and is taken outside
to heart medications and had a that we learn by doing; we believe
the walls of this building and into
short stay in the hospital in in sharing our strength; we believe
the community.
September. Please pray for in cultivating relationships; and we
wisdom for the doctors, no more It took me about 10 minutes to believe in the strength of
allergic reactions, complete realize that this was a perfect fit for community.
healing, and rest. our Operation Frontline program.
We are thrilled to be invited to
A program to help build on the
Summerhill, and look forward to
SCM Ministry Assistant foundation of success that was
what we will learn from this
SCM is praying for an assistant for created and cultivated by
exceptional community, and the
Justina! This is a part-time (15-20 Summerhill.
wonderful children who reside
hours) paid position. Duties would Operation Frontline is a chef-led here.
include cooking and nutrition class that is
run by volunteers. The program Karen Kierath
Assist with follow up phone calls
and emails; Perform minor has several different curricula, Director of Operations
administrative duties that involve geared for different audiences. Operation Frontline
(Continued on page 4)

2. October 2009 ~ Page 2 Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc.
Here are a few
young folks that Summer Thanks!
were able to
work hard and Thanks to the groups and churches
earn money in a that helped this summer:
legal and East Cobb PCA
respectful way Redemption Fellowship PCA
this summer.
Christ Church PCA
We were also The Rock PCA
able to offer life Westminster PCA
skill classes to Desire Street Ministries
help them as they The Shannons
move forward in their lives to become productive citizens in their The Fisher Corporation
community. Thank you again for your continued support!
Thanks also to the church
coordinators, that worked with Justina
Summerhill’s Trip to Disney directly this summer organizing
volunteers and planning for smooth
transitions, activities and meals:
Beverly Black, Molly Blass, Anne
Burlas, Sue Schnarr, Susan Parker,
and John Buchanan
Hi, Summerhill is doing to revitalize its
neighborhood through spiritual
This is Danny Wuerffel, Executive
and community development, and
Director of Desire Street Ministries.
it is an honor to walk alongside
First of all, let me express what a
Justina as she seeks to do the Lord’s
privilege it is to be a friend of
work.
Justina Dix and Summerhill
Community Ministries. It is a In late August, we were able to use that will last a lifetime.
blessing to see the work that Desire Street’s partnership with As you may know, Disney often
AirTran Airlines to provide 24 calls itself “The Place Where
youth from Summerhill with Dreams Come True.” During our
the opportunity to spend a day at the Magic Kingdom, Disney
day at Disney’s Magic lived up to its billing, making
Kingdom in Orlando. We dreams come true for a number of
experienced the screaming Atlanta youth. As we further our
thrill of Thunder Mountain, the relationship with Summerhill
spooky horror of the Haunted Community Ministries, we aim to
Mansion, the soaking-wet see the dreams, hopes, and
adventure of Splash Mountain, prayers of the young men and
and the magical wonder of the women in this neighborhood
Disney character parade. It continue to come true.
was a great day, filled with
joyful smiles and memories (Continued on page 4)
P. O. Box 160294 • Atlanta, Georgia 30316 • 404-964-4604 • justinascm@juno.com • http:www.summerhillcm.com

3. October 2009 ~ Page 3
Jordan- “I like camp because we
Summer Camp - Camper Thoughts can go outside and play and we go
on field trips to the skating rink. I
liked when we played football. It
Briana- Loves to spend her free that came out came out this year
was the Gators against the Falcons.
time in the dress up center. “I like and I also want to give respect to
The Gators won. Barbeque chicken
camp because it is fun and my everyone even if I don’t know
was one of the best lunches and I
teachers are nice. When I dress up, them. My 3 favorite lunches were
really enjoyed drama class”
I am pretty. I also like my hair. My pizza, hot wings and nachos.
favorite lunch was pizza and I like Dixieland was my favorite field trip!
going to Stone Mountain.” I really liked when we made a
tornado in science class.”
Donta- “I like field trip day at
summer camp. I like going to God’s
Farm. I like eating chili dogs for
lunch. I learn about God and
Jesus.”
Jordan
Donta
Jordan
Lakesha- “I like this camp and my
Briana
teachers. I made some new friends. Destiny- “I like camp because of all
I love my family and I love God the field trips and I get to meet new
Tamaria- “I like camp because you
mostly. I learned about the fruit of people. I love the taco salad and
get to go in the dressing room and
the spirit, some math and how to lasagna for lunch. I like bible study
dress up. I like my teachers and I
behave out in public. I really liked and painting. My favorite fieldtrip
like everything I made at camp. I
the chicken tenders for lunch and was when we went to God’s Farm.”
like all of the East Cobb volunteers
swimming was one of my favorite
field trips. My favorite enrichments
was when we made t-shirts, purses
and sand art.”
Destiny
Lakesha
Tamaria

4. October 2009 ~ Page 4 Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc.
Drama Class
(Continued from page 1)
typing, filing, and basic computer
skills; Minor accounting and book
keeping; Run local errands; Assist This summer the kids took a great to the drama lesson, but soon after
Justina on home visits and home interest in Drama class. Jennie several of the kids really got into
deliveries; Assist in coordinating Ortega from Christ Church taught this drama presentation.
the after school program and our class this year.
summer camp; Attend some of the Jennie held an audition for the kids
Jennie is the director of a traveling to have the opportunity to perform
speaking engagements
kid’s drama play called Pilgrim’s the next day with the actual actors
Holidays Progress, a very beautiful musical of Pilgrim’s Progress. A few of the
The holidays are coming soon. We presentation about Christian’s kids, a teacher and one of our youth
are taking donations of gift cards adventures as he journeys from the workers were chosen to perform.
and sponsorships for children and city of destruction, to the celestial They were very excited!
families. If you would like to donate city. Along the way he escapes
The performance was wonderful
for Thanksgiving or Christmas, from prison, encounters lions, the
and one that the entire camp will
please send donations directly to shining ones, the worldly wise
remember. We all have a new
our P.O. Box address. Our men, and others and finds
found interest and an appreciation
“Sponsor a Christmas Star” forgiveness.
for Drama.
program will go out in November. At the beginning of the class, many
Look for the newsletter! Thank you Jennie!
of the kids were hesitate to respond
This summer I was blessed to
spend a day in Disney World with
the children and leadership of
Summerhill Community Ministries.
Never have I witnessed more love,
kindness, better behavior, or
sheer joy than with this group.
Justina embodies the fruits of the
Spirit and God is infusing these
into the lives of all under her care.
When I think back on the day, I
see smiles, hear laughter, and feel
gratitude that I was allowed to
accompany them and be a part of
creating wonderful memories for
such a special group.
Sara Pace
Executive Assistant to Danny Wuerffel
(Continued from page 2)
Thank you for your continued prayers and support as Justina and
her staff seek a magical, God-inspired transformation of the
Summerhill community.
P. O. Box 160294 • Atlanta, Georgia 30316 • 404-964-4604 • justinascm@juno.com • http:www.summerhillcm.com