New Blog for Makeovers for Mercy

We have moved our blog to:

http://makeovers4mercy.posterous.com

Blessings,

Jan

Event October 1, 2009 at "The Head to Toe Woman", Franklin, TN

Repost from Teresa Bennett, Oct 1, 2009: "Makeovers for Mercy" event photo with Whitney Nall, Mercy Ministries Community Relations Manager and Ashley, graduate of Mercy Ministries Nashville. What an awesome time celebrating "Makeovers for Mercy" at Dawn Totty's Studio "The Head to Toe Woman" in Franklin.

Back to Basics

I listened to a podcast this morning on morningcoach.com. It was about getting back to the basics.

As I started thinking about how this applies to my life, Mercy Ministries came to mind...the girls are at Mercy to learn in many instances..."how" to get back to the basics.

I, on the other hand, am trying to get my business, along with my mindset "back to the basics" so that it will grow.

Some take-aways from the podcast:

* during stressful situations - no matter the cause - get back to the basics and just breathe. A couple of good, deep cleansing and calming breaths will work wonders. Breathing IS getting back to the basics.
* having worries? Write down WHY you are worried. What about a given situation is worrisome? Once you identify the true root of the worry - next identify what you can do about it. And then start taking the steps, one at a time.

In stressful situations it's important to continue with forward momentum. When you see progress, it's easier to stay on the path.


Blessings,

Jan
www.janorga.myarbonne.com
615-400-3019

Amazon Associates Link

Just leaned that Amazon.com has an Associates membership. If you click through from any links provided in this blog and make a purchase...money will be donated to Makeovers for Mercy. 100% of the funds generated from this arena will be used to benefit the graduates of Mercy Ministries!

Here is the book my staff and I are going to read and work through this month:




Blessings,

Jan
www.janorga.myarbonne.com
615-400-3019

Update from Nancy Alcorn

 I recently received an email update from Nancy Alcorn on current needs of Mercy Ministries.

I felt the need to communicate with you via email today to make you aware of our current needs. So many of our friends and supporters have told me time and time again that I should let them know when we need help and how exactly they can help. We are in a challenging time financially in the ministry and need your help.
The truth is that during challenging times like these, we get more requests than ever for our services. The increase in calls from struggling young women only makes us even more thankful that we are able to continue to offer our services free of charge - just as God led me over 26 years ago. We are also working toward opening 40 more beds in our California home to respond to the demand and the ever increasing cries for help so that 40 girls can leave our waiting list and find healing through our ministry.
Unfortunately, we receive heart-breaking news from time to time of girls dying while on our waiting list. Just last week, we received a funeral program from the mother of a beautiful young woman who died at age 23 from an eating disorder while in the process of applying to Mercy Ministries. It is no exaggeration for me to say your giving means the difference between life and death for these struggling young women.
We realize that the country is going through difficult economic times, and we have seen a shortfall in giving as many of our own families and supporters are struggling, yet we are grateful for even the smallest donation. For those of you who are blessed financially, we ask that you help make up the loss of those who have been unable to give.
I thought an email would be the best way to communicate so that if you are in a position where you can give right now, then you can simply respond by giving online to provide us with immediate help. Click here to go to our website and give.
Lives are being transformed, but the problem is not solved. In the month of April, we graduated 25 girls from our U.S. homes. As we celebrated their changed lives and their restored hope for their futures, we also made room for 25 new girls to come into the program off of our waiting list. We are at a point where we are reaching more girls than we have ever reached before, but this is also putting more pressure than ever before on our finances.
So, I want to give you an opportunity to help. If you are able and feel led, please help by giving a gift today. If you know someone else who might want to help us, please send this email to a friend and know that regardless of the amount of your gift, it is greatly appreciated. Together we can make a great difference!

Thank you,
Nancy Alcorn
Founder and President

Blessings,

Jan
www.janorga.myarbonne.com
615-400-3019

M4M Facebook Group

Makeovers for Mercy facebook group just created! Please join and follow us! 

Blessings,

Jan
www.janorga.myarbonne.com
615-400-3019

Even $5 makes a difference!

I'm launching a contest today through the end of April in the KW Green Hills office.

For every $5 donation made, the agent will be entered in a drawing for a basket of UNWIND Aromotherapy products. The drawing will made during the first week of May. The basket includes:

• Body/Linen Mist
• Massage Oil
• Bath Salts
• Body Lotion
• Bath & Shower Gel
• Shower Pouf

Aromatherapy is an ancient art and the sense of smell is strongly tied to memory. The products in the basket will not only promote relaxation, they will help the receiver remember YOU and your kindness!

 Baskets are also available for sale for $130.00. $36.00 of each full price purchase goes directly to purchase products for the graduates at Mercy Ministries.

Interested in purchasing a basket or making a donation? Please call or email me! We have 12 girls graduating this month at the Nashville Mercy Ministries home...we depend on you to help us provide for them!

Blessings,

Jan
jan.orga@mac.com
janorga.myarbonne.com
615-400-3019