Events

by Maggie Witherow, Co-Founder

It should have come last week. Did you look in your mailbox? We mailed them on Wed. Jan. 9th.

Have you guessed what I’m talking about? The banquet of course. You knew that!!!

When was the last time you attended one of Matthew 25 Ministries banquets? We try to have something different and a surprise each year. This year will be no exception. We have a great surprise for you, It’s really neat and I promise you; you will be happy.

Have you ever heard anyone say they didn’t like the food? I haven’t. One lady said, “That was the best Prime Rib I have ever tasted.” I personally like the Broiled Salmon, although the Chicken Piccata sounds good also. So many banquets I attend have one entree on the menu and you have two choices, “Take it or leave it!!”

Any one of the three are available at our banquet and all are the same price—$50.00 each by Feb. 16th and $60.00 after.

Oh, I’m sorry! I forgot to remind you of the date—Sat. February 23rd.

The time was printed on the back of the invitation. Meet and greet at 6:15 PM and all the fun starts at 6:30 PM.

I like it when folks have questions and I have the answers. Call me if you need to: Maggie at 561-432-9072.

“ya-all come!”

So, let’s Do Something BIG Together!

For the past seven years Matthew 25 Ministries has been part of a global initiative to counter the rampant commercialism surrounding the holiday season. As we celebrate the birth of Christ by giving and sharing gifts, the focus on commercialism can detract from the real “Reason For The Season”.

#GivingTuesday follows the retail events of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday with a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.

This year we want to rally our supporters for maximum impact, and provide an opportunity to support a cause that matters: a second chance to live in safety and in God’s presence. Come back by on Tuesday, November 27 and click DONATE!

35 for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. 36 I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.’

40 “The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.’

Matthew 25 : 35-36, 40

Matthew 25 Ministries is actively involved in many things beyond the 24 acres outside of Pahokee and those we serve there.

Our Co-Founder and Community Outreach Coordinator, Maggie Witherow and Executive Director Ted Rodarm will be representing Matthew 25 Ministries at the Palm Beach County Reentry summit on October 3-5. This summit will attract service providers and government officials from around the country. Maggie has been on the planning committee for this event since its inception and Ted will be serving as a panelist during one of the breakout sessions.

Come join us for this exciting event! Early registration ends September 2, so make sure to complete your registration now. For more information or to register for this event, visit

www.reentrysummitpbc.org

Maggie and Ted also represent M25M on the Palm Beach County Reentry Task Force. Maggie regularly participates on several subcommittees and Ted is Chairman of the Sex-Offender Subcommittee.

The Palm Beach County reentry model is viewed as a successful model for replication throughout the nation as recidivism rates have been reduced by 50% since 2008.
We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to reach out and serve our greater community.