Project Restoration Update

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2012-03-14T15:17:18Z

A Visit to Your Church or Group?

2012-03-14T14:58:05Z

We are available to come to your church or group to update you on the many new challenges and developments at the Nancy Cole Women's Home in Lima, Peru. Faced with new government requirements and regulations, a declining support base in the U.S. due to the economy, and the many needs of the increasing number of hurting young women in Peru, this ministry is crucial. Please contact us for scheduling information.

New Organizational Structure

2012-03-14T14:33:05Z

The Christian Association of Nancy Cole Home in Lima, Peru is now official. The organizational meeting of the two oversight groups - the Board of Directors and the General Assembly - was held last week. The paperwork for an official license has been posted. New accounts with tax-exempt status have been opened in Peru and the U.S. Monthly support is needed for this important ministry to the young women of Peru.

"Adopt a Bed" at the Nancy Cole Women's Home

2011-04-18T12:55:00Z

You can support the ministry of the Nancy Cole Women's Home through a monthly or annual commitment to the "Adopt a Bed" Project. For $50 per month, you can support one resident (age 13-28) who is receiving shelter, spiritual training, skill training, counseling and Christian love. These young ladies need to know that there is hope for them.

Contributions (make checks payable to NCWH) can be sent to:
Project Restoration
P.O. Box 1
Ebony, VA 23845.

Or, you can wire the money directly to Peru. Please contact us for more information: 434-636-2808.

Some of the residents and staff members at the Nancy Cole Women's Home, March, 2011.

"We Love Peru" Celebration & Dinner - May 1

2011-04-18T12:51:00Z

YOU ARE INVITED.....
PERU CELEBRATION SET FOR MAY 1

Project Restoration will host a "We Love Peru" Celebration and Dinner on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. This event will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre in Ebony, Virginia (1411 Robinson Ferry Road, one mile east of the Ebony Fire Department).

The celebration will focus on the wonderful support from area churches, businesses, individuals and groups (including Saint Paul's College SIFE Team and the Southside Combined Choir) that led to the completion of a new home for the Nancy Cole Women's Home in Lima, Peru. You will see pictures of the ministry at the home to the desperate women and teen girls of Peru. Various groups will present updates of the current status of this ministry and plans for the future, including a Mission's Trip from this area to Peru in August and exciting new training programs at the home.

There is no admission to this event. Each family is asked to bring one main covered dish and one side dish/dessert. We will provide authentic Peruvian food for you to sample.

If you need further information, contact Dale or Sheryl Baird at 434-636-2808 or access www.projectrestoration.net. You are encouraged to participate in this celebration event.

Host Church:
Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre
1411 Robinson Ferry Rd., P.O. Box 31
Ebony, VA 23845
(434) 636-5504 FAX (434) 636-3631
Dr. David Lively, Senior Pastor
Dale Baird, Minister of Music/Administrator
www.lakegastonclc.info

How Can You Contact Us?

2010-11-01T20:11:00Z

Nancy Cole Women's Home
Pastor Lilliam Cossios, Director
La Victoria, Lima, Peru
011 511 330 5952

Project Restoration - Peru
Pastor Dale Baird, Director
P.O. Box 1
Ebony, VA 23845 USA
434-636-2808
www.projectrestoration.net
dalebaird@projectrestoration.net
projectrestorationperu@gmail.com

You can also contact us on our Facebook page:
Nancy Cole Women's Home

We need your continued prayer and financial support!

Staff Planning Meetings

2010-10-25T23:48:00Z

Current staff members meet to plan for the future of the Nancy Cole Women's Home: Karen Scheelje Cossios, Eda Bravo, Carmen Bravo, Lilliana Caldas, Pastor Lilliam Cossios, and Dale Baird (Director of Project Restoration).

Residents and Staff Members

2010-10-25T14:44:00Z

The residents and some of the staff members at the Nancy Cole Women's Home on October 24, 2010.

Transition News from Nancy Cole Women's Home

2010-10-25T03:34:00Z

October 24, 2010

The Nancy Cole Women's Home in Lima, Peru is alive and well. Pastor Lilliam, who has been on a leave of absence due to health reasons, is resuming the directorship of the home on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.

We thank the transition team, headed by Dr. Nancy Tolentine and provided by Camino de Vida, for their work during the transition time. We toured the facility today, met with the residents, and talked with them concerning the future plans for this ministry.

The home will now be under the covering of Project Restoration. The final meeting of the Camino de Vida Board will be held on October 26. Camino de Vida will no longer provide any oversight or support for the home. A new Board of Directors will be appointed this week and the governing policies, including the new Document of Goverance and mission statement, will be developed. All assets of the home, including building and contents, will be trasferred to Project Restoration and will be handled by the new Board of Directors. New intake procedures will be developed and implemented. The goal is to raise the number of residents to 20-25 by Christmas.

One of the significant challenges will be raising an adequate budget to operate the home. Your prayers and support are needed so that the number of residents can be quickly increased. There are many girls and women who need this intervention.

Several major maintenance issues will need to be addressed, including hot water access, painting, carpet replacement in the rec room, and ceiling tile replacement projects. An itemized list will be posted. If you can bring a team to work at the home, or if you can provide funds to assist with these projects, we will help you facilitate that process.

Pray for the following residents of the home (first name and age):
1. Elizabeth - 46
2. Wendy - 27
3. Julyssa - 27
4. Carmen - 22
5. Susy - 16
6. Aracellie - 15
7. Fiorella - 14.

We will keep you updated as new developments occur. Plan a visit soon to the Nancy Cole Women's Home.

www.projectrestoration.net
Contact Dale Baird, Director of Project Restoration
dalebaird@hotmail.com
434-636-2808

We Need Teams to Minister at the Home!

2010-10-22T13:52:00Z

The residents at the Nancy Cole Women's Home are always ready to welcome visiting mission's teams to minister at the home. We encourage you to organize a ministry team that could spend several days or a week at the home. This allows your team to develop a spiritual bond with the girls and indicates your love for them, which expresses the love of Christ toward them. We can suggest various ways that you could help this ministry, especially during the reorganization. You can use your own creativity and the strengths of your team members to design practical, helpful and uplifting activities. Interpreters can be secured to assist with communication. Project Restoration will be glad to assist you in the planning and organizing of the trip. If your team will be involved in other ministries while in Lima, plan to spend one day or even a few hours with the girls. You will be a blessing and you will be blessed! Contact us at 434-636-2808 in the US.

Changes at the Nancy Cole Women's Home

2010-10-22T13:35:00Z

Many changes are taking place at the Nancy Cole Women's Home. We will post new developments as they occur and will be moving to a new web site in the near future. Your prayers and support are needed at this critical time in the ministry of the home. The home will no longer be affiliated with the Camino de Vida Church but will come under the covering of Project Restoration. Pastor Lilliam, who has been on a leave of absence due to medical reasons, is back as the director of the ministry. Many decisions concerning the reorganization will be made during the week of October 24-31, 2010. As new plans are announced, including the appointment of a new Board of Directors, they will be posted.

Monthly financial support is needed so that the ministry can touch the lives of more girls and women who desperately need to know and experience the restoration power of God. You can contact us in the following ways:

1. Call 434-636-2808.

2. Write to:
Project Restoration
Nancy Cole Women's Home
P.O. Box 31
Ebony, VA 23845.

3. You can access the latest information on our Facebook page - titled "Nancy Cole Women's Home."

We appreciate your prayers and support!

Teams Needed to Minister at the Home

2008-12-29T20:50:00Z

The residents at the Nancy Cole Women's Home are always ready to welcome visiting mission's teams to minister at the home. We encourage you to organize a ministry team that could spend several days or a week at the home. This allows your team to develop a spiritual bond with the girls and indicates your love for them, which expresses the love of Christ toward them. We are developing a list of suggested activities for visiting teams and will post the list when it is finished. You can use your own creativity and the strengths of your team members to design practical, helpful and uplifting activities. Interpreters can be secured to assist with communication. Project Restoration will be glad to assist you in the planning and organizing of the trip. If your team will be involved in other ministries while in Lima, plan to spend one day or even a few hours with the girls. You will be a blessing and you will be blessed!

Below: Team from Mariners Church in Irvine, California minister at the home. October, 2008.

New Education Program in Place at Home

2008-12-29T20:14:00Z

We are excited to announce that the residents of the Nancy Cole Women's Home now have access to educational classes that will allow them to complete their secondary school grades. Three teachers come to home three days each week to teach Communication and Language, Math, and Civics. The teachers are provided free from an existing boarding school in Lima. The home has to provide school supplies, copying services and transportation. PTL!

We have just received a donation of funds to purchase a xerox machine and computers for the Library/Lab to enhance the schooling. What a difference this will make in the lives of the teen girls. At present, 29 girls are enrolled in the classes. Diagnostic testing has been completed to determine the reading and math levels of each student.

Funds have been pledged to hire a dewing instructor for the Sewing Lab. This will allow the new machines to be used in a systemic manner to give the residents life skills for the future. They can also make items to sell for the home. Also, funds have been provided to increase security at the home.

The greatest need at the present time is to provide more monthly support for regular operations. We need more sponsors for the "Adopt a Bed" Project ($50 per month) and more one-time donations for operations. As you plan your budget for 2009, consider a monthly contribution to assist the wonderful ministry at the Nancy Cole Women's Home. Encourage your church to place the home in the monthly mission's budget. We will be glad to provide promotional materials for you and your church.

God is still moving in Lima! Please contact us if you would like to assist with the "Adopt a Bed" Project or a special project. If you have questions or ideas, please contact us.

Below: Pastor Lilliam, Christina, Karen, the security consultant, Carmen and Dale review the roof-top security needs. A new electric fence has been installed on the roof and new iron doors have been added in two sections of the home. November, 2008.

Below: Dale, Karen and Pastor Lilliam meet with the Headmistress of the Christianna School to discuss the new educational program being offered to the residents of the home. November, 2008.

Below: the residents of the home. November, 2008.

Graduates from Nancy Cole Women's Home Recognized

2008-08-26T16:05:00Z

At a recent service with residents and family members, Project Restoration and the Nancy Cole Women's Home recognized graduates from the restoration program offered at the home. A diploma has been designed and each graduate was presented with their own certificate. A copy of each certificate will be framed and displayed at the home as an incentive for residents to complete the program.

The entire rehabilitation program is designed to last for three years. However, due to the large number of teenagers in the current program, those guidelines are being reviewed. The program includes spiritual training, psychological training, teaching on addictive behavior, group and individual counseling, topical Bible studies, recreation, literacy and career training, family living and health training, and exposure to positive role models.

When a person leaves the program, an evaluation is made to determine if their goals have been met. If the answer is "yes," the person is listed as a graduate of the program. If a resident leaves without completing their goals, they are encouraged to return to the program at a future date to complete the process. The challenges that are faced by the residents often lead to a high turn-over rate. However, the workers encourage the residents to stay until their goals are met.

Graduates will be recognized each August and February with a special ceremony for families and visiting mission's teams. The graduates recognized at the recent ceremony, including some of the graduates from the past six years, are:

Nancy A.
Irina A.
Sara R.
Rosa T.
Nelly S.
Rosa M.
Evelyn C.
Mirtha C.
Mirella S.
Yeritza M.

Congratulations to all of the graduates!

Irina (pictured here receiving her diploma from Dale Baird and Pastor Lilliam) volunteers several days each week at the home. She and her husband are both involved in the support of the ministries of the home.

New Projects Completed

2008-08-20T21:24:00Z

During the recent missions trip and thanks to your continued support and generosity, several new projects were completed at the home:

New Towels, Sheets and Flip Flops (for shower use) are displayed by Carmen (who just returned to the home), Rosaura, Karen, Dale, Pastor Lilliam and Katiuska:

Two new bunk beds were purchased to accommodate the new residents. Notice the method of delivery!

Foozball Machine has been purchased for the Proverbs 31 Rec Room:

Many small maintenance projects were completed including installing six new light fixtures, repairing others, upgrading locks, hanging motivational pictures, repairing the PA system, installing a wireless router, installing a new web cam for video phone calls, purchasing a ladder, and upgrading the supply of tools at the home. Here, Michael, Marc and Wade work on the lighting situation:

Your continued support for the home allows us to maintain and expand the quality of the program and the building! Thank you and God bless you!

Population at Home Reaches 42

2008-08-20T21:12:00Z

The number of residents at the Nancy Cole Women's Home is at an all-time high - 42. Four new residents were added last week. In addition, one resident has just given birth to a baby and two more babies are expected within the next few months. God is working but the challenges are great. The need for additional monthly support expands each day, with rising prices and rising needs.

Here is a picture of the residents, taken on August 7, 2008:

Pictured here, with Karen, are three of the four new residents:

Pray daily for these precious "Daughters of the King."

Sewing Lab Installed and Dedicated

2008-08-20T20:35:00Z

Due to the support of Vessels of Mercy International of Richmond, Virginia, the sewing machine lab has been installed and the initial training has been completed. The girls are very excited about the program, which will have three primary goals: giving the girls a marketable skill, allowing the girls to make some of their own clothes and other materials for the home (i.e. towels), and encouraging the girls to make items that could be sold to benefit the home. This is Phase 1 of a three-phase project. The next phase will add machines to make jeans.

The Dora Overby Sewing Lab is housed in the Dorcas Sewing Room on the 4th floor and currently contains four industrial sewing machines, one home sewing machine, five rolling adjustable chairs, and a lockable storage cabinet. Marc and Wade, from the LGCLC Missions team, repaired the door and installed a heavier lock for security purposes. The lab is also protected by a security alarm system.

Dora Overby is the grandmother of Bev Gibson, the Director of Vessels of Mercy and a strong supporter of the ministry at the home. Dora is 84, has been a seamstress all her life and has experienced some of the same early-life struggles as the girls at the home. She was instrumental in helping Vessels to establish the lab and, since she cannot sew because of health issues, she is donating all of her sewing materials to the home. A plaque, indicating her role in this project, will be added to the sewing lab at a later date.

If you or your group wish to assist with this project, here are the current needs:

1. Even though the owners of the company have promised to provide on-going training, we would like to hire a sewing teacher to come three days a week to direct the program for maximum efficiency and return from the investment. We have already located a person who is willing and anxious to handle this task. This teacher would be able to work closely with 15-20 girls (in four separate sessions) to learn the specifics of the sewing trade. This will cost app. $150 per month.
2. The next machine that needs to be purchased, which will allow the girls to make jeans, costs $4,000.
3. Donations for material and threads are always needed in any amount.

Here are some first-day pictures of the installation of the lab:

PTL!

Three Teams Unite to Minister at Home

2008-08-20T17:42:00Z

What a great week at the Nancy Cole Women's Home as three missions teams from the United States combined their efforts to bring teaching, recreation, recognition, resources, and love to the residents of the Nancy Cole Women's Home. Workers from Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre of Ebony, Virginia; Christ Worship Center of Woodbridge, Virginia; and Mariners Church of Irvin, California ministered together by presenting drama skits, dance, music, testimonies, speaking, maintenance projects, cleaning projects, bringing gifts, bringing resources, serving food, sharing individually, serving through Spa Day activities, etc. Here are a few scenes from these visits:

Team from Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre, Ebony, Virginia

Team from Christ Worship Center, Woodbridge, Virginia:

Team from Mariners Church, Irvin, California:

The drama team from Christ Worship Center shared several funny and challenging human videos:

Paulette Newman-Jones and Sheryl Baird from LGCLC presented a beautiful hand-quilted wall hanging of the history of the Bible. These scenes were used throughout the week as the residents of the home presented dramas of selected scenes (quite creative and even funny). The quilted pictorial now hangs in the chapel.

The "Daughters of the King" Banquet, presented by LGCLC and Mariners Church, is a special time of service and love shown to the girls.

The kitchen servers enjoy a brief break before serving again!

Team members from LGCLC and Mariners Church, along with the workers from the home, circle the girls for prayer and a symbol of "guardian angel" protection after the banquet service had concluded.

We thank God for sending these wonderful teams to minister at the home. We are looking for other teams who can give a day or a week to this important ministry.

New Sponsors and Projects Added

2008-08-01T12:06:00Z

We are excited to announce the addition of six new church and business sponsorships, bringing our total to 19. These entities provide monthly or significant one-time support for the projects and operation of the Nancy Cole Women's Home. We are grateful for their commitment to this ministry.

Churches - New:
1. Sanford Memorial Baptist Church - Brodnax, Virginia
2. South Hill United Methodist Church - South Hill, Virginia

Businesses - New:
1. Edmonds Printing/Color Graphics, Inc. - Lawrenceville, Virginia
2. LOVE Enterprises - Littleton, North Carolina
3. Saint Paul's College SIFE Team - Lawrenceville, Virginia
4. Rainbow Parable Christian Book Store - Colonial Heights, Virginia

Previously-listed Church/Ministry Sponsors:
1. The Gathering Place - Lake Mary, Florida
2. Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre (formerly Ebony Assembly of God) - Ebony, Virginia
3. Mariners Church - Irvin, California
4. Washington Christian Life Centre - Manassas, Virginia
5. New Hope Baptist Church - South Hill, Virginia
6. Rejoicing Life Fellowship - South Hill, Virginia
7. Tabernacle of Zion - Lawrenceville, Virginia
8. Vessels of Mercy - Richmond, Virginia
9. Deliverance Through Jesus Church - Blackstone, Virginia
10. Camino de Vida Church - Lima, Peru
11. Southside Combined Choir - Ebony, Virginia
12. Christ Tabernacle Choir - Queens, New York

Previously-listed Business Sponsors:
1. First Citizen's Bank - Lawrenceville, Virginia

EXCITING NEWS: Vessels of Mercy has donated the funds to purchase five sewing machines for the Dorcas Sewing Room. The company has agreed to provide free ongoing training and technical assistance for the program so that the women and girls can learn a marketable skill. They will be able to make clothes to be used at the home and this can be used as a fund raising project for the operation of the home. They will also be able to make towels. The second phase, which needs adoption, would provide several machines that could make jeans. Thanks to Bev Gibson, Brenda Freeman and Vessels of Mercy for sponsoring this exciting project. This group was responsible for the wonderful outdoor mural at the home and they have sent two week-long teaching teams. You can find out more about their incredible world-wide ministry at www.vesselsofmercy.org.

"Access" Increasing at Women's Home

2008-07-21T03:15:00Z

We are pleased to report that the access to spiritual and support services is increasing daily at the Nancy Cole Women's Home. A full time Psychologist (and two part-time Psychologists) are working with the girls in group and individual therapy and counseling sessions. A Psychiatrist visits the home each week and a doctor volunteers his time at least once each week. The girls now have exercise classes, ballet, art, French, literacy classes and daily Bible studies. In addition, visiting teams are providing excellent support services with specialized classes and Bible studies. PTL! Many of these resources are available because of your monthly operational support of the home.

Here are some examples from my recent visit:

Kristin (Baird) Gulbronson (in other words, my daughter!!!) has 21 enrolled in ballet classes and is conducting general exercise classes for all the residents:

The girls love the ballet instruction. We hope to provide proper equipment, clothing and shoes as well as additional teaching on incorporating dance into worship.

Michael has upgraded the computer access to include a web cam for Skype conversations. Contact him if you want to set up a video phone session with Pastor Lilliam.

If you want to receive email updates from Michael and Kristin ("Point of Need" Ministries) while they are in Lima, please contact them at klgulbronson@gmail.com. They are working on several important projects at the home, including compiling a supply inventory, a list of suggested activities for interns and visiting mission's teams, a maintenance list for visiting teams, and establishing a literacy file for each resident. They would be glad to talk with you about your team coming to minister at the home.

Katiuska, the full time Psychologist, conducts group and individual therapy and counseling sessions (including Christian principles) with the residents. There are many positive reports of improved behavior and attitudes.

Dra. Lilliana (part time Psychologist) conducts an individual counseling session.

Patricia and the girls display some of their excellent art therapy designs:

The response to the Sunday family sessions and services continues to be positive. Cesar interprets my sermon entitled "Surviving the Storm" (July 13, 2008). Our team is planning a great celebration with family and graduates of the Nancy Cole Women's Home on Sunday, August 10, 2008.

Here are some of the workers at the home, who need our daily prayers and expressions of encouragement. Keep a picture of these workers in a prominent place that will remind you to pray for them.
(L to R) Front row: Veronica (Daily Operations and Food), Pastor Lilliam (Founder and Director), Karen (Daily Director);
Second row: Dale (That's me - Director of Project Restoration - I need prayer for some medical issues), Katiuska (Psychologist), Rosauro (Receptionist, Administrative and Financial Assistant);
Third Row: Tony (guard), Dr. Marisio (Psychiatrist), Patricia (French and Art). Not pictured are the other two Psychologists, the Medical Doctor and several other volunteer workers. Praise God for this dedicated staff!
Picture taken July, 2008

Pastor Lilliam and Karen direct the overall program at the home. Pictured here is Karen's family with Pastor Lilliam. (L to R) Elizabeth, Cristina, Karen, Pastor Lilliam and Juan Carlos. We are praying that an eye doctor in the United States will take Juan Carlos' case to prevent further deterioration of his eyesight. Your prayers and encouragement for him and this entire family, who have dedicated themselves to the work and ministry of the Nancy Cole Women's Home, are greatly needed.