Pure and Faultless Religion

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27

I received a newsy e-mail from Barbara Shoner, who leads a Tomoka ministry to foster children, Rock Fashions. In partnership with another ministry, Rock Fashions won a storefront lease for a year and will use it as a free clothing outlet for foster families. Here is Barbara's message:

“Hi everyone!! I have a praise report — the Volusia Parent Magazine did an article on on our ministry. And, someone just donated $5,000! This is so exciting because we were struggling with some initial operating expenses and now we can move forward to get the store opened. We are tentatively planning an October 23rd work day (possibly the weekend after, we are still working out logistics). We are going to rent a UHaul to pick up all the items at the storage units and then pick up the display racks, etc. from Bealls. Bealls has donated 20 rounders which hold 100-125 pieces of clothing each, so we have enough for over 2,000 items of clothing!! We are also getting jewelry cases, mannequins, etc. Oh, and 2,000 hangers also, so the store will look uniform. We have someone that is going to paint a "Fruits of the Spirit" theme on the walls, but he's in the midst of another project so we may need to open before that's done. All we want to do right now is get the utilities on and the clothes on the racks so we can start servicing clients. We've still been meeting needs, but it's been tough working out of storage units. This store is going to be wonderful. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out on our work day. Thanks!! Please continue to pray that the Lord will continue to pour out His favor on this ministry.”

Contact Barbara Shoner for more information about Rock Fashions.