I feel I’m pretty good and hearing/seeing need.  What stops me is one of two things.  Either I’m worried about having enough money for myself or worried that the person in need really isn’t, and won’t be spending the money on what I assume they will.

How I used it?  I got into a 65 minute talk with some hockey buddies about religion, and Christianity in particular.  They were both complaining about run-ins with “born again Christians” and clearly with some negative residue.  One was upset that his parents did let him go to science class as a kid when they spoke about evolution.  The other couldn’t believe his brother’s wife wouldn’t let him go to a RUSH concert with him.  They they asked for my opinions.  Great talk…...I was espcecially stoked when before their questioning, they addressed me as “a man of faith.”  It made my heart grin.

For the most part…their beef was with the hypocrisy of Christians.  I had to agree with them, but also reminded them that we are HUMAN and as HUMANS we are, and forever will be, flawed.  And then I thought of a great book, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller and decided I must buy it for them.  And the next day I bought them each a copy.  And they’re reading it right now…...I can’t wait to discuss it with them.

A week later, I was in LA.  I hate LA, but that’s besides the point.  A man come up to me and says, “I’m not a beggar, but…...”  Yea right…..heard this one before.  He said he was an electrician and would trade me tools for money, in order to get gas.  My wife immediately grabbed the envelope.  The man had his wife and friend with him.  He was pretty disheveled and ratty looking.  I got $20 and gave it to him.  I told him to keep his tools.  I didn’t need them, but I did tell him to do something nice for someone else in need.  Pass it on…..He said “God bless you….,” as did his wife and friend, and they were off.  After he left I thought that I should have checked his gas gauge…..and that made me mad at myself.  Or I should have seen if he had tools in the back…...Ugghhh…..I can’t worry about that…..

He’s God’s to judge and God is just, and that put me at ease.

What is your favorite Red Rock Drink?  Share…maybe we’ll find a new creation!

Chrissy

Summary of Position: The role of the Resident Manager is to oversee the residents of NCHM’s graduate housing program, the Lighthouse, which houses up to 4 young mothers ages 19-22 and their children.

Core Responsibilities:
•  Acting as a leader and model in the household, modeling Christ in action, word and lifestyle.
•  Being present in the home Sunday, Monday, and Thursday’s by 10:00 pm, Tuesday’s by 8:30pm Wednesday’s by 6:30pm, and Fridays and Saturdays by 12:00am.
•  Coordinating and leading the Tuesday evening weekly house meeting meetings with residents to discuss house issues.
•  Overseeing the household including checking resident’s house chores, enforcing curfews, and maintaining household supplies.
•  Performing a short list of daily and/or weekly chores to assist with household maintenance. Also, reporting maintenance problems to Executive Director and on occasion assisting with weekend workdays with volunteers.
•  Supporting and mentoring residents as needed. Examples of needs include conflict resolution, relationship issues, healthy parenting, job searches, cooking/cleaning skills etc. Staff would be responsible for working with Program Coordinator on these issues.
•  As needed, provide transportation for residents/children to school or childcare or coordinate with other staff to meet this need
•  Meeting weekly or as needed with NCHM staff for program updates, prayer, etc..

Minimum Qualifications:
•Deep commitment to the mission of the organization (please go to http://www.newcreationhome.org for more information)
•Experience with teen mothers or at risk youth.
•California Driver’s License and clean DMV Record
•In order to reflect the community we serve, Latino and African-American candidates are encouraged to apply.
•21 years of age or older

To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to katie at newcreationhome dot org.. No phone calls or faxes please.

Salary and Benefits: Housing and Utilities, $14,400 salary yearly. Kaiser Permanente’s Health coverage and Delta Dental Plan. 12 days of vacation per year, 10 personal/sick days and the holidays listed (Thanksgiving (two days), Christmas (two days), New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Martin Luther