We tell that He is Risen!

Matt 28:5-8

But the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen , as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you."
So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.

Saturday morning, the day before Easter Sunday, SSS served breakfast to our friends at the Homeless Overflow. Fruit, Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes we on the menu! After breakfast we passed out gifts of candied filled eggs for the children, gift bags for the women and gift bags for the men.

When all that was finished, the Sisters held their Saturday morning bible study.  The topic of the study was "The God Who Helps", which spoke to each one of us.
We thank our Savior for allowing us to be used by Him in blessing the homeless and encouraging the homeless believers who attend our study.  Please pray for them.

A Lovely Retreat it Was

We had a great time at our SSS Women's Bible Study Retreat for the Homeless. We spent time relaxing together and getting to know the Lord and each other better. Our Saturday morning Bible study was particularly rewarding as we studied how deep our Father's love is for us. 

SSS Bible Study Retreat, March 5th-6th

This weekend, March 5th & 6th, we're treating the homeless ladies from our Saturday morning Bible study to a retreat by the beach!
It's our first Sisters Serving Sisters retreat entitled, "His Enduring Love for You". 
On the agenda is a walk on the beach, an evening devotional, a mexican dinner which will be prepared by our homeless ladies, Bible centered games, A Christ centered movie, relaxing candle lit bubble baths, a bountiful breakfast and morning devotional, Saturday morning Bible study and another walk on the beach.

We would like to express our thanks to the friends of SSS and special individuals who have lovingly offered to fund this retreat by donations.

We hope to have a wonderful time absorbing the truth of God's love for us this weekend.  Please pray for our ministry.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5

February's Blessings

There were many great moments with the homeless throughout February.
Among other things we had a Valentine Craft Night, Game Night, and Birthday night, where we celebrated nearly 8 birthdays!
In March we will be having a few exciting new things to share with you! Come back to hear what is going on with the Sisters.

Through the Eyes of a Child

We gave an 8 year old a camera, and here's what he took during our visit Wednesday night.


Luke 18:16-17 "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."

Apple to Apples

Ps 100:22 Serve the LORD with gladness!
And play Apples to Apples.

An Overflow Christmas Party

Our SSS Christmas party for the homeless was fantastic! Everyone was snacking on delicious Christmas treats, drinking egg nog and hot apple cider while listening to Christmas tunes. Children completed a nativity scene craft and participated in a tree decorating contest.
Here are the four mini trees that the children decorated.


Gift bags and gift cards were passed out to all the adults!

A little boys wears his gloves on his feet.

A boy holds his remote control car on his lap.

A little girl finds Frosty in her Christmas stocking.

Julie checks her list. She checks it twice...Nope, there's not one naughty person on the list.

Children wait to look in their stockings.

Julie and Melodee read the tags and pass out gifts to all the children who are seated with their parents (out of frame to the left).

Children play a game in anticipation of the gift giving.

Exerting some nervous energy.

A woman completes her nativity scene.

Christmas is Coming! Thank you all.

The Love of Christmas is coming to the Homeless!

The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:8-10

What a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus, the Christ.

This past month has been a busy one for all the Sisters. It takes teamwork to provide gifts for nearly 150 people! With the help of many other caring individuals, we planned, organized, decorated gift bags, shopped, wrapped, filled gift bags, transported gifts to storage and much more in preparation for this coming Wednesday evening and Christmas morning when we and a few others will be delivering Christmas gifts to some who don't have that much.

Thanks to four local churches, Church of Christ, First Baptist Church SLO, Grace Church SLO and Zion Lutheran Church who participated in bringing the joy of Christmas to our local homeless shelter. Thanks to all the individuals at each church who took a gift tag and fulfilled the request for a gift. Thanks to our friends and church representatives, Ben, Dave, Dorie, and Grace! We wish you a merry Christmas and thank God for serving with you in this event. Special thanks to Grace Church which provided a room to gather in and wrap the gifts (it took about 6 hours altogether), and to First Baptist Church which provided storage.

This Wednesday evening Sisters Serving Sisters will be throwing a Christmas party at the overflow shelter!
Treats will be served, games will be played, Christ centered Christmas music will be listened to, crafts will be made, decorating of the 4 mini Christmas trees from the 4 churches will be done by the children of the overflow shelter, children will perform a Christmas skit and we'll be showing Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. We have a lot love and joy to spread come Wednesday.

Early on Christmas morning we'll be taking the rest of the gifts and gift bags to the local homeless shelter where we will be serving egg nog, hot chocolate, coffee and treats.

Merry Christmas to each one of you. We wish you all the knowledge, security and joy of His presence this Christmas.

Zion Lutheran's Secret Angel Tree

Thanks to Zion Lutheran Church in SLO in helping Sisters Serving Sisters in providing Christmas gifts for our local homeless shelter in participating with our Secret Angel Tree event.

First Baptist Church SLO's Angel Tree

Thank you to First Baptist Church SLO for being one of the 4 local churches helping Sisters Serving Sisters provide Christmas gifts to our local homeless in participating with our Angel Tree event.

Christmas for the Shelter Preparation

Last week SSS got together to decorate giftbags for Christmas for the Shelter and our Secret Angel event. Four local churches, Church of Christ, Grace Church, First Baptist Church SLO and Zion Lutheran will be partnering with us to provide gifts for the Adults and Children of our local homeless shelter.

Altogether we decorated about 250 giftbags with stickers, ink stamps and colored markers. We also placed the wish lists on the back of each ornament that will go on to each Christmas tree located at one of the above churches.

We had a good time.

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Thank you Lord God for the multitude of blessings that you have bestowed upon us over these past 9 months; for the women who have come together as Sisters in Christ to serve as an offering of love. We give thanks for your direction and for all of the open doors that you have provided; for the faith you give us, for equipping us for your work, for our families who have supported the giving of our time and resources; for the support of our local Pastors, Churches, the Interfaith Coalition, the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter Staff who have allowed us to serve at their facilities. Thank you for hearing the prayers that we have lifted up to you; for the donations that have allowed us to provide these women with bibles, socks, underwear, feminine hygiene and other items. Thank you for the smiles hugs and love that we receive from these women in return for serving you Lord God. Thank you for the freedom to celebrate the birth of your son and for the Churches who have agreed to partner with us in providing Christmas for the Shelter. We thank you Lord and ask that you will continue to bless us, protect us and lead us to do your will. We ask these things in the name of your beautiful son, Jesus. Amen

What a Beauty of a Day!

The day was beautiful and perfect for Beauty Day at Prado.
God sent us the best volunteers! We treated some women who were so excited to be pampered by us. The mood was great and we even had a few men who had quite a few thing done, including facials!!!
Thank you Lord for providing such a beautiful day, wonderful volunteers, clients, moments and conversations to such a sucessful event.

Natalie prepares the cookies and tea table for our guests.
Polish extravaganza!

Gift bags for all our guests.

Gail talks with a client as he receives a hand massage.

Katrina tops off beauty day with a back massages that only Katrina can do!

Some of the ladies are working hard on those feet!

Tiffany treats a lady to a manicure.

The feet really do need some beauty care too!

Shilo has lots of colors to choose from.

Erica has a steady hand as she applies the polish.

Tiffany shares her talent and love.

Kelli uses her strength as she massages one large man's hands.

Jackie files a young girl's fingernails.

Haleigh and Ashley served us all well. Thank you girls!

Greta stayed till the very end, completing about 7+ haircuts during the beauty time. Thank you!!!

Tiffany, Natalie, Jackie and Kelli. You girls were awesome! Thanks.

Ashley, Vickie, Julie, Haleigh, Erica and Kelli were top class. Vickie gave Mary Kay facials. Those received them got some special treatment. Thanks ladies!

Karen, Shilo, Natalie, Julie and Melodee. Ain't no sistahs out there like us sistahs!