Gospel for the deaf

When we think of unreached people groups, we often think of the remotest corners of the globe, but here in America there is a community, 11 million strong, where only 2 percent have heard the gospel: the deaf community. There are only 187 deaf churches nationwide. With a desire to share the gospel with this group, an Ohio woman named Sarah Kinder has created a you tube channel with free, Gospel videos in American Sign Language (ASL) that include open captions.

You can access them here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKRREwdWDtQ

One of the nation's 187 deaf churches is right here in Wausau! Restoration Church for the Deaf meets on Sundays. Their website is www.rcdeaf.org.

Where to camp in Wisconsin

County Campgrounds often have availability and are hidden gems in my opinion. So check with those. Yes, State Park Campgrounds fill up quickly. But there are still spots open! I like searching by date and letting what is available choose our destination. On the Wisconsin State Park camping reservation website, you can enter the dates you want to camp and how you are camping - tent, rv, etc and then see what is available for your dates. Enjoy! ~ Emily

Find Volunteer Opportunities

There are so many worthy organizations that need your help. Contacting your local church or United Way is a great way to find opportunities. There is even a Search Engine. Take a look at some of the non-profit organizations listed on Samaritan Scout, the search engine that helps volunteers locate volunteer opportunities that align with their passions & interests at samaritanscout.org!

 

 

Plant Native Species

The Wisconsin DNR wants you to give your yard a pollinator-friendly makeover! They say non-native plants might look nice, but they don’t do much for the ecosystem. On the other hand, native plants—like blazing stars, goldenrods, and spiderworts—are like an all-you-can-eat buffet for bees, butterflies, and moths. Here is a list of native species you can plant! 

Bobby Socks

Find out how you can donate boots, socks, and more to help keep people warm this winter. Click here for more info on Bobby Socks