Jehovah Saints Update Dexter, Missouri

Jehovah Saints Homeless Shelters

Activity Report Date: December 9th, 2024

Summary of Activities

1. Outreach and Collaboration with Local Churches:

• Risen Church (Dexter, Missouri):

  • Met with Pastor Travis Lambert.

  • We discussed the significant need for a homeless shelter in Dexter.

  • Had a detailed conversation about liabilities and the specific needs of the homeless population in the area.

• First Baptist Church (Dexter, Missouri):

  • Spoke with Pastor Neil Durner.

  • Explored the need for a homeless shelter and discussed operational considerations, such as how long individuals should be allowed to stay in the facility.

  • Reviewed how other homeless shelters function and their best practices.

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Dexter, Missouri):

  • Met with Reverend David Coon.

  • Reverend Coon also emphasized the urgent need for a homeless shelter in Dexter to address the growing challenges faced by the homeless in the community.

2. Organizational Development:

• Completed critical documents to establish a solid foundation for the organization:

  1. Client Rights

  2. Policies and Procedures

  3. Volunteer Handbook

  4. Code of Conduct

  5. Bylaws

  6. Annual Disclosure Form

  7. Conflict of Interest Policy

These documents ensure that the organization operates with transparency, accountability, and professionalism, while also adhering to legal and ethical standards.

3. Legal Structure:

• Successfully established Jehovah Saints Homeless Shelters as a 508(c)(1)(A) non-profit organization.

• Confirmed that donations to the organization are tax-deductible, which will be instrumental in securing funding and community support.

Reflection:

This week’s efforts have been focused on building relationships with local church leaders and completing essential organizational documents. The feedback from church leaders—Pastor Lambert, Pastor Durner, and Reverend Coon—has reinforced the urgent need for a homeless shelter in Dexter, Missouri. Their insights and support will be invaluable as we move forward with this mission.

The completion of foundational documents and the successful establishment of the organization as a 508(c)(1)(A) non-profit are significant milestones that will help ensure the success and sustainability of Jehovah Saints Homeless Shelters.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we work to provide shelter and hope to those in need.

In His Name, Michael Hopkins Jehovah Saints Homeless Shelters

In our journey through life, we often seek guidance and wisdom beyond our own understanding. St. Mykul’s prayer is a beautiful expression of this desire, a heartfelt plea for divine intervention and alignment with Jehovah’s will. It serves as a reminder of the profound connection we can cultivate with the divine, allowing us to become vessels of His wisdom and love.

St. Mykul’s prayer:

“I pray for Jehovah to speak through me all the time, and I pray for Jehovah to remove all my thoughts and implant His thoughts all the time, as I do not even want my thoughts. Because your ways are higher than my ways, and your thoughts are higher than my thoughts.”