The Jericho Project Newsletter
Vol. 2, No.1 February 2004

Visit: http://www.thejerichoproject.org

Christian Leaders Plan City-Wide Gathering on Racial Reconciliation
On Friday, February 20th, from 7-9pm, The Nehemiah Community Development Corporation will sponsor a free citywide event (during Black History Month) to talk frankly about reconciliation. High Point Church will host the event.

Rev. Alex Gee and Rev. Steve Hayner (Former President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship) will discuss the development of their cross-cultural friendship over the past twelve years as well as share how we can respond to the biblical/theological mandate for reconciliation.

The evening will also include gospel music and intercession for our community and churches. A time of fellowship and refreshment will follow. All are welcome!

Jericho Project, Inc Is Now Accepting Reservations for the Wisconsin Prayer Breakfast

Please join us for a morning with Dr. Ray Bakke, internationally acclaimed leader in urban ministry and Founder and Chairman of the Board of Associates of International Urban Associates (IUA). IUA animates a network of more than 100 urban-based church and mission leaders in many of the largest cities of the world.

The agenda starts at 7:00am and will include a delicious breakfast, special music, prayer and a message from Dr. Bakke. Make sure you plan to attend the special Q&A session with Dr. Bakke from 9:30-11:30am. Reservations can be made by calling 608-277-5765, or on-line at www.thejerichoproject.org/breakfast.

Tickets are still $15, tables of 8 are $120, and sponsors' tables are $325.

Madison Christians In The Marketplace
The Jericho Project has called Christians together to learn what it means to be a Christian in the marketplace. We learn, we discuss, we pray. We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month. If you are interested in future meetings, send us your email address and we'll put you on the e-mailing list.

Capital Campaign for the Elizabeth House in Full Swing!
The Jericho Project is partnering with Care Net to raise funds for a brand new maternity home to be located on Madison's east side. This facility will serve women in unplanned or crisis pregnancies who want to keep their babies and find themselves living in difficult or dangerous situations. A city wide briefing for Protestant and Catholic clergy is scheduled for February 19 at the Best Western Inn Towner from 8:00 'til 9:30am. Please call Fred Grossenbach at 608-772-5911 for more information.

Madison Jobs and Housing Partnership Graduates Second Phoenix Class and Plans Third for March
It is with great excitement that we enter this New Year! December 2003 ended with the graduation of our second class of PhoeniX students. What a joy it is to see people make new commitments for themselves and within their relationships. We continue to meet with our graduates on a weekly basis to reinforce the concepts and encourage the goals laid out in the full week class. Coach mentors have stepped forward from some of our churches and they will soon be matched with the class graduates.

As we gear up for our third class, scheduled for March 15th, we are greatly encouraged by each of the graduates we meet with. We know we are doing the right work when Deloras says: " I didn't have self esteem or motivation to try something new. I've been out of the workforce raising my kids, and I was afraid to step out, but not now. Thank you!" Find out more at www.thejerichoproject.org/job_housing.html

Jericho Collaborates on Community-Wide Fund Raiser

100 Hole Golf Marathon

The Jericho Project, Inc, Madison Jobs and Housing Partnership, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Middleton Outreach Ministry are working together on a 100-hole golf marathon this spring to raise operating capital for their respective ministries.

Please consider golfing, or supporting golfers when they call. For more information call Fred Grossenbach at 608-772-5911 or email me at fred.g@charter.net.

Notes:

• On-line donations to the Jericho Project, Inc available.
  You can now make tax deductible donations to the Jericho Project, Inc using our secure web site www.TheJerichoProject.org/gifts. Or, if you prefer the mail, our address is still PO Box 46045, Madison, Wisconsin 53744-6045. Your generosity is appreciated and your gift will enable us to continue to invest in the "street saint" who serve others in our community.
  
  
• Finally, as the Lord leads, pray for us and the ministries we support. Visit our web site at www.TheJerichoProject.org to learn more about us and what we're involved in. May God provide supernatural favor to you and your family in these exciting days.