In April 2010, God quickly began gathering like-hearted people to The Table, the regular meeting place for The NEST. Each person who has sat (or will sit) at The Table has an anointed purpose for doing so. Without fail, time, talents, and treasures have been freely offered. For such a time as this, God has brought: accountants, attorneys, business owners, child protection workers, childcare providers, children and youth ministers, community organization leaders, contractors, cooks, county officials, educators, electricians, farm owners, a food ministry, foster and adoptive families, heating specialists, jewelers, medical providers, multidenominational church volunteers, musicians, parents, pastors, photographers, plumbers, praise and worship leaders, realtors, technology specialists, therapists, those offering facilities, van drivers and volunteer riders, transportation, and VBS children’s fundraising support. And, by all means, our gracious Lord is not finished yet!

Out of prayer and a passion for children, NEST Kids was born by Summer 2010. We met outside with the children and families in their community. And, as Fall approached, a perfectly-located building, along with donated renovations, were provided for meeting with the children. As the numbers grew, a much larger facility was offered nearby in Summer 2011. NEST Kids continues to be a weekly gathering of children and adult volunteers for praise and worship, a Bible message, activity, and meal. Our purpose is to show these children the unconditional love of Christ so that their lives may be strengthened and changed. Our Lord has continued to bless with a weekly food and van ministry for the children, Scholastic Book orders, food distributions, clothing, school supplies, afterschool scholarships, and coat donations. God faithfully provides for each need at just the precise moment through many anonymous donors and countless gifts.

The NEST also serves as a support network for biological, foster, and adoptive families. This may be through intercessory prayer, community outreaches to share the love of Christ, and participating in foster care (MAPP) training, the Guardian ad Litem program, or some other opportunity directed by God. “Our story” is actually woven together (like a nest) by the stories of countless others—past, present, and future.

God continues to author the story through His perfect will and His abundance.