MINISTRIES
COUNTY ALLOCATES $50,000 TO FIGHT SERIOUS GANG PROBLEM IN OCEANSIDE
“Our goal is to attack the root of a problem that impacts all of North County,” said Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn in on Oct. 19 as the County Board of Supervisors supported his call to allocate ...
SEMINAR TO EXAMIN DRUG ADDICTION
A Ramona mom wants to turn other parents on to a book that is helping her cope with her son’s addiction. She also wants to introduce them to its author. ...
MEN'S MINISTRIES IN COUNTY SHOW UNITY FOLLOWING PROMISE KEEPERS CONFERENCE
Officials with Promise Keepers, the international ministry to men, were pleased with the attendance of more than 7,800 men at the Oct. 1-2 “Uprising” conference at the San Diego Sports Arena. ...
MINISTRY HELPS MILITARY WITH VEHICLES
North County Warriors Support is looking for a few good men and women. ...
Ministries Helping The Homeless
San Diego
Salvation Army
(619) 231-6000
S.D. Rescue Mission
(619) 687-3720
God's Extended Hand
(619) 234-3251
St Vincent's
(619) 233-8500
Care House
(619) 299-2777
San Diego Coalition
(619) 281-1815
South County
Project Hand
(619) 583-9736
East County
Compassion Ministries
(619) 258-0981
Haven Foundation
(619) 593-0143
North County
Bread of Life
Rescue Mission
(760) 722-0800
Brother Benno's
(760) 439-1244
Green Oak Ranch
(760) 727-0251 St.
Claire's Home
(760) 741-0122

 



 Up Close and Personal

Introducing - Marilyn McDonald
House of Sophia

POSITION: Executive Director      

PHONE: 858-673-9472

LOCATION: Escondido      

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 6 years

WHAT DOES THE ORGANIZATION DO? Serves hurting women in all different capacities in their life (abuse to incarceration to relationship issues, missionary outreach, homeless ministry.)

YOUR PRIMARY DUTIES: Provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling, oversight for five separate locations, trainer.

WHAT AREA OF EXPERTISE DO YOU HAVE OR ARE YOU KNOWN FOR?

Walking alongside women in the trenches, in encouragement and hope.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH? Help women come out of darkness to hope in Christ.

WHERE DO YOU FEEL THE LORD IS LEADING THE ORGANIZATION? To grow internationally.

WHAT IS FRUSTRATING TO YOU? That some other Christians are detached from the needs of mercy (the helps ministries.) They don’t involve themselves.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST IN YOUR JOB? Through God’s grace observing a women change her life.

HOW CAN PEOPLE PRAY FOR YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION? Strength, guidance from the Lord on African ministries.

DO YOU HAVE A NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS? Yes, people to teach classes in life skills.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: 2 adult children, 6 grandchildren, and 5 brothers/ sisters.

WHAT IS YOUR HOME CHURCH? New Life Presbyterian, Escondido.

IS THERE A FAVORITE BOOK THAT HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE?

Yes, “Inspired by a child of God called Marilyn,” author, Marilyn McDonald, how hopeless the book was without Christ.  It was written before becoming a Christian.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPTURE? Jeremiah 29:11

IS THERE A “NUGGET” YOU’D SHARE? All things are possible through God.

Good News, etc., P.O. Box 2660, Vista, CA 92085-2660
Phone: (760) 724-3075 * Fax: (760) 724-8311 * E-Mail:
info@goodnewsetc.com