The last few months have felt like a whirlwind. So many changes in such a short amount of time. We officially moved off of staff with World Orphans and are now in a volunteer role. At the end of last month we also made the difficult decision to transition from raising funds to continue CompassionSC. Below is the update I recently sent out through the CompassionSC monthly newsletter.
Dear Friends of CompassionSC,
There are significant projects continuing to go on in the community this month that we'd like to share with you, but before you jump down we'd like to take a moment to share with you important news regarding CompassionSC.
At the end of February we (Dominguez Family) made the hard decision to stop fund raising to support our financial salary to direct CompassionSC full time as an organization. The work of CompassionSC as a volunteer based ministry and rooted in local churches, will continue on through the network of churches we have partnered with over the last two years. As long as we are living in Santa Cruz we will continue to advocate, communicate needs as we become aware of them, and mobilize the local church to serve those facing poverty and adversity in some capacity.
We are thankful for the last two years of formally leading CompassionSC and for what impact CompassionSC has had in the community. We continue to pray for individuals and the church to rise up collectively to serve in Santa Cruz County and around the world!
If you would like to continue to hear about opportunities to serve in Santa Cruz and to stay updated regarding our continued journey and ministry, please stay subscribed to these email updates.
Sincerely,
Derek Dominguez
Founder - DirectorCompassionSC
We are continuing to seek God as to what is next for the Dominguez Clan. As of right I'm updating my ministry resume and am going to begin, in the next few weeks after our move, to actively pursue a full time pastoral position again, preferably in the are of Missions and Outreach. A new season awaits and we are thankful for the last two years of ministry!
oh oh can i be your assistant? hehe:)))
Posted by: ronee curry | March 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Ronee...hehe..you crack me up!
Posted by: Derek | March 12, 2010 at 11:32 AM
wow!! this is big!
can't wait to see where He leads you!
Posted by: elizabeth | March 12, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Eliizzaaabeethhh! Yes, crazy and exciting please pray for us!
dD
Posted by: Derek | March 12, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Wow. Did I miss the news on where you're moving? Hopefully staying in SC County? I mean, you're probably shopping your res other places too. Hmmmm, just need to have you guys over for dinner to catch up.
Posted by: Allison | March 12, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Allison!
BTW...I haven't forgotten about your question and the post is still coming!
We are moving in with my parents for a couple of months as we seek God's leading next for a ministry position.
We would love to stay in SC, it's our home, but a small little world too and we're open to where ever we are led to be serving next:)
Posted by: Derek | March 13, 2010 at 10:37 AM