Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in April: We thank Muskogee Presbyterian Church for hosting our 40^th Anniversary celebration April 10. We are grateful for anonymous donors of $600 at that celebration, premium payments for continuing our building insurance, and $1200 to use “as needs arise.” Thanks to Dorothy Sandlin and Jack Pevehouse for $100 each, to Bob & Elaine Brownell for $250, and the Muskogee Lions Club for $750. Our gratitude to the volunteer cleaners from two churches for help with restoration labor. We so appreciate Don & Debbie Coy for furnishings replacing those lost in the fire. We are thankful to learn our insurance claim will be paid and that our friends at Ray’s House committed to maintain the grounds of both properties. We’d like to acknowledge all our PayPal donors whose gifts totaled more than $7000. Thanks to Cathy Spaulding at Muskogee Phoenix for continuing coverage of our needs and to Sadler Paper Company for their gifts that help us serve meals and even take out the trash. Our thanks also to Vicki Spencer, CPA for advice and assistance. We continue to appreciate the local stores and restaurants that donate food to serve homeless people and senior citizens while we’ve had no facilities. Thank God for our all-volunteer Board and staff who faithfully continue to oversee our efforts, give out meals and hygiene kits, and keep the Ark running. We ask God’s blessings for our daily prayer warriors who intercede for our work and the big decisions ahead regarding restoration after the fire. Our gratitude to our generous community members and supporters who call to encourage. The Ark exists because of our Triune God and EACH of your ethnicities, cultures, skills, talents, gifts, and prayers. We thank you for your Matthew 25:35-40 work of caring for our neighbors as if doing it for our Savior.

Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in March: We are grateful for the Muskogee Fire and Police Departments, Amy Avery, Cathy Spaulding, area media, and volunteer cleaners for fast action during the fire in our building on 401 East Broadway. We so appreciate the local stores and restaurants that donate food to serve homeless people and senior citizens even though we have no facilities. Thank God for our all-volunteer Board and staff who faithfully continue to give our meals, clothing, and hygiene kits. We ask God’s blessings for our daily prayer warriors who intercede for our work and the big decisions ahead regarding restoration after the fire. Blessings also for Jack Crow’s wise counsel. Thanks to Milt Palmer and Mobile Missionary Assistance Program (MMAP) for volunteer skilled workers. Our gratitude to our financial donors for Ark building and operating costs and to the Oklahoma churches that support various of our programs. Heartfelt thanks to Muskogee Presbyterian Church for hosting our 40-year celebration since we cannot do Open House in our burned building. Special thanks to Barbara McAlister and Dana Tiger for coordinating restoration of the Ark’s famed Acee Blue Eagle wall murals. Thanks to Gene Ruth Brumbach for assisting Garry with devotionals. Gratitude for community members and supporters, restaurants and churches who call to encourage us and offer building space as needed. The Ark exists because of our Triune God and EACH of your ethnicities, cultures, skills, talents, gifts, and prayers. We thank you for your Matthew 25:35-40 work of caring for our neighbors as if doing it for our Savior.

Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in February: We are grateful for steam cleaning of all furniture and window repairs. We are blessed to receive $2500 from a regular donor that came at just the right time for repairs. during this recent bad weather and storms. We appreciate the Ray’s House volunteers who mow the Ark’s lawn. The local stores and restaurants that donate food to serve homeless people and senior citizens through nursing homes, fire houses, Ray’s House, and the Muskogee Police Department are a blessing. As always, we appreciate our all-volunteer Board and staff who faithfully keep the Ark running and in condition to serve. We ask God’s blessings for our daily prayer warriors who intercede for our work. Our immense gratitude to our financial donors for Ark building and operating costs and to the Oklahoma churches that support various of our programs. Really appreciating all donors and volunteers who worked extra while our director recovers from recent hospitalization. The Ark exists because of our Triune God and EACH of your ethnicities, cultures, skills, talents, gifts, and prayers. We thank you for your Matthew 25:35-40 work of caring for our neighbors as if doing it for our Savior.

Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in January: We are grateful for every donor of supplies and labor for the annual January maintenance and restoration of our 112-year-old building, including doors and windows. We are blessed to receive $500 and a gift of 2022 Calendars anonymously from a regular donor. We appreciate the Ray’s House volunteers who mow the Ark’s lawn and the local stores and restaurants that donate food to serve homeless people and senior citizens. As always, we appreciate our all-volunteer Board and staff who faithfully keep the Ark running and in condition to serve. We ask God’s blessings for our daily prayer warriors who intercede for our work. Our gratitude also to our financial donors for Ark building and operating costs. Thanks, and virtual hugs for all donors and volunteers who took on extra tasks while our director was in the hospital. The Ark exists because of our Triune God and EACH of your ethnicities, cultures, skills, talents, gifts, and prayers. We thank you for your Matthew 25:35-40 work of caring for our neighbors as if doing it for our Savior.

Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in December: Blessings to our daily prayer warriors who intercede for our work. Thanks to our financial donors for our building and operating costs. We appreciate our all-volunteer Board and staff who faithfully keep the Ark running and in condition to serve. We are grateful for every donor of foods for our Christmas Dinner for the homeless and the books, bicycles, toys, games, clothing, and accessories for Teen Christmas Shoppe. We thank the Ray’s House volunteers who mow the Ark’s lawn and the local stores and restaurants that donate food to serve homeless people and senior citizens. We appreciate William Troop for hosting the December 10 Coffeehouse. Thanks, and virtual hugs for all donors and volunteers who took on extra tasks while our director was in the hospital. The Ark exists because of our Triune God and EACH of your ethnicities, cultures, skills, talents, gifts, and prayers. We thank you for your Matthew 25:35-40 work of caring for our neighbors as if doing it for our Savior.