During this outreach we saw many youth and gang kids coming in off the street and looking for an answer as drugs and alcohol wasn’t satisfying anymore. Many of these youth were instantly set free of addictions as they listened to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and what He did for them on the cross. After receiving Jesus Christ their countenance was totally changed. Thanks to Westside Minsitries who will be working with these youth on a weekly basis to help with job skills and education.

As Maria shared her testimony of being set free from sexual and physical abuse, there were many more who poured into the altar to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. “There was one biker guy, as I layed my hands on him began to say, “It’s real! Its Real”, Magruder says. “It was the first time he had experienced the realness of God. His first encounter with the Lord.” “Jesus is real, He not only wants to feed people natural food, but give them spiritual food also.”

The host ministry, Westside Ministries of Turlock – was so over joyed of the results of the whole entire weekend they have decided to make this an annual event. Lifeline Outreach Int’l has already made plans to return to Turlock, CA the last weekend of January 2013!

Herlinda Carranza of Turlock has worked at Patterson Vegetable formerly Patterson Frozen Foods for the past 35 years.

Turlock and Modesto, California population 100,000+ and 78% of the children already below poverty level now finds out it’s scheduled to lose 700+ jobs as two major plants are closing, Dawn Foods and Patterson Foods. Both plants have announced they are closing due to economy situations.

The Turlock Journal reports:
“Turlock’s unemployment rate in December grew to 12.3 percent, representing an estimated 3,500 unemployed people”

Read More at: http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/12/article/13276/

Turlock is in need of a ray of hope in this challenging time. “We have seen what the recession has done to so many families in so many areas of the United States.” says Maria Magruder, Founder of Lifeline Outreach Int’l. “It has literally left thousands in America homeless and hungry. We are believing for corporations that are prospering to do their part and support America.”

One of the plants closing is Dawn Foods, where 265 jobs will be lost alone. Some Turlock residents have worked there for over 30 years.

Reported by the Modesto Bee News:
Dawn Food Products will close it’s three Modesto manufacturing plants in March, which will cost 265 workers their jobs. Bassitt, who heads the Stanislaus Economic Development & Workforce Alliance said many of the employees do not speak fluent English, which is going to make it especially hard for them to find new jobs.

“There just are not a lot of jobs now or in the future for semiskilled or low-skilled people who don’t speak English,” Basitt Said. “Everybody knew this day might come. Well, it’s here.”

Read more at: http://www.modbee.com/2012/01/24/2038473/modesto-cake-mix-plants-to-close.html

According to Bassitt the “day is here” of challenge for the people of Turlock and Modesto. Who is going to help people like Herlinda Carranza, who works in packing, said she’s been told she could be out of work in a week or two? A 64-year-old from Turlock has worked at the site for 35 years says, “doesn’t know what she will do if the plant closes. “I’ll have no money.”

Lifeline Outreach Int’l will be distributing food to over 600 families this weekend of January 27-29th to Turlock and Modesto residents. According to Magruder, they have collected enough food for 200 families but are still short for 400 families. Magruder says,”We have contacted major food donors such as “Feed the Hungry, World Vision and Feed the Children. No one has been able to assist. We were blessed by Safeway corporation with 50 pallets of water and candy.

Though it is a blessing, it is not an adequate food supply and in need of more.”

Magruder is sending out a challenge to corporations to help. She says they can donate food or donate finances. Any corporation that donates will receive a full tax receipt for their kindness, as well as photos and video footage of the distribution itself.

To contact Maria Magruder directly email: md@lifelineoutreach.com or to make a financial donation:

78% of the children in Turlock are below poverty level. Many of the families there have lost jobs due to plants shutting down etc… and now find themselves in great need right here in America.

If anyone has any food they can donate or help us purchase food please contact us IMMEDIATELY. you can email us at: md@lifelineoutreach.com

But when Maria Magruder, founder of Lifeline Outreach International, stumbled upon Savtira Corporation in Tampa, a creative solution for a partnership was discovered – one that will empower multiple nonprofits simultaneously.

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Lifeline Outreach Int’l recently stumbled upon Savtira via LinkedIn social network.  With this new partnership, Lifeline Outreach Int’l will be launching a new website offering a global, cutting edge media platform to churches, ministries, and non-profits to help further the mission of reaching humanity with the gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that is in great need.

What will this new media site do for charities?  It will provide a media distribution of video, audio, ebooks and much more.  A place where each charity, whether, church, ministry or non-profit, can upload their own digital content and share globally and or offer it for download for a free or for a fee.  It will be a place of where charities can share their mission and endeavor’s, as well as receiving additional funding for their projects.

Not only are there funding opportunities for different organizations, but a networking of charities.  What if your organization was in need of emergency supplies, and you were able to broadcast that need across a global network of charities who may be able to assist. 

This will no doubt be a resource for many organizations doing a good work for Jesus Christ across the globe.

For any organization interested in having the own media channel or being a beta tester on this cutting edge platform, please follow us at:  www.twitter.com/greatermiracles – the release date will be released through twitter.

The new website will give a video, article, event and donation platform for these organizations, empowering them to get the Good News out.

Each organization will have its own media channel to display video, audio, post articles, post events, as well as build their own mailing list, and even receive donations without having to have their own website. If they have a website, the channel will link over to their current site for even more exposure. [Read Full CNN IReport]

inistering to the fleeing refugees coming in from Syria, seeking medical attention.

Watch Fox News story at:  http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/pensacola/church-sends-supplies-to-middle-east