Homecoming 2010 - Come Celebrate Freedom

Homecoming is just around the corner. On Sat March 13th, hundreds of alumni, volunteers, and community supporters will decend on Wade Baptist Chuch to Celebrate Freedom. We need you there! Your presence sends a clear message that you don't have to be trapped in addiction any longer. Two special guest speakers will be joining us this year. Make plans now to attend the 2p service and then to come back to campus, for food, music and fun. Need more information, call 228-826-5283 or email alumni@homeofgrace.org.

Remembering Stephen LeBreton

We, at the Home of Grace, received this letter to be shared to the Alumni. You are invited to make comments and consolations to the family by clicking the link below. For more information, please contact alumni@homeofgrace.org.

It is with great sadness that I have to write this. On Friday January 1st. Stephen was killed in an auto accident. Our world is destroyed. Stephen was our baby, despite the fact that he was 27. Our consolation and the main thing that gives us solace is that he had rededicated his life to his Savior and his family. We rejoice in the fact that we KNOW that he is with the Father and is at peace.

Since his time at the Home of Grace, Stephen has become a man. A hard working Assistant Store Manager for the Buckle and was on tract to get his own store this month. A dedicated father to his 6 year old daughter Katelyn and the Son, brother and friend God intended him to be.

Stephen’s cell phone was destroyed in the accident and we had no way to contact the friends and brothers he had formed in his days at the Home of Grace, Chip, Randy, Jarred, Jonathan and many more. I hope that someone will see this and contact those that they know that had an impact on Stephen or that Stephen had an impact on.

We would like to thank the staff, administrators and counselors at the Home of Grace who allowed God to use them in Stephen’s transformation.

Funeral arrangements are:
Thursday January 7th, 2009
Visitation from 10a-1p with a service at 1p
Greenwood Funeral Home
5200 Canal Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124

Respectfully and with Gratitude, John and Anna LeBreton

Come See the Miracles - Special Speakers for Upcoming Graduations

Graduation is an exciting time for us. We gather together and celebrate the impact the Home of Grace has on those struggling with addiction and to charge those leaving to hold close to the faith. The next two graduations will be special as we have alumni speaking at each of them.

Friday, December 18th @ 2p, Todd Trenchard, 11 year alumni, will be delivering the graduation charge. Todd has been an active voice in the community about the Home of Grace and recovery. Now VP of M&M Bank and Executive Dir of Bacot/McCarty Foundation, Todd reminds us the recovery is possible and that Jesus is the answer.

Wednesday, December 23rd @ 10a, Brad Norton, 3 year alumni and now employee of the Home of Grace will be delivering the graduation charge and Christmas message. Brad is the Work Program Supervisor, working directly with the clients teaching job and soft skills. He is a vital part of the Home of Grace team and has a powerful testimony.

Both services are open to the public and will be held at the Men's Campus in Vancleave. For more information, email alumni@homeofgrace.org.

Oak Park Church of God

I hope you didn't miss this one. It was incredible. Thank you to Oak Park Church of God for hosting the Home of Grace Men's Choir. A filled sanctuary worshiped with us as we let testified and sang about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Want more information about this and other events email us at info@homeofgrace.org.

Home of Grace & Drug Prevention, a winning combination

For almost 45 years the Home of Grace has been the leader in faith based recovery from Drug and Alcohol addiction. But did you know that the Home of Grace also provides Drug Prevention education across the Gulf Coast.

You have a chance to see this program in action at the Jackson County Fair the week of Oct 19th - 24th. Come and tour the DAAPE Bus, a moving museum, speak to some of the staff or talk with local alumni that want us to get the message out, "You don't have to be trapped in addiction any longer."

Alumni on WhiteStone Radio

Steve Broussard, former NFL Green Bay Packer and Home of Grace Alumni, will be interviewed on September 27, 2009 @ 9am as part of the White Stone Ministry Radio Show (http://www.whitestoneministries.net/).

Steve’s football career began with the signing to the New Orleans Saints in 1975 preseason and transferring to the Green Bay Packers for remainder of that year. Steve’s career placed him with several teams until 1978.

Steve Broussard’s athletic career was more notable in the Southeast for his ability to excel in multiple sports. His achievements include:

• 1967 All-state high school football and basketball teams


• 1967 MVP track and field


• Boxed Golden Gloves for 5 years


• Boxing record of 51 wins, 2 losses


• 3 State Champion Boxing Titles


• 2 SAAU Titles (which were held in New Orleans in the mid-60s)


• 1981 Winner First “Tough-man” competition held in MS at 32 years old


• 1978 “Willie Daniels Open” Racquetball Champion

Steve says that “My alcohol addiction manifested itself when I was no longer in the “spotlight”. Want to hear how Jesus changed his life, go to www.blogtalkradio.com/Whitestoneministries.

You can also participate by calling with your questions to 347-994-2496.

S.C.E.I. HEADS TO HOME OF GRACE

JOIN SPORTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL AS THEY HEAD TO THE HOME OF GRACE THIS WEEKEND.
FRIDAY NIGHT (AUGUST 21ST) CHAPEL SERVICE WILL BE ONE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.
COME ON OUT.