K is an 8-year-old girl who is encouraged to regurgitate food to stay small like her mother. She has health issues from doing this. Phillip is a 16-year-old boy raised without a father who has behavioral issues but is trying to improve with the group's help. The newsletter provides updates on programs, volunteers needs, and prayer requests for children and families served by Summerhill Community Ministries.

1. Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc.
Newsletter ~ First Quarter 2008 Serving Inner-City Youth and Families
Please Pray
Little Girl K lot of food, especially candy and that we would try to give him a
Little “K” is an eight year old girl junk food, and regurgitates. She chance to be a part of a Christian
who has been encouraged to belongs to a girls club at school organized league, with hopes of
regurgitate so that she won’t be as and apparently someone has told ministering to his soul.
big as her mother. Small, frail K her how to stay small and not be
One challenge among many others
came to Summerhill new this school “fat” like her mom. He says mom
was to get him through the season
year when her mom stopped me at has been in denial and needs help
without him losing his cool on the
the bus stop one morning. She as well.
basketball court. We spoke to
asked if we had room for her Since then I have spoken with mom Phillip often about self-control
daughter. K was excited to be here and she admits to K’s problem and during an emotional time, respect
although she struggled to make says this is what brought on the of all players and staff of the
friends. She constantly desired to recent pneumonia. Mom and I league, and being a team player.
be the center of attention among discussed help for K. Please pray
her classmates. for K.
“Phillip...fits the stereotypical
Remember mom in your prayers as inner-city hard core kid, raised
“When she returned, K looked she recently had to be rushed to
the hospital for shortness of breath without a father and seemingly
even smaller, literally skin and
and heart pain. angry at the world .”
bones. I sensed that something
more was wrong.”
We prayed for Phillip more than he
Phillip knew. We watched him carefully
I met with mom and step uncle and during games to make sure we took
Phillip who is 16 years of age fits
a relationship began to develop. him out at the onset of temper
the stereotypical inner-city hard
They shared family circumstances flares. Sometimes we thought he
core kid, raised without a father
and we helped with food and was going to loose it and Justin
and seemingly angry at the world.
transportation. Mom and K had to would shout a couple of words,
At the beginning of the season, his
move in November. Mom wanted K “Phillip are you good?” and Phillip
mother came to me and said she
to continue to come to our ASP would take a deep breath and
really needed help with Phillip. She
because she said K was doing shake his head yes, or give a
knew that my son Justin, had
much better in school. She thumb’s up. We knew that he was
developed a bond with Phillip over
committed to riding Marta to take trying. I commended him on his
the years and Phillip stated that he
her to school in the morning and effort to stay cool. He would nod
only respected Justin and his
pick her up at the ASP each day. and smile, which is something that
mother.
A few weeks ago, K missed a full this young man rarely does.
Phillip has been kicked out of two
week of school. Mom told Justina Phillip made it through the season
different boys and girls clubs in the
she had pneumonia. We began to but still needs to get to know his
community and has been
pray for her. When she returned, K personal Savior in a very real way.
suspended from school more times
looked even smaller, literally skin Please pray for him and us as we
than they can remember - mostly
and bones. I sensed that something seek to reach him where he is.
for fighting and disrespecting
more was wrong. The step uncle
adults. Mom seems to have no
pulled me to the side and asked me
control. Justina Dix
to please talk with K about a
problem she has been dealing Although Phillip questions if there
with. He went on to say that K eats a really is a God, Justin and I agreed

2. First Quarter 2008 ~ Page 2 Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc.
Justina’s Mother
Justina and her family send out a
huge thank you to all those who
prayed for her mother. After
undergoing two three-hour
surgeries in one week, she made it
through the complications and is
recovering well in the Manor Care
Rehabilitation Facility in Decatur,
Georgia. She is expecting to return
home in 4 weeks.
Summerhill
Snaps
Baby Winter
Summerhill kids await Anna & Justin
Winter’s baby boy. The kids
include baby Winter in their
prayers each day as we end our
devotions. Although much
excitement about the new baby is
in the air, there is also a bit of
sadness. We know we will have to
say good-bye to Anna as a summer
camp and after school teacher.
This multi-talented young lady will
be truly missed in this fashion.
Anna will keep close to Justina and
family as a dear friend as she and
Justin head the project on Justina’s
house.

3. First Quarter 2008 ~ Page 3
Summer Camp 2008
Summer Camp is around the
corner. Some of our camp kids are
already talking about camp. One
Sponsor a Child/Job Trainer/Camp Teacher for
popular question is, “Are we going Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc. - Camp 2008
back to God’s Farm?” They look
forward to the summer at S.C.M. Camp dates are tentatively set for June 10th – July 18th.
Please help us provide a fun, safe We may add another week if funds are sufficient.
summer for these kids. With summer quickly approaching, Please consider giving a special gift to
children in Summerhill, Peoplestown, one of our urban youth this summer by
Mechanicsville, and Grant Park will be sponsoring them for camp.
in need of constructive activities. With
Teen Job Training your help these children can
participate in SCM’s Inc. Summer
While we ask the parents to contribute
$25.00 to send their child to camp, the
actual cost is $390.00 per child for the
Program Camp.
Our camp is a quality, God centered
seven weeks. You can sponsor a child
for one week for $65.00, for the whole
camp where the young people can summer for $390.00, or with any
The teens are calling and showing
learn the Bible, receive love and amount you wish to give.
up at the house, hoping for and encouragement from staff and caring
anticipating a summer job with volunteers, and participate in Volunteers are also needed to provide
Summerhill Community Ministries. enrichment activities and trips. In the meals, snacks, chaperone trips, and
We will hold interviews during the past years, many children have prayed teach enrichment activities.
last week of April. to receive Christ into their lives.
We are glad to see how many of As always - we need your prayers!
our past Teen Workers that started
out at Summerhill have been able
to get and keep a job with a good
work ethic. To name a few:
Joel Dix- Full time College student ____ YES, I want to volunteer this summer ____________________________________
and Manager at J.R. Crickets in (area of interest)
Union City. Name ___________________________________________________________________
Khamirah Miller - Full time college Address: ________________________________________________________________
student and holds job with Hands
on Atlanta. City: ________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________
Justin Dix - LPS Security Company Phone: ____________________________ _____ YES, please mail me the newsletter
Antwain Royster - Chick Fil A _____ YES, save postage and EMAIL the newsletter to me at:
Mwalimu Clark - Full time college Email: ____________________________________________________________
student
Latoya Wade - UPS _____ Yes, I want to sponsor a Child/Job Trainer/Camp Teacher for Camp!
Tieon Miles - Full time college ____ $ 65.00 One Week ____ $1,850.00 Job Trainer
student and part time at Atlanta ____ $ 390.00 All Summer ____ $2,250.00 Camp Teacher
Housing Authority ____ $ ___________________ Other
Darryl Hickson - Full time college
Checks should be made out to “Summerhill Community Ministries” with
student and part time at Hardens
“Summer Camp” specified in the memo line. All donations are tax deductible
Construction Company
P. O. Box 160294 • Atlanta, Georgia 30316 • 404-964-4604 • justinascm@juno.com • http:www.summerhillcm.com

4. First Quarter 2008 ~ Page 4 Summerhill Community Ministries, Inc.
CRCT Tests
Our ASP kids have been
working hard to prepare for the
CRCT testing. Please pray as they
take this test beginning April 14th.
Basketball - Our teams fight to the end!
SCM’s 15 and under team coached by Emmanuel Jr., better known as
Coach D.D. to the boys, had a great season! These boys are learning about
what it means to be dedicated and committed. They came to practice, cold
rain or shine, even though they knew they would practice outside. They
Ongoing SCM Needs came early to practice and games. They played each game with heart and
made it to the play offs. They placed 4th in the league.
• Snacks for 30 ASP kids (4 days a
week) The 18 and under was coached by Justin Dix. This energized team also
made it to the playoffs and then to the championship game. They won the
• Paper Goods (paper towels,
napkins, toilet paper, plates, 2nd place trophy. This team also holds dedicated players, but there was
silverware, cups) one player that needed extra focus and attention. (See special prayer
• Various grade/skill level
requests)
worksheet books
• Cleaning supplies (big garbage
bags, table, bathroom, & floor
cleaning “stuff”)
• Copier paper (white and colored)
• Stamps, envelopes
• Kroger/Publix gift cards (lately
many families have food needs)
• Gift cards to Office Depot/Staples
or Wal-Mart for office supplies
• Boxed cards for birthdays,
encouragement, illness,
condolences
• Basketballs, footballs, and soccer
balls
• Gatorade, bottle water
• BP gas cards for vans
• Van maintenance (clean, change
oil, rotate tires …)
• Ongoing monthly contributions
and one-time gifts.
P. O. Box 160294 • Atlanta, Georgia 30316 • 404-964-4604 • justinascm@juno.com • http:www.summerhillcm.com