Spirit in Action

The Spirit in Action office has recently moved from snowy Minneapolis to settle in rainy Santa Cruz, California! Our new address is:

PO Box 3384
Santa Cruz CA 95063

I have set up my office (pictured at right) in my house, surrounding my desk with pictures of our international co-workers, notes from SIA donors, maps of our projects and books when I need an inspiring word or helpful training tip.

Behind the desk are file cabinets with several of Del Anderson’s notebooks and journals. I pulled one out the other day and read this great piece of insight from Del, dated May 14, 1989:

“God is limitless, all limitation is in our consciousness. Our work is to express God in all aspects. As we choose to believe and act in harmony with truth we are yoked with God.”

Thank you Del!

This year several members of the Spirit in Action Board of Directors have created a Challenge Grant, matching all contributions to SIA up to $10,000 between now and the end of the year. This means you have a special opportunity to have your donation matched dollar-for-dollar. Now your donation can go even further to helping those most in need around the world.

We are already 75% of the way to our goal for the end of the year! Thank you to those that have already risen to the challenge! Please consider making a gift of $25 or more to SIA by the end of the year to take advantage of this special Challenge Grant.

Women in Malawi raise chickens with the help of a SIA grant.

One individual at a time, those who contribute to Spirit in Action are empowering individuals in developing countries and giving them the support they need to succeed and thrive. Thank you for your support of Spirit in Action!

Thank you to all those of you who participated in the Celebration of Del’s life, whether or not you were able to attend the event in Oakland. It was a beautiful tribute to Del shared by many who were blessed by Del throughout his long, amazing life. During the service Roslind Renshaw read a list of scriptures that Del frequently quoted. They capture the excitment and inspiration that Del lived:

-Christ in you, the hope of glory.

-I of myself can do nothing. It is the Father within me that doeth the works.

-He that is within me is greater than he that is in the world.

-The Kingdom of God is within you.

-Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth.

-I and the Father are One.

-God made man in Her image and likeness.

-Jesus said, “The things that I do, you can also do.”

-Judge not, lest you be judged.

-Be still and KNOW that I am God.

-Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Sons and Daughters of God.

Blessings!
Tanya Cothran
Spirit in Action Administrator

Here is a letter from Marsha Johnson, a long time friend and co-worker of Del regarding his passing. If you have other memories or appreciations of Del you can send them to spiritinaction@sbcglobal.net

Many of Del’s inspirational writings are available free on the Spirit in Action website: www.godsspiritinaction.org

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My dear SIA friends,

I’ve been able to reach most of you today by phone to let you know that Del “graduated” (as he would have said) into his new life this afternoon. He had been at the same skilled nursing facility where Lucile is for the past two weeks, which gave them precious time together. He has truly been ready for a long time, so I am celebrating his transition, and at the same time feeling the sadness of knowing he’s no longer here as I’ve known him to be. Now, in Spirit, powerfully, I’m sure…. I am together with you in Spirit as we all honor in special ways the profound presence Del has been in our lives.

The SIA board is planning a celebration of Del’s life for all those who would like to gather:

Celebration of Del Anderson’s life Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
3:00 PM
Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church
3534 Lakeshore Ave. (at Mandana)
Oakland

Always with love and appreciation for you,
Marsha

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