Lights On!

Probably one of the worst feelings EVER is to stub your toe in the middle of the night on the way to the bathroom. I’m not the only one who’s suffered this. I’m choosing to believe you can relate. If not, humor me and pretend you can.

But that’s what happens when it’s dark. It’s hard to see the obstacles that keep you from your ultimate destination. We might make it there fine, but we might not. Chances are, we’re going to get hurt. We need light. And darkness is so much bigger than a midnight trip to the bathroom or kitchen.

Here’s where my metaphor breaks down – when you’re walking through the house, it’s easy just to flip the light on. But when you’re an eight-year-old kid who is alone, afraid, hopeless, and in need of direction, it usually takes someone else bringing the light, believing in you and illuminating the way. Wow, sounds kinda like what Novo volunteers and supporters are doing almost every day of the week! (But you already figured that out, didn’t you?)

At Novo Ministries, we’re all about sharing light and that’s why we’re so excited to participate in the 11th annual Lights On Afterschool event, taking place on Thursday, October 21st. This national event celebrates and promotes afterschool programs that are “turning the lights on” for the kids in communities all across the United States.

We want you to help us celebrate the light that Novo is sharing with Oklahoma City’s inner-city kids by letting us know who “kept the lights on” for you growing up. If there’s someone who made a difference in your life, who spent time investing in you – why not give that person a call, send an email, or write a thank you note? And while you’re at it, we’d love to hear your “lights on” story too! Post a comment telling us about someone who made a difference for you.

Help Novo celebrate Lights On AfterSchool! Join us for an Open House!

When: Thursday, October 21st between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Oak Grove Apartments, 3301 Southwest 17th Street.

R.S.V.P. to Sarah Hunnicutt at 405.664.3964 or shunnicutt@novoministries.org