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Events

Evening of Inspiration 2026: Expecting Miracles

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Every year we bring together ministry partners, volunteers, residents, and community prayer warriors to share an evening praising God and learning how He has been working in the lives of those we serve. This year our theme is Expecting Miracles, and it’s a bit of a misnomer since this year has already been blessed with some incredible testimonies of just that kind of thing! The Lord has shown up in very real, amazing ways for women who are crushed in spirit and brokenhearted. The ways He demonstrated his love this year will refresh and encourage your soul when you hear about them.

Even so, we expect God to continue his work in the lives of those we serve. The Evening of Inspiration is an important part of our strategy to cover yearly operating expenses so that we can continue to be the body of Christ for the women in our community.

You still have an opportunity to be part of that special evening and support the ministry of Guiding Light. Please reserve your table by Friday October 2, 2026 if you plan to attend!

12th Annual Evening of Inspiration
Thursday October 15th, 2026
6-8:30pm
@ Apollo Career Center
3325 Shawnee RD Lima, OH 45806

Tickets are $60 a seat or $350 for a table of 6, or $450 for a table of 8. All proceeds benefit the ministry of Guiding Light. To purchase, follow the link below to the GiveButter page:

Evening of Inspiration 2026 | Guiding Light
RSVP Julianne 419-236-7935


“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

Events

2025 Evening of Inspiration

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We invite you to join us for our 2025 Evening of Inspiration Fundraiser Dinner: Leaving a Legacy

Thursday October 16th, 2025
6-8:30pm
@ Apollo Career Center
3325 Shawnee RD Lima, OH 45806

Tickets are $60 a seat or $350 for a table of 6.

RSVP Julianne 419-236-7935

Bring your significant other, your friends, or your church family and join us for a night of reflection and praise. You will enjoy a meal, have a chance to win various raffle items, and hear testimonies that witness to how God has been present in the lives of those involved with our ministry.

Proceeds directly support the ministry of Guiding Light.

Recipes

Easy Pizza Bread

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It’s not pizza, but it’ll be ok!


1 large loaf French or Italian bread (at any grocery store) ($1-2)
1 14-oz jar pizza sauce ($2)
2 cups cheese (Italian + Cheddar is a good pizza blend, or whatever you have!) ($3.50)
½ package pepperoni ~3oz ($4)

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Cover a large cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Cut loaf of bread in half crosswise (to be able to open as you would for a sandwich or like a book etc).
  3. Spread pizza sauce on both sides of the bread (1/2 jar total is needed or more to taste)
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on each half. Top with pepperoni and any other toppings you’d like.***
  5. Bake for 15 (***20 minutes if baked as one loaf) until cheese is melty and bubbly. Cut in 4 large “slices” and serve. Goes well with a nice garden salad for an easy lunch.

    ***IF you prefer a softer sandwich, only top one half with cheese and pepperoni, and put the other half on top of the loaf to bake. Wrap with aluminum foil as you would for garlic bread.

Feeds 4-6

Recipes

Pancake Syrup

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In a pinch for some syrup, or trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup? Try this recipe!

¾ cup          packed brown sugar
¼ cup          white sugar
¾ cup          water
½ cup          light corn syrup
½ tsp           maple extract flavoring (optional)
½ tsp           vanilla extract (optional)

  1. Add sugar, water, corn syrup to a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once syrup boils, set a timer for 7-9 minutes and let it cook on medium (not a hard boil, not a simmer). You may want to loosely cover it with a pot lid or splatter screen so that it doesn’t make a mess on the stove.
  3. It will be a little runny while warm – for thicker syrup boil 10 minutes. To test, cool on the back of a metal spoon.
  4. Remove from heat, add the extracts, and let cool. Store in a clean mason jar several months.

* Makes about 2 cups of syrup at a cost of ~$1.50. That price is hard to beat!

Recipes

Julie’s Play Dough

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A fun activity for kids and adults. NOT EDIBLE!

Bring to boil:
2 cups          water
1                    (.13oz) pkg kool-aid mix (use a color/scent you like!)
3 TBSP          vegetable oil

Mix together separately in a large bowl:
2 ½ cups     flour
½ cup          salt

Pour boiling liquid over flour/salt mixture. Mix, cool slightly, then knead well. Store in airtight container or large plastic bag. It will keep for a long time. Costs about $1 to make and will entertain kids just as well as name brand dough.

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Needs List

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Are you feeling moved to support our mission? Please consider helping donate a few items from our current needs list. We appreciate your support.

A resident moved us to tears recently after sharing that she was so excited to have hot running water that when she moved in with us, she went to the dollar store and bought 1 of every shampoo fragrance. It is difficult to see sometimes how your contributions matter to the lives of the people you are helping, but trust that your gifts help them feel loved and valued. Please consider donating today.

15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.  - James 2:15-17

Cleaning/Home care Supplies

  • **Window/glass cleaner
  • **Lysol wipes
  • **Mop soap
  • **Single use dusters
  • **Stamps
  • Dryer Sheets
  • AAA & AA Batteries

Kitchen Supplies

  • **Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, napkins)
  • **Silverware (spoons especially)
  • A new dishwasher
  • Mixer
  • Blender
  • Cast Iron Kettle w/ Lid
  • Spices for Kitchen
  • Cooking oil (Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil)
  • Coffee
  • Creamer

Personal Care/Hygiene

  • **Washcloths (gently used & clean is ok!)
  • **Bath towels (gently used & clean is ok!)
  • **Hand towels (gently used & clean is ok!)
  • **Shampoo
  • **Conditioner
  • **Body Wash
  • Sports Bras, all sizes
  • Underwear, all sizes
  • Socks
  • Mattress Covers (Full Size)
  • Appropriate books, puzzle/crossword, devotions, journals, small planners

Donations can be dropped off by chance or appointment at our 590 S. Main St location. If you have any questions about donations, please contact us.

Events · Get Involved

Ladies Tea Party

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Guiding Light founder Julianne Burk will be speaking at a Ladies Tea Party on Saturday May 11th at 1pm. We hope you can come support this wonderful event!

More details and registration at the event website…

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of faith, fellowship and fundraising at our Mother’s Day Weekend – Ladies Tea Party! 

Bring your mothers, daughters, grandmothers, friends and family, ladies 12 and older welcome. This will be a wonderful time of fellowship as you will enjoy: 

  • Fashion Show by The Lion, The Niche, and The Wardrobe*
  • Sandwich/Wraps by The Meeting Place on Market
  • Tea & Coffee by Steadfast Coffee Roasters*
  • Desserts by Sara’s Sweets*

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31). 

You are sure to be inspired and moved by keynote speaker Julianne Burk, director and founder of Guiding Light* in Lima. A ministry devoted to reaching women in crisis.