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MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:00 - 18:30 SATURDAY 11:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY 12:30 - 16:30
The prayer cards were shared with our family after losing Sydney, and the cards were part of our healing process and a way to draw us closer to Jesus.
We create handmade
inspirational prayer cards for grieving family & friend experiencing loss and other traumatic situations.
Sydney Elaine Campbell's Life Story
Sydney Elaine Campbell
4-28-1992 -- 12-27-2011
Sydney was involved in a tragic auto related accident on December 27, 2011, claiming her life, along with her friend, Jason. The other driver in the accident was using their cell phone while driving as Sydney and Jason were crossing the street.
The next several years were a blur as we attempted to survive, and begin the long, slow journey without Sydney. During this intensely dark time, our church poured out love and prayers to support us!
A few months after Sydney’s passing, one of our pastor's from Church at the Crossing to visit our home, and shared a set of hand made prayer cards with me. The prayer cards were beautiful and served as an ongoing reminder of the love Christ has for us. Her gift of prayer cards began to minister to my spirit and drew me closer to God and His Word. Several of the verses provided comfort and stirred a passion in my heart to share these cards with others in the same situation.
The cards, along with my daily time with the Lord, allowed me to lay down the question I wrestled with over and over, “ Why Sydney, Lord?
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As I read the cards and spent more time in the Bible, He began working slowly in my heart to lay down sadness, depression, and anxiety. He also provided a way of forgiveness for the distracted driver who took Sydney's life. In addition, there was a release of guilt, and the voice of “what ifs" to begin the healing process. Somedays the time feels like it has stood still, while other days seems like decades ago. She is missed but I will be reunited with her soon.
And as God has ministered to my heart and enabled me to step out in faith, He has woven other Mothers who have lost children into the fabric of my life path, enabling me to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The making and giving of prayer cards are still very therapeutic and brings me comfort, joy and a sense of purpose in knowing Sydney’s life did matter.
Our Services & Programs
If a loved one is touch by any tragedy, and you contact us, or ask for prayer.
You can order prayer cards of support for a person or a family you feel would benefit from receiving prayer cards of support.
If you would like to contribute to Sydney Elaine's Smile to make an in-kind donation, please click here.
. May God Bless you as we all leave people better than we find them!
Mental Health Resources
Our ministry is to be the feet and hands of Jesus Christ to share His love for them in the middle of suffering.
Sample of the Hand-Made Prayer Cards
These cards are prayed over and Bible verse used to promote encouragement, love and a sense of community!
Fundraisers
We plan a couple of fundraisers each year in Indiana to cover the expense of the prayer cards!