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A Note of Thanks from Arto Woodley



A Note of Thanks From Arto Woodley
"I can no other answer make but thanks, And thanks, and ever thanks..."
--Sebastian, Twelfth Night, Act 3, scene 3

Thank you for all of your gifts, service, prayer, support and love. You have helped equip hundreds urban young people at Frontline Outreach over the past sixteen years. In January Bishop Allen Wiggins and I successfully launched the Strategic Alliance with Frontline Outreach and Hope Center West. The Alliance added new board members affiliated with Hope and added new team members to manage the daily operations of Frontline Outreach.

Since we have completed the transition process I have moved out of my role as President of Frontline. I will complete my term as a White House Strong City Strong Communities Fellow serving Mayor John Linder (http://www.gmfus.org/programs/urban-and-regional-policy-program/strong-cities-strong-communities-fellowship/chester-pennsylvania/) and finish a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Additionally, I will continue to serve the ministry behind the scenes on an ad hoc basis to leverage my national, state and local contacts to advance Frontline’s work in Orlando.

Please view my video for more details concerning my transition: Arto Woodley's Transition and Frontline Outreach 3.0


It has been my immense pleasure to serve God, children and you over these past two decades. I look forward to personally thanking as many of you as possible for your support. My email and phone number will remain the same. Please continue to engage in the work of Frontline Outreach as it progresses toward 50 years of service in 2017.

My time was characterized by Colossians 3:23 and Romans 12:11-12. Know that I enjoyed my time serving and I am truly thankful for every act of kindness me and my family received.  I know our paths will cross again. Blessings!
 
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