"there was no room for them in the inn"
Luke 2:7
Luke 2:7
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:16-20
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General Questions
Who is
Mary?
Mary is
the name of the earthly mother of Jesus Christ. When Jesus was
born, Mary was without a place to stay, so she gave birth to Jesus in a
stable. There is currently no one by the name of Mary living in
Mary's House. (...and yes, the accomodations at Mary's House are
a bit less humble than a stable!)Where is Mary's House?
Mary's House is located in a rural area near the Frederick County / Carroll County border in Maryland. Please call or E-mail us if you would like to visit, and we will gladly furnish you with our address and directions:| Jodi
Sell |
410-848-0853 |
jodisell@verizon.net |
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| Bea
Laneve |
301-845-1234 | discom@rcn.com |
Who funds Mary's House?
The
Mary's House property and house was donated by the Laneve's, and is
funded thru
regular contributions from several area Christian churches, and
donations from
many organizations throughout the Frederick and Carroll County
communities. We are NOT affiliated with any specific Christian
denomination.
Why do girls typically come to Mary's House?
Typically, when
parents or boyfriends give girls the "get an abortion or 'hit the
road'" ultimatum, they choose 'hit the road', and come to Mary's
House. They have better choices here!
Where else can I read about Mary's House?
We have
had articles written about us in both the Carroll
County Times and Frederick News Post.
Refer to the following links for copies of those articles:
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Questions from Girls
How long can I stay at Mary's House?
Girls
should figure on being able to stay for about 1 year. Some
have stayed a few months longer, and some a few months less.
Can spouses/boyfriends stay?
Our goal
is to serve single+homeless+pregnant women; we do NOT have
accomodations for men. Visitations by boyfriends are permissible,
but must be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Where do I go when I leave Mary's House?
We assist
girls with finding future housing, but the details vary on a
case-by-case basis. In the past, we have seen girls go on to rent
apartments (with HUD assistance), move back with relatives, and even
get married. We are actively working to build up a network of
people willing to provide transitional housing. One of our dreams
is to rennovate the storage building next door, where we would have
room for 4 additional bedrooms, but this will be at least a few more
years in coming.
Can I bring my multiple children with me to stay at Mary's House?
In
general, yes, within reason. We can only determine this for sure
on a case-by-case basis, however. Keep in mind that all of your
children will need to share a single room with you.
Are pets allowed?
Sorry, no pets.
Can you help me with addictions or other mental disorders?
We
do not
have the resources to deal with addictions or
mental disorders at Mary's House, so girls with such problems will not
be able to stay at Mary's House. But we can help refer girls with
such
problems to other agencies who may be able to help.
How much does it cost to stay at Mary's House?
There is
no up-front or monthly cost to live at Mary's House, nor are there any
costs for food or utilities. In some
situations, we may need to be "extremely persuasive" in "convincing"
girls
to take advantage of their stay at Mary's House to save up some money,
so they have something to build on when they leave.
If I
live at Mary's House, where will I go to high school?
Students attend high
school at Francis Scott Key High School (see FSK Home Page or stats), which is less
than 5 miles away.