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March Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER
March 2016



“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again:  Rejoice!” (Phil 4:4).  I am so very happy to report how so many have partnered with me in this new ministry.  I was very excited to be able to share God’s vision with so many people this past month.  Being able to reconnect with supporters, friends, and family and meeting and building new relationships with others.  I had the honor to share with elementary kids at their Release Time, Norrisville United Methodist Church, St. Mark’s Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Phillipsville United Methodist Women, and Black Lick United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Bible study group.  Spending an evening with my uncle, aunt, and cousins.  Eating lunch out with my aunt and uncle.  Meeting over lunch to get to know Pastor Howard and Trudy.  Eating lunch and playing cards with Barry and Belva.  Eating breakfast and lunch with the “condo girls.”  Spending time with family and friends over my niece’s basketball games.  Participating in my church’s women’s Bible study.  Needless to say it has been a busy month but very rewarding.

 My Support Total for 2016 is $46,400.  I have raised 68%.  I still need to raise 32%.

I want to share with you my God-story.  My Kids Alive contact person asked me how far away Pittsburgh is from where I live.  I said not far.  She shared that we have a missionary lady who will be serving in Kenya with Kids Alive and if I would be able to just talk with this gal and share with her about my experience with Kids Alive.  I said sure.  I received an email from my contact person introducing me and the other gal from Pittsburgh but before I had read the email the gal from Pittsburgh had already responded.  This gal from Pittsburgh is someone who I worked with at Seneca Hills Bible Camp.  How awesome is that?  God is good and Easter weekend I have the opportunity to reconnect with this gal.


I took advantage of this past month, as I was not traveling too far away to spend time reading books to continue learning more about missionary care.  One book talked about third culture kids (TCKs) another term for missionary kids.  Another book was dealing with expectations and burnout.  The third book I finished reading deals with trauma and resilience.  I also took time to make two baby quilts, one for James and another for baby Gojmerac who arrives this summer.  I always enjoy piecing a quilt and seeing it come together.


 PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for reconnecting and meeting so many people this month.
 Praise the Lord for His provision.
Pray for me, as I will be traveling and sharing God’s vision and ministry this coming month.
Pray for my training on conflict resolution and mediation March 30th –April 2nd
Pray for our kids in the Dominican Republic that they will come to know Jesus and grow in his love.

SHANNON’S SCHEDULE

• March 28th-April 2nd – New Cumberland, PA
• March 29th –April 2nd – Peacemaker Ministries training in Lancaster, PA
• April 3rd – Ohl United Methodist Church in Ohl, PA
• April 4th-12th – Whitewater, KS for a friend’s wedding, hoping to see supporters on the way back
• April 14th-17th – Velvet Ashes online missionary women’s retreat
• April 15th – Wizard of Oz musical
• April 16th – Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, PA at 6pm
• April 17th – Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, PA 
• April 18th – 100th Celebration for KAI in Lancaster, PA
• April 19th-26th – Springs, PA
• April 24th – Smicksburg and Dayton United Methodist Churches
• May 1st – Karns City and Chicora United Methodist Churches
• May 7th – cousin’s wedding
• May 8th – Sligo and East Brady United Methodist Churches
• May 9th-14th – Gainesville, VA
• May 13th – Mt. Airy, MD
• May 15th -25th – KAI Missionary Orientation in Valparaiso, IN


CONTACT INFORMATION
Shannon Eaton
Address:  829 Kocher Drive
Grove City, PA  16127
Phone:  724-967-7205
Email:  shannon.eaton76@gmail.com  
Skpe:  Shannon.renee.eaton
Facebook:  Shannon R. Eaton
Blog:  www.shannonreaton.blogspot.com


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