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April Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER

April 2016

PRAYER REQUESTS
Praise the Lord for safe traveling!
 Praise the Lord for His continual provision!
Praise for all I learned during the Conflict Coaching and Mediation Training!
Pray for me, as I will still be traveling and sharing God’s vision and ministry this coming month.
Pray for the 100-year KAI celebrations happening all over the U.S.
Pray for our missionaries in the Dominican Republic for wisdom, strength, and boldness.

“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).  Are you
weary?  Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?  I have to say that I am weary.  I’m weary from traveling.  I’m weary emotionally.  Jesus calls us to come to him and he will give me rest.  Come to Jesus and he will give you rest.  Jesus called me to come and commune with him in a very unique experience, an online missionary women’s retreat.  During the retreat I meditated on two scripture passages, Psalm 23 and Luke 24:13-35.  The phrase God spoke to me “guiding me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Ps. 23:3).  He (God) is guiding me to be more Christ-like for God’s name, a name above ALL names.  It has given me something to meditate on and trust God’s guidance.

I am very grateful for the opportunity to take two classes with Peacemaker Ministries.  I took Conflict Coaching and Mediation.  Four days.  Intense.  Hard.  Challenging.  Nerve-racking.  Rewarding.  Unforgettable.  What would our society and world be like if we lived in a culture of peace?  It makes me stop and think and ponder of how if we apply Matthew 18 to our everyday conflicts what a different outcomes we would have.  I would recommend for you to read the book, The Peacemaker by Ken Sande.

I had a wonderful and amazing time celebrating my friend, Rachel’s wedding to her now husband, Dalen.   Being able to share God’s vision and ministry with the people at Ohl United Methodist and Grace United Methodist Churches.  Being able to see and spend quality time with dear friends and family and the opportunity in building new relationships.

I am very happy to report that the funding for my work with Kids Alive has reached 78%! A little less than $10,000 is still needed in order to reach 100%. I would really love for my Kids Alive ministry fund to reach 100% before the end of May 2016 so that I can leave for the Dominican Republic near June 1st.
·      You can send in your donation to Kids Alive International, P.O. Box 2117, Valparaiso, IN  46384-2117
·      You can go online at www.kidsalive.org/shannoneaton

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


SHANNON’S SCHEDULE

·       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 -23rd  – KAI Missionary Orientation in Valparaiso, IN


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