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August Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER
August 2019

    
Refreshed.
Refilled.
Revive.
Restore.
Reinvigorate.  
Regenerate.  

Reconnect.

Cherry Run Camp
Above were God’s kindnesses to me as I was a camper this summer at Cherry Run Camp, a place that is holy ground to me.  God fed me with his word through our speakers.  Two take a ways for me were 1) God’s omnipresence – God is everywhere but he is not everywhere in the same way.  When God is present in our midst in a way that is different, we need to be different as well.  2) Jesus’ teaching us to pray with thanksgiving and grateful hearts even in the midst of craziness, chaos, panic or frustration.  Giving thanks to God for what we have; giving thanks for what God has not done yet; and giving thanks for the opportunity to participate in this miracle.


I am so grateful for the opportunity to receive hands-on training from Safe Place Ministry to see how the theory of debriefing people is put into practice.  I was under the tutelage of two amazing women who shared with me their wisdom as well as their willingness to answer all my questions. There are a number of different models that you can use while debriefing people so I was able to see them all in action. Learning the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to guide the sessions – needing to know and hear God’s voice.  Also, I got to meet some amazing adults and teens that allowed me to sit and learn while in a state of
Common Ground Farm & Retreat, Safe Place Ministry
vulnerability.  In a way, I felt like I was a student nurse all over again.  I now have confidence in being able to lead a debrief when the time arises.

One of my main reasons for coming back to the states at this time is to receive some medical attention.  I have been receiving acupuncture and Koren specific technique chiropractic treatment for the numbness in my right ankle and foot.  I am glad to report that the treatments are working as my numbness as of now is mid foot to toes.  My prayer and hope is for the numbness to continue to lessen or be completely gone prior to my return to the Dominican Republic in a month.

Another reason for me being stateside is to share with various churches and people about the unique ministry that God has called me in serving a unique people group consisting of missionaries and national leaders.  I am raising awareness for our member care fund that will provide funding towards retreats, counseling/coaching, debriefs, etc. for both our missionaries and national staff who do not have the financial means.  I strongly believe in our staff and want them to thrive in order to serve the 2,000 at-risk kids in our ministries whom the Lord has given us to care for.  Below are some ways for you to be a part of this special ministry.

  • Six counseling sessions                           $240
  • Debrief for individual                                   $1,800
  • Debrief for couple                                        $3,600
  • Debrief for family of 4                                  $7,200
  • Retreat, Conference or Concert *             Buy Oneand Gift One 

Make checks out to Kids Alive International with a note saying the donation is for the Dominican Republic Member Care Fund.  Send checks to:
Kids Alive International
P.O. Box 2117
Valparaiso, IN 46384-2117

*You go on a retreat (women’s, men’s, youth, church) and you pay for your ticket (buy one) and then the same amount or half price (gift one) goes towards the Kids Alive International Dominican Republic Member Care Fund for someone in the Dominican Republic to attend a retreat.  Same for a conference or a concert.  


“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
Mark 1:17

PRAYER REQUESTS
Praise the Lord for an awesome refilling, refreshing, and reconnecting at Cherry Run Camp!
Praise the Lord for both of my trainings with Safe Place Ministry went very well!
Praise the Lord for Alberto’s surgery being successful and recovery is going well!
Pray for me as I will be in the US for 2 months (July 27th-Sept. 27th) for some medical check-ups, trainings, visiting churches and supporters and personal debrief.
Pray for our schools, as the teachers and kids continue transitioning to being back in school.

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