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August Newsletter

 SHANNON’S CORNER

August 2020

Surrender.  Trust.  The two words that God has to keep reminding me to do…surrender to his will and to trust him to know what is best for me.

 

I am excited to say that I will be embarking on a new journey here in the United States to care for those in ministry who are wounded and brokenhearted in body, mind, heart, and soul so that they will have optimal health to do ministry that bears much fruit for the Kingdom of God.

 


Ministry can be a very lonely place.  It can be weary and draining at times.  Where do those in ministry turn for help?  Who is willing and able to help carry these burdens of ministry?  My heart aches for them, and I sense a deep purpose to help them carry their burdens.

 

God is calling me to Care, Equip & Mentor those in ministry who are wounded and brokenhearted.  Caring ministers to the individual, family or team in need in order to provide the necessary connections so that they do not feel isolated.  It is walking alongside them by supporting them right where they are and where they need help, whether that


is emotional support, encouragement, or something else.  Equipping them with tools and skillsets allows them to balance their personal life and their ministry. This provides them with coping mechanisms and a support base for those unexpected life events. Mentoring is an important aspect of life. I personally have had the privilege of learning through my mentors' wisdom, encouragement, guidance, life-experience, etc. which continues to be invaluable. Mentoring allows me the opportunity to build relationships with others as someone who has had similar experiences while gaining knowledge to help guide and motivate them in their life journey.  

 


I will provide bilingual services for caring, equipping and mentoring. Examples include having virtual one-on-one sessions; trainings both virtually and in person; debriefing both in person and virtually; working with Third Culture Kids (TCKs), missionary kids (MKs) and pastor kids (PKs); helping churches and mission organizations in developing missionary care for their missionaries; traveling overseas and stateside when needed to attend people’s needs.  

 

God is already providing!  I am partnering with World Outreach Ministry to be my "home office" as they will handle all my donations.  Safe Place Ministry is one ministry that I will be partnering with come January 2021 in providing these services of care.  More to come on these wonderful organizations in the future!

 

I am very grateful and excited about being able to continue caring for a special group of people who serve God in his calling for their lives, encouraging them and equipping them to be more fruitful.

 



 “When he saw the vast crowds of people, Jesus’ heart was deeply moved with compassion, because they seemed weary and helpless, like wandering sheep without a shepherd.” 

Matthew. 9:36



PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for His goodness and kindness to me!

Praise the Lord for answered prayer for the next step of my journey!

Pray for wisdom in knowing when to go back to the Dominican Republic.

Pray for the administration, teachers and children as school will start soon.

Pray for a reliable vehicle and car insurance.

Pray for an apartment to rent out in central Pennsylvania.

Pray for community, friendships.

Pray for re-entry to live once again in the states.



Comments

  1. Chrissy RhineAugust 27, 2020 at 3:37 PM

    This is so exciting Shannon. I remember having this conversation with you and you sharing how it was becoming heavy on your heart to help those serving in ministry. Something as simple as getting them an exercise bike as an outlet... Do you remember this conversation? And to see this post... God was preparing YOU for this moment and change!! So exciting!!! Hope to see you soon!

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