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October Newsletter

 

 SHANNON’S CORNER

October 2020

Caring for the wounded and brokenhearted…



I felt like a ball that is out of control and on the course to emotional breakdown.  I was highly stressed, in high burnout and on the path leading towards depression.  I would sleep a good eight hours each night yet every morning I woke up exhausted.  Small things that people would say or do would irritate me to no end.  I felt disconnected from my family.  I felt guilty for being one more person in abandoning the kids at the children’s home.  I had no idea what the future looked like.  I felt purposelessness, unsettled, numb, confused, anxious, displaced, identity crisis, homeless and floundering spiritually.


I later went to a Debrief and Renewal Retreat in Colorado that helped me to process my time in Peru.  It showed that I was not alone.  I felt a oneness with those present because we have suffered for Christ in so many ways as the Body of Christ.  It gave me a safe place and space to process, grieve and take some action steps towards healing and renewal.  

 

This was pivotal in my journey both in my own personal journey and my ministry journey.  God was cultivating my heart and soul in order to plant the seed for growing a passion and ministry for missionary care.  Later, as I journeyed to Honduras and the Dominican Republic, this small seedling has grown and flourished to become a global ministry.


Creating a safe place and space shows compassion and care for those who have been wounded in ministry.  God says that he is the God of compassion and the God of all comfort.  God comforts us in our time of need in order for us to give comfort to those around us who are in need (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).  It is being present in people’s lives in the ugly and good and messiness of life so that they feel understood, seen and loved.  Being in relationship and bringing people to Jesus.


Safe Place Ministry does just that.  They create a safe place whether in person or virtually for those serving in ministry to feel safe to be comfortable in sharing their story.  It is listening more and talking less.  Using various tools to help the person to process and grieve.  Allowing them to name it and grieve it.  Not rushing through this process gives the Holy Spirit to bring healing and at a deeper level for restoring and redeeming their lives. Safe Place Ministry


I am finished with my responsibilities with Kids Alive in the Dominican Republic.  I am now in my transition period, which gives me time to settle and set up house here in PA so Kids Alive International will continue to receive donations for me until December 15th.  If you have a
monthly payment with a credit card or direct deposit, Kids Alive will stop all payments starting December 16th unless you call in to 1-800-KIDS-330 or 219-464-9035 to cancel it prior to December 15th.  

 

If you have decided to continue partnering with me in this new ministry, you do not have to wait until January of 2021 to give.  You can start today if you’d like.  World Outreach Ministries has three ways for you to do that.


1.  Donate Online:  (follow the prompts)

https://www.worldoutreach.org/783


2.  Mail Check:

World Outreach Ministries, Inc.

P.O. Box B

Marietta, GA  30061

(Make check out to WOM, in memo or post-it note write Shannon Eaton 783)


3.  Bill Pay:  free option via your online banking

(use the same information as checks)



“…for he is the Father of tender mercy and the God of endless comfort.  He always comes alongside us to comfort in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial.  We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4



PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for family fun!

Praise the Lord for unexpected surprises of how He is providing for me with donations in kitchenware!

Praise the Lord for being ‘home’ with my church family in Rimersburg UMC!

Praise the Lord for getting a US number!

Pray for my finances – donations for an apartment, furniture, kitchenware, linens, etc.

Pray for a reliable vehicle and car insurance.

Pray for an apartment to rent out in central Pennsylvania.

Pray for community, friendships.

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


Shannon Eaton

829 Kocher Dr.

Grove City, PA  16127

(724)967-1437

 

Email:  shannon.eaton76@gmail.com

Facebook:  Shannon R. Eaton

Blog:  www.shannonreaton.blogspot.com

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 24, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    I can well relate to your emotions. I was so close to a nervous breakdown when we were foster/adoptive parents. It was a very lonely place to be. But God is good. When all other agencies failed, God was -- and still is --there. Aunt Alice

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  2. BeverlyOctober 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM

    Praying for you. Thank you for your honesty. I do have a resource I would recommend She has a facebook page Leslie Vernick . She wrote a book called the emotional destructive relationship. While her ministry is for women. She is very Biblical & knowledgeable about how sometimes ministries can misinterpret scripture. I am a member of Conquer that is open twice a year for new members usually in October & April. Be kind to yourself & stay blessed. Beverly

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