October Newsletter

 SHANNON’S CORNER

The Saga Continues…

The trip to Malaysia consisted of a two-day spiritual retreat with the theme of ‘Come Away With Me’ and a six-day conference with about 230 missionaries who serve in some aspect of translating the Scriptures. One of the many people who I met was a missionary who served in Cameroon for many years and now is in a new role. As he was sharing, most his words were very negative and depressive. I encouraged him to sign up for a time of prayer and care. At the end of the retreat, this missionary shared with me that he did have a session and I could see that his whole countenance changed, and he was hopeful. His new word he used to describe where he was now is ‘delightful.’

Our time there was creating a safe space for these missionaries to have a place to share what they are struggling with and to connect with Jesus. One missionary is at a crossroads in her life. Another finds himself in the midst of betrayal. A missionary is in a new role as a caregiver for his family and from a distance that weighs heavily on him. Another missionary is walking through major church hurt. A missionary shared she is continuing the work of healing from her childhood trauma. Another is experiencing high stress and pressure from work. One missionary is recently mourning the death of her mother. Another missionary is in many transitions at the same time – job roles, empty nesters, new grandma, aging parents, and changes in her organization. One missionary shared her team dynamics are changing greatly. Having a front row seat in seeing how Jesus connected with each one and the mission they are on together was marvelous and precious. It grew my faith.

One morning during breakfast, a missionary shared she would be staying back instead of going sight-seeing because she feels overstimulated from all the information and the noise from the conference. As we continued talking, we learned that we both have suffered from meningitis. I shared my experience with viral meningitis and how long it took me to recover. She shared how hearing my story that she felt seen and understood about her health and her limited capacity with her bout of meningitis. It was also fun to learn how TCK Connect played such a vital role in the life of her oldest son that it was a lifeline for him in his last years in high school. He went and spoke at the Transit Lounge this past summer – a transition camp Interaction International holds for high school TCKs transitioning to university. Two of my worlds intersecting together was so cool.

This was my first encounter in Asia and getting to experience some of the Asian culture was an amazing experience and the food was delicious and full of flavor. The awe of a different country, culture, and habitat for animals and plants are works of wonderment. What a creative and artistic God we serve.  One of my highlights was also getting to know most of my Refresh & Resound International Team. There were thirteen of us, five were on the worship team, seven were on the care/prayer team, and one savvy tech guy. I am deeply grateful for this unique opportunity to hear how God is active and working for every tribe, tongue, and nation to know him and to refresh the hearts of his saints.

I am so grateful for YOU, my amazing team!  My prayer warriors who have interceded on my behalf.  My generous givers who contributed that gave me a peace of mind.  My network of referrals who shared on my behalf and invited me to come and share about the Lord’s ministry.  My encouragers who sent a timely email, text, and card letting me know I am not alone.  My programmers as I did receive many invitations to come and share at churches, camps, and groups.  My providers who provided hospitality along the way.  My caregivers who invested and spoke life into my emotional and spiritual life.  Your life has made a difference in my life!

If you invest in the life of just one missionary, (a.k.a. Shannon).  It’s like a pebble that is dropped in the ocean.  It creates a ripple.  But God takes that ripple, and he builds it into a massive tidal wave that affects every generation into eternity. Join this amazing team!  Together, let’s be on mission with Jesus.

In November I will be sending my support letter with ways on how you can use your gift of generosity to invest in this ministry and in my life so that together we can equip, care, and coach ministry workers.  Refreshing hearts so that ministry workers know they are loved, supported, and connected as they continue to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ.

“And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need, and plenty left over to share with others.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for a wonderful time in Malaysia serving and ministering with Refresh & Resound International!

Praise the Lord for a home group that I have joined at the church!

Praise the Lord for celebrating Morgan’s senior volleyball night!

Praise the Lord for the Embodied Faith Summit and what I received from it!

Pray for Equip Conference Oct.24^th-Oct. 26^th.

Pray for local community in the new church.

Pray for insight and understanding as I prepare various trainings/webinars for 2025.

Pray for wisdom and discernment in how to continue the gradual increase in providing services for coaching.

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Shannon Eaton

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New Cumberland, PA 17070

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