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December Christmas Newsletter

 

 SHANNON’S CORNER

Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel has come!


A reflection through the lens of advent.


HOPE…

It is always darkest before the dawn.  Ministry Workers I have worked with have shared parts of their stories in their darkest valleys, where things seemed hopeless and powerless and where they were stuck and drowning.  A place where they could not breathe.  Emmanuel, God with us, met them in those dark places and His light breathed hope and life into the darkness.


PEACE…

“Thanks for being Spirit led and for really helping me process through some tough stuff!” – a ministry worker shared as she finished her debrief and care sessions.


“Wow…now looking at my timeline, no wonder I feel this heavy weight on my shoulders.” – a ministry worker shared during a debrief.

 

“I didn’t realize how much loss has accumulated and the impact it’s had on me.” – a ministry worker shared in a care session.


JOY…

Celebrating Christmas with the students of TCK Connect as we exchanged our virtual gifts with one another.  The gift typically reflects the interests of the person receiving the gift.  Unless you do not know the person well then you gift the person with a pirate because everyone wants to have a pirate ðŸ˜Š.


Finding the joy in the simple, often overlooked things that quietly enrich our lives reminds me of the Christmas story and how Jesus came as a baby.  Listening to an Irish story about the baby Jesus.  This past Sunday, the children’s choir sang a song about how Christmas is celebrated around the world in various ways.


LOVE…

Someone recently asked me why I am helping Brenda, a Board Director, with writing policies for Cherry Run Camp?  My answer is that I love Cherry Run Camp and its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.  Policy is an important framework to have as a nonprofit organization to be in right standing with laws and regulations, right standing with those the camp serves, and right standing with God.  Plus, the joy of doing this work with Brenda, my sister, is icing on the cake.  “I love because God first loved me” (1 Jn. 4:19).


Here is the vision I have for 2025:


My goals are 1) to provide a safe place of care for 500 ministry workers to grieve their losses freely, 2) to equip and train 5 churches for clarity in their role and responsibilities along with the tools to care well for their missionaries, and 3) to provide coaching for five people to move forward that is best for them in a season of transition by the end of December 2025…and I can’t do this alone. 


Will you join me?

 

Come and use your talents and skills to advance the Kingdom of God: 

  • Join my monthly support team.
  • Invitation to give a year-end donation.
  • Host an event in your home, church, or business.
  • Invite other churches, businesses, or personal contacts to give.

I would love to come and speak at your next special gathering, event, retreat, or conference with tailored meaningful and engaging conversations that deeply resonates, leaving you ready to take your next right step.  Three goals I have are 1) evoke awareness, 2) equip you with tools to use in ministry and personal life, and 3) create space for connection and growth.  Let’s collaborate and together be a catalyst for connection and growth.


Upcoming Events in 2025:


  • TCK Connect – January-May 2025
  • Fundraising Cohorts – 2025
  • Women’s Leadership Cohort – January-April 2025
  • ABWE Cohort on Moral Injury January-March 2025
  • Water Street Mission staff care – January 2025
  • Training for Safe Families on Wounds of the Workplace – March 2025
  • Family Debrief – March 2025
  • Cherry Run Camp’s Women’s Retreat on Prayer – April 2025


Advent Blessing

 

May you know the nearness of Emmanuel, 

Christ with you.

May you sense the One who draws near to you.

                                       The One who is hope.

                                                The One who is peace.

                                                         The One who is joy.

                                                                 The One who is love.

                                                                         The One who is.

                                                                                             Amen.


PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for wonderful Christmas celebrations with TCK Connect and Safe Place Ministry!

Praise the Lord for Brenda and I writing and finishing all Cherry Run Camp’s policies for the Board!

Praise the Lord for 2025 funding coming in of $2,300!

Praise the Lord for this advent-Christmas season!

Praise the Lord for family and snow!

Pray for year-end campaign fundraising - $14,900 still needed for 2025.

Pray for local community in the new church and the home group I attend.

Pray for BCM Peru missionaries to rest, recover, and enjoy this Christmas break.

Pray for the students of TCK Connect this holiday season.

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

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