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March Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER

Connect. Nurture. Grow.


YOU are amazing, encouraging, and generous and I am deeply grateful for you and what you mean to me.  Because of your partnership, this ministry of member care continues to reach people in meaningful ways.  

 

Since December, 78% of our 2026 budget has already come in—that’s $65,500!  This is a beautiful reflection of God’s goodness and the faithfulness of this community.  As we look toward the remainder of the budget, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us to help close the gap and reach our full goal by May 31, 2026?

 

One-Time Gift Opportunities

Would you prayerfully consider filling one of these giving slots?

·      1 partner at $10,000

·      3 partners at $1,000

·      1 partner at $5,000

·      4 partners at $500   

·      1 partner at $2,000

·      4 partners at $250   

 

Thank you for praying about how you might participate.

In the work of debriefing and coaching, I am often reminded that the most meaningful moments happen in quiet spaces — when someone has the opportunity to pause, reflect, and be heard.  

The Lenten season invites us into this same rhythm.  It is a time to pause, reflect, release, and prepare our hearts for renewal.  Lent gives permission to stop pretending everything is fine.  It creates space to notice what is unfinished, tender, or ready to shift.  Awareness is not failure — it is the doorway to growth.

Because of your partnership, I’ve been able to witness this kind of sacred space in many conversations recently. Here are a few glimpses.

Recently, facilitating a debrief with Angela, a pastor who has been faithfully serving the Lord and people for 38 years.  Like many in ministry, she carries both the joys and the weight of caring for others.  Our time together allowed her to reflect on the experiences that have shaped this last season of ministry.  She shared that being able to process out loud with someone who “gets it” felt like an act of grace toward herself.  During our conversation, Angela began to recognize how many losses had quietly stacked up over time and how heavy that had become — along with the fear of becoming stuck or paralyzed in the grief of it all.

Another debrief was with Jackie, a missionary serving in China, Taiwan and most recently in Thailand.  Jackie has heard about debriefing but has never experienced one herself so was curious about the process.  During our time together she shared about the rapid growth of their ministry, the deaths of her parents and a beloved mentor, her own health battle, and the challenges of navigating a difficult team transition. Much of her role has been pouring into others, so this debrief became a rare moment where she could speak honestly about her own struggles.  For a while, she was able to be the receiver of care rather than the giver.  Debriefing helps missionaries care for their own hearts so they can continue serving from a place of health and sustainability.

Another encouraging experience this month was providing debrief training for a missionary couple.  They recently received their own debrief and sensed how meaningful that process was for them.  As they move toward a pastoral care role within their ministry, we spent time exploring the principles and posture of debriefing — learning how listening well, asking thoughtful questions, and holding space can become powerful ways to care for fellow ministry workers.  I will continue mentoring them as they practice and grow more comfortable using these tools.

 What a gift from the Lord, an in-person visit with Hannah, a Third Culture Kid (TCK) who is part of my small group through TCK Connect.  Her family is currently in the United States on furlough, and it was such a delight to finally meet face-to-face after connecting online for the last two years.  These moments are special reminders of the importance of community for TCKs, who often navigate complex layers of identity, belonging, and transition.

 In addition to debriefing work, I continue to walk alongside coaching clients who are navigating significant life transitions.  One client in particular is currently discerning changes in her work and vocational direction.  Over the past weeks she has been taking thoughtful steps forward — exploring possibilities and moving at a pace that feels sustainable as she moves toward decisions that align with who she is and how she hopes to live.

 Each of these moments reflects the heart of this ministry: creating safe spaces where people can connect, be nurtured, and grow in becoming.  And each one is something we are invited into with Jesus.  Our partnership makes it possible for pastors, missionaries, TCKs, and individuals in transition to receive care and encouragement along their journey.

 

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, 

who for the joy set before him endured the cross, 

scorning its shame, 

and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:2

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for $51,600 has been raised since mid-March for my 2026 budget!!!

Praise the Lord for a front row seat to seeing God work in people’s lives!

Praise the Lord for His leading through the debrief, coaching, and care sessions! 

Praise the Lord for having lunch with a TCK Connect student in the area on furlough!

Praise the Lord for the opportunity to equip a missionary couple in debriefing!

Pray for 2026 fundraising of $13,800.

Pray for a family debrief – three young adult TCKs, meeting with them online twice a month before their in-person debrief in June 8th-11th. Family session on April 27th. Individual sessions on April 13th & 27th.

Pray for a Women’s Retreat April 10th-11th with Bethann.

Pray for Cherry Run Camp’s Women’s Retreat April 18th.

Pray for a 3-hr debrief w/Korean missionary Mar. 12th. 

Pray for scheduling clients for debriefs and coaching as I’ve had many referrals, making sure they receive the best care, and I am having margin.

Pray for wisdom & discernment when meeting with people for care.

Pray for TCK Connect (Thurs & Fri)

Contact Information:


Donate Online! (Follow the prompts) 
www.WorldOutreach.org/783

 

Mail Checks:

  World Outreach Ministries, Inc.

  P.O. Box B

  Marietta, GA  30061

  (Make a check out to WOM & in memo or in a note write Shannon Eaton #783)

 

Bill Pay:  free option via your online banking

  (Use the same information for checks)

 

Shannon Eaton

107 Old York Rd Apt 5

New Cumberland, PA 17070

(724) 967-1437


Email:  shannon.eaton76@gmail.com

Coaching:  lifetransitioncoaching.shannon@gmail.com

FaceBook:  fb.com/shannonreaton

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