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April Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER

Connect. Nurture. Grow.


The beauty my eyes have been taking in lately feels like a gentle invitation to notice new life—birds building nests and chirping, flowers blooming, and the many shades of green emerging all around.  Spring has a way of reminding me that growth is quietly, faithfully happening.

 

Recently, I had the privilege of attending two women’s retreats.  It was a sweet and sacred time.  I listened as women shared their stories—evidence of deep growth and transformation.  Some spoke of difficult seasons the Lord has brought them through, while others are still walking through hard places.  Yet, in every story, there was a steady thread: He is present in it all.  As these women opened their hearts, connections deepened, and fellowship grew richer.  Growth was not only personal, but shared.

 

Encouragement is putting strength into someone’s belly.  Three women at the retreat encouraged me as they shared their experience about what God is doing in their prayer life and teaching others various ways to connect with the Lord in prayer.  In another conversation with a friend, she was sharing about her life, and it was amazing to hear the growth journey she and the Lord have taken this past year and along the way deepening her intimacy with the Lord.

The Lord used a Scripture passage, John 21 with three different missionaries who are in different seasons of life to invite them into deeper relationship with Him.  He is present where they are and meets their basic needs, sustenance to strengthen them for the journey. The Lord reminds them His plan and purpose for their lives has not changed even though their assignment is shifting.  Jesus near the end of His conversation with Peter says to Peter, “Follow me.”  Jesus compassionately inviting Peter into a deeper relationship using the same familiar invitation at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.  I have been sitting with this passage and meditating, learning how the Lord wants me to grow in resting securely in a deeper relationship with Him.

This season has also been full in other meaningful ways.  I continue to enjoy my two small groups of students at TCK Connect.  As they share their highs and lows, it’s been a joy to watch them build connection, encourage one another, and grow together.  Many are navigating busy seasons of homeschooling alongside travel and ministry commitments, yet the camaraderie they share is something special to witness.

 

Being able to journey with a family who is soon leaving Trinidad & Tobago to re-enter back into the USA has been a new experience.  Hearing their heart’s desire to finish well and re-enter well.  Coaching each family member of what their top five needs they want to accomplish before leaving and being practical about it.  Much as to do with saying goodbyes to friends but also to places and favorite foods.  The process of going through their belongings to decide what to leave behind and what to take with them – the weight limit restrictions in planes.  Some of the teens play instruments and must decide which ones stay and which ones they will take with them. Goodbyes are never easy but so important for our hearts to have closure.

 

In all of this, I keep noticing a common thread—growth.  Sometimes it’s visible and vibrant, like spring blossoms.  Other times, it’s quieter, unfolding beneath the surface.  But it is happening.

 

We are just shy of 84% of our 2026 budget that has already come in—that’s $65,500!  The Lord is using each one of you in nurturing and growing my faith as I learn to rest fully in His security.  THANK YOU!

 

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 $5,000

·      3 partners at $1,000

·      1 partner at $700

·      4 partners at $500  

 

Upcoming Schedule:

  •     April 23rd & 24th – online debrief with an individual serving in Armenia
  • April 27th & 28th – online debrief with an individual serving in Kazakhstan
  • May 4th – 8th – in-person debrief with a couple re-entering US from serving in Europe and North Africa
  • May 4th-8th – In-person debrief with an individual re-entering US from serving in Thailand
  • May 11th-15th – in-person debrief with a couple serving in India
  • May 23rd – guest speaker on the podcast, Deeper Dive Into Joy
  • May 30th – guest speaker at Women’s Breakfast at the Dayton Global Methodist Church


"…Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?…Simon son of John, do you truly love me?…Simon son of John, do you love me? …Follow me!”

John 21:15-17, 19

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for $54,800 has been raised since mid-April for my 2026 budget!!!

Praise the Lord for both women’s retreats, seeing God working in the hearts of his daughters and filling my cup!

Praise the Lord for good connections with the three TCKs during our family meeting session and one-on-ones!

Praise the Lord for celebrating Easter with family! Participating in a Seder Dinner.

Pray for 2026 fundraising of $10,655.

Pray for a family debrief – three young adult TCKs, individual sessions in May.

Pray for online debriefs in April.

Pray for in-person debriefs in May.

Pray for trip to Arkansas May 1st to 17th.

Pray for being a guest on Deep Dive into Joy Podcast on May 23rd.

Pray for speaking at Dayton Global Methodist Women’s Breakfast on May 30th.

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

Pray for TCK Connect (Thurs & Fri)

Contact Information:


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www.WorldOutreach.org/783

 

Mail Checks:

  World Outreach Ministries, Inc.

  P.O. Box B

  Marietta, GA  30061

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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

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