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May Newsletter

 SHANNON’S CORNER

Connect. Nurture. Grow.


This year marks 20 years of ministry, and I am continually amazed at the faithfulness of God and the incredible people who have walked alongside me through every season.  Thank you for praying, encouraging, giving, and saying “yes” to being part of this journey.

Together we have seen lives touched, hearts encouraged, and people strengthened through seasons of transition, growth, and healing. What began as simply saying “yes” to God’s leading has grown into opportunities to serve individuals, families, Third Culture Kids, and ministry leaders around the world.  Thank you for being part of these  20 years.

Over the past month, ministry has been full and meaningful.  We’ve had the privilege of facilitating four in-person debriefs with our partners Tributary Retreat Center and Safe Place Ministry, and two online debriefs with our partner Refresh & Resound International for individuals and couples serving in cross-cultural ministry.  Each conversation was unique and meaningful and the Holy Spirit met each person where they were.

These spaces continue to remind us how important it is for global workers to have a safe place to process experiences, transitions, grief, growth, and renewal.  These conversations are sacred moments where people are reminded, they are seen, heard, and cared for.  It is an honor to walk with global workers as they care for their hearts and souls while serving others around the world.  

We are also wrapping up another semester with TCK Connect.  Investing in Third Culture Kids and supporting them through their unique life experiences continues to be deeply rewarding.  These students often carry experiences, questions, and transitions that many people around them do not fully understand.  This semester has been full of important conversations, connection, growth, and encouragement.  We have four seniors who are graduating and either going to university or doing a gap year program.

Preparations are continuing for upcoming ministry opportunities in Armenia the end of August and Nepal the end of September.  These trips will focus on retreat, encouragement, debriefing, support, and ministry care for those serving internationally.

There is currently $8,090 still needed to be fully fund this year which includes these upcoming ministry trips.  If you would like to partner financially, your support directly helps provide care, encouragement, and resources to individuals, families, and TCKs and their communities being served through these opportunities.

Would you, your church, your friend, or a business prayerfully consider filling one of these giving slots?

2 partners at $4,000       OR

8 partners at $1,000       OR

 16 partners at $500

As we celebrate 20 years of ministry, I am reminded again that ministry has never been a solo journey.  You are a BIG part of the ministry and the people we serve.  Your partnership continues to impact lives in ways that matter deeply and eternally.  I am grateful we get to continue saying “yes” together to what God is doing around the world.

Upcoming Schedule:

  • May 30th – guest speaker at Women’s Breakfast at the Dayton Global Methodist Church
  • June 3rd – 5th – online debrief with individual TX serving the Nations
  • June 8th – 11th – in-person TCK debrief with 3 adolescents in Pennsylvania
  • June 15th – 19th – in-person adult and TCK debrief (5, 8, & 11 year olds) in Arkansas
  • June 20th – 24th – in-person adult and TCK debrief (5, 8, & 13 year olds) in Arkansas
  • June 26th – in-person individual debrief/coaching in Arkansas
  • June 27th – July 4th - vacation
  • July 13th – 17th – in-person TCK debrief (3 & 5 year old) in Arkansas
  • July 20th – 22ne – online couple debrief Mexico
  •  July 25th  – Aug 5th – Cherry Run Camp

 

 “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for 20 years of ministry!

Praise the Lord for $57,409 has been raised, 87% of the budget! 

Praise the Lord for safety in travel to and from Tributary in AR!

Praise the Lord for His wisdom in meeting and ministering to so many this month!

Praise the Lord for all the debriefs!

Praise the Lord for all the coaching sessions!

Praise the Lord for a great TCK Connect Semester and celebrating our 4 seniors!

Pray for 2026 fundraising of $8,090 still needed. 

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

Pray for online individual debrief June 3rd -5th.

Pray for in-person TCK debrief June 8th-11th in Harrisburg, PA

Pray for in-person parent & TCK debrief June 15th-19th in AR.

Pray for in-person parent & TCK debrief June 20th-24th in AR.

Pray for in-person individual debrief/coaching session in AR.

Pray for safe travels to Tributary Retreat Center in Harriet, AR June 12th-28th.

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


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)

 

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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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