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June Newsletter

 SHANNON’S CORNER

Connect. Nurture. Grow.


As I watch the power of a storm, listen to the thunder and downpour of rain, gaze upon the beauty of a sunrise, watch the trees dance in the wind, hear the gentle rain falling on the foliage, listen to the birds sing, see deer leap through the fields, and experience both the coolness and warmth of changing weather, I am reminded of God's beauty all around us.

Being surrounded by such beauty these past few weeks has ministered deeply to my spirit, body, mind, and soul.  It has been especially meaningful as I have listened to difficult, and at times traumatizing, stories from global workers serving and living in hard places around the world.  As they courageously share their wounds, burdens, and struggles, I find myself returning to this verse: "From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth in glorious radiance" (Psalm 50:2, NLT).

 

The beauty of creation reminds me that beauty is not simply something God creates—it is part of who He is.  Even in places marked by suffering, uncertainty, and hardship, God's beauty continues to shine forth.  It causes me to pause and ask: When was the last time you intentionally gazed upon the Lord's beauty?  

 

Speaking at the Women’s breakfast and sharing with them the parable of the Good Samaritan a Scripture passage I use in debrief to help individuals in processing their stories through the lens of others, self, and Jesus. How others and even our own self has caused pain, hurt, and wounds. Jesus, sees us, has compassion – stirring, urgency of our bowels – moves towards us to care and tend to our wounds and pain. His ongoing care and tending and provision – however long it takes.

 

Reading a book called, The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken, what he learned from Christians who live in persecution “…is like the sun coming up in the east. It happens all the time. It’s the way things are. There is nothing unusual or unexpected by it.” It has made me stop and ask some hard questions of myself with the Lord about my perception. And especially since I am working with more global workers who are serving in war torn, high security risk places in the world this is giving me insight and understanding with what I have been hearing and learning from what they are sharing and processing.

 

Some of my favorite people groups to serve and learn from are Third Culture Kids (TCKs).  They are truly remarkable kids and adolescents who are formed and shaped by their lived experiences with different cultures and lots of life transitions. Occasionally, when working with TCKs, it can be challenging because they do not want to listen or participate.  Giving them their voice and power to say and make their own decisions is a way to let them be seen and heard and connected by me when they would rather not be here.  Sometimes I leave our sessions wondering and feeling like nothing landed then I’ll hear the parents or another adult share that the TCK talked about what we did.  

 

Sometimes I have TCKs who I learn from because of what they have experienced and their response to it.  Recently an eight-year-old shared when he was in kindergarten, he was asked to befriend this new boy.  This new boy was mean to the TCK and yet when the teacher made a comment to the TCK about the other boy’s behavior, the TCK said, “I am to love my enemies. That’s loving well.”  Another five-year-old TCK said to his dad, as our time together ended, “Dad, I want more debriefing.  This was lots of fun.”

 

I am deeply grateful to serve alongside our ministry partners—Refresh & Resound International, Safe Place Ministries, and Tributary Retreat Centre.  Together, we are providing care for global workers, Third Culture Kids, and ministry leaders around the world.  It is a joy to build relationships with each person who makes up these teams and to witness how God is using our collective efforts to connect, nurture, and grow His Kingdom.

 

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and partnership.  Your support makes it possible for us to continue providing care, debriefing, coaching, and encouragement to those serving in challenging places around the world. 

 

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

 

2 partners at $3,100

OR

10 partners at $619       

 

 

Together, we are helping people find healing, hope, and renewed strength for the journey ahead.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for $59,309 has been raised, 90.6% of the budget! 

Praise the Lord for speaking engagement at Dayton Global Methodist Church!

Praise the Lord for visiting friends!

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

Praise the Lord for nature and the rain!

Praise the Lord for the Holy Spirit ministering to the individuals in all the debriefs, spirit, mind, body, & soul!

Praise the Lord for the 11 TCK debriefs!


Pray for 2026 fundraising of $6,190 still needed. 

Pray for rest, relaxation, and fun on vacation June 28th-July 5th. 

Pray for online couple debrief July 7th-8th and July 21st-22nd.

Pray for TCK debrief at Tributary July 12th-18th.

Pray for online couple debrief July 20th-22nd.

Pray for Cherry Run Camp July 25th-Aug 2nd.

Pray for summer TCK Connect July 10th.

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

Contact Information:


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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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