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Seasons of Change
We all can have mixed feelings about change. Sometimes we feel refreshed with the anticipation of something new. Sometimes we are frustrated that we have to adjust. Other times we actually experience fear due to the unknown or some other dread.
Covid 19, Presidential elections, Social discord: The changes society and individuals have been facing in 2020 have been a challenge, to put it mildly. Stress has increased. emotions are raging. Feelings of helplessness and isolation are every-day adjustments we are all making.
Through all the change, Refreshing Mercies is thriving and adapting to meet the needs of those hurting from loss and stress. We are excited that our on-site retreat schedule is filling for the autumn months. God has proven faithful and has encouraged us as we let Him use us in new ways and use new situations to draw people closer to Him. Pray with us that God will provide for us financially in new ways as well.
We would like to give you an understanding of where your money goes, should you prayerfully commit to monthly financial support of Refreshing Mercies...
- On-site stay with a program personally designed for specific needs.
- Public speaking, training seminars, camps, etc.
- Individual, couple, family counseling
- Email ministry
- Children's videos
- Adult devotional videos
- Writings/Brochures/Articles
- Consultations with organizations
The financial support we currently receive has been stable and very much appreciated, but it is not yet to the place that will allow us to move on to the next level of ministry. Won't you consider whether you can join our Refreshing Mercies' Support Team by committing to monthly support or by recommending Refreshing Mercies to your church or organization as they consider a ministry to support?
Refreshing Mercies has the potential to minister to more than 4,000 hurting people each year. Your $50 a month commitment will allow Refreshing Mercies to invest in 2-3 lives per year. How many lives would you like to invest in through Refreshing Mercies? Click below to donate.
GOD is in control. GOD is not taken by surprise. GOD still uses His people to be the salt and light of the world. GOD has a plan that is unchangeable. GOD is unchangeable.
This autumn season as you see the beauty in God's creation, may it be a reminder that change, in God's hands, can be powerful, transforming, and strengthening. God chooses to use people to minister to the lives of the hurt and lost. So in the midst of any change you are experiencing, look to God, who is always the same yesterday, today, and forever!
Sincerely,
Mark and Sheryl Douras
Refreshing Mercies Ministry
Visit us on our webpage
MarkSheryl@RefreshingMercies.org
DID YOU KNOW?
If you frequently shop on Amazon.com, you can also support Refreshing Mercies at the same time.
AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase to Refreshing Mercies!
At this time, orders made through Amazon.com or the Amazon app are not eligible for Amazon Smile donations. Orders must be placed through smile.amazon.com.
Luckily, smile.amazon.com connects with your Amazon account. Your wish lists, order history, shopping cart, etc can all be accessed through Smile. If you prefer to use your mobile phone, you can either connect to smile.amazon.com through your browser and bookmark the page for future use. Or you can use the App to make your selections and add them to your cart, then go to Smile.amazon.com (where you will see your full cart) and finish checking out.
Click or copy this link for instructions on how to get set up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202029360
Interested in joining us to support this great cause?
If you frequently shop on Amazon.com, you can also support Refreshing Mercies at the same time.
AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase to Refreshing Mercies!
At this time, orders made through Amazon.com or the Amazon app are not eligible for Amazon Smile donations. Orders must be placed through smile.amazon.com.
Luckily, smile.amazon.com connects with your Amazon account. Your wish lists, order history, shopping cart, etc can all be accessed through Smile. If you prefer to use your mobile phone, you can either connect to smile.amazon.com through your browser and bookmark the page for future use. Or you can use the App to make your selections and add them to your cart, then go to Smile.amazon.com (where you will see your full cart) and finish checking out.
Click or copy this link for instructions on how to get set up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202029360
Interested in joining us to support this great cause?
Refreshing Mercies Ministry
1320 W. Cedar Hills Dr.
Dunlap, Illinois 61525
(309) 713-6261
Email: marksheryl@refreshingmercies.org
1320 W. Cedar Hills Dr.
Dunlap, Illinois 61525
(309) 713-6261
Email: marksheryl@refreshingmercies.org