Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Mission News

The men residents at the Haven of Rest Mission had the opportunity to attend a revival concerning Biblical history at a local church this past week.  It was very informing and inspirational.

Our advanced program guys were invited to a cookout and testimony service last Friday night by some long-time mentors and friends of the Haven of Rest.  Our men said they had a great time of fun and fellowship.  We sincerely thank all those that share their time and finances to help these men.  You are a tremendous blessing.

Curtis Pless
Mission Director

Friday, June 24, 2011

Loving God is the key to loving others

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

If we follow these 2 commandments, then it won’t be hard to follow the other 8.

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118:24

Sandra Vickery
Administrative Assistant

Monday, June 20, 2011

God’s strength…my weakness

I love how God speaks to us and how He always knows just what to use to break through to us.  I was dwelling on how I (Heather) was going to be strong enough, good enough, smart enough to get through the mini crises that seem so major in the moment and even overwhelming at times.  I was focusing so hard on how I (Heather) could possibly juggle everything, control everything, and manage every detail without messing up.  I started to pray and I remember saying “Father I need you to make me stronger” and it was almost as if God snapped His almighty hands to wake me up and said Heather you cannot be strong enough because I am your strength and apart from me you can do nothing!  I just sat there staring out with tears running down my face.  All God wanted was for me to stop relying on myself and start relying on Him alone.  I had to stand back and praise God for His power, His plan, and His great control over every single aspect of my life!  There is absolutely nothing too hard for the Lord our God and He is always more than enough.  Right after my prayer I started my daily devotion and it was on 2nd Corinthians 12:9 which says….
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.  Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
What an awesome God we serve!  Thank you Father for making me weak so that I always turn to you Lord!

I would like to challenge you to come visit us and see firsthand who we are and what we do!  To schedule a tour or just to ask questions, please contact me at 864-226-6193 ext. 102 or e-mail me at heather.mabe@havenofrest.cc.  Thank you for your willingness to help others.

In Christ,
Heather J. Mabe
Development Coordinator

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Kingdom Agenda: What a Way to Live

I am reading a book now authored by Dr. Tony Evans, The Kingdom Agenda: What a Way to Live.  Of course it deals with living for the Kingdom.  The older I get (66 now) the more I realize that the main thing in this life is Kingdom business because that is the only thing that is eternal.
Vance Havner said, “He would rather burn out rather than rust out.”  That is my desire and I trust it is yours.  We are seeing Kingdom work at the Haven on a regular basis as men and women are coming to know the Lord and are growing in Him.  We invite you to get involved in what the Lord is doing through this work.  If you would like to know more, please call me at 226-6193, ext.101.
Sid Stewart, Executive Director