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

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

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

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

Fun Day for Mission Residents

Brian and I had the opportunity to take all the Mission residents to the lake for a cookout and fun time on Memorial Day.  The men played horseshoes, swam, listened to Christian music, and also had a discussion about what Memorial Day was all about.  We recognized veterans and those who had loved ones give their life to serve and protect us.  Overall it was a great day.  The men were very appreciative of us spending time with them at the lake. 

Curtis Pless, Missions Director

How Big Is Your God?

“The Lord is great, and greatly to be praised!” exclaimed the Psalmist David in Psalm 96:4.  He goes on to say that, “God is to be feared above all gods.”  Rev 19:1 tells us that all salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, belong to the Lord our God only.  Genesis 1:1 proclaims in the beginning GOD. Before there was anything, God was.  He stepped out into darkness and said “let there be light,” and there was light!  Then, he spoke and said “let there be,” and there was the sun, the moon, the stars, plants, animals, sea and land.

Can man speak and things appear?  No, I know because I tried while typing this blog & nothing happened (Hey, you can’t blame a gal for trying!).

God speaks… and time, matter, molecules, EVERYTHING obeys His voice.  God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into his body the breath of life.  From the rib of man, He created woman.

All that is, is because of Him.  God is the great Creator, yet He himself is the uncreated.  He never grows tired or weary.  He never learns or wonders why.  He is the all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present, all-sufficient God of the universe.  AMAZING!

If we truly believe the Bible to be true and that God can do and has done all of the things He claims, why do we worry?  Why do we fear?  Why do we believe that life, or circumstances, or people are hopeless?

So, my question for you today is “How big is your God?”  Jehovah is a strong tower.  The righteous run into it, and they are safe (Proverbs 18:10)!

Believing in a fire walking, giant slaying, death defying, life-changing God,

Theresa Allen

Women’s Ministry Director

First Friday of each month

On the First Friday of each month is a good opportunity for all to see a thumbnail sketch of the ministry at the Haven’s Men’s Training Center, 1106 N Major Rd, Belton, SC.

On June 3 at 6:30 pm, our guest speaker will be Rev. Wesley Taylor from Barker’s Creek Baptist Church in Honea Path.  The evening will celebrate several of the men’s progress within the program, including the men’s choir and testimonies, and followed by a charge to all from Pastor Taylor.

On June 5^th New Prospect Baptist in Anderson will be having Haven of Rest Day during the 9:00 am service.  We appreciate all of our churches especially when we are given the opportunity to personally thank faithful partners face to face.

Eddie Capps

Director, Men’s Training Center