A Life Changing Announcement for You!
Hi friends!
As I write this to you, I’m a nervous wreck, to be honest. I’m about to make one of the BIGGEST announcements I’ve ever made.
In August 2009, I entered through the doors of the Table Rock Freedom Center, a residential discipleship program for women with life controlling issues. I was at the bottom of myself. I hated life and myself. I was convinced God had abandoned me; just like everyone else in my life, and there was nothing left to live for. It turns out I was the one who left Him.
For one year I lived with former prostitutes, drug addicts, drug dealers, and alcoholics. That’s how the world saw them anyway. To me, however, they were my sisters, my friends. They were broken, just like me, looking for redemption and healing.
During the course of that year, I dug into my past until the shovel couldn’t move anymore, dealing with the pain of sexual abuse, rape, abandonment issues, low self-esteem, and more. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
On August 14, 2010, I completed the most intense, rewarding year of my life. I stood on a stage surrounded by family, friends and supporters, where I finally had an understanding of freedom and God’s love. There was no way I was letting go of it this time.
During my yearlong stay, God revealed to me I would someday have my own ministry and be a teacher. I held onto those words, even though I didn’t understand what they meant. Then in the Fall of 2012, He brought that prophecy to life.
I watched the doors of the Table Rock Freedom Center close, a ministry that God used to change my life. I was devastated. God soon let me know that though those doors were closing, He would use me to open new ones.
Several months ago I sat at the funeral of a former student who never grasped the understanding of God’s love for her, sadly taking her own life. There, God showed me the broken need a place to go and I would be the one to help provide that place.
Today, I am following His calling as He prepares Esther’s House of Redemption to offer hope to the broken and provide a safe place for women to be fully restored from the inside out. It’s a journey I never expected to be walking on, but am fully willing to take, if it changes only one life the way mine was.
So, with that said…
I introduce you to Esther’s House of Redemption. Since the inception of this ministry only a few months ago, God has rocked my world with His provisions, already providing us a home that will house up to eight women, as well as a wonderful board of directors.
Feel free to check out our website and learn more about what we intend to do at Esther’s House. Learn who we are and what our mission is about. Get a breakdown ofthe program structure, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Over the next few months, we will furnish the ready-to-move-into home, hire appropriate staff, and start taking applications for women.
This is where you come in.
First of all, I seek your prayers more than anything. This ministry cannot operate without prayer.
Secondly, I would be honored if you would consider being a partner with Esther’s House. The ministry will operate on donations only, and we can’t do it without you. If you would like to become a partner, or even make a one-time donation, investing in the lives of broken women seeking redemption, here’ s how:
To give by mail: Please make checks payable to Esther’s House and mail to: Esther’s House, P.O. Box 1438, Hollister, MO 65673.
To give by phone: Please call 417.449.5122.
To give online: Click here to donate.
Please note that all donations are pending tax exempt status until further notice.
I’m still trying to absorb the fact that God has called me to lead this mission. There are days I question His choice, but He always returns with reassurance that I am walking in the right direction. I am reminded of the broken, weak vessels He used to lead His missions in the Bible. Noah, Abraham, Moses, and let’s not forget King David.
I am honored to be His vessel and thank you again for your prayers as I step foot into this new season of life.
Have a great week, and if you don’t mind, I’d like to add you to the email newsletter list for Esther’s House. If you don’t wish to subscribe, simply remove your name from the list when you get your first email.Thank you for your support, and again, if you’d like to become a partner with us, you can do so here. (http://ehor.org/donate-now/)
