Dear Friend,
As the year closes and a new one is upon us, I want to take you on a journey of a few of the amazing things our God has done. Due to your faithful giving and prayers, we have been able to minister to hundreds of broken men and women, leading them to the Restorer of life. Here is a snapshot of some of the ways your contribution has touched a life on the mission field:- We have been able to reach those outside the walls of the church in places such as Hope House (first house for Eagles Wings Ministry) and Hopes Place (women's shelter at Union Gospel Mission).
- We had the privilege of partnering with Pure Life Ministries on our mission trip to Uganda.
- We have now expanded into two new areas of Uganda.
- We shared in the joy of a neo-natal nurse in Romania, who was very excited about the Romanian translation of the post-abortive study. She took enough studies to bring hope to other hurting women in Romania.
- Our prison ministry at Purdy Women's Correctional Center is growing and changing lives.
- We have faithfully ministered to the women in Ukraine for the past ten years.
- We are reaching women and men all over the world through our web-based counseling ministry.
These are just a few of the ways that your faithful generosity has touched the lives of those around the globe, as well as many men and women within our very own communities.
Listen to the story of a successful businessman who completed the Wounded Warrior study:"I aborted my children 35 years ago. As a Christian I buried this sin very, very deep in my soul hoping it would just sort of go away because I was forgiven by Christ. Healing Hearts has helped me open up this infected wound in my soul and clean out all of the shame, guilt, pride, bitterness and selfishness that was there that I didn't want to admit. For 35 years I've been afraid to go to that dark place of my past, afraid of what bringing up this terrible sin would do to me. Healing Hearts brought me there in a firm but gentle way, as our heavenly Father would do. God spoke through my counselor Alan as my steady guide, always encouraging and supportive. I believe my healing will be a continuous process throughout my life and Healing Hearts has been God's instrument in starting me on this journey of healing. I would recommend this program to any man suffering from post abortion as a means of learning about yourself, how you fell into this terrible sin and the saving power of our merciful God in heaven."
Or how about Elsie, who writes:"This study has impacted and changed my life. Step by step, I have been able to understand that there is a merciful God that is ready to heal my soul, and give grace and forgiveness to all my sins. My past is no more; my Lord has healed all my wounds, and made me a new creature in Christ. I am very thankful to Healing Hearts Organization, and I encourage all women who are still suffering from their past, take the opportunity to be healed and start a new beginning in Christ. "
Because of a very generous anonymous donor we were able to move forward with the writing of our teen bible study for girls. A pilot group is now in session and we are watching God do amazing things in the lives of these young women. Please pray for this project and its completion.
The testimonies of God's faithfulness do not stop here; let's hear the heart of a faithful donor who experiences the tremendous joy that comes from giving to Healing Hearts Ministries:
Alabaster Box....by .C.C. Winans "The room grew still as she made her way to Jesus. She stumbles through the tears that made her blind. She felt such pain. Some spoke in anger, heard folks whisper, "There's no place here for her kind.".....still on she came. Through the shame that flushed her face until at last she knelt before His feet. And though she spoke no words everything she said was heard as she poured her love for the Master from her box of Alabaster.
I've come to pour my praise on Him like oil from Mary's alabaster box. Don't be angry if I wash His feet with my tears and I dry them with my hair. You weren't there the night He found me. You didn't feel what I felt when He wrapped His loving arms around me. You don't know the cost of the oil in my Alabaster box." The oil I now lovingly pour back to Jesus is through my monthly contributions to Healing Hearts Ministries International. I went through the Healing Hearts Binding Up the Brokenhearted Bible Study in 1998 and my life was forever changed. The forgiveness and restoration that occurred during that study was something only God could have accomplished. As I learned the whole truth about the price Jesus paid on the cross for me, my life was changed and the prison walls that I had erected were forever torn down.
What a great privilege and blessing it is to give to a ministry that touches and restores so many lives year after year. There is no one within Healing Hearts organization that takes the credit for all the restored lives. All glory and honor is directed back to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for He is the One who made us and therefore the only One who can heal us.
Would you please consider joining me in pouring out your praise and honor back to your Redeemer by becoming a monthly donor to Healing Hearts Ministries? I would encourage you not to miss the blessing of giving back to The Great Healer by giving credit where credit is due and fund a ministry whose sole purpose is to Bind Up the Brokenhearted. Isaiah 61:1-4
As you can see, none of this would be possible without you. You have made it possible for Healing Hearts to minister to the brokenhearted and we thank you for partnering with us as we follow our Lord. What a joy to give financially knowing that you have a hand in touching a life in a very real and tangible way!
...the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you...Numbers 6:22-27 Have a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year be filled with many blessings from above.
In His Love
International Director
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