Miracles In The Making - Miracle Hill Ministries

Fall
2013
in the
A publication of Miracle Hill Ministries
Finding Home Again
Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Joshua
found himself asking that very question as he roamed the streets, alone, broke, and
addicted to opiates. How did he get there?
Joshua’s introduction to the world of drugs began at the young age of seventeen.
Before even finishing high school, he was an alcoholic and drug addict—but his
dependency only grew from there. As he got older, Joshua abused his wife’s
prescription pain medication, and then eventually found the needle.
He was hooked. Nothing in Joshua’s life mattered more to him than drugs, and in
the five years he abused opiates, he lost everything—his wife, his job, his money, his
home… he had nothing left. And the scariest part was, he didn’t care.
So there he was… alone on the streets, desperate for another high. Joshua only
pursued Miracle Hill in order to sleep in a normal bed again, but had to leave because
he couldn’t stop drinking. No matter how much the counselors encouraged him to join
their addiction recovery program, Joshua wasn’t ready. He was more content being
alone on the streets with his addiction than rebuilding his life without it. But after six
months deprived of warmth, friends, or shelter, Joshua’s heart began to change.
Though apprehensive, he finally decided to move to Miracle Hill’s Overcomers Center
to seek help and healing from his crippling addictions. Joshua’s road to recovery was
far from easy, but through the gospel, tough love, and a lot of prayer and counsel, he
realized that he had an opportunity not only to change his life, but also to live fully for
the first time. Through the teachings at Overcomers, he learned how to “submit my
will, accept help… and give it all to God.”
Since his time in recovery, Joshua is a restored man! He works at Homes of Hope in
Greenville, helping provide safe, affordable housing to families and individuals without
a place to call their own. He knows where these people have been, but he also knows
the amazing miracles the Lord can do through even the most hopeless circumstances.
Now when Joshua looks upon his life and thinks, “How did I get here?” the answer is
obvious—through the help of God, Miracle Hill and our supporters.
“Joshua’s road to
recovery was far
from easy.”
Table of Contents
Finding Home Again..1
The Growing Need for
Foster Care ................2
Be the Bridge ............2
Committed to Serve..3
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Thanksgiving
Turkey Fry ..................3
Upcoming Events ......4
Living in a Place
Called Trust ..............4
The Growing
Need for
Foster Care
As the need for foster care
grows, we hope to increase
our number of foster families
from 72 to 100. But we need
your help to reach this goal!
A foster mother once said,
“The unknown is scary, but it’s
[always] a real blessing. You
just have to take that leap of
faith.”
If interested in foster parenting,
please contact Sharon Betts at
[email protected] or 864878-9987.
Be The Bridge
According to Mr. Webster, a bridge is
something that provides connection,
contact, or transition over a gap or barrier. A
bridge analogy resonates with me because
many of the men, women, and children
who come into our shelters are desperate
to transition from a life out of control to a
life filled with hope and stability. But, they
simply cannot do it without a connection.
Miracle Hill seeks to be the bridge that takes
individuals from destructive lifestyles to ones
filled with hope... hope that comes only from
a relationship with the One who bridged the
gap so that we could have eternal life.
Last month at Renewal, a graduate
shared, “I never thought I would be in a
place like this; I gave up everything to get
some order in my life and it was the most
awesome giving up in the world.” Her life
was unmanageable for many years due
to deep rooted anger and unforgiveness.
At Renewal, she became aware of her
shortcomings and walked the bridge from
bondage to freedom.
had to be put to sleep due to serious seizure
issues that were not going to get better.
Minda wrote: “There is a hole in our hearts,
but none of us would have traded all of the
joy that Daisy brought to us. She sniffed the
new babies as they came in, allowed the
children to poke her eyes, lift her jowls and
use her as a pillow. She would lie at the feet
of women as they cried in frustration, anger,
fear and hurt. She attended hundreds of
meetings, greeted thousands of donors,
volunteers and visitors… she would lie on
the floor and listen to the heart-felt secrets
the ladies would tell her.” Though Daisy did
not know it, she was the bridge of sensitivity
to many.
A bridge is something that provides a
connection, contact, or transition over a gap
or barrier. Will you be the bridge that helps
change a life?
In February, Shepherd’s Gate, Miracle Hill’s
outreach to women and children, celebrated
20 years of service to our community. For
more than 10 of those years, Daisy Mae,
Director Minda Shelton’s furry friend and
sweet companion, came to work with
her almost daily. She became a valuable
member of the staff there. Recently, Daisy
by Frankie Powell
VP of Development
Shelter, Food
Daisy Mae
& Hope
Committed to Serve
assist our clients in obtaining a job
after they leave. Doing the seemingly
simple things actually makes a big
impact.
How can volunteers get involved
with Miracle Hill?
Our new Volunteer Coordinator, Jaclyn
Pinkham, is so excited to spread the
word about Miracle Hill’s Volunteer
program. As you read her interview,
we hope you’ll eagerly join our cause
and sign up to be a volunteer today!
Remember, these spots fill quickly
for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so
please contact us early if you’d like to
serve during those times.
How do Miracle Hill volunteers
affect their community?
Our volunteers impact their community
simply by creating a friendship
with our clients. They often extend
encouragement, prayer, and a
listening ear while our people work to
meet their personal goals. Some even
Visit us at:
miraclehill.org
Volunteers can give their time in many
ways: bringing a meal to our shelters,
having a game night with our children,
tutoring in a learning center, answering
the phone at a facility during lunch
hour, or organizing a food /supply
drive for the physical needs of our
clients.
How does one get started as a
volunteer?
It’s as simple as filling out an
application on our website and then
going through the orientation process.
We strive to match our volunteers with
a ministry they feel called to; doing
something that uses their individual
gifts and skill set.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Fry
For the past six years, Miracle
Hill has celebrated the blessed
Thanksgiving season with a Turkey
Fry! Thanks to many donations and
volunteers, we served around 2,000
meals to the hungry and homeless
last year. This year we anticipate an
even greater need.
The 2013 Turkey Fry will be
hosted by WSSL 100 on Tuesday,
November 26. To pull it off we will
need hundreds of turkeys, lots of
peanut oil, propane and much more.
To learn about the specific needs for
this year’s Turkey Fry and how you
can help, please contact Susan at
[email protected].
What would you like to say to all of
our current volunteers?
Thank you! I often hear that our staff
was better able to minister to a client
because a volunteer paved a way to
help.
By donating or shopping at our thrift stores, you’re helping
to build a bridge for someone between homelessness and
hope. Visit miraclehill.org to find a store near you or to
schedule a pickup.
Mark Your Calendars Now
Spartanburg Fundraising Banquet ~ October 8, 2013
Guest speaker Ron Hall, author of “Same Kind of Different As Me,” will join us at
6:30 pm at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium for our annual fundraising banquet.
Mr. Hall has been a good friend of Miracle Hill for some time now, and we excitedly
anticipate what he will share with us. You will not want to miss this special event!
Cherokee County Fundraising Banquet ~ November 14, 2013
Join us in Gaffney at Broad River Electric for yet another exciting guest speaker.
Christian businessman Jim Morgan, CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, will share his
powerful testimony—including his son’s battle with addiction. “Substance addiction
is vicious…. I know as I have seen it at work in my own family,” Morgan has said.
“Thanks to Miracle Hill’s recovery programs, there is a place where many who have
this challenge may go and learn to live a life free from their addictions forever.”
Please contact Cindy Kelly at 864-631-0137 or [email protected] for information
about table host and underwriting opportunities, or to reserve your seat. You can also
register for these banquets at www.miraclehill.org.
Living in a Place Called Trust
A lady was sunbathing when a little boy in his swimming trunks, came up and asked her, “Do you believe in God?”
Surprised, she replied, “Yes, I do.” Then he asked “Do you read your Bible and pray every day?” Again she said, “Yes!” By
now her curiosity was piqued. He sighed with relief and said, “Okay then, will you hold my money while I go swimming?”
(Source: “Confrontation” by Gordon Curley) Trust is crucial to the Christian life – we practice trust in God each day. But
did you know God trusts us too? He entrusts us with many things, including finances. So how can we honor God and
prove trustworthy with them? One way is by choosing to support ministries that are impacting others for Christ. This could
be through a one-time charitable gift, or by including a ministry organization you trust in your Will. You can even support
ministries you love like Miracle Hill Ministries from your Roth IRA. Now is a wonderful time to do that too, thanks to new
legislation that extends the IRA Charitable Rollover allowing you the benefits of donating while avoiding federal tax liability.
For a FREE copy of our stewardship bulletin “One Giant Leap in the Journey of Faith” simply check the box on the enclosed
reply card or contact Frankie Powell, VP of Development, at 864-268-4357 or [email protected] - or bless your family
today with a God-honoring Will at www.christianwill.org/miraclehill.
Miracle Hill does not discriminate with regard to race,
color, sex, national origin, marital, veteran, handicap or
any other legally protected status.
*Names and photos of clients may have been changed to
ensure their safety.
Miracle Hill Ministries, Inc. is a member of the Evangelical
Council for Financial Accountability.
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