September 2019 Newsletter
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A Profound Experience...
Testimonial by Eva B.
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One of our new satellites, Cloquet, has provided more than 110 ministry services this year and has two at-capacity women's support groups starting up this fall, with a waiting list that fills more than two more groups. We praise God for what he's doing in the lives and communities of those we serve!
When I arrived, the leaders put me at ease with their kindness and acceptance and made me feel like it was okay to just be me.
The materials were Biblical, practical, life-changing and encouraging. The Holy Spirit ministered to us through the materials, prayer, encouragement and each other.
Every week the bond between us strengthened - a beautiful picture of the Body of Christ.
When I heard of
Trauma Recovery Prayer
sessions,
I knew God had brought them to town for me, if no one else.
I had been sensing things rising up within me that needed to be dealt with
: I had become less and less tolerant of criticism/lack of acceptance by others.
It was affecting close relationships with people I really love!
Even though I was concerned how it might go, I made an appointment. You see, earlier I had had life-changing prayer ministry where suppressed memories surfaced...which awakened deep pain. I tried to get myself ready, in case Trauma Recovery Prayer turned out to be like that.
Instead, in the prayer session, the
painful memories were framed by Jesus, and His Love and Presence. Bringing Him into the memories was a profound experience!
The way the healing came forth was such a surprise!
By bringing Jesus and His Love into the memories, Jesus changed how I respond to others and how I view myself. The
adversely affected relationships are healthier than they have been in a long time, truly healed.
Even if no one else saw the difference, I did. But it has been noticed!
God is sooo good and faithful to guide my steps right into this blessing.
Diane (Global Director) and Aimee (Cloquet Director) were wonderful in waiting on the Lord, gentle, patient and happy for me. What a treasure these two are to me and to this work!
I praise God for this life-changing ministry!
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Family Fun Walk - Show Survivors of Trauma and Abuse You Care
Sunday, October 6th, 2019
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join us October 6th to
show survivors of trauma and abuse that you care about their safety and well being.
When:
Sunday, October 6th, 2019
4:00-5:30pm
Location:
Lakeside Commons
3020 Lakes Pkwy
Blaine, MN
Two Special Guests Joining Us!
Ruthie Bolton
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a 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist and All Star Women’s Basketball Champion! Ruthie is a survivor of domestic abuse in her first
marriage
and a fierce advocate for women. Here’s a clip of Ruthie:
Play4Him.
Walk with Ruthie and purchase a signed copy of her book “
From Pain to Power
.”
14-year-old
Ashlyn Baker
,
a local rising star on the
USA Junior Olympic Luge Team,
is sharing the platform with Ruthie! Ashlyn will have a luge display and talk about how Jesus inspires and guides her as she trains and competes. Here's a
clip of Ashlyn on Fox 9 News.
And of course,
Ruthie and Ashlyn will be walking with us!
Adults/Teens $30
Children
(12 and under)
Free
Individual Fundraising Goal: $300
Family Fundraising Goal: $500
Register by Sept 19th for a FREE Walk T-Shirt!
Don't Miss It! Sign Up
Today
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Thanks to Family Fun Walk Sponsors
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Workshop: Bringing Healing and Joy Workshop to Our Communities
September 21, 2019 9 AM - 4 PM
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Saturday, Sept 21, 2019
9am - 4pm
Covenant Family Church
709 N. Riverfront Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Topics Include:
- How Trauma & Abuse Affect Brain Development and Identity
- The Brain, Joy and Relational Health
- What to Do When Relational Circuits Shut Down
- How to Change a Dysfunctional Normal
Come and learn how to thrive in relationships, return to joy from unpleasant emotions and build joy strength in your family and community.
Speakers:
Diane Stores, Global Director, Door of Hope
Dave Andros MS, LP at Freedom Counseling Center
Fee:
$75 per person lunch is on your own
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Support Group Materials Available for Purchase!
Authentic Hope Women's Support Group Manual and Leader's Guide
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To help fulfill our mission to reach more and more with hope and healing, we’ve published both the participant’s manual and the leader’s guide of
Healing from Abuse: Authentic Hope Women’s Support Group Manual. (This is our entry-level support group for women, renamed for publication).
Designed for nine-week women’s support groups, the manual provides the principles and support women need to begin healing from the effects of abuse.
Praise God women are finding this material transformative!
Bring God's healing to your women's group this fall!
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Fall Support Groups (with a few openings left)
Reap with Songs of Joy this Autumn
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Although many of our groups are already full, there are a few openings in these groups...
Authentic Hope (for women): Blaine Location
- Mondays, Sept 16 to Nov 11, 6:30 to 8:30pm (Russian Manual available-must speak English)
- Tuesdays, Sept 17 to Nov 12, 6:30 to 8:30pm
- Wednesdays, Sept 18 to Nov 13, 10am to noon
Hope-Filled Teens for Boys: (ages 14-17) Blaine
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Unshackled (for men): Blaine
Thursdays, Sept 19 to Nov 14, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Navigating Marriage as the Husband of a Sexual Abuse Survivor: Blaine
Thursdays, Sept 26 to Nov 21, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cloquet, MN: Groups are full. To join waiting list, contact
Aimee
.
Mankato, MN: Groups are full. To join waiting list, contact
Heidi
.
Fee:
Adults $75
Children and teens are free.
No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
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Benefit Breakfast for Door of Hope Cloquet
Sending a Spirit-filled Ripple...
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Thank you to all of you who joined us August 24th for our Cloquet Benefit Breakfast.
You sent a Spirit-filled ripple that will touch many lives rising out of trauma and abuse...
Nearly $6,000 was raised, helping provide two new Cloquet support groups this fall, prayer ministry sessions for those waiting, and the help needed to build the foundation for an effective, Spirit-filled Cloquet ministry.
Big shout out to our amazing volunteers, sponsors, and to
Kingdom Builders Ministries
for partnering with us!
You made the morning extra special for everyone!
With more than 110 ministry services in Cloquet this year, we are confident God will continue to answer the prayers of survivors of trauma and abuse in the Cloquet area. Bless you for joining us.
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Fall Internships Available
Experience, Learning, Exposure, Spiritual Growth
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Fall internship opportunities are available for
both program and administration.
This is a great opportunity to learn about nonprofit ministry as you help bring God’s healing from trauma and abuse both locally and globally.
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SPECIAL REQUEST: We experienced a short fall this summer. Will you join us in praying that God will make up the difference so we can meet the needs of those asking for help?
If you can make a donation too, thank you!
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PO Box 490565, Blaine, MN 55449
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Mission:
Through God's power, Door of Hope equips people all over the world to live free from abuse and trauma through safe housing, educational conferences, support groups, trauma recovery counseling and prayer ministry.
Key verse
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There I will give back her vineyards to her and transform her Valley of Troubles into a Door of Hope.
Hosea 2:15a (Living Bible)
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