Prayer Partner Alliance Newsletter

November 2022

Dear friends of Protected Harbor,


We pray everyone survived the latest storm that targeted our area with minimal damage to your families and homes. Everyone in southwest Florida was affected in one way or another. Unfortunately, our clients’ trauma was somewhat more acute. They felt the heightened stress but were less able to fully understand the dangers and collateral effects of a hurricane. We are grateful their cooperation as a family allowed everyone to gather and stay safe.

 

During the past month, it would have been easy to stumble, fall, ask “why”, and doubt anything would ever be the same. Thankfully we placed our hope in the Lord. As promised, He renewed our strength, allowed the weary to run, and lifted our spirits when we were down. Loretta Mottram noted, “The outpouring of support from our donors, parents, stakeholders, Board Members, church families, and the community have been amazing!”

 

Our selfless staff continues serving, processing donations, keeping our clients safe, and helping all return to a feeling of normalcy. We praise God that we have endured despite power outages, landscape damage, loss of food supplies, and the remnants of psychological trauma. We are joyfully preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

You may have seen the pictures and information on our website highlighting the generous and unexpected blessing we received. THRIVE UPSTATE, an organization based in Greenville, South Carolina, delivered a van full of supplies. The donations CEO Tyler Rex received from his employees were personally driven down by two of their members, Rick Blackburn and William Lance. The miracles we read about in the Bible still happen in 2022!

 

So many individuals donated monetarily, provided food, and supplies, and volunteered at our homes. Additionally, we were surprised with a gift of lodging for our clients to spend a few days in Orlando in early December.

 

Please consider enhancing their Orlando fun by sponsoring a day trip to Sea World. We need 23 tickets for clients and staff, a cost of $140 each. Another way to help is by sponsoring lunch that day at $25 per person. You may donate by mail or through our website www.Godsprotectedharbor.org

 

As always, we are grateful for your continued prayers and support. Your contributions of time, talent, and financial support help us grow and expand the range of services we provide to God’s Special People.


Isaiah 40:29-31

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, and they will walk and not be faint.


Robin Antone

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Staff Spotlight: Athena & Mark Priquette

Mark and Athena Priquette joined Protected Harbor in August as our newest Direct Support Professionals working with the clients residing in our homes. They met and married while living in Italy. After their first child was born, they discovered an intimate and personal relationship with their Savior; a realization that changed their lives forever.


Mark served in the Air Force, which demanded they often move geographically. During this time they began fostering children and caring for people in need. Since retiring from their careers, they prayed for an opportunity to do mission work. The answer arrived when they read about a need for staff at Protected Harbor.

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Behind the Smiles: Meet Deb

Like each of our clients at Protected Harbor, Deb brings her own unique personality and experiences to the group. As a native Floridian, who has never lived elsewhere, she loves the beauty and the weather, except of course during periods of heavy storms.


Deb enjoys the camaraderie with the other ladies and living at PH2 fills her with joy as they share smiles and laughter. She also appreciates the help she receives from the staff, admitting she particularly needs guidance when it comes to sticking to her budget!

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We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from our donors.  In response to the many calls we receive asking how you can help, we are continuing our Online Wish List.  Click the Contribution link on the left for a current list of items needed and desired for the homes.  Items are shipped directly to the homes making it even easier for those wishing to lend an extra hand of support. Visit our registry today!
Our Mission, Our Vision, Your Support

Our Mission

To provide residential and community-based programs and services enhanced with Christian care, for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Our Vision

Our vision is that adults that want and need the Protected Harbor model for Christian care homes will have a home with Protected Harbor.


Support Our Work

We believe that God calls each of us for a very special purpose. The work He has called us to is a ministry that we embrace with our whole hearts. If you feel that God is calling you to support this special work, please consider making a contribution. 

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PROTECTED HARBOR INC. IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH14174) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.