February 21, 2024
Dear Church, Family, Friends, and defendHERs,
By God’s grace we have made the house a home, so please help us Open the Doors! The location is secure, the beds are made, the care model is ready, service providers are standing by, and trafficked women with their children are waiting for their place of refuge.
I was recently reminded of a story in the Bible. The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give. (Exodus 25:1-2) The offerings were for building the tabernacle (sanctuary). There were all sorts of offering needs, anywhere from gold, silver, and bronze to different colored yarns, oil, fragrances, spices and more (Exodus 35:4 – 29).
Throughout the story we are repeatedly reminded that those who were coming forth had a heart that was willing, whose heart stirred him up, or whose spirit was willing. The beauty about this passage of scripture is the decision came from the individual. It clearly states, whose heart prompts them to give. God allowed the Israelites to join Him, He didn’t require it.
In addition to the offerings, God provided skilled volunteers for each area of work needing representation to build every part and element of the tabernacle (Exodus 35:30 – 36:4). As if that isn’t enough, at the end of the story, we learn Moses had to tell the people to stop bringing the offerings. Simply put, there was an overflow, more than enough to complete the work (Exodus 36:6). Talk about an amazing capital campaign, everything and more was provided by the Provider!
Join us in prayer! Father, open the storehouses financially for Onehope Refuge to open its doors, move the hearts of those who are willing and able to give, and bring the volunteers needed to serve in this ministry. (Ephesians 3:20-21) Now to You, Father, who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us to You be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
What do we need? We need $87k to open and sustain us for six months or a total of $224k to open and sustain us for a year. If your heart is willing to give, whether it is $10, $25, $1000, or anywhere in between, monthly or one-time we need your support. If you would like to speak to me about our budget, I am happy to review it with you. And, I promise, I will not tell anyone we have enough, so stop giving. 😀
Will you help us spread awareness of our cause?
1. Share the website or this newsletter on social media, forward to co-workers, or make calls to people you know.
2. Introduce us to your church community or connect us with someone on your church staff whom we can share about Onehope Refuge.
3. Are you aware of any businesses open to sponsorship opportunities? Please email me at jill@onehoperefuge.org or call 919-741-0436.
Finally, will you consider volunteering with us? Visit our website to explore volunteer opportunities and complete your application!
Thank you for considering our request and for your ongoing support in bringing hope and healing to those in need.