"God makes the difference at Harvest Home” for Jane and her daughter Brieanne.

Battered and abused, Jane came to Harvest Home just over five months ago with her daughter Brieanne. She had suffered abuse twice at the hands of people she trusted and loved.

For nine years Jane was married to a violent and abusive man. With help she was able to leave him and was granted a divorce.

Jane and Brieanne made a new life together. She was working as a Nursing Assistant, they had secure housing, and life seemed good. Jane received Christ as her Savior and found a local church to attend. For three years Jane worked hard to rebuild a better life for Brieanne and herself.

Then she met another man and fell in love. Jane thought he loved her and he loved her daughter, but found out after a few months all he loved was the control he had over her life. Abuse began again and Jane wondered how it could be happening to her a second time. “Threats against my life, fear and my pride kept me from leaving,” Jane explains. “I prayed to God and did not lose my faith.”

Friends told Jane about Haven of Rest and a special place there for women and children in crisis situations called Harvest Home. Both Jane and Brieanne have found strength and peace through the Bible studies and devotional times with the staff at Harvest Home.

During their stay at Harvest Home, Brieanne was able to attend Haven of Rest’s Hope Basketball Camp. She enjoyed the games they used to build skills in basketball and made new friends at camp. Now she has a trophy, basketball, shirt and new Testament Bible to add to her collection of memories while staying at Harvest Home.

“God makes the difference at Harvest Home! You know that when the staff prays for you, loves you and reads the Bible with you.” Jane continues as her eyes fill with tears, “Forgiveness is always there, and God’s love is always there. Now I know that deep in my heart. No one can ever take that from me again.”

Yvette McMillan, director of the women’s division at Haven of Rest, has asked Jane to stay at Harvest Home awhile longer to participate in the new Discipleship program. Jane will be learning how to minister to women and children while they stay at Harvest Home with the same love and compassion she and Brieanne received when they arrived. Her life is full of hope for a better future.  

Tree of Lights Campaign
94.9 WQMX

94.9 WQMX has once again blessed Haven of Rest as recipients of their “Tree of Lights” campaign! We are tremendously grateful to the caring staff of WQMX for their tireless efforts to help homeless, hungry and hurting men, women, and children. Under the present circumstances of an unsure economic period, WQMX with the help of it listeners, were able to raise $40,000 for Haven of Rest Ministries.

We extend our sincere thanks to WQMX and their listeners! You truly make a difference!

Haven of Rest Ministries will host a Multi-District Training Institute for men’s ministry staff on February 9, 10, and 11, 2009. This is an opportunity for rescue ministry staff to get the vital training, encouragement, and fellowship needed to excel. The Training Institute is ideal for directors, chaplains, staff, employees and interns.

The purpose of the Training Institute is for adult men ministering in rescue mission programs to fellowship, grow spiritually, and develop skills. Speakers and topics are: Gary Meeks, Ministering to Resident Men through the Mission Work Program; Dr Avery Zook, Changing Dynamics of the Registered Sexual Offender; Dr Richard Fisher, Staying Strong in the Ministry God Has Called You To; Pastor Jeffrey Dennis, Dealing with the Heart Issues of Sin; and Dr Michael Misja, Rediscovering the Masculine Soul.

Registration will start at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9; a full day of programming is scheduled for Tuesday; the Training Institute will conclude on Wednesday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Cost for the Training Institute is $35 per person if received by February 2, 2009. Cost after February 2 is $40 per person. The registration fee includes all programming and meals with the exception of breakfasts. (You are responsible to make your own lodging and breakfast arrangements.) The printable and faxable registration form is available now by clicking on the registration form link. Lodging information and the complete Training Institute schedule will be available on the website beginning in January. Men’s Division Director Jeff Kaiser is also available to answer your questions at 330.535.1563.

Click here to download application.