Princesses in the Making

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Occasionally, fairy tales and dreams really do come true…

At Safe Harbor, we get to witness the dreams of the women we serve change from the nightmares of dealing with their past into the very real hope that their lives can be restored and their families reunited and healed.

This Christmas, as throughout the year, our community has partnered with us to help these dreams come true.  Christmas gifts, cards, food, and financial gifts have poured into our home, and our walls have echoed with the laughter and joy of love – both receiving and giving.

These two little “princesses” are wearing their Christmas gifts while their mother, a resident of Safe Harbor’s Whole Woman program, is beginning to understand what it means to be a daughter of the King herself.

Meanwhile, for every person out there who wants to know if you can truly impact someone else’s life for good….Yes!  If you’re looking for a place to start, Safe Harbor could use your help, and you can partner with a whole community that is already making a difference for women, children, and families.

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Amid the Cold of Winter

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

There is nothing quite so warming as the feeling of being home.  Even if it’s a welcome into someone else’s home at this time of year.  I just attended a party this weekend where the host and hostess had a warm fire going, hugs as we came in the door, a bounty of food, and a variety of hot beverages.  There were festive lights in every corner – inside and out, and the sound of laughter was everywhere.

As we approach the International Day of the Homeless – which is December 21 – let us contrast the timing of this memorial day with the day that comes 4 days later:  Christmas!  The 21st was chosen because it is the darkest day of the year and many homeless struggle more in the winter than in any other season.  Even the celebration of Christmas in our culture can bring further disappointment.  But the hope of Christ shines brightly, and we have much to offer those who feel hopeless, no matter their station in life.

Christ, the beautiful Rose of Sharon, bids us bloom, grow, and spread the truth of His joy and peace to our world “amid the cold of winter.”

Many thanks to all who have poured out their love and compassion on the women and children of Safe Harbor during this season.  May we all be challenged to go into the darkest corners we can find this week to shine the light and warmth of our King, in honor of His birth.

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Give Peace and Joy

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Our annual Celebrate the Harvest banquet was a tremendous success on so many levels!  If you missed it, please click on the YouTube icon on the right to view the video presented that evening – stories and comments from the women in our programs as well as from those who have been involved behind the scenes.

I am always amazed at the true generosity of others that is revealed at Christmas time.  I think those of us who are indwelt by Christ come the closest to exhibiting His character of love and good will at ths season more than any other.  So many people call Safe Harbor and other organizations working with those walking through difficult times wanting to know how to bless others during the holidays.

I believe I speak for most non-profits when I say that one of the best ways to help those in need at Christmas is to make sure they have access to needed services all year long.

One way you can do this is to make a gift to the charity of your choice at Christmas, and if you prefer, do it in the name of someone you wish to remember in a special way.

For a donation of $10 or more, you can give us the name and address of the person you’d like to honor, and we will send a special Christmas greeting along with a hand-made dove who carries the message of Peace and Joy from the women of Safe Harbor in his beak.  The dove is made from old Christmas cards and pages from hymnals, and is three – dimensional.

Click on “donate now” and make a comment in the appropriate section, and we’ll take care of the rest.  Or, you can always contact our office in other ways to let us know what you’d like to do.  Call us at 828-326-7233, email at info@safeharborrescuemission.org, or drop by our main office at 210 2nd St. SE, Hickory.

May you be filled with an overwhelming sense of peace and joy as you seek to step out of the stream of our culture and endeavor to cherish the wonder of Emmanuel – God with Us.

 

 

 

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