We met with Ciara from Bellevue Baptist Church today to garner support for the ministry of Almost Home Retreat. She had 2 interns; Rebecca and Lydia, on the zoom meeting and I loved their enthusiasm. We're very encouraged about the possibility of support and will stay in contact with her during the next several months. The type of support could be in the form of maintenance for some much needed repairs to the ministry site. Please lift this important partnership before th

A breath of fresh air from a beach...just what the doctor ordered! As I journey to Florida with 19 other women from our local church body, I am reminded about the last time I was here. An extremely brief visit in 2007, however only a hotel room was seen. This trip is full of forming new relationships, intensive study of the book of Ruth, and much free time for the beach. An absolutely wonderful time for the perfect respite!

Today we meet colleagues from various ministries throughout the western region of the State. Ministry leaders converge to meet one another and share what has worked for them during the pandemic to continue to provide excellent service to the community. The event was hosted by the State of Tennessee Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. We met an interesting group of leaders and were able to network with a myriad of providers.