“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor, he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to
proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who
are bound.”
Isaiah 61:1 (English Standard Version)
These words about Jesus ring out during the Advent
season. God has drawn near to us through the birth of His son. We are not
alone, forsaken or forgotten. God loves us and brings us into relationship with
Himself through Jesus. This good news is not solely for the important or
powerful but rather for the poor, brokenhearted, and enslaved around us.
Restoration Ministries (RM) works with many youth that fit this description.
They have been abused, outcast, and are fearful of a future without hope. God not
only provides all of us with hope but also offers joy through His presence.
At RM, we believe that our work is a ministry of
presence. We faithfully reflect God’s love and fellowship to needy hearts by
meeting with at-risk youth on a weekly basis. This work builds trust and
fosters opportunity to point youth toward a relationship with God. The
Christmas season allows us to directly express the good news of Jesus by
blessing our girls with gifts of affirmation and encouragement.
This year our Ambassadors joined together to create handmade
cards with verses and notes. Due to the abundance of effort, each gift bag
contained 10 cards. The girls had multiple messages conveying their value and
God’s lavish love for them. Additionally, the Ambassadors donated gift cards to
bless the girls with a special present during the holiday season. The gifts
serve as a reminder that each girl is important to us and precious to God. We
are thankful to all the Ambassadors for expanding the impact of our work
through their generosity. We are grateful to God for His continued to blessing
over this ministry.
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