Thanksgiving 2019
Dear friends of Not Alone Internet Ministry, I
am writing to you for three reasons . . .
First, there is reason to celebrate—you
are giving blind and visually impaired individuals the ability to “see” Jesus!
Your support continues to impact the lives of
hundreds of isolated people by bringing hope to the blind, visually impaired,
and sighted people as well. Here’s what
your support provides:
· Podcasts for people who are unable
to read ink-print or Braille Bibles.
o
“You’re Not Alone” devotional podcast messages
reach more than 400 individuals weekly.
o
“Room 4216” Bible
study podcast is downloaded weekly by nearly 200 people.
·
Newsletter
and leadership support for 50 Outreach Centers serving more than 750 blind
individuals across the U.S.
·
Quarterly
newsletters to friends, supporters, and podcast listeners.
· Pastoral care and counseling to
podcast listeners and Outreach Center members to bring comfort and encouragement
from God’s Word.
Second, we are moving into the sixth
year of providing hope through Not Alone Ministry. We thank God and we thank you
for sustaining the ministry!
Not
Alone Internet Ministry started with 16 listeners. Thanks to donors like you, we
now have more than 400 people who listen to God’s Word weekly! Laurel was one
of the first 16 individuals who heard that first podcast. She has been
encouraging and giving great suggestions to the ministry over these past five
years. Here’s an example of her support:
Thanks so much
for including me in your message. I think you have a great idea (with the
podcast), but then God usually does! Just to sit with a cup of tea or coffee,
and hear your delightfully animated, human voice of a shepherd, a Christian
brother who cares for us as our Lord does is an absolute joy. I laughed when you couldn't remember the
reference of the Bible story, but again, that's human and it is beautiful. I do
like the candid way in which you spoke of yourself without making it about you.
Many will be blessed by your personal
messages. It is
good to hear your voice. And, I am sure that many of God's people will agree with
that too. You're in my prayers. Laurel
Third, as you prepare to celebrate
Thanksgiving, consider blessing someone in your
neighborhood or church who feels alone and hopeless.
And please consider giving to Not Alone Blind
Ministry. Any gift, no matter what the size, will help give people who are
blind something to be thankful for. Help
open eyes to the Gospel!
A blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours!
In service to Him,
Pastor Dave Andrus
You
can donate online at www.not-alone.net and click on the “GIVE” button at the
bottom of the page or send a check to this address:
