Author: Joanne

S.M.I.L.E. Samaritan Ministries Imparting Letters of Encouragement
4751 E. Moody Blvd. #5 (Mail to: P.O. Box 24, Bunnell, Florida 32110)
Phone/FAX : (386) 437-4372 Email Address: sammin2@cfl.rr.com www.SamaritanMinistriesFlagler.org
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August, 2015

TRUSTING GOD DURING FEAST OR FAMINE……
Proverbs 3:5 & 6
Many times we find ourselves on the mountain top -- similar to when the disciples were up with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-33). We experience tremendous blessings, we are seeing God’s glory shining through ministry and lives changing -- and we want to “live” there and never descend into the trenches of humanity’s reality. Peter wanted to build three tabernacles there, and I see myself having many of Peter’s character traits.
Recent times have been a time of awesome ministry as God has used those involved to comfort the mourning, provide for single mothers with food and gas to get to work, and walk alongside the lonely to offer encouragement and hope. (One of our advisors refers to us as “one of Flagler County’s best kept secrets”.)
It is due to our low profile and almost non-existent advertising expenditures that we also operate by FAITH from month to month, and yet the dire needs of women in crisis know no budgetary constraints. For fourteen years, God has sustained this ministry even when we could not see how. He is faithful when we trust Him.
It is because of assisting a single mother more than we usually do as a pending job hung in the balance, we are asking for those of you who haven’t supported us, or haven’t done so in a while, please pray about a gift to Samaritan Ministries now. I will share discreetly this example of trusting God, even during our own lean time. This happens many times in this ministry, yet this came at a significantly sparse time. But God WILL provide! Read on………
All Things Work Together For Good to those who love God……”
(Romans 8:28)
My cell phone rang, and it was one of our single mothers with 2 children asking if I’d be in the office later. I said, yes, but what was it she needed? I knew she was riding a bike that had been donated to her, and I knew the state of the ministry’s finances. I was trying to “triage” the need to save her an unnecessary trip.
She needed car insurance. A job was waiting for her but they wouldn’t start her assignments without car insurance. I asked the amount. She didn’t know because she had no more internet and needed to borrow our ministry computer. So, later we met, and she went online and received her quote. She called the company to see why it was so high, and it was due to her letting it lapse for two months. For Samaritan Ministries to pay $146 at this time was a VERY fiscally questionable amount for one client; however it got “worse”!
After the customer service rep took our ministry’s payment information, he informed our client that he gotten a report saying the DMV suspended her license when his company notified them that her coverage lapsed! Insurance companies have to report that; however, if the DMV doesn’t have a current address for the person whose license is suspended, due to perhaps them living in a Domestic Violence shelter for a time, these women have no way of knowing their license will be suspended if they don’t get coverage. Had we not gotten insurance for this mom, she may have driven for some urgent reason and, if pulled over, would possibly have even MORE penalties to face.
The mom looked at me with tears of hopelessness in her eyes when we found it would be another $156 with proof of insurance to reinstate her license. I looked at her, knew it would be the “loaves and fishes” for us, but said “It’s going to be fine. Let’s go get your license taken care of.” And so we did. With less than $60 in our account, I knew Samaritan Ministries had done what the Lord would have us do. I would let tomorrow take care of itself.

CH-12327: “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352 ) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” ~ www.800fla.com

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On June 13, 2015 we kicked-off our 120-day Save the Starfish Campaign at our Community Awareness Luncheon. The Campaign Goal is $10,000. Funds raised will be used in the expansion of services for the immediate needs of new and existing client emergencies and programs, as well as to help meet the growing average cost per woman, per week. The objective is to save every "Starfish" that walks through our doors and not turn them away. Donations can be made through our Pay Pal Link at www.samaritanministriesflagler.org.
This campaign will conclude with our Save the Starfish Soiree on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at which time we will announce the grand total of donations received during the campaign. We will also have a Silent Auction that evening. If you would like to donate items for the Silent Auction please call the office at (386) 437-4372.
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2015. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Pine Lakes Country Club, 400 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast
GUEST SPEAKER: Barbara Huddleston.
TICKET INFORMATION
Price: $35 each. Make checks payable to Samaritan Ministries.
Tickets are available at the Samaritan Ministries office ~ 4751 E. Moody Blvd., #5, Bunnell.
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Tables for 8 can be reserved for $280.
Corporate Sponsor information contact: Marjorie Bostwick at (386) 437-4372.
Deadline to purchase Tickets: Saturday, September 19, 2015
DINNER MENU
Dinner Salad ~ Rolls ~ Parmesan Crusted Chicken with creamy herb sauce.
Seasoned Vegetable Medley ~ Roasted Seasoned Potatoes ~ Iced Tea and Water.
Dessert ~ Coffee and Hot Tea
Hope to see you there!