Domestic Violence Information for Pastors is here

Domestic Violence Information for Pastors and Clergy is a book that helps churches talk about abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This valuable tool will be on sale for 30% off during October. Hope for Healing.Org is also discounting the e-book version to $12.99. Click the link above to read what others are saying about the manual.

Inside the pages of this important manual is information about the cycle of domestic violence. The book contains pulpit helps, liturgical readings, a youth skit and other information for pastors. It may be the most important book a minister can have on the bookshelf.

Will you post the following on your Facebook page or Twitter account? It's a sure way to let churches know that help is available.

Update 10-9-2011
Domestic Violence Information for Pastors and Clergy gives pastors tools to talk about abuse. http://bit.ly/nmtAGE #DVAM #DV

Delivering Domestic Violence Info to Jefferson County Churches

On Monday, we'll be delivering domestic violence information to several churches in Jefferson County, TN.  If your church would like to receive free domestic violence information contact us with the name of your church and the address (directions are alway welcome too). We want to be sure every church has the information they need.

Churches can be the first line of defense. When it comes to domestic violence information for churches, no one does it better than Hope for Healing.Org. Our website has the tools churches need. Visit us at http://www.hopeforhealing.org/clergy to download free domestic violence information for churches. You'll find pulpit helps, bulletin inserts, fact sheets, liturgical readings and lots more.

Traditionally, the Christian community has shied away from the hard topics of domestic abuse and sexual assault. There is tragedy any time violence happens within the church family. However, an equally tragic type of tragedy happens when Christians don't know how to respond. What could be the finest hour for the Christian community turns out to be a bungled mess that leaves the victim(s) confused and feeling abandoned.

Don't let this happen to your friends and neighbors in the congregation. The link above is the first step in learning how to recognize and help survivors that are already within the church. This isn't "911" help. (That's always best left for the pros!) Instead, the link helps educate and raise awareness.

The ministry of Hope for Healing.Org doesn't stop with providing the links mentioned above. We also provide invaluable training so churches and clergy can get needed domestic violence information. There is no official charge for this training. All we ask is that expenses be covered by taking up a love offering and that everyone in attendance purchase a reasonably priced training manual.

Email us at hello@hopeforhealing.org to arrange a training. Our volunteers and staff are always willing to talk with groups both large and small.

There's never been a better time or an easier way for churches to receive free domestic violence information. Why not contact us to get started today?

Domestic Violence Display At Calling All Men Event

For the 3rd year Hope for Healing.Org will have a domestic violence awareness display at Calling All Men!

This United Methodist  Men event happens August 13-14, 2010 at Cokesbury UMC. Over 20 agencies will be participating with information about our programs. Be sure to stop by!

We appreciate the invitation to set up at Calling All Men again this year. Domestic violence effects men, women and children. To end abuse it takes educating both women and men.

Our display will have posters, awareness cards, brochures and more. Come by and see what we have. It's the perfect time to gets lots of information to take back to your church.

See you there!

Strawberry Plains Ash Wednesday Services No Word Yet

We've gotten no word yet on Ash Wednesday Services in Strawberry Plains. Please check with the individual churches. If you hear anything please let us know. We'll be glad to let everyone know here.

Domestic Violence: How Churches Can Help

Domestic violence is rearing its ugly head in the church setting more frequently. As people are under more stress tempers are going to fly. Unfortunately, when those tempers go out of control family members and intimate partners are most likely to face the brunt of an abuser's wrath.

Fortunately, there are way that the church can help. Preaching, teaching and supporting members are just a few ways that the church can make a difference in the life of a domestic violence victim. These are a few highlights from an article I wrote for Associated Content. Click this link to view the full article.

Thanks Churches!

Many thanks to the following churches for your support. Without you, we couldn't do what we do!

Baileyton United Methodist Church - truckloads of thrift items
McCampbell United Methodist Church - 5 Star Giving
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church - truckloads of thrift items
Marbledale Baptist Church - truckloads of thrift items
First Baptist of Strawberry Plains - space for upcoming Holiday Craft Show.
Wears Valley United Methodist Church - truckloads of thrift items

Holston Conference United Methodist Men - an amazing Aussie Travel Grill by Meco. Even though it was easy to put together our kids had a great time doing so! (They're having an even better time with lunch!)

Baileyton UMC Comes Through Again!

When the folks at Baileyton UMC make a commitment to help they go beyond the extra mile! Today they arrived with two truck loads full of clothing, accessories, household items and more. They had a yard sale fundraiser. Some things didn't sell. Those items that did not were loaded up and delivered to us.

We, and our clients, appreciate their generosity.

Again, we couldn't do it without you.

Our hats are off to Baileyton UMC and to all the people there!

Panther Springs United Methodist Church

Host church for the 2008 District Day of Vision, the folks at Panther Springs United Methodist Church sure know how to make you feel welcome. The friendly church members were on hand in the fellowship hall to help me find the perfect spot for our display and Hope Quilt. The ladies of the church were bustling with energy as they prepared a hot chili lunch for a crowd. Several attendees stopped by our table to pick up information about domestic violence and the other other services we offer. I and another longstanding volunteer attended the information-filled workshop on Conflict Resolution. If you are local to the Morristown District of the United Methodist Church and you missed this event it's a shame. Now you have to wait another full year to get to come. We'll see you then!