Big Things Are Happening…

In our last newsletter, we gave an over view of all the progress we have made as a ministry in the last half year. We move forward into 2016 with big expectations and are taking steps to improve/grow in our program and the men we are ministering to.  As said in the last newsletter, our current residence has been sold. We were very prayerful in our decision on whether or not to renew our lease or whether to start fresh with a new property. God has opened new doors and we are officially going to be moving properties here in the very near future. We have been presented with the opportunity to owner finance a property right in the heart of Athens and will be moving forward pending the expiration of our current lease. Praise God for opening this new door!

 

In the month of January:

• 2 new residents entered the program.
• We received $795.00 in monetary donations, as well as a donated vehicle.
• We have implemented a speaking ministry called LIFESPEAK. LIFESPEAK is an Outreach Speaking Ministry of Favor House Ministries to provide education regarding addiction recovery and to help individuals reach their God-given potential. Our new Assistant Program Director, Charles McDonald, came forward with the idea. As he goes into the community/makes relationships with churches and businesses, this provides a good opportunity to give back as well as provides us another opportunity to present the incredible things God is doing at Favor House.
• We have implemented an efficient intake process that includes a very thorough application, background check as well as a drug screen.
• We have taken steps to tighten our program structure to provide more accountability for our residents as well as implementing new ways to keep our donors informed with the way their donations are used.

THANK YOU for your continued prayers and support! We couldn’t do it alone!

“When I arrived at the Favor House, I became accountable to a group of men who I knew only had my best interests at heart.  I began working the 12 steps and principles of AA.  I stripped down all my pre-conceived notions and became open, honest and teachable.  I can never repay The Favor House for the life it has helped me achieve today.”  – Whit M.

For more info or to contact us: www.favorhouseathens.org thefavorhouse@gmail.com 706-521-8552