Rest Ministries Chronic Illness / Pain Support

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I'M SO EXCITED TO
SHARE THIS WITH YOU...

I'm not sure if you are new to Rest Ministries, Inc. or if you've been with us since the beginning in 1996. You can read more about our story here.

I have to say that each month is a financial struggle, and yet God always seems to come through in different ways to provide for the ministry to continue on. In 2005 we took the big step of publishing an actual magazine called HopeKeepers. And although it has expanded our outreach among both the chronically ill and professionals (pastors, doctors, counselors, etc.) we still have to print a minimum of 5,000 copies each issue.

There are so many needs and I see them daily and wish we could have the funding to serve more people and to also be able to outreach more effectively to the media to "get our story told."

A lot of people also express how deeply they wish they could give donations, but the budgets are just so small among most of the people we serve. Many of you are on disability assistance, waiting to hear about your "case," or have even been denied. A few of you move from one home to another with relatives, some of you have lived in your car.

So as a ministry, I have always tried to be really sensitive to these facts and not send out very many "reminders for donations" or requests for funds. But the truth is we REALLY need the
financial support.

THAT' WHY I'M JUMPING UP
AND DOWN ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY...NITY...

There is a online "mall" for charities where you can shop for the things that you would normally shop for and see what percentage of your sale will come back to Rest Ministries. It's just like shopping at any online store, but because you "go through the mall and click on the stores link that way" we get some funds!

You've probably heard about these kinds of things before, but none of the stores are places you shop. But guess what? Shop for Charity Day has THOUSANDS of stores such as Target, Kohl's, Hallmark, Avon, Starbucks, OfficeMax, etc. to name a few.

Personally, I've recently bought Thomas the Train tennis shoes for my son (they were no where else I could find!) at www.allaboardtoys.com. Nearly every place I shop online for ministry items is in this mall! So just by purchasing our printing of brochures and postcards, office supplies, toner cartridges, etc. we'll make some great funds in 2006!

OKAY... I COULD LIST STORES ALL DAY, but I need to tell you how to shop here. Even if you aren't planning on actually buying anything, would you mind checking this out with me so you can remember to visit www.shopforcharityday.com before making ANY online purchases to see if the store is listed?

Go to: www.shopforcharityday.com . By clicking on THIS LINK above we've actually included coding so you will "automatically" be "shopping for Rest Ministries." But if you want to invite someone else to particpate just be sure to tell them to scroll down to "Choose an Organization to Shop For" on the left column.
Put in that you want to Shop for "Rest Ministries." A few organizations may come up, but you want "Rest Ministries Inc. Chronic Illness/Pain Support" in CA.
Then just start to browse some of these fabulous stores and it will show you what percentage of the funds that you spend will go back to Rest Ministries.

Personally, I've found it hard to find products in the "product search" but by just browsing through the stores, I've noted many places I already shop. I won't be shopping anywhere before seeing if the store is listed here first. The easiest way to see what stores are offered is to choose "Brand Name" in orange on the right hand side and then choose "view all stores."

They have a great FAQ section at the mall too to address your concerns/questions.

Through the service we also receive emails of any sales stores are offering Shop for Charity Day "customers" and we send these out to anyone who is interested. It's a great way to find some deals for both yourself or gift ideas. You can see what they look like here:

PLEASE LET YOUR FAMILY
AND FRIENDS KNOW TOO!

I'm a big dreamer, but I've seen what God has done through my broken, exhausted body. Dreams do come true-- this ministry was mine and I see how God uses my illness each day. if you feel comfortable please let your friends and family know about this opportunity! Just click here to send them a brief email about this opportunity. (You can edit it too!)

Imagine if everyone who purchased items online (that they are already purchasing) through the Shop for Charity mall? We'd definately be earning some wonderful support so that we can continue provide so many things for free online and get the magazine into more hands to encourage people!

Thank you SO MUCH! Don't forget to bookmark the web site for anytime you are about to make a purchase online.