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When
Rest Ministries began in 1997 our founder, Lisa,
was unable to find any other illness ministries
that were national. Since then, many small ministries
and outreaches have began because of the wonderful
tool of the internet.
We've
listed the ones below that we know about that
are officiall nonprofits. Let
us know if you know more that need added!
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hopekeepers
Magazine
 A
quarterly publication that encourages those
with chronic illness or pain, with Christian
inspiration and helpful topics.
National
Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week
Held anually in September, this week is sponsored
by Rest Ministries and is an outreach to bring
more awareness that nearly 1 in 2 people live
with chronic illness and 96% of it is invisible.
Featured telephone seminars speakers, awareness
items and more.
Outreach
of Hope
This ministry that offers comfort, encouragement,
and hope through Jesus Christ primarily to
those who suffer from cancer or amputation.
They provide prayer support, non-medical referals.
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Rest
Ministries Chronic Illness - Pain Support
The largest Christian organization that meets
the emotional and spiritual needs of those living
with chronic illness or pain.
Rest
Ministries Sunroom
A community on Ning where one can interact with
others, start your own page or group and make
new friends.
Shepherd
Of Hope Christian
Chat and Chronic Illness Support
A Christian Chat Room for praise, worship, sharing
our concerns. Bible studies, weekly hosted chats
and Special Guest Speakers are also on the schedule.
A
Stroke of Love Ministries
Their mission is to see that everyone involved
in a catastrophic illness is Biblically equipped
to deal with all the grief, depression, and
heartache that will accompany such an event.
Where
Is God Ministries
Helps people find strength amidst chronic illness
and pain. WIGM is joined by several pastors
and doctors to help encourage the faith during
suffering.
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Aroma
of Christ
A ministry in Washington that reaches out to
churches to be more sensitive to those with
chemical sensitivities. [The web site link is
currently not working.]
Share,
Care and Prayer
A Christian ministry dedicated to providing
resources, prayer, hope and more to those with
chemical sensitivities. They have an excellent
newsletter.
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 Hugs
and Hope
A ministry of encouragement for children battling
critical illness. Every month they feature new
stories and photos of sick children on the website.
Their visitors and volunteers pray for, encourage,
and send these children cheery postal mail (a.k.a."happy
mail"). Volunteers also sponsor many special
projects to brighten the lives of the children
on a regular basis!
Praying
Hands Ranches Inc. (PHR)
A Christian, non-denominational organization
and a member of NARHA (North American Riding
for the Handicapped Association), committed
to meeting the needs of mentally, emotionally,
and physically challenged children and adults
in a ranch environment, therapeutic center.
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Alzheimers
- "Still Holding Hands (book) and Bright
Light Ministries"
Founded at age 17 by Stacie Ruth Stoelting,
reaches out with love to all peoples and all
ages who are facing Alzheimer's disease. As
Christians, Stacie Ruth and her sister, Carrie,
share God's love and hope with all. Stacie Ruth
speaks as a keynote speaker/singer for public
and private events. (e.g. the Closing Ceremony
of the National Bible Marathon in front of the
Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. )
Autism
- "Jonathan's Child, Inc"
A special need ministry dedicated to the spiritual
health of children and adults with autism; and
to the families, churches, teachers, and caregivers
who love a special need child. Established in
1998, Jonathan's Child, Inc. is a non-profit
autism and special need ministry addressing
your emotional, spiritual, and informational
needs.
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Brain
Injury - "Head to Head"
Brain Injury Survivors and caregivers information
from a Christian perspective.
Cancer
- "Celebrate Life Cancer Ministry"
multicultural health ministry for all cancer
types. The ministry promotes and sustains the
quality of life after cancer diagnosis through
spiritual encouragement, education, and financial
resources to the cancer fighter, survivor and
their families.
Cancer
- "Sunflower Ministries"
This Breast Cancer site aims to provide help
from a Christian Perspective for those who have
had Breast cancer, their relatives and those
undergoing a diagnosis of breast cancer, it
aims to provide Christian help and support.
Heart
Failure - "2hearts"
Offering spiritual support and encouragement
to all who face the trauma of heart failure
and transplant.
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