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!
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.
CMCS-with
Kidz
Not only are we affected by our illnesses
but so are our children. Not only do they
totally alter our lifestyle and limit what
we can do with our children but they are also
illnesses that others can't see, that the
public knows little about and usually what
they think they know is far from the truth!
This group is for discussion and sharing of
anything related to children and raising children
when you have a chronic invisible illness.
CMCS-with kidz is a sister list to CMCS-ei
- a Christian list for people with chronic
invisible illnesses such as cfs, fm and mcs.
Join here.
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.
2ofUs_ill
- send For families who have more than one member
who have chronic illness or disability..ie both
spouses. As there are problems that are very
unique when more than one family member is ill
a place for sharing and support all our own
would sure be nice...and this is such a place
! Christian beliefs expressed here and prayer
always welcomed!
Chemical
Sensitivity Ministries
Ministries
for Ill Children
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.
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.
I
Am Viable
A national non-profit Christian organization
which is to support and encourage families touched
by disability as well as those who have received
an adverse, prenatal diagnosis.
Illness
Specific Ministries
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.
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.
Christian
Books of Interest for People with Illness
Many of our
programs are "Sunroom
Enhanced" meaning you can find additional social network communities
in the Sunroom, as well as the regular program itself. For example there
is an email men's group and also men's groups in the Sunroom for additional
interaction.
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A
quarterly publication that encourages those
with chronic illness or pain, with Christian
inspiration and helpful topics.
