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t’s hard to believe that 2022 will
be in our rear-view mirror in the
Icoming weeks, and that the new
opportunities and challenges of
2023 will soon be upon us. We are
so grateful to you, for your faithful
prayers, volunteer support and gifts
that enable us to impact the lives of
the most vulnerable people of all ages
and backgrounds, in the name of
Christ, throughout Michigan. We are
more appreciative now than ever for
the capacity to serve in ever
robust ways because of
your support which is a
Godsend for those we
serve and a wonderful
example to a broken
world as to how
concerned Christians
can come together
Our Hands FALL/WINTER 2022, ISSUE NO. 13
3 MISSION SIZZLE
4-5 NEW AMERICANS
6-7 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
8-9 FOSTER CARE
10-11 ADOPTION
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BY SAM BEALS, CEO SAMARITASAS
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to meet the needs of the poor, the To accomplish this,
sojourners, the disenfranchised, the we are mindful
disabled, the orphan and the widow. that the word of
God, people of
The need for increased resources and God and Spirit
services has been especially evident this of God gives us
year. Some of the most pressing needs our purpose,
for refugees are trauma assessment and leads the
counseling services, as well as therapy development
and treatment for those struggling of our
with substance use disorders. The services, gives
severe needs of the homeless we serve, us the courage
and the statewide extreme need for to enter into the pain of, and walk
affordable housing for low-income alongside the suffering we serve, and
seniors, families and people with gives the provisions needed to provide
disabilities can feel daunting our services. We ask God to give us
at times, but we are buoyed by the resilience needed to not grow
Christ’s perfect example of weary in doing good. Your partnering
selflessness, unconditional love with us to accomplish this is most
for all, and the provision of grace welcomed and invaluable to our
that can bring hope, healing capacity to sustain our mission and,
and wholeness to those we are where possible, increase our service
privileged to serve. reach.
Being the hands, In Ephesians 2:10 we remind us that
feet, and words “We are God’s handiwork, created
of Jesus for in Christ Jesus to do good works,
those who which God prepared in advance for
are hurting us to do.” Thank you for all you do to
is what our emulate this truth in your life and for
mission is the prayers and support you share with
all about. this ministry that enables us to do the
same with those we serve from around
the world and across Michigan.
In His grip,
Sam Beals
Chief Executive Officer
12-13 EVENTS 20-21 SEASON OF GIVING
14 SENIOR LIVING 22 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
15 MISSION PARTNERS 23 CONGREGATIONAL CONNECTIONS
16-17 STATEWIDE IMPACT
18-19 AFFORDABLE LIVING
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