There have been numerous stories to tell since our last entry. Now that fall is here, we are ready to switch our Clothes Line inventory to the warmer clothing for the first time. Volunteers will be putting shorts away and hanging up sweatshirts. If you are wondering what we need...it would be pants. Knowing how boys wear pants out  through their knees, this will be an ongoing request.  

To raise awareness and some funds, Reach & Restore is selling $5 Macy coupons this month. Macy's has created a Shopping Day on Oct. 16th for you to put these coupons to good use.  All day long you can shop at a discount with the coupon (no purchase required) and the $5 goes to Reach & Restore.   There is no limit to the number of coupons you can purchase. Please think about your friends, relatives or neighbors who may want to buy a coupon or sell them for R&R!  Each person who buys a coupon will be entered in a $500 Macy's shopping spree drawing.Please call Reach & Restore, Inc. if you would like to purchase a coupon 952-933-1393. We want to thank Macy's for this opportunity!

God is truely amazing.  We have prayed for our visitors to feel peace and comfort in our Service Station and it is often mentioned by our guests. If you haven't come to see what is being talked about, please call us first and stop in!  

Losing a job for one family led to losing their car,  living without electricity for two months then losing housing. We met them while the electricity was off and were in touch while they left their rental home.  Not a story anyone wants to hear- but a clear example of the process of loss, as unemployment touches people around us. 

Reach & Restore was able to provide some practical helps for this family. Currently, still searching for work, they are living in a tent until work can be found. We were so thankful to a R&R supporter who had a tent for them to use!  Please keep them in your prayers as the heat is another unpleasant thing to deal with every day.  We are trusting that God will provide what they need.   The Clothes Line came in handy during this transition and we thank you for your support to make it available!

We have a long waiting list for beds!  Reach & Restore is searching for a more consistent source of nice, used beds. If you know of anyone who is downsizing or moving that has an extra, please contact us! Just yesterday a young lady received her bed that she has been hoping for. Suffering from arthritis since she was 3!  Not able to afford a bed for her current living space at her relatives' house, it was taking her hours to get out of the house because of the severe aches and pains in her body. Now she will be able to rest and restore herself. Praise God!

The Clothes Line has had nearly 40 appointments and it has been such a blessing to add prayer for those who want it before they leave.  No one has turned it away and the peace that is given is such an encouragement and example of God's unconditional care.  

We press on with the call to serve Him!

We are excited to share "The Clothes Line" with you!  Some of you got your tour at the open house last weekend and others are still planning on checking it out soon. If you would like a tour of the new Reach & Restore Service Station, please give us a call.  You will see the potential for helping many more people and how God has blessed the ministry in various ways.

A couch was delivered this morning to a woman and the first thing she said was "thank you Jesus". What a great reminder.  Everything good comes from God and He should get the first thank you every time!    

A woman who became a widow a week and a half ago received help cleaning out her apartment. The husbands' family told her to get out by the end of the month and she had no one to turn to for support.  People came together to help and she was able to move back to her family a few days ago. 

A family that we delivered furniture to last month called and invited us back to see how their place turned out after putting things away. They were so proud and happy for the help and it was their way of thanking R&R. 

An R&R crew helped a disabled woman move and another crew helped her get settled by unpacking, bring her food and helping with laundry. "I'd be in the hospital again without your help. I never would have been able to do this. Praise God. God is good."

Those are a few of the latest happenings around here.  We will be accepting referrals for the "Clothes Line" this week.  Please call us at 952-933-1393 to refer a person or family for clothing. Clothing will be free up to a certain number of pieces and then sold per piece beyond that to support the outreach.

What a glorious tiime of year to see miraculous change around us.

Change is in the air at R&R as well!  It's been a very busy few months as we have moved to our new "Service Station!"  We are transforming the space to include the new clothing ministry with many donated supplies. We have seen God provide exactly what is needed!  

At the same time we are doing our best to help those we have been referred to us.

For example, this week a donation of household goods and furniture was received and has been separated and has helped three different families so far!    

A family without a washer and dryer was connected with a set this week. 

A man was given clothing so he could start his job. His boss would not let him start working without the uniform and he had no other way to get what he was required to wear. 

Our Open House will be May 2nd.  Hope you can join us in celebrating what God has done and will do with our service!