Newsletter October 2020
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. –Isaiah 9:2 It’s Official! On October 11, D.J. Read More
News
D.J. Mitchell Installed as Special Minister
D.J. Mitchell (left) was installed as a Special Minister with Virginia Mennonite Conference on October 11, 2020 at New Song Anabaptist Fellowship. Pastor Basil Marin led the service, and D.J.’s Read More
In-Person Meetings are on the horizon
We tried internet meetings. They didn’t work. It’s hard to build trust between people who have never met! Now we’re planning a return to F2F meetings– socially distanced of course. Read More
The Soul of an Addict: Now available from the publisher
D.J.’s new book, The Soul of an Addict, is now available direct from his publishing company, as well as from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book has been highly praised Read More
Another Take on Addiction
This article by Conan Milner provides an interesting challenge to the two most popular models of addiction, disease and choice. If addiction is a spiritual disease, then the cure has Read More
It’s Official! I’m Now Appointed by Virginia Mennonite Missions
I’ve been appointed as a missionary by Virginia Mennonite Missions (VMM) for my work at Healing Refuge Fellowship. This means VMM will provide support in a number of areas, not Read More
Progress Update
It’s been a busy few weeks, and we’ve made a lot of progress bringing Healing Refuge into reality. We’re now an established non-profit organization– with a bank account. We’re also waiting Read More
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
We’ve been challenged by a supporter to build an email list of 100 people who want to receive news about Healing Refuge Fellowship. Please help us by adding your email Read More
Catholic Ministry Uses Eucharist for Healing
Churches have the potential for great work in healing those in recovery. Unfortunately, few realize this potential. One Catholic ministry near Philadelphia began when concerned parishioners attended an early daily Read More
For the Children
We know that addiction affects not just the addict, but the whole family. How do we help the children? “Sesame Street” has a novel approach: a muppet whose mother is Read More