The summer has been a slow one for True Hope Counseling. We have had an average of only 2-5 clients per week. Many weeks, we have had no clients due to summer schedules and vacations. With the coming of Fall, this should pick up considerably.

With the coming of Fall, the birth of my first child also draws close! Her birth in November will bring a sabbatical for True Hope Counseling. This sabbatical will take place until January 1, 2008. This sabbatical means that the office will be shut down. We will keep the website running however, and will continue to take any online clients that may hit our site and request online sessions.

This is a transition time for me as the Founder and Director, and currently, the sole counselor at True Hope. I am actively seeking the Lord's will, with each day that passes, for the future of True Hope. I am unsure as to how He wants me to blend motherhood and ministry together and can only trust He will show me when January 1st arrives. Your prayers are deeply coveted as I search His mind on the matter in coming months.

Until that time, your financial gifts continue to go for website expenses and necessary membership fees that will need to remain active, even during the sabbatical period.

My gratefulness has not subsided in the years have passed over each financial gift that comes in, nor with the prayers that are constantly offered on behalf of the ministry of True Hope. Thank you so much for partnering with us to bring those in need of healing the hope of abundant life!

Blessings to all!
Melissa
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