RHIANNON'S PLACE
    RHIANNON’S PLACE
    A Ministry to reach pregnant teens and young single mothers and fathers with resources for immediate needs.   

    God the Father:

    As a result of pregnancy out of wedlock and single parent issues many women and men have come to know the
    depth of despair as their constant companion.  Many have felt not only the physical absence of a loving father or
    mother but have also felt abandoned by God as well.  Pain, fear, isolation, abandonment, and ultimately  
    hopelessness are typical feelings single parents and children can feel.  The depth of the pain and despair can
    be so intense and very painful and those in these desperate situations don’t know where to go to reach out for
    help and assistance.  Unfortunately they even feel rejection and abandonment by close family members, friends
    and at times even by faith communities. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for well
    being and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11

    God the Son:

    Rhiannon’s Place is a Christ centered ministry with hopes of  sharing the gospel message of salvation,
    redemption and reconciliation to those we come in contact with.  Rhiannon’s Place is a ministry which hopes to
    extend Christ’s love, compassion, and unconditional love to those we minister to.  Teen pregnancy out of
    wedlock inevitably causes shattered relationships with family, friends, and ultimately with God.  In Jesus Christ
    we discover the ability to transform and change our life and ultimately be restored to a loving relationship with
    our Father through His Son Jesus Christ.   “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
    whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. God did not send His Son into the world to
    condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  John 3:16.  

    God the Holy Spirit:

    Rhiannon’s Place was inspired by God the Holy Spirit to support, encourage and minister to those in crisis and
    need.  As Christians we believe that God works through us to reach others with the message of the Gospel.   It
    is the presence of the Holy Spirit that empowers us as Christians to serve others in ministry.  The Holy Spirit is
    the presence of Almighty God within us is the source of all grace and possibility.  “I can do everything through
    Him who gives me strength.”  Phil. 4:13

    Purpose of Rhiannon’s Place

    Rhiannon’s Place is a ministry to assist to the “immediate needs” of those in crisis and to offer hope in times of
    despair to expectant mothers and single parents.  Baby and pregnancy items such as cribs, formula, diapers, car
    seats, food, and clothing will be available.  In addition there will be limited resources for medical or dental
    assistance, along with some  financial resources for utilities and emergencies.  

    Supporting the Ministry

    We pray that hearts will be moved to support Rhiannon’s place in various ways.  We invite you to please pray
    that God will bless this ministry and bless those we come in contact with.  
    Financial gifts and donations are always deeply appreciated.  Please contact St. John’s Episcopal Church at
    stjohncolumbus@sbcglobal.net or call 979/732.2590.  
    Please visit our website @ http://www.stjohncolumbus.org
     CHURCH
    915 Travis Street Columbus, Texas 78934
    Tel: 979/732.2590
MY LOVE IN THE MIRROR
Do you remember me lying in the rain?
Feeling so close to the end.
Do you recall me suffering such a pain?

It's all a blur flashing before my eyes.
There tucked away in my mind.
What time will steal and what it buys.

Remember me reaching out to you?
Afraid and alone in such need.
Scared that even you, would turn too.

You knew just what I was void of

Scared as I was and you knew it too.
Afraid is never an option or need.
Remember my first real smile to you?

What love is to me and what it buys.
There in the front of my mind.
It's all coming together before my eyes.

Do you know I've no more of that pain?
Feeling free now to the end.
Do you know, I love standing in the rain?

"My love and thanks to you my friend"
T Chronister
"My Love in the Mirrow" was written about a woman who came upon a
homeless woman and her child who where abandoned by a man in
Florida.  The woman and child were "put out" on the streets with
nothing.  The poem is based on a true story of the woman who was
rescued after spending several nights on a park bench with her child.
 A total stranger happened on her and talked to her about her
situation.  Without hesitation the woman took them both to her home
and provided for them.  The young girl was broken in spirit at the time
and what the other woman did for her by taking her in had changed
her life and her daughters life as well.  Eventually she was able to
become independent and find a job, get on her own feet, get her own
place to live, and get her daughter in school.  Down the road she was
promoted in her work and her life was transformed.  This poem is
written from her perspective as she looked at herself, then and now
(at the time of the poem)...it was simply an act of giving that resulted
in a reward...biblically, it would be much like Christ giving and then
rewarding, taking despairity and sorrow, hardships and pain, and
transforming it and redeeming our lives.  TChronister
Rhiannon's Place, an outreach ministry of St. John's Episcopal Parish, Columbus, TX,
has been providing assistance to single mothers and mothers-to-be for the past four
years.  We welcome contributions toward the continuation of this program.
Additional Information upon request.
Telephone (979)732-2590 - leave a message for a return call
e-mail: stjohncolumbus@sbcglobal.net
Postal address:  P.O. Box 746, Columbus, TX  78934-0746
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