Open Hands

05/05/2024

Sacred Pathway: Devotions and reflections by a father and son

Sacred Pathway: Devotions and reflections by a father and son

11/10/2023

Almost 25 years ago I lost a wonderful brother who served in Viet Nam. Veterans Day reminds me of how much of an impact he made on my life and how grateful I am for who he was as a person. He is not forgotten.

06/27/2023

Hello again, participants, supporters, partners, and friends of Open Hands Ministries,

We recently held a day-long prayer and planning session with members of the Open Hands Ministries team and board. During this gathering, we discussed our current financial situation and emerged with a renewed conviction that Open Hands provides unparalleled spiritual care support to church leaders in our region. Our unique "come alongside" approach encompasses three primary methods: 1) one-on-one coaching for spiritual and soul care, 2) spiritual formation training through retreats and teaching opportunities, and 3) consulting with churches to establish strategies and cultures that deepen spiritual formation.

We have exciting news to share with you! We have successfully reached our initial goal of $5,000 in donations and pledges, addressing our most immediate financial concern. While these recent contributions have been helpful, we still need to raise an additional $15,000. Therefore, we have set July 21 as the deadline for our fundraising campaign, with a total amount to be raised of $20,000. We recognize that this is an ambitious target, but with your support, we believe it is attainable. As of now, we are already 25% of the way there, with four weeks remaining. We are deeply grateful to God and to all of you who have generously contributed.

Eldon has been an invaluable force in providing various forms of spiritual care support to church leaders in our region. Eldon has played a crucial role in promoting the spiritual and emotional well-being of hundreds of pastors/leaders. Open Hands Ministries is committed to continuing our support the spiritual formation efforts for church and ministry leaders even those who face financial hardships. However, funding is essential to sustain the ministry of Open Hands.

We extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your ongoing commitment and investment in this ministry that has, by God's grace, made a profound difference in the lives of many. Your support is immensely appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Denis Keith, Executive Director (Volunteer)
Carren Bream, Administrative Coordinator & Board Member
Ray Chung, Board Member
Jim Spurrier, Board Member
Eldon Fry, Founder and President

06/02/2023

Dear Friend of Open Hands Ministries,

Over the past 10+ years, Eldon Fry, our founder and President has provided countless pastors, church and business leaders, health care providers, educators, and others with a ministry of caring, listening, and counsel under the banner of spiritual direction. Many, if not most of you, have benefited from his presence. He has often brought encouragement and support to individuals and churches from his years of experience and prayerful reflections through retreats, writings, and hundreds of hours of one-to-one coffees, breakfasts, lunches, and everything in between. Lives have been renewed through his insights but, even more, his come alongside presence.

We are constantly amazed at how often the mention of Eldon's name brings an instant smile of recognition and enthusiastic acknowledgment of something he has said or done on their behalf or that of a friend or loved one. His ministry has made a difference and many times that difference was made in the lives of those who could not afford to pay.

That being said, despite rigorous financial stewardship and recent cost-cutting measures our funds are nearly depleted. This situation has created hardships for Eldon and the organization. This condition impacts our ability to sustain the ministry and jeopardizes our ability to support and nurture those we serve and want to serve.

This ministry reflecting Eldon's life and values needs your financial help.

On behalf of the Board, we ask you to give a one-time gift or become an ongoing financial partner. We have an immediate need of $5,000, with an additional $15,000 to sustain our services in the coming months.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and investment.
Denis Keith, ThM, Volunteer Executive Director Caren Bream, Administrator & Board Member Ray Chung, Board Member Jim Spurrier, Board Member

How to Give:
Tax Deductible checks payable to Open Hands Ministries and sent to 25 White Oak Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015
OR …….

07/16/2021

40% of pastors report serious conflict with a parishioner monthly. Open Hands has tools to help teams, staff and volunteers to work together.

07/07/2021

Pastors need Open Hands because 50% of pastors considered leaving the ministry in the last month. Open Hands gives support to pastors and ministry leaders so they do not leave the ministry. We offer help so they can continue to impact the lives of people.