June 2012 Newsletter
Dial Hope is a 24-hour global telephone and internet ministry providing daily faith-based non-denominational messages of encouragement, inspiration and care.
DIAL HOPE NEWSLETTER
June, 2012
Dear Friends of Dial Hope,
God is doing amazing things through our telephone and internet ministry. He is giving us an opportunity to reach out to those in need, those who feel alone, those who are struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, a major illness, a damaged relationship, the loss of work. Lives are being changed, relationships restored – all through the power of God and the messages of hope and encouragement which are being shared through Dial Hope.
Most recently our physical vehicle for sharing our telephone ministry went through a major transformation. In March, under the auspices of Ray Hord, we up-dated and changed our actual telecommunications server to that of Star2Star. This was no small feat! It took months of preparation and a great deal of work. Outdated telephone equipment was removed from one location and new phone equipment was installed at another. Changing companies, negotiating contracts, installing new transmission equipment was challenging. Ray was able to accomplish this in a most seamless manner with a minimum disruption of service. Importantly, all of our Dial Hope phone numbers remained intact.
The result of this communications change will be reflected in lower monthly costs to the Foundation for service, improved recording capability on behalf of all participating pastors, and fewer disruptions in communication over the airwaves. Ray’s continued support and generosity of time and resources in developing our Dial Hope communications systems has made this possible. How blessed we are to have such a highly skilled, dedicated individual working quietly behind the scenes of our ministry!
Ray Hord pictured with his wife Judy.
Think about it. Each day through our Dial Hope phone line and website (www.dialhope.org) people are given the opportunity of hearing and reading words of gentle encouragement, hope and inspiration. You, dear friend, are part of this. It is because of your support that we are able to make this free resource available to people at home and around the world.
Thank you for helping us spread Ripples of Hope to those in need.
Stephie Safford, Operations Manager
Rev. Joe Albright, Lead Pastor
P.S. As summer is upon us and fall not far behind, please remember to mark on your calendars our Appreciation Event which will occur on Monday, October 29, 2012, at Northern Trust Bank in Sarasota.
