March 2011 Newsletter

Another New Year!  Another TA-DA!  And Dial Hope is growing!

This month we mark another milestone in spreading Ripples of Hope.  Many of you know that over the last few years we have been reaching out to the military and local Chaplains, in an effort to help lighten their incredible load as they care for others.  Last month we held our first Chaplains Breakfast, and as we offer our care to the Chaplains, by extension we also reach out to the people they care for with the continuing messages of hope and inspiration.

Also growing – our guest clergy family!  We now have six guest clergy and we hope to welcome one more pastor in the coming months.  Every month we hear or read three messages in succession, each from a member of our guest clergy family.  This not only keeps Dial Hope vibrant and strong, it also spreads Ripples throughout new congregations, families and communities, and welcomes more Friends of Dial Hope!

We continue to receive donations made in honor or in memory of friends or loved ones upon their passing, or to mark a special date, anniversary or birthday.  We are thankful for the many ways we receive funding – we can’t do it without you!  If you would like to honor a friend or loved one, please contact us via mail (see left for address) or via email at info@dialhope.org so that we may notify family members of your kindness.

We strive to be good stewards of your gifts!  From prayerfully welcoming new Board members full of energy and vision for the future, to renegotiating utility bills, and obtaining postage permits, we make the very best use of your gifts and God continues to bless this ministry.  This year we welcome to the Board of Trustees, Candy Swick, William Weiss, and Rev. Eric Wogen.

If you have a specific request, would like to introduce someone to Dial Hope, or if we may send you cards or bookmarks for distribution, please contact us and let us know how we can help.  Thank you for your continued prayers and support, and for helping spread Ripples of Hope to your friends, families, and throughout the world.      

Rev. Dr. Roger M. Kunkel, Founder