Several years ago, the Lord
gave me the desire to expand our ministry to include a renewal center for
people that are in Christian service.Through the years of our ministry, we have met hundreds of pastors and
families that are in need of love and support, and need someone they can talk
to that is not part of their ministry.According to Focus on The Family, 1500 pastors leave the ministry each
month. Our desire is to provide a place where people in full time Christian
service can go that is free of charge, has a stress free environment, and where
they can receive rest and a renewed direction in their ministry.
Eagles Rest will be a place
of rest and renewal for pastors, music ministers, Christian artists, youth
ministers, missionaries, and their spouses and families. Lodging and meals will be provided free of
charge. As far as we know, we will be
the only place like this in the central part of New York State.
The property includes six acres of woods with walking trails
and secluded locations for meditation and prayer. It is located close to four state parks with miles of
walking trails, waterfalls, and gorges; one quarter mile from the Fingerlakes Trail, and
10 miles from theatre, concerts, and cultural events.
So, this is our current plan:
Phase one: Build a large log country inn with four separate
suites. The home will include a kitchen, dining room, great room, recreation
room, library & computer room, music studio, and theater room. We want to
provide three meals a day for all guests, if they choose to be at the house
all day.
Phase two: Build several one room cabins for guests.
Meals would still be obtained at the main house.
This is another step of
faith for our ministry. Eagles Rest is a
major project.We have the
property, but there is site work that needs to be done before construction can
begin.We need financial support, and we
are hoping to receive donations of materials and labor. Also, we are looking
for an experienced grant writer to help us apply for grants.Let us know if there is any way that you can
assist us with this important project.
Offer hospitality to
one another without grumbling. I Peter 4:9
It is our hope that this spacious country inn
would allow ministers and their families the opportunity to re-connect with
their faith and stay connected to their calling.
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall
walk and not faint. Is 40:31
We can not
do this alone.God must be the
foundation of our building.
Unless the LORD
builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Ps 127:1
Would you
join us to make this a reality?
Serve one another
in love. Gal. 5:13
Together, let us encourage those on the front
lines serving Christ.
Martin
Ministries, Inc. would like you to partner with us by investing financially in
one or more of the Funding Requirements of this project.
