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Thankful for His Faithfulness
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5 New Lives Transformed This Week! 
What an incredible week at Out Of The Ashes! 
We welcomed five new intakes since Friday into our program and all five made professions of faith, accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and were baptized, being born again into new life!  
The Word says,
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”  2 Corinthians 5:17
When He gave His only Son, He did it so that no one should perish but that all should have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Even though the world seems to be getting darker, remember, darkness is only the absence of light. 
So let your light shine, men and women of God! Don’t be silent, don’t be oppressed, don’t stay bound by sin or shame. Rise up!
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16
God is still saving, still healing, and still setting people free! Hallelujah!
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The Cold Weather Is Here and So Are the Needs
As the temperatures drop, the needs at Out of the Ashes continue to rise. Many in our community are facing the cold without a warm place to stay, clothing, or basic necessities.
If you would like to help in any way, through donations, volunteering, or sponsorship, please call us at 828-395-2000.
Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Out of the Ashes
P.O. Box 335
Bostic, NC 28018
You can also give safely and securely online at www.outoftheashesnc.org.
Every gift, large or small, helps us provide warmth, shelter, and hope to those breaking free from addiction and homelessness.
We are deeply grateful for our community’s continued love, prayers, and support. We could not do this without you. Together, we are helping people rise out of the ashes and into new life.
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Testimony: Goerge’s Story Beauty from Ashes
We are so grateful to celebrate what God is doing in Goerge’s life! When she first came to Out of the Ashes, she was struggling deeply battling addiction to cocaine and facing incredible pain after the tragic loss of her son, who was a quadriplegic and was killed. Her heart was heavy, and hope felt distant.
But God was not finished with her story. Through the love, prayers, and support of this ministry family, Goerge encountered the transforming love of Christ. Recently, she rededicated her life to Jesus and took the beautiful step of water baptism declaring publicly that she now belongs to Him!
We are in awe of how God is restoring her life, renewing her hope, and showing His faithfulness through it all. Thank you to everyone who supports Out of the Ashes. Because of your generosity, we are able to be the hands and feet of Jesus loving people like Goerge and helping them rise from the ashes into new life in Christ.
To God be the glory!
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Testimony: Carlos’ Story  A Heart Restored by God
We want to give all glory to God for the incredible transformation in Carlos’ life. I’ve known Carlos for nearly 40 years, and his journey has been one of deep pain and powerful redemption. Years ago, Carlos faced an unimaginable tragedy when his eight-year-old daughter was brutally murdered. The grief and heartbreak led him to run from God for many years, carrying anger, sorrow, and questions that seemed to have no answers.
But the Lord, in His mercy, never stopped pursuing him. Recently, Carlos surrendered his heart and gave his life to Jesus Christ accepting Him as his Lord and Savior. Since then, we’ve witnessed God begin to heal his heart and restore his hope. Today, Carlos is striving to be a better father, a loving grandfather, and a man after God’s own heart.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord and to share the gospel that changes lives. Stories like Carlos’ remind us that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. Thank you for your continued support, it allows us to reach people with the love of Jesus and walk alongside them as they rise from the ashes into new life.
All glory to God for what He has done and continues to do in Carlos’ life!
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Testimony: Eric’s Story  From Prison to Purpose
We rejoice in what God is doing in Eric’s life! Just this week, Eric was released from prison with nowhere to go and no clear direction for what was next. But God had a plan. His parole officer reached out to Refuge Out of the Ashes, and after an assessment and interview, Eric shared that he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” He said he was ready to stop living for himself and start living for the Lord.
This week, Eric made the powerful decision to give his life to Jesus and follow Him in water baptism a public declaration of his new beginning in Christ!
Please keep Eric in your prayers as he walks this new journey of faith, healing, and transformation. Because of your prayers and generous support, Out of the Ashes is able to open its doors to men like Eric, showing them the love of God and giving them a safe place to rebuild their lives on the solid foundation of Christ.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
God’s promise stands true He is still in the business of restoring lives and writing new stories of redemption. To Him be all the glory!
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Testimony & Transformation: Jason’s Story 
We are excited to share what God is doing in Jason’s life!  Recently, Jason was accepted into Out Of The Ashes after facing a near-death experience that became a wake-up call for his soul. In that moment of mercy, Jason gave his life to the Lord, was born again, and made the powerful decision to be baptized. 
Jason is now on a new journey striving to become a better man, father, and grandfather. He’s seeking employment and housing, and we’re standing in faith that God will open every door for him.
Because of your continued support and prayers, opportunities like this are made possible every single day. Lives are being changed. Hope is being restored.
Let’s give God all the honor, praise, and glory for the miracle of redemption at work in Jason’s life! 
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A New Beginning: Branden’s Story 
Meet Branden, who came to Out Of The Ashes with a desire to change his life and break free from addiction. He was tired of doing things his way and made the courageous decision to surrender it all to God.
Since arriving, Branden has already taken big steps in faith.  He’s secured a job and is learning to walk in purpose, humility, and hope trusting that God’s way is always better than our own.
We’re so proud of him for choosing life, faith, and transformation! Please keep Branden in your prayers as he continues to grow, rebuild, and walk out his new journey in Christ.
Because of your support, stories like Branden’s are possible every single day. Lives are being changed, one heart at a time. 
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Exciting News: Starting Saturday October 18th, we will be opening on Saturdays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at Out of the Ashes Resale Store. We have new inventory, and we have Christmas items available. Located at 225 West Main Street Spindale NC 28160. We are also open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Something for everyone, new furniture, gently used household items, clothing, jewelry, toys and much more! Shop with a cause, every purchase and item donated helps us break the chains of addiction and homelessness. Accepting donations during business hours. Mondays 10% off Veterans & Senior Citizens, Wednesdays fill a bag of clothes for $5.00, Fridays 25 % off, the last Friday of the month enjoy 30% off. Thank you for your support. God Bless you Abundantly!
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 Out of the Ashes Resale Store – November Update
As we step into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude and some exciting updates from Out of the Ashes Resale Store!
First, a special thank you to Michael, who has been an incredible part of our team over the past several months. His hard work, cheerful spirit, and dedication have made a true difference in the store and in the lives we touch. We are so grateful for you, Michael!
We’re also thrilled to announce that we are now open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This gives our community even more opportunities to shop, donate, and support the mission of Out of the Ashes.
Throughout the month of November, enjoy half-price Christmas ornaments on Saturdays as part of our holiday promotion. Be sure to stop by and browse our wonderful selection of fall and Thanksgiving décor, as well as a beautiful variety of Christmas decorations to make your home warm and festive.
As winter approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your continued prayers, monetary gifts, store donations, and purchases. Every act of support helps Out of the Ashes continue changing lives—”breaking the chains of addiction and homelessness one person at a time.”
Thank you for being part of our mission and for helping our light shine brighter this season.
With gratitude,
The Out of the Ashes Resale Store Team
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World Homeless Day ,  Rutherford County, NC 
October 10th was World Homeless Day, and right here in Rutherford County we don’t just talk about homelessness, we face it head on every single day.
At Out of the Ashes Ministries, we walk alongside men, women, and children who have lost housing, hope, or direction. Through our shelter, transitional housing, recovery program, and supportive services, we help people rebuild their lives from the inside out.
Homelessness is not a statistic, it’s a person.
It’s the mother escaping domestic violence.
It’s the father who lost his job and fell behind.
It’s the young adult aging out of foster care.
It’s the neighbor sleeping in their car just trying to stay safe.
There’s been a lot of talk in the community about ordinances, funding, and “the homeless.” Those conversations matter, but so does how we talk about our neighbors. Too often, stigma drowns out compassion. But we see something different every day: resilience, faith, and the power of second chances.
On this World Homeless Day, we stand with every person who has ever felt unseen or unheard.
We stand for solutions, not shame.
We believe community heals.
And we know housing is more than a roof, it’s hope restored.
 If you want to be part of the solution, come see what we do at Out of the Ashes. Together, we can make Rutherford County a place where no one has to walk this road alone.
Www.Outoftheashesnc.org
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Congratulations Chris on 1 Year of Sobriety! 
Chris’s journey is a powerful reminder of God’s grace and the strength of true humility. He has walked through struggles, faced setbacks, and, by God’s mercy, found redemption. After his first time with Out of the Ashes, Chris had a year clean but fell back. This time, he came with a humble heart, gave his life to the Lord, and something is different.
Today, Chris is not just sober, he’s serving, giving back, and walking alongside the men who are still fighting their battles. We are so grateful to God for Chris, and we’re thankful to our community for your support and prayers that make testimonies like this possible.
 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”  2 Corinthians 5:17
Chris’s story is proof: if God can do it for him, He can do it for anyone. 
If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t wait, there is hope, and there is help. Call us at 828-395-2000.
When one celebrates, we all celebrate.  
Www. Outoftheashesnc.org
#OutOfTheAshes #OneYearStrong #GodIsAble #RecoveryWorks #HopeInChrist
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