Anne Ministries’ Grace Journey
By Chastity Ogburn
Avery County
Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” The month of September is always a special month in the life of Anne Ministries. It was on September 13, 2018, that God woke me up in the early morning hours and gave me the name that He wanted for the ministry He was calling me to. Anne Ministries was the God-given name and God showed me why it would be this name. Anne means “grace” and certainly God had poured out His grace over my life. God showed me that September morning that His grace and His hand had always been there. God’s plan for Anne Ministries was to share and extend that same grace that God had poured out over my life to those who are hurting and need hope and healing through Jesus Christ.
The ministry began by offering Bible studies and support to those who had experienced loss from a past abortion and to those who had experienced loss from a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Extending God’s grace to those hurting is where Anne Ministries began. God called me to write and share my personal testimony of God’s grace and in September of 2020 “His Grace Covers All” was self-published. This book is used as a ministry tool and shares how God’s grace through forgiveness, hope, and healing changed my life and led to a deeper faith and trust in Him. God’s grace is truly amazing! September 1, 2021, God led us to open the doors at our current location in Newland, NC. Anne Ministries now extends God’s grace to those in need offering pregnancy support services and recovery support services.
September is the anniversary month for the ministry. It is a time to reflect and celebrate all that God has done in the life of Anne Ministries. I remember in the beginning days when God’s call to ministry was strong in my life and fear was trying to rear its ugly head. God doesn’t give us a spirit of fear according to 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and of a sound mind.” Fear comes from the enemy. Trust and faith overcome fear. Psalm 56:3, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” I am reminded of the lyrics in the old hymn, “Trust and Obey”. What He says we will do, where He sends we will go, never fear only trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. God has taught me so much by obeying the call and trusting in His timing and plans.
Matthew 19:26 says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” All the good in the life of Anne Ministries, God did it, friends! There have been so many God moments when the only answer is …That was God. Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus we get to be a part of your great plans. We get to see your mighty power at work! We give all praise, honor, and glory as we celebrate all that God has done!
We would love for you to join us on October 5, 2024, at our 2nd Annual Fall for Life Fundraiser Banquet. The event will be held at the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about Anne Ministries. There will be a silent auction at 6:00 pm followed by a delicious meal catered by Bella’s Italian Restaurant, a special time of testimonies, and guest speaker Dawn Rogers with Agape Pregnancy Support Services. For more information to register contact Chastity at 828-742-1973 or you can visit www.anneministries.com.
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In 2018, the Lord put on my heart the calling to reach out to those hurting from loss. Anne Ministries began in September of 2018. Anne means “grace” and that is what this ministry is about, extending God’s grace and allowing Him to heal your deepest hurt. This ministry reaches out to those hurting from abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. The ministry expanded in 2021 offering pregnancy support services to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Chastity and her family attend Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newland, NC. You can purchase her book, His Grace Covers All, on Amazon HERE.
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