Dearest family and friends... We hope this finds you resting and trusting in the presence, provision, and protection of our sovereign God. Here's a 5-minute update on pandemic life in our family and ministry.  Praying for you all and covet the same.

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1. Hope in the midst of a pandemic... Lives being impacted for eternity. Update on ministry. Emergency Relief Fund.  Danny's article. 

2. NBC's The Voice has an Iverson on it... Danny's younger brother Micah (Iverkid #8) passed the blind auditions (3 chair turn) and has his battle round tonight (Monday 3/30) at 8 pm.

3. Kimberly's new health and fitness coaching business launches its first 6 week Faster Way to Fat Loss transformational group. She has 6 more client spots left before it starts on April 6th. Learn more or sign up here.

• We have an emergency relief fund for the community we are using for emergency needs. We are hoping to raise as much as we can to distribute to most desperate situations. emergency.restorelife.net
• We partner with Bright Futures and Fountain of Hope to deliver hot Lunch/dinner and the following day’s breakfast to families Monday-Friday. Mainly targeting the families of the middle schoolers and high schoolers in Bright Futures and Thrive Academy most negatively impacted by the current situation. 
• We have had an ongoing partnership with A-town Wings the last 5 years. Jung Min the owner is a believer as well and has a heart for the community. Restore Life is purchasing food at a discounted rate for our restoration agents to deliver to those in dire need who cannot cook for themselves, are sick or are homeless. His staff all use masks and gloves. Food is take out only.  
• Thrive Academy is doing all classes online through zoom. Kids have been doing great at staying inside for the most part.
• All Restoration Agent ministries are still in full effect (with no gatherings of course) Danny is focusing much of his time on praying, coaching and encouraging our agents 
• Community Boutique has been partnering with Douglas High-school as the clothing hub to get clothing to folks in need. Restoration Agents and volunteers are also helping with the food distribution out of there doing nearly 4,000 bag lunches a day. People can go there and receive a food bag Monday through Friday.
• Unfortunately, the Faithfully Furnished Furniture ministry is not operating during this time. We are creating a waiting list of families in need and will resume as soon as possible in delivering furniture to meet those needs.
• All sports programs (Baseball, boxing, jujitsu, etc.) are indefinitely closed. Trying to promote good in home work out programs/videos to help kids stay active even in the home. Kimberly Iverson just launched a fitness business and can help any adults wanting to grow in holistic health. Partial Scholarships are available for her program to men and women in the community who are willing to commit to the program. www.tabernaclefitness.com
• Paradise, where we are headquartered, is officially on lockdown as of last week so no gathering or outreach of any kind is happening in the building.
• The Warehouse is officially on lockdown. All worship services, movie nights, performances and gatherings are postponed until further notice. Evolve Experience and other worship services have moved everything online. Danny is preaching from home each Sunday at 11:00 am. Live.restorelife.net
• Fountain of Hope is still giving out food from the gate every day to community members. 10-12 pm.  Only the bare minimum staff are present to ensure food distribution and they are using best practices to ensure safe food supplies distribution.
• Pastoral counseling and prayer is offered by Danny and Jim Payne as people have need.  www.abidingtogether.org is Jim's counseling ministry with Restore Life. All sessions are confidential and safe. All counseling sessions and groups have moved to Zoom for the time being. 
• As of now, we are still planning to serve 70 kids from the community this summer through our Operation End the Boredom Program. Torrie Redding will be directing it this summer. summer.restorelife.net for info and to support program.

• Please help raise money for our Relief fund. Please give if you can and help connect me to anyone you think can help us get this fund beefed up. My guess is that in 2-3 weeks we will see many people significantly struggling to survive and pay bills. 
• Please share what we are doing and connect us to any resources you can think of to help our families. 
• Please be safe! Practice social distancing and use wisdom.