The document describes several individuals who found help and hope at Rainbow Haven. Ethan was lost in a family of boys and found love. Mary became homeless after her husband required nursing home care and fell into debt, but at Rainbow Haven was able to pay off her debts. Jenny had three young boys and no help parenting alone, but at Rainbow Haven found reliable support and guidance about a God who never fails.

1. “ A Living Prayer” Lives affected by Rainbow Haven

2. Ethan was the oldest of four boys ages four and under.

3. Ethan was the oldest of four boys ages four and under. Sometimes he got lost in the shuffle.

4. Ethan was the oldest of four boys ages four and under. Sometimes he got lost in the shuffle. Everyone needs a little love.

5. Mary became homeless when her husband’s Alzheimer’s disease required that he move into a nursing home.

6. Mary became homeless when her husband’s Alzheimer’s disease required that he move into a nursing home. She got into so much debt that she lost her home and almost lost her car.

7. Mary became homeless when her husband’s Alzheimer’s disease required that he move into a nursing home. She got into so much debt that she lost her home and almost lost her car. At Rainbow Haven she was able to pay off all of her debts and is now living on a budget.

8. When Jenny’s third boy in three years was born she didn’t know where to turn for help.

9. When Jenny’s third boy in three years was born she didn’t know where to turn for help. Who was going to help her learn how to parent by herself?

10. When Jenny’s third boy in three years was born she didn’t know where to turn for help. Who was going to help her learn how to parent by herself? She needed someone who could be reliable.

11. When Jenny’s third boy in three years was born she didn’t know where to turn for help. Who was going to help her learn how to parent by herself? She needed someone who could be reliable. At Rainbow Haven she had the opportunity to hear about a God who never fails and is always there.

12. Aaliyah’s mom chose life.

13. Aaliyah’s mom chose life. Even though it was the hardest thing she’s ever done.

14. Where could Debbie turn in her grief?

15. Where could Debbie turn in her grief? When her son was tragically killed in a shooting accident and her husband was put in prison she didn’t know where to turn.

16. Where could Debbie turn in her grief? When her son was tragically killed in a shooting accident and her husband was put in prison she didn’t know where to turn. Methamphetamine became her comfort.

17. Where could Debbie turn in her grief? When her son was tragically killed in a shooting accident and her husband was put in prison she didn’t know where to turn. Methamphetamine became her comfort. At Rainbow Haven she had a personal encounter with the God of all comforts.

18. Caleb was a surprise.

19. Caleb was a surprise. When his mom found out that she was pregnant her boyfriend promised to be there.

20. Caleb was a surprise. When his mom found out that she was pregnant her boyfriend promised to be there. But he disappeared, leaving Ann to do it on her own.

21. Caleb was a surprise. When his mom found out that she was pregnant her boyfriend promised to be there. But he disappeared, leaving Ann to do it on her own. At Rainbow Haven she learned about a Sovereign God whose plan is good.

22. When your husband beats you where do you go?

23. When your husband beats you where do you go? Is there anyone out there who cares?

24. When your husband beats you where do you go? Is there anyone out there who cares? At Rainbow Haven Stephanie found healing and a future in the love of God.

25. Getting out of prison is hard.

26. Getting out of prison is hard. How do you get used to life on the outside?

27. Getting out of prison is hard. How do you get used to life on the outside? At Rainbow Haven, Brandy found out that there is a God who is ready to forgive and set her free.

28. Dana was thrown into jail when she caused a drunken driving accident.

29. Dana was thrown into jail when she caused a drunken driving accident. At Rainbow Haven she found out that God forgives and causes others to forgive.

30. Dana was thrown into jail when she caused a drunken driving accident. At Rainbow Haven she found out that God forgives and causes others to forgive. Dana was able to face the woman who she injured in the accident and ask her forgiveness.

31. Dana was thrown into jail when she caused a drunken driving accident. At Rainbow Haven she found out that God forgives and causes others to forgive. Dana was able to face the woman who she injured in the accident and ask her forgiveness. The injured driver in the other car was the wife of one of our local pastors.

32. Dana was thrown into jail when she caused a drunken driving accident. At Rainbow Haven she found out that God forgives and causes others to forgive. Dana was able to face the woman who she injured in the accident and ask her forgiveness. The injured driver in the other car was the wife of one of our local pastors. She forgave Dana and welcomed her into the church.

33. Kristopher’s mom had a chance to learn about a God who offers salvation while she was at Rainbow Haven.

34. Kristopher’s mom had a chance to learn about a God who offers salvation while she was at Rainbow Haven. Kristopher’s mom was killed in a car accident in 2003.

35. Kristopher’s mom had a chance to learn about a God who offers salvation while she was at Rainbow Haven. Kristopher’s mom was killed in a car accident in 2003. We’re all going to have to answer to God some day.

44. Everyone deserves a chance to hear about how a relationship with God will benefit their life.

45. Everyone deserves a chance to hear about how a relationship with God will benefit their life. Rainbow Haven is helping to make that possible.