Phil and Brenda openly said: “We’re not dog people,” and yet, God called them to be the primary caretakers and lead the comfort dog ministry at their local church. Phil reminded us that God doesn’t always call the equipped, but He always equips the called! “We can see how God has equipped us throughout our lives for this!”
The Sasha Comfort Dog Ministry offers the mercy, compassion and the grace of Jesus Christ through a ministry of presence and prayer. Sasha travels with a handler and a companion to the Parris Island military base, hospitals, nursing homes and schools throughout the Hilton Head community. She also travels to deployed locations when called upon. Wherever we go, we ask “Is there someone, or something we can pray for?” It’s a ministry of presence where we offer comfort, help and hope.
People are hurting, everyone has something. Outwardly, things could look great, but inwardly, it just seems that everyone could use a friend, everyone could use a little comfort and care. This ministry has opened our eyes to the needs around us. The comfort dog gives us confidence to go where we would not normally go and speak boldly about Jesus, and pray with people, which we would normally not do. It seems there is reverse training going on, where the dog is teaching the humans to be better listeners and just be present with people. Phil said, “if you listen long enough, people will tell you what you need to know.”
Join my conversation to hear more about what Phil and Brenda are learning through the Sasha Comfort Dog Ministry.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SashaComfortDog/
INSTAGRAM: @lcck9sasha
EMAIL: Sasha@K9comfort.org or comfortdog.hhi@gmail.com
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry: www.K9Comfort.org
Question of the Week
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- In what ways have you been comforted by someone else just being a non-judgemental presence in your life?
- In your circles of relationships, who may be blessed by your presence in their life?
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Tina, this was my favorite so far. Thanks. Joan
Thanks, Joan!