ELIM PACIFIC MINISTRIES
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July 11, 2012
The prevention arm of Elim Pacific Ministries is focused on abstinence for Alcohol and Tobacco. Sadly Guam is one of the places in the US where smoking is one of the most used drugs. Alcohol use is also high. The Oasis Empowerment Center created a Real Stories Prevention Video that I had the privilege of being involved with. It is having a powerful impact in our local community because it shares real stories and has real actors from here. Cultural relevance is important. Last month, one of the women we have tried to help ended up losing her battle. She died of COPD before she was able to live a full life. That is why I am committed to make a difference here working with Elim Pacific Ministries.
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June 1, 2012
I was a heavy alcoholic and survived high-school pretty much drunk. Then I had trouble holding down a job because I would drink on the job. I ended up homeless and things started to really crash around me. I did not know if I would even live but I did not want to end my life. The Oasis took me in and I started to get my life changed. I did graduate the Oasis and then went off island. Sadly I did not keep sober when I joined family and made new friends. When I got pregnant, my mom got abusive and I came back to Guam and Oasis. Things are better now. Nothing seem easy but I love my little boy and and have a job. I found hope at Oasis.
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2011
June 1, 2012
Seeing the women of Oasis and the work of the church have a such a practical focus is important to me.
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June 1, 2012
Ive been so moved by the stories of changed lives. The work continues to provide the kind of support that make a real difference
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June 1, 2012
I came to Oasis when I was needed to get sober. Now I work here and I see the lives changed. Ive celebrated my 3rd birthday and now I am helping others. The Oasis is changing lives. I may not be making a lot of money but I am giving what I can to help.
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June 1, 2012
Ive been helping out by getting the emergency lighting and exit signs installed. Its great seeing progress. I believe in the Oasis and the work going on and support groups are really helping the folks stay healthy and sober.
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June 1, 2012
Before I entered the Oasis, I was a drug addict who was lost and alone,” says recent Oasis graduate Julia Han. “I had a dysfunctional family, was distant from my kids due to my drug addiction, and my friends stopped coming around after I was busted by the DEA.” Julia said she knew it was the time to stop her drug habits, but having no support led her into a depression that resulted into relapse. On her way back to jail she had hit her bottom and seriously contemplated suicide. It was then that she found out about the Oasis through her counselor and probation officer. She entered the Oasis to find a way forward. “The Oasis has taught me to appreciate everything because God has created life for us,” she said. “The Oasis has opened my eyes to being a born again Christian where I realize that everything happens for a reason. The journey I went through was a struggle, but I appreciate my journey because it led me to serve the Lord.” Julia has two biological daughters, seven step-children, and two grandkids. For her the future is to continue with her recovery, work on parenting skills, and live life with God’s help. Julia graduated this month from the six-month residential program, and she is still actively involved with classes, activities, and fund-raisers at the Oasis.
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2012
May 27, 2012
In the four years that I have been involved at Oasis, I have seen countless lives transformed, including my own. The work Oasis does with women is beyond amazing. I have seen women set free from addictions, I have seen families restored and I have seen women who once were takers from the system become productive members of society who are giving back to the community. The beauty of Oasis is that they not only help ladies overcome their addictions but they also deal with the root issues which caused these addictions to begin with, thereby truly setting the captive free!
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May 26, 2012
Ive been attending Zion Fellowship and the love I have experienced there has been really healing and life-giving to my heart. Thank you for making it easy for anyone to feel at home and find God there.
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May 25, 2012
I was the first client at Oasis way back in 2004. I gotta say, I did not have any place to go and I called Allison and the Oasis took me in. It was simple and basic but I got started on a new life. I got my boy back, I got a car, they gave me a job and I even went back to school to become a Social Worker. While I was at Oasis, my life was really growing.
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2010
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