October Newsletter

October Newsletter

 

As the AM Ministries team wraps up the latest leg of their Gettin’ My Jesus On Tour, they can't help but feel like they've been on a rollercoaster ride of blessings, miracles, and a whole lot of Jesus. From the sunny shores of Florida to the charming streets of South Carolina, and all the way back to the golden state of California, it's been a whirlwind of revival, recovery, and remarkable grace.

What's the Buzz? A Season of Miracles!

From the moment they hit the road, the AM Ministries crew knew they were in for something special. With hearts full of purpose and a van full of snacks (because let's be real, snacks are essential for any road trip), they embarked on a journey to spread the good word about Jesus and the power of recovery.

How Did It Go Down? The Inside Scoop!

And boy, did God show up in a big way! Doors were flung open, hearts were touched, and lives were forever changed. The team found themselves welcomed with open arms by the Recovery Churches (RC) along the way, and the gratitude they feel is beyond words.

What's Next? Gratitude Galore!

As they look back on the past two months, the AM Ministries crew is filled with gratitude, humility, and an overwhelming sense of awe at all that has transpired. They are thankful for the opportunity to serve, for the lives touched, and for the chance to spread the message of hope and healing.

So, as they bid farewell to this chapter of the tour, they do so with hearts full of joy and anticipation for what lies ahead. Because when you're Gettin’ Your Jesus On, the journey never truly ends — it's just the beginning of something even more incredible.

This October, we had the honor of ministering with:

Honored to Serve — Thank You Recovery Churches (RC)

We cannot express enough gratitude to every Recovery Church that invited us in, opened their hearts, and trusted us with their people. You are truly the bridge between recovery rooms and the church — a place where healing meets discipleship and grace meets transformation.

This October, we had the honor of ministering with:

  • 10/01 — RC Ft Lauderdale, FL

  • 10/03 — RC Downtown West Palm Beach, FL

  • 10/04 — RC Greenacres, FL

  • 10/05 — RC Palm Beach Gardens, FL

  • 10/06 — RC Treasure Coast, FL

  • 10/09 — RC Lake Whales, FL

  • 10/09 — RC Ormond Beach, FL

  • 10/10 — RC Palm Coast, FL

  • 10/12 — RC Hilton Head, SC

  • 10/13 — RC Columbia, SC

Every single night, we witnessed stories of freedom, tears of healing, chains breaking, families being restored, and men and women discovering that Jesus has not given up on them — not ever.

To every Recovery Church family we met:
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus.
We pray continually for God to bless your ministries, grow your leaders, and expand your reach. You are changing lives — including ours.

Celebrating Recovery — Thank You CR-Celebrate Recovery & RA-Recovery Alive

October and November also brought powerful nights of ministry with Celebrate Recovery and Recovery Alive:

  • 10/20 — CR Maryville, TN

  • 10/23 — CR Asheboro, NC

  • 10/24 — RA Roxboro, NC

  • 10/28 — RA Henderson, NC

  • 10/30 — RA Cliffdale Fayetteville, NC

  • 11/06 — CR Oceanview Myrtle Beach, SC

  • 11/07 — CR The Orchard Ellijay, GA

Serving alongside CR and RA will always be one of our greatest blessings. Your passion for the hurting, your leadership, your worship, your vulnerability, your courage — it inspires us more than you know. Thank you for letting us share our story, for trusting our ministry, and for loving us like family.

A Week of Rest, Restoration & Friendship

In the middle of the tour, God blessed us with the gift of rest.

A huge, heartfelt thank-you to Wendy and Jody, who opened up their property and gave us a safe, peaceful place to park our RV. We were refueled, restored, prayed over, poured into, and — let’s just be honest — extremely well fed!

Your love was overwhelming, and your hospitality was a blessing we didn’t even know we needed. We love you both more than words can say.

One of the Most Powerful Moments — The Women’s Jail

One moment that left a deep mark on my heart was getting to go into the women’s jail.

Walking in, I felt God move.
Standing in front of those women, I felt overwhelmed — with compassion, with love, with understanding.
God broke something open in that room. Tears flowed, walls fell, and hope rose. Their hunger for love, truth, and healing shook me to my core.

I left changed.
They ministered to me as much as I ministered to them.

Even Through the Breakdowns — God Showed Up

No tour comes without challenges — and we had some big ones.

Two breakdowns on our trailer, including being stuck on the freeway for seven hours, tested our patience, our faith, and our sanity.

But even there…
God showed up.

He kept us safe.
He sent the right people at the right time.
He provided, protected, and proved once again that He is in every detail — even the inconvenient ones.

What the enemy tried to use to slow us down, God used to remind us who is truly carrying us.

Overwhelmed by Love, Support & Prayer

From every stop, every sanctuary, every parking lot conversation, every hug, every prayer, every meal shared, every testimony trusted to us —
we have been overwhelmed.

Absolutely overwhelmed.

By your love.
Your support.
Your encouragement.
Your generosity.
Your prayers lifted over us.
Your belief in our mission.

We are changed because of every single one of you.

Home for the Holidays — For the First Time in Three Years

After thousands of miles and dozens of ministry nights, we finally made our way back to Woodland, California — just in time.

We pulled into town right before our granddaughter’s 5th birthday party and, for the first time in three years, we get to spend the holidays with our family.

What a gift.
What a blessing.
What a beautiful ending to a powerful season of ministry.

Final Thoughts

As we close out this tour, our hearts are full.
Our spirits are renewed.
And our eyes are fixed on whatever God has next.

To every RC, CR, RA, pastor, leader, volunteer, worship team, friend, and prayer warrior —
thank you for letting us come alongside you.

We are honored to serve with you.
Honored to share our story with you.
Honored to be a small part of the mighty work God is doing across this country.

This is only the beginning.
We love you.
We pray for you.
And we can’t wait to see you again.

Jesus and recovery truly do change everything.

With love, gratitude, and overflowing joy,
Charlene & Andrew
AM Ministries

 

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