Single or Married, Serving God 100%One day down the road, you may find yourself with the responsibilities of a family, the needs of children that pull you every which way, a husband or wife to take care of, and a life that looks different from the one you are currently living.
So often, we can rush to get to a preferred season rather than truly embracing the one we are currently in. In my 33 years of being single, I can honestly say I embraced that time. I traveled, met people, volunteered, and sought the Lord ferociously wherever he said to go. I meditated daily for hours in his word and gained a wisdom I wouldn’t have without it. I made great friends and created memories for a lifetime. I knew this was my time to be single and utilize it; however, I felt the Lord leading me to use it. So, whether the Lord led me to get married, I had found that place of total surrender to God. To not my will, but yours. What was more important to me than getting married was to be fully aligned with the Lord’s call for my life. Nothing or no one would sway that, but they would propel that. Every day is full of decisions. One of the values of being a follower of Christ, enjoying a closer relationship with him, is to be willing to move across the country at his command, relocate to a new country without a second thought, and know he will take care of the rest. I have seen miracles, signs, and wonders based on my “yes” to him, saying yes and stepping in faith in everything he has spoken. There is a reason that in the bible, Paul says that singleness is a gift because once you are married - your time is divided. As someone who recently married, I know how true this is. To be so enamored by His presence and mission is a well-lived life. So, I encourage you today to take inventory of how you are walking in your singleness. Are you stewarding it in a way that would honor the Lord? Or are you complaining like the Israelites who never made it to the promised land? We only have one life, and it is truly a gift! —Michelle Apples, Founder and Owner of Christian Singles Hub About Christian Singles Hub
Our Mission started in 2020 during the pandemic when God highlighted the need for people to be connected. We live in an era where people are more connected yet disconnected than ever. Here at The Christian Singles Hub, we want to bridge the gap for Christian Singles to connect, get equipped, and live abundant lives while building genuine connections. We do this by hosting retreats, meetups, in-person events, community gatherings, and online ways to connect. Regardless of where you have been or what you have been through - you have a seat at our table. VALUES
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We Were On a Mission to Dominican Republic by Angela BushaThis past January, I went on my first mission trip, primarily single, with 11 others from the NY area. Pastor Wesley Reed was our leader, the only person I knew of Cornerstone Fellowship in Newark, NY. I met Pastor Wes years ago at the National Singles Labor Day Retreat in the NC Mountains. We became instant friends., both having a heart for ministry and prayer. Last fall, I learned that Pastor Wes and others were returning to the Dominican Republic to do missions. I decided to pray, asking God for clarity about joining Wes’s team. God granted my desire, making it a trip that has changed my life forever.
So, over the next few months, we had meetings where we spent time praying, gathering resources, and planning. Because it was all new to me, I listened a lot. I was a bit nervous, but I knew God had me. Then, the day came for our trip. And God would exceed my expectations. Upon arrival in Puta Canna, Dominican Republic, everything was so different from where I lived in Pennsylvania. From the aroma that hits you right when you depart the plane to the scenery, I was saddened to see so much poverty everywhere. My heart immediately started to break for these beautiful people. We quickly got our bags and headed to the bus for a two-hour drive to the MGM (Meet God in Missions) compound. As we drove past sugar cane fields, I continued to see more and more poverty mixed in with hundreds of mopeds and motorcycles, sometimes carrying an entire family. I could not believe my eyes when we passed a bus carrying toilets strapped down or two poles holding four five-gallon buckets. The Dominicans are very resourceful, utilizing what they have to make it work for their needs. We finally arrived at MGM, and I looked forward to a shower and rest before our mission work the next day. Our days started with private devotions; then, we would come together corporately for worship and God’s word. We valued this time, waiting for God to give us direction while reflecting on the day's previous work. We had different opportunities each day, for example, on Vision Day, where I served. We examined and fit people for glasses. One older gentleman had never had glasses in his life, and the countenance on his face showed his joy when he saw clearly for the first time. UV rays are very bad in the Dominican Republic. If people did not need corrective lenses, sunglasses were offered to protect their eyes from the sun. On Shoe Day, we distributed shoes. We also had the children's VBS day (Vacation Bible School). Lastly, we taught them how to share their faith in the sugarcane fields and construction. Everything we did was bathed in prayer, showing the locals that it had to start with God. We witness miracles among the locals. God united the people at the MGM in unity. People gave testimonies like never before. We also traveled to other areas where MGM had built homes for prayer and evangelism. The children greeted us with songs. They were so friendly and loving. They kept telling us how much they loved Americans. We heard so many amazing stories about how God worked in their lives. One particular man, Ramon, would ask us to pray for his wife, who had a bad heart. Healthcare in the Domonic Republic is non-existent. He shared how he started working in the sugarcane fields at age eight. A field worker only makes $8.50 daily. Because of the poverty of the Dominican Republic, most farming is still done without machinery. It’s harsh labor cutting sugar by hand with a machete. We also met a young man named Angel, a father of 2 little girls with one on the way. Angel would capture my heart. He shared how he accepted Christ when he was young but had walked away due to life’s trials. However, he had turned his life around in the last few years and recommitted it to Jesus. He shared how he started spending time again in prayer, experiencing the love of God as he spoke to him prophetically. His testimony touched my heart. He mentioned his wife was down by the stream washing the clothes. We walked down to meet and talk to her. It felt like a moment out of a national geographic magazine. She was beating the clothes against a large rock to clean them. You could smell the laundry soap. Instantly, once again, they realized that this small stream served as their water to drink, a place to bathe and to wash their clothes and other things. It made me so grateful to live in a country with a toilet, a kitchen, a shower, a washing machine, and more. Angle yelled as we started to leave, “When you come back next year, you will see how I have changed even more for the Lord.” Hmm, I guess I’m coming back. Our last day of ministry was to the sugarcane workers. Greeted with love and respect, the men listened to the gospel message preached by pastor Wes Reed through an interpreter. We were blessed to hear many of the workers already knew the Lord. We pray that our time with them encouraged them. Backpacks with work supplies and food were distributed to all workers and some townspeople. I can’t communicate how my life has changed since my time in the Dominican Republic. I know God blessed them, but I think I was most blessed. Thank you, Lord, for reminding me of all I have and all you do for me. About Angela:
Minister Angela Busha` was the founder and CEO of South Central Pennsylvania Singles Ministry; she brings a fresh perspective to the value of Single life and wholeness as the President of Ambassadors of Hope Ministries International out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. She and her organization have been ministering to prisoners for 14 years, sharing her redemption story and the good news of salvation and restoration in the Lord Jesus Christ, her Lord, and her closest Friend. She has in the past and currently preaching on Youtube and is known for her prophetic voice and worship in song. In Angela’s presence and ministry, you will see a reflection of a great passion, a close relationship with the Lord, and a deep love and commitment to Him. You will hear the Lion and the Lamb and know God loves you. Angela has been where many are living in dangerous times in the struggles of life, and she has not just survived, but through Jesus, she has found LIFE and who she is—one of Father God’s beloved daughters! Contact: ministerabusha@gmail.com • 717 418-6175 |
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