SPARK ministries
Special People Advocating Recovery Kentucky
What is SPARK ministries?
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“As a mother I felt that I couldn’t take anymore. I had done everything in my power. I SAW I WAS AS SICK AS SHE WAS AND I REALIZED WHEN ONE IS SICK WE ARE ALL SICK.” - Jenell Brewer
Visionary and Founder Jenell Brewer, has endured the personal experience of seeing the devastation that addiction brings to families due to her daughter falling into addiction. It was 4am, in the spring of 2015 that the name and message of “ Special People Advocating Recovery in Kentucky” (SPARK) was given to her from God and the Journey began. |
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What is the concern of SPARK?
The concern of SPARK Ministries is to start a fire (a passion) in our hometown to support those impacted by the horrendous addiction epidemic that has:
Taken lives and created a void in the lives of loved ones left behind
(ie. high overdose rates and massive grief/loss needs in our people)
Shattered personal accountability
(ie. increased incarceration and recidivism rates in the justice systems, increased dependence on government funded assistance programs with high unemployment rates, increased unplanned pregnancies and increased rates of infectious disease)
Devastated family structure
(ie. high rates of children in social service custody, an overwhelming court system, increase in grandparents raising grandchildren and lack of parental support in meeting the education, medical, basic and spiritual needs of our children across the board)
Crushed the spiritual integrity and unity of our hometown
(ie. decrease in church communities, lack of interest in closeness to higher power/spiritual expression & purpose and overall breakdown of unity in our small town)
The concern comes from the board members witnessing and experiencing the barriers to connected-ness being created by this epidemic- in the backyards of their home of Powell County. The three have been called by God to take action against this problem.
Taken lives and created a void in the lives of loved ones left behind
(ie. high overdose rates and massive grief/loss needs in our people)
Shattered personal accountability
(ie. increased incarceration and recidivism rates in the justice systems, increased dependence on government funded assistance programs with high unemployment rates, increased unplanned pregnancies and increased rates of infectious disease)
Devastated family structure
(ie. high rates of children in social service custody, an overwhelming court system, increase in grandparents raising grandchildren and lack of parental support in meeting the education, medical, basic and spiritual needs of our children across the board)
Crushed the spiritual integrity and unity of our hometown
(ie. decrease in church communities, lack of interest in closeness to higher power/spiritual expression & purpose and overall breakdown of unity in our small town)
The concern comes from the board members witnessing and experiencing the barriers to connected-ness being created by this epidemic- in the backyards of their home of Powell County. The three have been called by God to take action against this problem.
What actions will SPARK Ministries take to see change in this identified problem?
SPARK Ministries will rely on the fruits of the spirit of Christ (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) and the faith, hope and love given by the powerful God whom they each serve, to provide a strength-based, supportive, holistic, evidenced-based, self efficacy driven approach to offer advocacy, resource connection, support, ministry, healing, mentoring, relationship building and self-awareness regarding the great need to prevent, heal and eventually see an end to the drug culture that consumes a majority of our county's homes. For we are given one command "to love one another as Christ loved you." John 13:34
What services will SPARK offer?
- Celebrate Recovery meeting at 29 Atkinson St. Stanton, Ky 40380; Tuesdays at 7pm. (dinner at 6:30)
- Celebrate Recovery meeting at 112 Indian Bend Drive Hazard, Ky 41701; Mondays at 6pm.
- Private meetings with individuals and their family to assist in finding and contacting inpatient, outpatient and addiction support group resources; which will fit their needs and desires within their recovery
- Casey's Law advocacy for families
- Providing volunteer ran youth and adult mentoring opportunities in the community to teach personal accountability, prevention of drug abuse, relationship building and self-awareness
- Local, 24/7 - 365 day per year call line to access a trained support specialist for extra encouragement, understanding and discussion of needs
How do i contact SPARK Ministries?
Call 606-612-5125 to speak to our volunteer support specialists about your needs or a loved ones needs. Or email HERE.