My friends I leave you with the words of C . S . Lewis , “ Do not dare not to dare .” Let us continue to be courageous on behalf of the hearts of boys who do not yet know what it means to dare .
You are the brave ones that keep hope alive ! In Grace and Sincerity , Anna Marie Smith
Co-Founder / President Restore One
End of Year Statements from Restore One Board Members
As president of the board for Restore One , I am deeply optimistic and more excited than ever at the threshold upon which we now stand : from a tiny seed planted by God in our founder ' s hearts , Chris and Anna , we now finally prepare to open the Anchor House . It has not been an easy road ; nothing worthwhile ever is . We have overcome community opposition , flooding , and other setbacks . God has been faithful in seeing us through it all . And you , our generous and cherished donors , have also been faithful as we have worked to execute on this Kingdom mission upon which our hearts have been tenderly prompted and gracefully aligned .
We believe the mission before us represents Kingdom business of the highest order . Ephesians 6:12 lays it out : " For we wrestle not against flesh and blood , but against principalities , against powers , against the rulers of the darkness of this world , against spiritual wickedness in high places ." When considering this , is it truly surprising so many obstacles have been arrayed before us ? Is it not possible , God willing , the ripples our small grassroots organization create will spread across our community , our state , our nation , our world , and far beyond into the spiritual realm , rattling strongholds and exposing the evils of human trafficking in concealed crevasses everywhere ? We believe the testimonies to come will resonate around the globe expanding awareness , re-shaping perceptions , and illuminating hidden suffering .
- Steve Grant , Board President
It is happening ! We could not be more excited to see the doors of The Anchor House swing wide open ! Sincerest of thanks to all who have supported Restore One in our journey to open The Anchor House , one of many first steps that it will take to see healing and restoration for so many boys who ' s childhood has been exposed to that which many of us find hard to imagine . We are standing in the gap for them , we are exposing the truth behind this tragic circumstance , we are giving a voice to the voiceless , and we could not be doing it with out you ! Your prayers and support mean so much to us as we continue to press forward to what lies ahead and the financial support that you have generously given has been and will continue to be stewarded with the sole purpose of advocating for these precious children !
- Crystal Pritchard , Vice Chairperson
The year has not been without out its challenges , but in the end we know God will prevail and a home for boys who have been preyed upon will be the refuge of restoration for His Glory . The opening of the Anchor House this year will be such a monumental testimony of a vision you have believed in and partnered with us in , to which we can ’ t thank you enough . Your support has been what has sustained and provided to see this come to fruition ! Thank you so much !
- Pastor Brian Maciaszek , Board Treasure & Secretary