>>>BY PASTOR EDWARD DAVIDSON
“So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” Luke 10:34 (NKJV)
Morning Star Restoration Ministries, Inc. believes that our responsibility to our neighbor includes more than prayer. Like the parable of the Good Samaritan, as doers of the Word, we pour oil and wine on the wounds of the broken – wounds inflicted in their lives by the enemy (Luke 10:34).
Morning Star Restoration Ministries is a non-profit, Christ-centered organization seeking to help individuals bound by addictive and destructive behaviors. Our primary focus is to help people find salvation, deliverance, restoration, joy, and peace through the Lord Jesus Christ. The ministry was founded in April of 2009 by Pastor Edward Davidson of Morning Star Restoration Church after God placed a call on his life to help people struggling with these types of behaviors.
The ministry established a Christ-centered men’s Restoration-Discipleship Home in Lutz, Florida. This is a safe environment away from the attractions of the world that allows the Word to grow in the heart of those seeking restoration. We accomplish this by daily study of the Word, worship, and a full curriculum of teaching and studying focused on the application of God’s Word in our lives.
As the ministry grew, a homeless outreach program was also started to enable the clients of the home to put into practice the lessons they have learned through the Scriptures. As disciples, they are called to help the homeless and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those in dire need of the Savior.
In January 2011 more space was needed, so Morning Star Restoration Ministries moved to a more expansive location on Sinclair Hills Road in Lutz. The new location allows for more clients and more room for the growing “Junk for Jesus” program, which collects donations of metal items (such as used appliances, lawn mowers, cars, boats, and grills). This program is the main source of funds for the ministry and also serves as a work-therapy program for the clients of the Restoration-Discipleship Home. The opportunity for discipleship is also recognized through the “Junk for Jesus” program as donors are met when items are picked up and when pick-ups are scheduled through phone conversations.
The men’s program continues to grow and now has a waiting list. Men are giving their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ and are being transformed by the Word of God. Strongholds are broken, lives are restored, and families are united because of the Lord Jesus. Please pray for the Lord to send laborers (for the need is great), and for the unity of the Body of Christ so that our ministry continues to be effective.
MORE INFO
To learn more about Morning Star Restoration Ministries visit our website at: www.msrministries.com or call 813-500-4853.
