There are many individuals in Aroostook County that are trapped in addictions and compulsive disorders who are losing hope every day. The board of directors of Resting Arm’s Ministries has been carrying the dream of a faith-based drug rehab center based in Aroostook County for the past six years. They have obtained their 501(3C) tax exempt status; and according to David Tuttle, president, “they have been bringing awareness to civic and various groups throughout Aroostook County.”
Tuttle knows first-hand about the struggles of addiction. Facing death at the age of 37 from alcoholism and dabbling with drugs, his physician diagnosed him with having only six months to live even if he stopped using at that time. Turning to his faith in Jesus Christ and making a promise to share his story along with helping others, he began a journey of freedom.
After visiting His Mansion Ministries in New Hampshire, Tuttle stated “this is a model that we would like to follow.” His Mansion Ministry in New Hampshire has been in operation for over 50 years and has a 70 percent success rate with helping individuals finding freedom from addiction. It is the desire of Resting Arm’s Ministries to provide a safe place for the wounded to heal through individual group counseling, accountability, mentoring and Bible study, client’s will also learn healthy living skills. The goal to provide a long-term (1-year) residential, self-sustaining facility where individual responsibility will be taught and expected as each person seeks to release the past and grab hold of the future.
Bringing the communities of Aroostook County together, a free concert featuring Kelly O’Mara will be held at Military Street Baptist Church, the church on the hill, Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Resting Arms Ministries. You will also enjoy the musical talents of Tammy Goetsch, Haven and Sierra Rhoda, Roger McGary and Adam Anderson from Military Street Baptist Church; also in addition to the musical artists mentioned, you will be entertained with choirs from the Houlton Wesleyan Church.
A free-will offering will be collected with proceeds benefitting Resting Arm’s Ministries. If you have any questions or desire further information, please contact Pastor Tuttle at (207) 694-1595 or Rebecca Miller, secretary at (207) 538-6189. Donations may also be mailed to Resting Arm’s Ministries, P.O. Box 255, Patten, Maine 04765.
