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November 22, 2017

Verse of The Day: Psalm 9:1

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Thankful In The Midst of Suffering

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Today’s tip is #BeThe1ToKeepThemSafe. . . After the “Ask” step, and you’ve determined suicide is indeed being talked about, it’s important to find out a few things to establish immediate safety. Have they already done anything to try to kill themselves before talking with you? Does the person experiencing thoughts of suicide know how they would kill themselves? Do they have a specific, detailed plan? What’s the timing for their plan? What sort of access do they have to their planned method? . . Knowing the answers to each of these questions can tell us a lot about the imminence and severity of danger the person is in. A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline. The Keep Them Safe step is really about showing support for someone during the times when they have thoughts of suicide by putting time and distance between the person and their chosen method, especially methods that have shown higher lethality (like firearms and medications). . . Check out BeThe1To.com for more! If you are struggling, please contact the hotline for immediate help. Remember that #YouMatter! 💛

We are still highlighting #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth. #BeThe1To is a Suicide Prevention organization that provides 5 action steps on how to help a loved one or stranger through their struggle. . . Today’s tip is #BeThe1ToAsk : Asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Asking in this direct, unbiased manner, can open the door for effective dialogue about their emotional pain and can allow everyone involved to see what next steps need to be taken. Other questions can include “How do you hurt?” and “How can I help?”. . . The flip side of the “Ask” step is to “Listen.” Make sure you take their answers seriously and not to ignore them, especially if they indicate they are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Listening to their reasons for being in such emotional pain, as well as listening for any potential reasons they want to continue to stay alive, are both incredibly important when they are telling you what’s going on. Help them focus on their reasons for living and avoid trying to impose your reasons for them to stay alive. Check out BeThe1To.com for more!

It‘s National Suicide Prevention Month, as well as, Self Care Month. We would like to highlight both due to the importance of mental health. It saddens us to know that there has been an increase of death by suicide within the U.S. 50% increase of suicides among women and 21% increase among men. . . As technology grows, online bullying adds another factor into death by suicide within our youth groups. Please share the message to your friends and family that giving yourself a much needed break is OK. Give yourself credit, time, and attention. Forget about the people of the world and know that you are loved by Christ. You are never alone!! If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to give the following hotlines a call. They are more than willing to chat with you with no judgement at all. 💛Please take out the time to do so before permanently ending your life over a temporary situation. 💙 #YouMatter . . National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas: Call 214-828-1000 or text “CONNECT” to 741741.

#NTXGivingDay is coming up quickly! Although we have received state tax exemption, our organization is still waiting for the return of our tax exemption from the IRS. Unfortunately due to the wait, we won’t be able to participate this year. As we know firsthand of the importance to support local nonprofits, we will support and donate to another organization. 😄 We have a list of organizations in mind. Feel free to comment with your favorite DFW organization that deserves extra recognition and support! 😄

A message from our founder, Alyssa Moore: . . “Earlier this year, we hosted our 1st donation drive of 2019 which was a success! As The Ascender's Touch embarks into what God has called it to be, our directors and founder are thrilled to continue to help those in need! . . To give everyone an update and insight on my absence over the past 5 months. Not long after, I underwent a major procedure to eliminate my obstructive sleep apnea. (Sleep•Apnea): serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly, sometimes hundreds of times, which can be fatal. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body -- may not get enough oxygen. . . Those close to me got to see firsthand of the difficulty and struggle of the procedure. God’s favor has been everlasting and never failing. He has brought me through each step of the way. I’m close to the finish line of the healing process. My face is still swollen but nethertheless, I‘m ready to gear back up to continue to walk into my calling! Helping others!! 😄 . . Let me reassure you that we will have more events to come this fall and winter. We would love to partner with other local DFW non-profits to help uplift and impact the hearts of the community in a positive way! . . Feel free to message/email us if you would like to volunteer or discuss a partnership for an event. 😃Also if interested, you can check out the latest blog post about my surgery journey.. just visit the blog website in our bio! God Bless! ☺️🌻”

In the spirit of #NationalJustBecauseDay, our organization would like to encourage you (as well as ourselves) to go out of your way today to help someone in need. Simply Just Because. . . That can include checking up on a family member or a friend, Simply Just Because. . . It can also include giving out a card of encouragement to a stranger, Simply Just Because. Imagine the magnitude of the common good that could be done in this world if each person did one act of kindness.. Simply Just Because. What a difference it’d make! ☺️🌻 God bless!

Your battle is already won! Whatever comes your way this week, remember to stay encouraged! . . Positivity #Encouragement #Inspiration #GoodVibes #BlessOthers #HomelessNotHopeless #DonationDrive #HomelessOutreach #HelpOthers #NonProfitOrganization #DallasNonProfit #Humanity #Jesus #God #SpreadLove #Compassion #Agape #Christian #SocialWork #CommunityService #DFW #TexasNonProfit

This weekend a few of our directors helped out at the @tangotab “Feed The City” event in Plano, TX! It was a pleasure being able to put together sandwiches and snack bags for others in need. 🥪 All in all, 5,843 meals were made during the event!! 😃 Right after, the meals were delivered to feed those individuals. Such a blessing! . . We found out that if you download the TangoTab app, you can help feed the unfortunate as well. All you have to do is check into the app while you’re dinning or ordering at your favorite establishment, and you’ll automatically help at least 2 individuals eat. Check it out today!! 😇🧡 . . #HelpingOthers #FoodDrive #TangoTab #FeedTheCity #DFWNonProfit #NonProfitOrganization #FeedTheHungry #underprivilegedchildren #Jesus #GivingBack #DallasNonProfit #charitableorganization #SpreadLove #NoneLeftBehind #GiveBack #Agape

Today is the BIG day! Happy 1st anniversary to The Ascender’s Touch!!!! 🌈✨Last May our four directors unified together in Jesus name, dedicating to uplift the hearts of the community one day at a time. 💛 . . Let’s celebrate by spreading the good message of love, hope, and joy on this lovely Friday! We‘ll be giving out care kits to locals in the DFW tomorrow afternoon. . . Feel free to give back in the community somehow, someway this weekend. Whether it’s a card filled with words of encouragement or scriptures reciting the love of Christ. ✨ You’d be surprised how such a gesture can make someone’s day. If you do partake, hashtag #TheAscendersChallenge and we’ll make sure to post it!! 😇 . . Later this year, we will partner with local organizations to do a cookout and donation drive. We have a lot planned for the fall/winter as well. Thank you all who have supported us thus far. ☺️💙 It truly means more than you know! Here’s to the 1st out of many anniversaries to come!!! God bless! . . #ItsOurAnniversary #DFWNonProfit #LocalNonProfit #NonProfitOrganization #DallasCares #HomelessOutreach #SingleParentHousehold #underprivilegedchildren #SpreadLove #Jesus #God #Yaweh #Christian #Agape #HelpingOthers #GivingBack

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