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​Reflections by Gail Berger

Remembering The Early Days.

3/19/2018

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Stepping back into the early photos and documents of the Blessing House is like getting lost in a snowstorm….a blizzard of memories.  I am astounded at how many people have been involved and how complex this project was.  These past 5 years my focus has always been on the next step, the next challenge and always the daily surprise.  Many of you were involved from the beginning, but the majority of our supporters have never experienced the reality of building this home.  All of your contributions allow us to daily open the doors  to bless all who enter here.

I found another surprise in this journal entry of 3-3-03.  I’d forgotten how early God had been stirring me to buy property and expand the ministry I was doing in the Waconia residence. 
 
  • “I especially turned over the crazy idea about buying the neighbor’s house to double the size of my 1950’s  rambler.  What would I want with more property!  Expensive and crazy with work!  I do wish I had more property to work with.  Gardens, greenhouse, children’s playhouse, parking…more headaches, more responsibility, less flexibility…It’s the wildest idea I’ve ever had.  And besides I don’t have the money.  If money were no issue and time of no consequence and proving myself no longer a necessity…what would I see happening?  This is the most impractical and crazy thought.  Should I be taking into account my age?  Yet, such a project stirs my imagination of a life of huge proportions.  O Lord, what is happening to me?  Is this from You?  This idea simply floated out of nowhere.  One thing is for sure…it is not simplifying anything in my life!”
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It wasn’t until 2010 that this crazy idea began to take on flesh and blood, brick and mortar, along with land issues, set-backs, lawyers, bankers, engineers, fraud, architects, builders and governmental issues.  Nothing was easy.  Yet Grace won! We have been open for five years as of March 13, 2013 and the fifth year is the Year of Grace!  It definitely was grace that has brought us this far so that this year alone we could host 65 different churches, 6000+ individuals through ministries, businesses, families, college kids, and the many cultures who find a home here. 

I hope you enjoy the photos of the building events on our website that show how we took a treeless farmer’s field and bog and turned it into the beautiful Blessing House.  I, also, want you to know that your contributions are enriching and expanding the kingdom in ways we can’t count simply by providing a home, an oasis, a retreat, a creative and energizing space for those whose influence reaches into the whole world.

The Board of Directors, the extraordinary staff and myself, especially recognize without you this unique home could not exist or continue.  We are grateful for your gifts and talents that have made the Lord’s dream come true.
 
Rev. Gail L S Berger

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Rita Soeken
3/24/2018 08:58:32 am

Oh to be open to the Lord's Calling as you have dear sister! How brave you were when attacked by Satan again and again to stop God's Purpose -the deceit and dishonesty by "a friend" - as Jesus endured; attacked through funding, lawyers, discouragement and even weather. It made you stronger in body and spirit, in faith and confidence. I'm humbled by what I've learned through what you overcame. Thank you for your faithfulness and for passing it on to so many you'll never know until you meet in heaven - won't THAT be a glorious day! ;>) I love you. Rita

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1/1/2021 06:35:49 am

Sometimes, it feels good to reminisce and look back on the early days. Whenever I try to remember my old self, I am amazed by how much I have improved. I am also fascinated that I was able to overcome all of the problems I thought that I will never be able to solve. Looking back, I realize how strong I was for choosing to continue fighting for my life, even though I felt helpless most of the time. I guess life really is like a roller coaster - full of ups and downs.

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