The ARK Ministries

12/09/2025

If you have never tasted prime rib before, how can you compare it to ordinary hamburger? You can't because you have no knowledge, experience, or understanding of prime rib, thus you have no basis for comparison. Choosing requires a knowledge of differences....
If an addict has only darkness in their life, how can they ever choose light if they have never been in its presence?
We have seen that by offering light, at least a person now has something to compare their darkness to. And with establishing a basis for choice, we have created motivation, something lacking when you only have darkness to compare more darkness to......
If a man's time with us only accomplishes that....establishing a basis of comparison....then we have added one more step in their restoration process....a process that involves many such small yet fundamental steps...

11/27/2025

The men had a couple of days helping the team from Vibrant Church with this fundraiser for the First Christian School. That was a lot of turkey to prep and cook!!
( they have decided to do a ham for Thanksgiving...lol)

11/25/2025

Talk about THANKFUL!!!
Thank you Ish Freeman of Freeman Auto for finding us such an awesome van and handling all the necessary paperwork! The Ark now has a 2019 Honda Odyssey van for the men to use. And its a beauty!
Also THANK YOU to all the many donors for your generosity! This van is fully paid for and once again, we Thank God for His provision and His working in the hearts of His people!!!
Thankful is an understatement!!

11/20/2025

As we come into the Thanksgiving season, we reflect on the blessings received from God throughout the year. And it stirs in us the desire to share and reach out to others in need.
It is also an emotional time for those who don't have family or who have been shunned by family due to their addiction behavior. And their need for love can be overwhelming.
If you are looking for an opportunity to show love for others, please consider financially helping our men as they continue their journey of recovery and restoration. All donations are tax free and all of your donation goes directly to meeting the individual needs of our men.
Thank you! and may you and your family have a joyful Thanksgiving!

11/15/2025

The guys helped with parking today at the R T Arnold Public Library Holiday Bazaar. Enjoyed the people!
This Bazaar generates the funds necessary for the children's summer program at the library each year. So know that your support is helping to keep this program going each year!!

11/12/2025

We can teach about the promises of God, that surrender leads to victory, that as a child of God, we are a new creation and that old things pass away and all things become new, and so forth...
But when you see and hear from a man who is living evidence to all that truth, its powerful and impactful!
Today Dave shared his life story and testimony of the power of God in his life. To hear from where he came, to hear about who he once was, to hear about how he lived, and to hear about the loss he endured, left you wondering how he could became the man that sat before us today. There was no denying the transformation. There was no denying the miracles. There was no denying the changed heart. And there was no denying God in all of it!
Talk about a great teaching time today! It was living and breathing truth sitting and speaking right in front of us all!
Today God blessed the ARK with another 'teacher', a living testimony of His glorious mercy, grace, and redemption! Words just can't do today's 'lesson' justice.......
Thank you Dave..........

11/07/2025

The men finally got the plastic sheeting on today in spite of the occasional wind gusts. We will let it stretch in the sun a little and then tighten it down completely but for now it's up! Quite the change from where this project started!

11/06/2025

The guys were all smiles until someone yelled that food is ready!! Lol!
As always, we so appreciate the folks at House of Prayer in Clarksville for their support and generosity. Special thank you to Pastor Luke for joining the Bible study at the house Tuesday. Love having men of God breath truth and love into these men!

11/05/2025

We are still gaining on our goal but could still ask your help spreading our need to friends and families....
Thank you?!

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10/31/2025

Check out these two 'tunnel rats'!! Lol!
Awesome job Owen and Chase! Today they helped to get the plumbing, under a church repair we did earlier, all insulated and taped up. The other guys handled several other jobs at the site as well and also did a great job!
Amazing to watch these guys get it done!
What a great day to serve others!

10/26/2025

Great night of sweet fellowship with the Life Recovery Group from Christ Family Outreach Church in Amelia. Yep that was a long way for them to come but it's not the first time and won't be the last
Friendships have been built through a common thread of recovery and it's God saving root. They can relate, encourage, understand, and be totally honest with each other because they all have been redeemed and rescued by a powerful and loving God who met them in their mess and loved and still valued them as He raised them to a new life.
The cookout and bonfire only provided a reason to meet. God then took over as testimonies of His love and redemption spoke through those who were there.
Only a few pictures.....too busy fellowshipping!