Member letters: 'I have been so blessed by the personal cards and notes of encouragement'

I have been so blessed by the personal cards and notes of encouragement by the members helping me in my time of need. I think the best part of Samaritan is the way members address both financial and spiritual needs in a personal way. The prayers from the Samaritan staff and the members create an atmosphere of care and love that not only helped me, but also my entire family.
Brandon, Iowa

The Samaritan approach to health care worked extremely well for my need. From my perspective it is far and above better than any health insurance policy out there. I was free to choose my doctor and the hospital for the surgery I needed. I negotiated a 50 percent discount ahead of time. This is the way it is supposed to work. Very straightforward and simple. Thank you Samaritan for allowing me to be part of this concept. I was in the hospital for only one night. At two weeks I was 90 percent recovered and at four weeks, I’m full speed ahead 100 percent!
Philip, Tennessee

Because of Samaritan Ministries I was able to calmly walk into an ER and focus my attention on the problem at hand. I didn’t have to stress about how much everything would cost, and how on earth I would pay the bills without taking food off the table. Thank you to all of you who made health care accessible and affordable to me.
Noel, Idaho

As full-time missionaries, we have seen God’s greatness all around the world. Dealing with surgery and radiation has put us on a path that, frankly, we wouldn’t have chosen. But we have seen God’s love for His people through the letters, prayers, Bible verses, and encouraging words we received. We have a wall in our basement with almost a hundred notes that have been a strength and blessing to us. We have been able to minister and witness as we have been filled with the loving thoughts of others. Our hope is to return to the field God called us to, but we will walk whatever path He guides us in.
Robert, Kentucky

The Lord has provided in many ways by leading us to Samaritan. We have greatly reduced the amount we pay for health care and are able to give more to the Church and Christian education.
David, Iowa

Several months ago I sent a share to a member in Hawaii, along with a note of encouragement. I mentioned that I was from Minnesota and had never seen an ocean before. I was surprised to get a package from Hawaii recently. The members sent me a little bag of sand, some shells, and postcard they painted of a lighthouse by the ocean. They sent the ocean to me! I would have never known these fellow believers if not for the Samaritan connection. I was blessed, blessed, blessed
Jerome, Minnesota

For a few years now I have kept a list of resolutions I read over every morning and pray over three times a day. One of them says, “Resolved, to be content in all circumstances. Whether God gives me much or little, be content. Whether in much anguish or happiness, be content. Whether faced with great difficulty or ease, be content.” In the past two years the Lord has found it good in His eyes to let me go through some very trying health problems. Yet, it is not my physical health that really matters, but my spiritual health. I have asked myself, “Am I content in these circumstances? Am I trusting in our Savior?” This trial has constantly reminded me that God’s children are bruised reeds. Though we are bruised, He will not break us (Isaiah 42). Through the bruising God has taught me how to be content in Him. I rejoice!
Thank you for all the prayers.
Jacob, Texas

My knees are improving with less pain and arthritis swelling after stem cell injections. It does seem to be a better solution than replacement surgery for me.
Chris, Iowa

I took a terrible fall and broke both of my wrists. As I was being wheeled into the operating room I had a moment of fear and doubt. Would it work out through Samaritan Ministries? Six months later I am done with therapy and able to write this note of praise to our great God. My need was met, the staff were kind and helpful, the website and new online need process was super easy, the support of members was amazing!
Sandra, Illinois

We are just so thankful for Samaritan Ministries. We are now able to choose our doctors! That was never possible in the past when we had insurance network restrictions. We pray that Samaritan will grow and grow nationwide.
Jim, California

Joyce and I are very thankful for Samaritan. Because of the faithfulness of both the ministry team and members in the past, we had complete confidence that our need would be met. We saw God’s provision and timing in an amazing way. We talked with the hospital and our $32,000 bill was reduced to a reasonable $4,500. An 85 percent discount. Yay God!
Rick, Colorado

We moved to Tennessee last summer, and after getting settled in, I needed to find a new doctor. I prayed for the Lord to direct me to the right one and He did just that. My new doctor was a godly woman and so excited when I explained Samaritan to her. It wasn’t much longer and she shared with me that she had indeed signed up! It has been such a blessing to be part of Samaritan.
Suzanne, Tennessee