Acres of Hope Ministry

Reverend Laurie Lee Graber

Reverend Laurie Graber, Itinerant Pastor, is the Co-founder and President of Acres of Hope Ministry, Inc., an IRS-approved 501(c)3 Wisconsin, non-profit, tax-deductible, charitable community service corporation.

Laurie was ordained by Supporting Women in Ministry, International (S.W.I.M.), in Malibu, California, in 2014. Laurie currently serves as the Vice President of S.W.I.M. International.

Acres of Hope Ministry, Inc. was formed in 2009 and incorporated in 2014. In 2016, the IRS approved it as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization, and in 2016, it received its Wisconsin fundraising license.

Acres of Hope Ministry is a thriving and growing outreach ministry.

About Acres of Hope Ministry

Purpose

Mission Statement

At Acres of Hope Ministry, we are dedicated to supporting families in crisis. Our mission is to provide essential resources and a safe haven for those in need and a safe and peaceful venue for faith-based events and activities.

Mission Statement

The mission of Acres of Hope Ministry at The Gathering Place and Sparrows Nest at the Abbey is to provide individuals, faith based groups, companies and corporations with a place to gather in a welcoming and safe environment for relaxation, reflection, enjoyment, learning and self-improvement and to provide needed community services to residents of Monroe County.

Faith Statement

Mission Statement

Scriptural Basis

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings. They are complete and are the final revelation of God’s will for the salvation of mankind. They are the final authority for all Christian faith and practice. There is one God who created all things, and who is infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, according to the Scriptures. He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father. He is our High Priest and Advocate.

Scriptural Basis

Typical Events and Retreats

Scriptural Basis

Hosea 2:15

There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt.

Luke 12:6

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Our Team

Typical Events and Retreats

Our team is made up of trusted volunteers, Veterans and others who are passionate about supporting and promoting mental health, wellness and Christian values in our communities, our State and throughout America.

Typical Events and Retreats

Church Retreats
Quilting Group Retreats
Family Retreats & Reunions
Walk to Emmaus Retreats
Pastor Sabbaticals & Retreats
Church or Group Planning Meetings
Weddings, Showers & Receptions
Celebrations of Life
Special Events

COMPANY OR CORPORATE

Executive Retreats
Employee Retreats
Training Seminars
Corporate or Company Meetings

Partners and Mentors

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Sparta Ministerial Association
Tomah Ministerial Association
Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force
Monroe County Mental Health Coalition
Family Promise
Fort McCoy Chaplaincy
Fort McCoy Challenge Academy
American Legion
VFW Sparta
Adopt-a-Highway Program for WI
Tomah Hospital
Thomas Earle Foundation
Frank Andres Foundation
4-H and Future Farmers of America
Veterans Appreciation Days
Highground Veterans Memorial Park
Camp Victory for Veterans Retreats
Supporting Women in Ministry International
Teens for Christ
Children's Vision International

MENTORS

Reverend Tom and Fil Hower
Reverends Don & Norma Guerrant
Reverends Todd & Gwen Ehrenborg
John and Kristi Budin - Thrivent

Board of Directors

Partners and Mentors

Rev. Laurie Graber

President

Tom Graber

Vice President

Wendy Patterson

Treasurer

Robert Graber

Secretary

Nikki Graber Perryman

Director

Joan Brookman

Director

Wendy Patterson

Director

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

Rev. Norma Guerrant

Darlene Wahls

Volunteer Staff

Partners and Mentors

Volunteer Staff

Our organization is dedicated to empowering communities by providing resources, education, and support to those in need. We believe that everyone deserves access to a better life, and we work tirelessly to make that a reality. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to create a more equitable and just society for all. Join us in our mission to make a difference!

Laurie Graber

Ministry Administrator

Tom Graber

Facility Administrator

Jenny Koehler

Faith Forward Writer's Retreat Administrator

Tarah Borreson

Administrative Assistant