Candace Riner
Masterpiece Ministries of Arkansas, a 501 c3 non-profit organization, is a local ministry to women struggling with addiction. What began as the dream of a small-town Pastor after tuning into a Christian radio program, has turned into a soon to be completed residential home for up to sixteen women in Pencil Bluff, AR.
The organization was founded in early 2020 right as the pandemic began. Prior to the organization’s founding, a group of community leaders, pastors and other concerned citizens gathered to pray and hear more about establishing a Christ-centered transformation home for women in West Central Arkansas. The need is great, as Arkansas is ranked Number One for methamphetamine use in the nation, and there are no long-term residential homes in the area to help rehabilitate women.
God answered the prayers of His people with the formation of MMOA which has been able to minister to women since its inception. MMOA is affiliated with We Can Ministries which supports a network of 12 other Christ-centered homes for men and women across Arkansas. This partnership has not only helped MMOA establish a solid foundation, giving it direction and assistance, but is able to aid in finding placement for women who are seeking help now to be set free from the bondage of addiction.
God has also opened a door of opportunity for MMOA to have a one-of-a-kind resale boutique in Mena, AR to help financially support the home along with gifts from individual donors and churches. Redeemed Boutique will have a Winter Sale as a soft opening this Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
The boutique is located next to Arvest Bank at 1510 Hwy 71 North and is housed in part of the old Mountain Gun and Pawn Shop. Beginning February 13th, the boutique will be open Monday through Friday from 12:30-5:30 PM. Nancy Lewis, Store Manager, is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve in ministry to women who are in addiction while using her skills to operate the store and connect the community with the ministry.
Redeemed Boutique has a selection of new and gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, home goods, furniture and more! The Boutique and Vintage sections offer higher-end designer brands at great prices. 100% of sales contribute to the mission of helping women break the bondage of addiction and build communities that strengthen women and support families as they reclaim their sobriety and live restored and redeemed lives in Christ. In addition to offering quality items in the store, Redeemed Boutique will serve as a vocational training site for residents. Volunteers and women in the Phase 2 program will help staff the store 5 days a week under the supervision of the store manager. It will also be a place of ministry where women can go for help, learn how to enter the one-year residential program, and participate in Bible studies and take addiction related courses.
MMOA strives to help women break the cycle of addiction through the love and gospel of Jesus Christ. They desire to see women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol become rehabilitated and live productive God honoring lives.
For more information about Masterpiece Ministries of Arkansas and Redeemed Boutique, go to MMOAR.org, follow them on Facebook and Instagram @masterpieceministriesar or call 870-490-1418.
Masterpiece Ministries to open boutique
