The Best Kept Secret In Humble, Texas
God's Rest
20031 Pinehurst Bend Dr.
Humble, TX 77346
By Laura Mazoch

The other day I had the pleasure of meeting Trish and Michael Pinchert, a Christian couple who started a hospitality ministry in Humble, TX. I personally had never heard or known of a hospitality ministry prior to our meeting. I knew about hospitality and how it worked in the Bible days through the stories of Martha and Mary yet, the thought that this type of ministry existing today, was new to me. With this being said, let me tell you their story:

The passion to reach out to others began in 1986 when Trish and Michael opened their home to friends and family for various needs. Then around 1995, their church had an Evangelist by the name of Chris Harvey come to town for a two day revival. The revival ended up lasting for eight weeks. It was at this time that the Pinchert's opened their home to strangers attending the revival from Austin TX. "Keep on loving each other as brothers and d o not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:1-2. This Bible scripture is the foundation of their ministry and one they live out daily.

In 2000 they decided to incorporate and become a 501(c)3 non profit ministry. Trish stated; "that it is important to find your passion in life...then do it." Since that time, they have had people from around the world as well as the States stay in their home. Michael said; "that there is nothing which brings him more joy than opening their home to God's people."

God's Rest is a haven for those who need a refreshing from God. Many people are in physical, emotional and spiritual need. The love of Jesus can meet the needs of all in every situation. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit never intended that we should strive by our human efforts to achieve His will. God is the one who refreshes our spirit, and God's Rest provides a home for His children to be refreshed and renewed to do His will. God's Rest provides housing, food, and other necessities in a comfortable setting rather than an institutional atmosphere. A home setting is very conducive to providing a healthy, healing environment. There is no set fee for this service, only a love offering is requested. A small fee is charged for the seminars which are given every month.

God's Rest ministers to people by providing a short term shelter or lodging to people in times of transition, a retreat for those in need of spiritual renewal, a shelter for women in abusive situations, housing for those ministries in financial need of lodging, a refuge to those suffering persecution, and a restful place to come away with God. The ministry also provides other services as well, such as seminars and retreats. A monthly Women's Day Out is provided as a mini-retreat which includes three meals and Bible study.