Under His Umbrella of Love...
Umbrella Ministries
was founded in 1996, with the sole purpose of helping mothers
through their grief of losing a child. Since its beginning Umbrella
Ministries has offered comfort, hope and encouragement to hundreds
of mothers across the United States, including Alaska and Canada.
Grieving the death of a
child can be a painful and lonely struggle. Working through such
anguish requires tremendous effort, patience, faith and hope.
Umbrella Ministries assists bereaved mothers through this difficult
period with support, encouragement and love. If you have experienced
the loss of a child, you need not grieve alone -- we understand and
we’re here for you.
Our
Founders
Daisy
Catchings - Founder
Daisy serves as Chairman of Umbrella Ministries, a non-profit
organization that reaches out to women who have experienced the loss
of a child. Daisy’s life was forever changed when she and her
husband, Dick, suffered the loss of their only child Danny who died
suddenly with a heart attack. After coming to terms with her loss,
her greatest desire was to help other moms through their loss. Daisy
has served in Christian ministry for twenty-five years as Area and
Regional Representative for Stonecroft Ministries, Christian Women’s
Club Chairman and Bible teacher. She is an inspirational and
motivational speaker at conferences throughout the United States.
Daisy is an author and member of Christian Writer’s Guild. She
currently serves on the Board of Women’s Ministries at Southwest
Community Church.
Donna Luke
- Co-Founder
Donna is the Vice Chairman of Umbrella Ministries. Having a
heart for the hurting, and her background in hospice enables her to
reach out to others with sensitivity and love. Donna has served
several years as Director of Women’s ministries in her local church
and also as Events Coordinator for retreats and special events. She
has a special place in her heart for each mom who has lost a child
and works behind the scenes to help the Board of Umbrella Ministries
accomplish their mission.
Umbrella Ministries has no paid staff. Because of their own personal
losses each of our wonderful Board members serves out of love for
God and for each of the Moms who cross their paths. They are a
dedicated group of incredible women and we thank God for each one of
them and the hundreds of hours they give from their hearts.
Read
the latest Words of Encouragement,
"Lessons from a Bracelet"
