The Bible is capable of doing many great things. Unlocking the amazing potential of the Good Book requires trust, hope and a little bit of imagination.

Life Awakening explores and applies the healing powers of the Bible.

"When I take people through the Gospel process, it heals childhood trauma. You wouldn't believe it," said Linda Ingham, a counselor and the executive director of Life Awakening. "The Gospel of Jesus Christ is very powerful. There's hope that people have a place where they can go for help."

A Christ-centered ministry based in Ephrata, Life Awakening is conducting one of its 16 regular fundraisers on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Road, Ephrata. The organization's Night of Blessings promises to be an evening filled with fellowship, discovery and joy.

Attendees, who are asked to park and enter through the Ephrata Community Church's north entrance, are encouraged to register by calling 717-354-2888 by Friday, Sept. 5.

"It's a time for people to come out and gain a better understanding of what Life Awakening does," said Ingham. "The feel, the ambiance of the event is that of hope and that of excitement."

Life Awakening's Night of Blessings will feature licensed marriage and family therapist Kim Miller speaking on how she employs the Gospel process to touch those suffering from trauma. Ingham and Life Awakening's director of training, Andrea Holder, will also address the gathering about what Life Awakening offers and what it's all about.

The special event will be enhanced by refreshments, a silent auction and live music.

"The mission is to seek people who are trapped in emotional pain and spiritual pain," said Ingham. "My favorite part is when the person shares how the Gospel changed their lives. That's the key. That's the point. That's the power. It's better than the taste of a good brownie or a piece of chocolate cake."

As many as 100 people are expected to attend Night of Blessings.

"They're just normal, everyday people who want to hear and learn," said Ingham.

Organizers of the event are hoping to raise about $10,000 for the ministry.

"The proceeds will go into the general fund for operating costs," said Ingham.

Life Awakening conducts training sessions for people interested in providing counseling about six or seven times throughout the year.

"We want to train people to do what I do," said Ingham. "People can learn to apply and join the Gospel of Jesus Christ to live their lives."

Life Awakening's three-person staff consists of Ingham, Holder and administrative assistant Chelsea Clark. In addition to Night of Blessings, the ministry is funded through personal donations and fees paid by clients for counseling services.

Overseen by a board of directors, Life Awakening ministry is headquartered at 55 New St., Ephrata. The organization was established as Wellspring Garden Ministry in 2001, and the organization began holding a yearly fundraising dinner in 2007, before it became Night of Blessings two years ago.

"The founder opened the ministry for women," said Ingham, a resident of Ephrata, "and it has evolved into a healing ministry for men, women and children. I have watched people get really changed."

Ingham became the executive director in 2003, and four years later the ministry was renamed Life Awakening.

"In November of 2006, the Holy Spirit told me to change the name to Life Awakening," said Ingham. "He spoke it in my ear. He said, 'We're going to show people what real life awakening is.'"

For additional information, go to https://lifeawakening07.org.