2026



Blessings

Faithful God, we stand at the threshold of a new season.

We pack away the memories of summer and step into the 
quiet beauty of autumn. Just as the earth prepares to rest, 
help us slow down and find peace in your unchanging grace.

As the leaves begin to turn, let our hearts turn toward you 
in gratitude for all that is to come.

Amen.

Dear Friends of AUDIOBOOK Ministry

As I sit down to write this update, I find myself thinking about how many blessings God has brought to AUDIOBOOK Ministries over the years. Some blessings are big and easy to see, while others are found in the quiet moments—a book arriving in the hands of a lonely patron, a volunteer giving their time, or a donation arriving just when we need it most.

I want to share something honestly with you. AUDIOBOOK Ministries is in a season where we are struggling to keep up with our financial needs. Donations have been harder to come by, and there are times when I wonder how we are going to meet the next expense. But then I think about our patrons. I think about the person who is waiting for their next audiobook. I think about the person who may be homebound and lonely, and how much a good book means to them. I think about the encouragement, comfort, laughter, and hope these recordings bring into people's lives.

And I am reminded why we cannot give up.

This ministry is very personal to me. My father, served as Director of AUDIOBOOK Ministries, and his love for this ministry has always been a part of my life. Continuing this work feels like carrying on a legacy that means so much to me. There are many times when I look at what God is doing and think, “Dad would be so happy to see this.” I can't believe that I have been working here for 12 years already, 4 years as the director.

God Bless You All,

Laurie van der Roest

Summer Potluck

Thank you to everyone that was able to come.

Save the date for 
Christmas potluck Dec 7th

New Donation site

We are using a new Donation site that is free for us to use, but I want to make a note that unless you use the drop-down menu and use "other," then put in the 0, or an amount you are comfortable with to cover the processing fee, it will charge you 17%.

Author spotlight

Thank you to our donors

Kroger Rewards Benefit AUDIOBOOK Ministries

If you shop at any Kroger owned store, such as Kroger, QFC, Fred Meyer and have a Rewards Card, you can now link your card to AUDIOBOOK Ministries so that we can benefit from the dollars that you spend shopping at these stores. Fred Meyer will donate over $2 million to nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington every year through this program. Customers will continue to receive the Rewards Points, Rebates, and Fuel Points they're used to getting, but now their dollars will earn donations to ABM.

Signing up is simple: After logging in (or creating an online account), search for AUDIOBOOK MINISTRIES. Complete the signup process, and you will be good to go! Feel free to share this information with anyone you know who also shops at Fred Meyer.

How Can You Help Us?

Matching Gifts: Your gift can be doubled or even tripled if you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program. All you need to do is ask your human resources office for information.

Tribute Gifts: What better way to honor someone special than to donate to AUDIOBOOK Ministries? This works for celebrating a special birthday or other milestones and a memorial. We list these donations in our newsletter every quarter.



Bequests: Have you considered where you would like to leave your legacy? A charitable bequest can be tailored to various circumstances and provides an unlimited tax deduction for estate tax purposes. In a last will and testament, you may stipulate a specific cash donation to AUDIOBOOK Ministries or state a percentage of your gross assets. We also accept stock donations; contact our office for the correct procedure and forms. As always, we thank you!

Gifts In Memory and Honor 

Giving monetary gifts is a beautiful way to remember or honor a loved one, friend, neighbor, or co-worker while supporting our ministry.

Mission Statement

Statement   

"To provide wholesome, inspirational recorded material for people who cannot read due to blindness, visual impairment, or other disabilities. We aim to share the pure joy of reading through books that inspire, entertain, and provide encouragement, comfort, and hope."

About Us

AUDIOBOOK Ministries is a ministry dedicated to making Christian literature accessible for all. We are a Christian lending library with over 3,400 audio titles - inspirational, faith-based books, recorded by volunteers and mailed nationwide to share God's love and the joy of reading with people who have

reading-related disabilities.

Our services are free.

If you know of someone who can benefit from our services, please visit our  

website https://audiobookministries.org or 
email us  audiobookministries.org

Phone number 206-243-7377

for more information and an application.

Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-3pm PST