The teens were less than thrilled when they arrived.
Looking out at the dusty scene, five teenagers reluctantly exited the car and walked onto the hot, dirt-filled path.
“Lord, we are so thankful for the way you pour out your generosity…”
Pastor Jim—Senior Pastor at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church—opened the ceremony with a prayer of gratitude as those gathered around him bowed their heads in agreement, closing with an emphatic “Amen!”
Chris was helping her mother transition into an assisted living facility when she suddenly remembered the car.
She was told that her mother, Jean, would no longer have a need for it, and Chris was left wondering What should we do with it? Who should we give it to?
Chris was helping her mother transition into an assisted living facility when she suddenly remembered the car.
She was told that her mother, Jean, would no longer have a need for it, and Chris was left wondering What should we do with it? Who should we give it to?
When they look around the room, they see two tired, loving parents and five energetic siblings.
And they feel a sense of duty to help provide for them all.
Without a second thought, they jumped in the car and prepared to make the two-hour drive.
Sam Laguerre and Erick Scott were working when they received the call: Mary was about to graduate high school, and she wanted them both to be there… in person.
The Adio* family was part of the Bantu tribe, whose ancestors were brought to Somalia as slaves. This led to their discrimination during civil war in Somalia. Rebel forces raided their village, and raped and killed many women and children. Mr. Adio was an English teacher in Somalia, something many of the rebel forces frowned
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN SEVERE POVERTY More than 3.2 million people in Florida live in severe poverty. That’s over 15 percent of our state’s population. THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES ARE HOMELESS Over 43,000 people in Florida face homelessness: 40 percent are families, and 20 percent are children under 8 years old. TROUBLED AND RUNAWAY
HELPING THE HOMELESS Our Homeless Program provides employment counseling and support so the homeless can find jobs and regain their God-given sense of dignity. Last year, friends like you helped 584 homeless people! FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN Our Child Care Food Program gives children in low-income families access to more than 50,000 nutritious meals every day.
When Billy was 6, he suddenly changed from a happy, adventurous child to being clingy and anxious. He feared going into any bathroom, and he started waking at night, screaming about monsters. After months of this, Billy revealed his monster’s name—Uncle Joe. Billy was afraid, but he didn’t tell because he feared his mommy would
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