Helping hurting people in Jesus’ name

When Sam sat down on the couch in his new apartment, he couldn’t stop smiling. It wasn’t just a comfortable place to sit. It was his couch. And after more than a year of uncertainty, that simple moment represented something much bigger: a harvest of hope that had been growing one step at a time.…

I was walking back to the Mission after a meeting with one of our community partners when I heard someone call from the sidewalk. “Hey, Lee.” I stopped, walked over, and we began talking. “You know I own the Rescue Mission,” she told me matter-of-factly. “Y’all have 30 days to leave.” I called her by…

Chuck and Eileen celebrated 50 years of marriage by serving dinner — and hope — at the Rescue Mission. Most couples celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family, gathered around anelegant dinner, or traveling to a favorite destination. Chuck and Eileen chose a different celebration. They brought a cake to the Rescue Mission. Not…

This year, the Drumstick DASH is getting back to basics with a classic long-sleeve cotton race shirt featuring something extra special: artwork created by a child in our community! Young artists were invited to submit their designs through local churches and community partners, and after judges with Nero Digital Design reviewed the entries, Maren’s cheerful…

When you quiet yourself, what does that look like? Sometimes, quieting ourselves can lead to service. Not an impulsive “yes” to every request or opportunity that comes our way, but an intentional, prayerful yes to something God is placing before us. In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and us as the branches.…