With lots of time being poured into COVID 19 protocols and redesigning processes, it seemed a pandemic was stealing the show for this year’s holiday ministries. The twist was that, compared to any previous year, more generosity was displayed, more patience and...
Christy, we love what you've done with the place! She did an amazing job transforming our offsite Christmas store location into a warm and friendly place for our families to shop.
As I think about 2020, I long to offer you some words of wisdom and hope, but I must be honest and say, “I have none.’” However, I do know the One who does, and I hope His words will encourage you: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own...
Taking remote volunteering to a whole new level! In normal years, Teresa and Joy wrap presents at Neighborhood Christmas Store. This year, as we strive for a COVID-safe store, there is no wrapping onsite. BUT thanks to these two ladies, wrapping kits are going home...
Here's a throwback photo for you, Circa 2005! Look at all these young adults! Joy to the Word to be serving the Parker Street Neighborhood for so long and that Christmas Store is still bringing joy in 2020!
Grateful for all our veterans. Today we recognize much-loved, long-term Parker Street neighborhood resident and former Parker Street Ministries' Trustee Sammie Taylor who served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Thank you for your service!
Thankful to those who came and made Drive-Thru Fall Festival into [mainly] a Walk-Thru Fall Festival. It was a fun, windy, cool event featuring Uncle John's Pride food truck, awesome volunteers, outdoor games, and neighbors sharing what they're thankful for and 2020...
LOVED getting to HANG OUT with our people last night at our National Night Out Family Craft Night! Bags sweetly decorated for VISTE’s Thanksgiving meal deliveries, fun fall crafts led by Mrs. Christy to take home, Lakeland Police Department’s Susy Aviles hooking us...
Creativity reigned at Family Art Night last Thursday. Everyone had a blast, safely distanced of course. Family's had their choice of rock painting for the community rock garden, watercolor bunting and watercolor/pastel resist. It was a joy to see some of our family's...
How are you holding up? In these times, we long for a healthy community… doesn’t your heart jump to remember it? To regain it? To never take it for granted again? What a time to reflect on the blessings of community! What a time to allow Scripture to reframe healthy...