A group of young adults from His House Church in Michigan has been travelling to Lakeland for many years to volunteer. They are affectionately known to staff as “Michigan!” In May as they were going through orientation in the Community Center, staff was in the office...
Local Volunteering at Parker Street
“My second week at PSM, I was working with a six-year-old. He told me that I was pretty and asked if I was married. I told him that I was. He then asked me if I baked cookies and I told him that I love to bake cookies. He then asked me to marry him. I tried to explain...
Ladies Yoga Night
Ladies yoga night was a success! It was a great way to reconnect with neighbors and enjoy in a healthy activity. Many fun memories were had and lots of laughter exchanged. Thank you instructors from Satya Life for setting your intention on the Parker Street...
Neighborhood Easter Celebration
Thank you to all that came together last Thursday with an eggstravagant outpouring of time, energy, and love to make possible the Neighborhood Easter Celebration with kid-friendly, walk-through stations-of-the-cross. Good News: 100 kiddos enjoyed it, with most...
Glad to be a part of God’s Work
Thankful for chances to branch out beyond Parker Street and be part of the DNA of urban ministries in Mobile, Grove Park-Atlanta and Parramore-Orlando. Tim serves year-round as a Legacy Coach for some of Desire Street Ministries' partners. We are glad to be a part of...
Neighborhood Christmas Store: Extra Work. Extra Special
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...
Christmas Store Transformation
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.
Words of Hope
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...
Remote Volunteering to a Whole New Level
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
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!