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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Lost & Found Generation
This past year was full of opportunities to continuously change direction, to move all the way from plan A to plan Z. Yet one of the greatest gifts of my Christian walk and my work at Parker Street is a push to reflect, to remember God’s goodness, and to work in some...
Here’s a Man Who Continues to Make a Difference
New Parker Street Ministries staff are challenged to read John Perkins’ Restoring at-risk Communities, Doing it Together and Doing it Right. Parker Street Ministries was founded on Dr. Perkins’ vision for Christian Community Development. He came to Lakeland in 1997...
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...
LOTS to celebrate
https://psmlakeland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AEP-kids-playing-in-lot.mp4 LOTS to celebrate! It's been a year since the purchase of the lots across from the main campus. They've become safe spaces to heal, love, learn, play, and park!
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!
Grateful for All Our Veterans
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!
Drive-Thru Fall Festival
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...
St. Paul Lutheran Church Podcast
Thankful to have been with Nick Moss at St. Paul Lutheran Church taping a podcast about Christmas Store and celebrating over ten years of ministry together. Thanks for being in our corner!