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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Welcome, New Trustees!
We are thrilled to welcome three new Trustees to the Board! Tara Jessup is the Team and Outreach Director at Access Church. “I’m excited to serve at Parker Street on a new level! I've been a volunteer, staff member, and neighborhood resident, and I’m excited to...
PSM New 5-Year Plan (2023-27)
Jesus’ command to "Love your neighbor" was demonstrated throughout the formation of PSM's new 5-year plan. This document is the culmination of a 7-month process led by an organizational development expert. Seventy stakeholders took time out of their busy schedules to...
Pancake Festival 2023
It’s all about the flip! Do good while enjoying pancakes, sausage, and the unique atmosphere of Flipping for Charities, the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival—a Lakeland community tradition. Citrus Center Kiwanis organizes the effort that now benefits many local...
That’s a Wrap – Christmas Store 2022
It was wonderful having Christmas Store back on campus this year with lots of volunteers! Once again, the community abounded in generosity. As a result, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn't know, Parker Street Ministries' holiday...
Your Support Means So Much
There are many ways to be a part of God’s transformative work right here in the neighborhood. Here are a few options: Pray for staff and residents Volunteer in the after-school program or at a neighborhood event Host a healthy snack drive Take a campus tour or...
New Toys Needed for Neighborhood Christmas Store
Who knew stories of your generosity would reach all the way to the North Pole?! Give the "Gift of Giving" through Parker Street Ministries' Neighborhood Christmas Store! Please consider stocking the store and multiplying joy for families in the Parker Street and North...
PSM Receives Community Grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052
Great news! We are excited to announce that Parker Street Ministries received a grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052 (6800 State Road FL-33 N, Lakeland, FL 33805) for the Neighborhood Christmas Store! Thank you, Walmart FL9 "Phoenix," for blessing Parker Street...
The Pearce Family – October Spotlight
Meet the Pearce family! Robbie and Gretchen are longtime supporters and monthly donors of Parker Street Ministries. Along with their three girls, Amelia, Genevieve, and Hattie Mae, they are faithful pray-ers and love to volunteer together at the Neighborhood Christmas...
God’s Promises Never Fail
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 Here we are again—the fall semester is well underway, and we are off to...
PSM Launches New Giving Program – The Dwelling
The Dwelling is a body of individuals and organizations committed to Gospel-centered community development and is built by monthly donors who understand generous and faithful giving is used by God to change lives. Jesus chose to make His dwelling among those He...