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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Sandra Thiele – January Spotlight
Sandra Thiele, Associate Dean at Keiser University Lakeland, is Parker Street Ministries' newest Board of Trustees member. She joined in October 2021. Learn a little more about her below. Welcome, Sandra! What drew you to PSM? My daughters volunteered with PSM during...
Sidewalk Activity Murals
Sidewalks in Parker Street and North Lake Wire parks were the latest blank canvases for local artist, Bump Galletta, who painted colorful and engaging activity murals on existing sidewalks to promote exercise and healthy behaviors in children. Galletta’s artwork in...
Kiwanis Pancake Festival Tickets + Support PSM
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...
A Word for 2022
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:3-4 In 2022, I am feeling called to focus on delight in the Lord. There are so many things...
Neighborhood Christmas Store Recap
In another year of scarcity, the Lord led many towards overwhelming generosity in support of the Christmas Store. Families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! PSM’s holiday ministries run a little differently. The hope is to love neighbors extravagantly...
Contentment and Peace
2021 has surely created opportunities for all of us to look to the only place where we can find true contentment and peace. Because of those who are generous with their time and treasure, the lives of the families in the Parker Street neighborhood continue to be...
PSM Receives Community Grant from Sam’s Club 4794
Great news! We are excited to announce that Parker Street Ministries received a grant from Sam's Club 4794 (3530 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803) for the Neighborhood Christmas Store! Thank you, Sam's Club 4794, for blessing Parker Street and North Lake Wire...
What God Gave to Me
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. — 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Are your thoughts stuck on repeat replaying the challenges and tragedies of the last year? If so,...
Gratitude in 2021
To all friends, supporters, community partners, volunteers, and prayer warriors: You showed up. You made a difference. You are the salt of the earth. THANK YOU! [video width="1920" height="1080"...
Neighborhood Christmas Store Signups – 3 Opportunities
Christmas Store is back! Parker St & North Lake Wire neighborhoods (residents only) can sign up for our Annual Christmas Store* — 75% off brand new toys for children ages 0-17. You must register to shop AND for your kids to be able to shop at Kids’ Corner for...