Candace’s 50th birthday is around the corner and at the quarterly staff Sermon on the Mount, we surprised Candace by hijacking the meeting which was about JOY and celebration, God’s perfect timing on the message we heard. We worshiped together with Josh Smith, Heartland Hands Coordinator, leading, listened to a good message about being a
This job is not always easy and at some points, there are a lot of lows. So, I make sure to take time to celebrate the high points of peoples lives when they are shared with me. – I have messages from a tenant who is moving out. He is moving into a house he
Our guests on the emergency side at the Garland Thompson Men’s Center (GTMC) had a wonderful house meeting tonight. Dillon, one of the Mission’s Floor Support Workers, did a great job opening the meeting with compassion, appreciation and needed instruction. Yususfu, another one of the Mission’s Floor Support Workers, also challenged the men in a
I just wanted to drop a short note: I want to explain how important the Mission is for some guys that are down and out, and even “lost.” The way I see it, Open Door Mission is a BIG opportunity and definitely is a pick-me-up! For example when mom and dad
The staff and volunteers pray with people who come to the Timberlake Outreach Center to shop quite often. Last week, volunteer Linda (pictured) and I prayed for God to help an older lady who was so afraid she couldn’t pay this month’s rent. She came back a couple of days later filled with joy and
Terri once worked in the nursing field and lost certifications due to multiple DUIs. She had been working at Old Navy this past year, thinking that was all she could ever do. She struggled to sometimes even get 20 hours per week and would always pick up any extra shifts to have a shot at
I love Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts (especially Eagle candidates). They are dedicated to serving their community. It is always a delight to give these scouts tours of Open Door Mission so they can see first-hand what we do. Most of the time they are surprised to see all we do. Recently I gave Girl
As we were coming to and end of the day, I experienced something awesome. My spirit rejoices as God gives us the opportunity to serve with humble hearts. A lady came to me asking me for forgiveness because when she came last time she said she lied to me and she felt guilty for that.
This young man, Dillon, came to us 228 days ago. We all knew it was going to be a journey from the first day we met him. As Dillon stayed at Open Door Mission, we could see he wanted to get his life back on track. He worked hard and had a purpose each day. Garland
To God alone be the glory that in the last two days nine people total made professions of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. These were eight men and one lady. Most of the men were emergency guests at the Garland Thompson Men’s Center and the young lady was from Lydia house at a
