Rising from Rubble: Resurrection at Bethesda Mission
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the…
The Woman at the Gate
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; Give thanks to him and praise his name” (Psalm 100:4). Last year, Jennina came to our Women’s Mission under dire…
Ready for Business
Dominic first came to the Men’s Mission in 2021 after leaving the PA Psychiatric Institute. He had a difficult childhood, which traumatically affected him. Dominic was not honest at first…
One Step Closer & One Step Away
On September 13, we removed the datestone from the Shamrock Firehouse and Youth Center and discovered some interesting artifacts. Thank you all so much for your patience as we work…
Fireproofing Renewal is Being Resurrected!
As we mentioned in our July Newsletter, work has begun on our Community Center! The construction fence went up on July 5, and, over the course of the next two…
Work in Progress: Community Center Phase II
After over a year of fundraising, work has finally begun on the old Shamrock Firehouse! Over the past month, everything of value was removed from the building. Asbestos from two…
Shamrock Firehouse Celebration
On June 8, we celebrated the legacy and impact of the Shamrock Firehouse as both a fire station and our Youth Center. Tours of the facility were offered at 6:30…
For the Future: Our Community Center
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).…
Remember & Renew: Community Center Phase II
And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to…
Courthouse Parking and Fencing Project
Last year, we announced that we would be offering a portion of our Men’s Shelter lot to courthouse employees that need a place to park. The income derived from the…