September Praises
Recently, a volunteer sent us an email with praises from her day of serving. She ended the email with “thank you for allowing me to serve and to be part of the grace of God to our community.” That sweet statement summarizes how we all feel to be able to...August Praises
As a young woman stepped into the household area, she began to praise the Lord. Just as she started shopping, a new table top grill was being placed on the shelf. She had been praying for God to provide one for her household. The needs in our community are great and...July Praises
Recently, as the Good News of Jesus was shared on a public shopping day, the person giving the message led the guests through a calming prayer. Afterward, one of the guests approached a staff member to share how anxiety had melted off of her during the exercise. She...June Praises
David stopped nearly all of the volunteers to thank them for being there and allowing him to shop. He explained that his work was cut back and he barely could pay the bills. There was no money to buy groceries. He was delighted with God’s provision for his...May Praises
A young mother and her little daughter, who was turning four, came to shop. The daughter was sleeping on a crib mattress that was too small for her. The volunteer prayed with the child for a ‘big girl bed.’ Mother and daughter (and volunteer) were so...March Praises
I was busy on the loading dock when a lady pulled up to donate gently used household items. She shared with me that 18 years ago, she was given the unexpected situation of raising her two grandsons. Both boys were tiny. Their dad, her son, wasn’t able to care...February Praises
COVID hit Wendy and her family hard. They were out of work for some time. As a result, they were behind on their rent and couldn’t get help through any agency because their friend’s name was on their lease.. They received prayer for God to make a way for...January Praises
Marvin stopped with a personal need to ask the volunteer to pray for him. As they continued talking, the volunteer asked about his relationship with Christ. Marvin wasn’t sure how to answer the question. So the volunteer asked him, “Why would God allow you...December Praises
On some of the days leading up to Christmas, there were stations set up around our buildings with racks of special treats for our guests to receive–toys, books, new book bags, craft items and new clothing. There were no squabbles over toys this year. Each guest...Make a Donation with Credit Card or Paypal account
