Christmas at the Mission
Jeff Lilley - December 25 2017Events, Homelessness
Christmas at the Mission is SO good. We celebrate with all the men, women, and children with us. Each one so perfectly formed in the image of the Savior whose birth we’re celebrating. While there might be feelings of brokenness, of hurt, of guilt, there’s an even greater presence...
Jesus is here. Our Immanuel — “God with us.”
That’s the message of my heart today. It’s the message that will give hope to so many who sat with us for a Christmas meal.
Your generosity made this a brighter Christmas for so many. We hope you enjoy these special moments we captured of men, women, and children celebrating Christmas at the Mission.
May God bless you and yours as you celebrate Jesus today!



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