Brisa’s new bike came from you through Mission Arlington

We’ve just finished the Christmas season at Mission Arlington®. How beautiful it was to see the outpouring of love as the community gave toys and gifts to make someone else’s Christmas special.

A smiling Brisa rides the bike donated to her through Mission Arlington

On a Saturday in December, Emily, a Bible Study leader in central  Arlington, took a group of volunteers and a truckload of bicycles to deliver  in the apartment complex where she minsters.  Emily knocked on a few  doors so people could come pick put the right sized bikes for their children.  It didn’t take long until families were coming to the clubhouse from all  around to see the bikes.

One young girl, Brisa, came to the clubhouse to see the bicycles.  Brisa has been attending the After School program for years but has recently been more involved and learned all her memory verses this year. Emily encouraged her to pick out whichever bicycle she wanted.

“What about my sister?” she replied.

Emily assured her that her sister could get a bike, too.

The girl insisted that she find a bike for her sister first.

With her sister’s bike safely put away, Emily offered to help Brisa find the right bike for her.

“But, what about my other sister?” Brisa asked.

Emily teared up a bit, and they both searched until she found the perfect bike for her three-year-old sister.

With her younger two siblings taken care of, Brisa finally felt comfortable getting a bike for herself.  All the volunteers within earshot helped search and made sure Brisa got the perfect bike.

What a blessing to see God’s love in the selfless actions of a young girl.  Thank you to everyone who gave and who continue to give in this new year.  Your donations are making a difference across this city, one life at a time