A Christmas Spirit like No Other
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season was evident at Mission Arlington® through the month of December, and it not only lifted the spirits of people, but it was also so much fun.
The Christmas Spirit
The people of this amazing community dropped by daily with gifts of food, clothing, household items, and Christmas gifts. Individuals, families, student groups, civic clubs, and businesses of all sizes came together to make Christmas so much better for people experiencing a moment of need. Not only would these families have food, clothing, and other basic necessities, but their children could also have gifts under their tree. More than 6,000 of you came to serve over the 12 days of our free Christmas Store. Wow! You made a difference.
Christmas Results
Over 34,000 people were touched by our free Christmas Store, and hundreds of people responded to the Christmas Story by rededicating their lives to the Lord, or by making a decision to trust Christ for the very first time. Here are the numbers:
Christmas Ministry by Category | Results |
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* Families helped | 8,080 |
* People helped | 34,307 |
* New faith commitments | 324 |
* Renewed faith commitments | 791 |
* Total spiritual decisions | 1,115 |
* New bikes donated & delivered. | 4,000 |
Active Congregations across our Community
Mission Arlington® Bible studies and congregations had Christmas dinners, plays, choirs, candlelight services, and so much more throughout the month.
Every Ministry in Full Swing through December
Our medical & dental clinics operated at full steam, helping with people’s health at no charge, and our Counseling center continued to provide guidance to people, as they navigated the difficulties of a holiday season.
A Spirit Like No Other
It truly is more “blessed to give as to receive,” as so many of you know. If Christmas is more about giving and blessing others, then this community has the Christmas spirit like no other.
As we turn the corner into the new year, we hope you always know how grateful we are for you. Come see us when you can.