Even on the coldest days, the light still shines

Mission Arlington® is powered by prayer.

As a cold, and perhaps wet, front moves into the Metroplex, people everywhere are bundling up to keep warm from the cold weather.

As the Mission Arlington® family closes out this beautiful year, we do it with gratitude for the generosity of the individuals and families in this community which surrounds us. We are thankful to God for you.

Tonight, to close out the year, we will gather to hold hands, sing, read Scripture, and to pray.  Prayer forms a kind of warm fabric which covers and keeps our work alive, vibrant, and humble throughout the year.  Every morning – all year long – the mission family begins the day in prayer.  We pray together as well at the close of each day.

This year, we began to set alarms at 10:00 a.m. each day, stopping to pray in those moments.  We are asking people to join hands with us, no matter where they are and what they are doing by stopping to pray for Mission Arlington® and its work at 10.  If you haven’t joined us in this movement, would you join hands with us in the new year?  We covet and appreciate the prayers of God’s people for His Kingdom’s work.

Because of your gifts, your loving support, and your prayers, more than 800 people a day received food, clothing, furniture, and/or emergency financial assistance.  Those who were sick, but couldn’t afford medical care, could still see a doctor or a dentist.  Families were able to eat a Thanksgiving meal in their own home, and children had toys under the tree on Christmas day.  Most of all, we were able to share Christ, and to teach his word each week, and every day, throughout our community.

How is it possible for us to say thank you to each of you for all you have done this year.  We praise God for your faithfulness, and for the privilege we have of walking this journey with you in these days.

May each one, and every family truly be blessed in this new year. We are looking forward to 2015.

HAPPY NEW YEAR