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A New Year Ahead

Along with our community, we welcome this New Year. Hopes are high that the Pandemic which engulfed our nation and the world will be behind us before long, yet – along with you – we will take each day as it comes.  We are honored and humbled for the privilege we have of walking this journey alongside each of you. Thank you.  Here are some things ahead of us at Mission Arlington as the New Year begins.

Meeting Daily Needs for People in a Moment of Crisis

As we have been for the past 35 years, and especially for the past two years, we will continue to be here every day to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the many families and individuals who walk through our front door. Our commitment is to do more than merely “hand out” the items which you so graciously give, but to provide authentic care, a listening ear, and a heart to help for each person in need. Our medical and dental clinics will continue to care for people’s health-care needs, and our weekly after-school programs and Bible Studies (scattered across our community) are already in full-swing.

Martin Luther King, Jr. “Day of Service”

On Monday, January 17th, a national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his contributions to our country, Mission Arlington will be a place wide-open to receive your services, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Many voices across our city are encouraging us to make this holiday a “day on” instead of a “day off.” The New York Times is reporting today what many in our community have already discovered – volunteering is a great way to make a difference – not just in the lives of others, but in our own lives as well. The money quote: “. . .the solution may lie in what we do for others, not ourselves.”  Come by yourself, with a friend, with your family, your team, or your company, but please come. There is so much to do, and so many ways we can make a difference together.

Rainbow Express®

Rainbow Express is our version of a back-yard Bible club – with songs, snacks, crafts, creative games, and teachings from the Bible.  Student groups come in from across our state and around the country to lead Rainbow Express throughout our community.  Children love Rainbow Express, and so do their moms and dads. Please pray with us as we get ready to share God’s love with the children in our community.

Giant Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday is on April 17th this year, which means that our Giant Easter Egg Hunt happens on Saturday, April 16th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This is a family-friendly event with carnival games, free food, bouncy houses, fire trucks, free candy for kids, and a giant, 100,000-egg Easter egg hunt. It takes a lot of volunteers to help us out on that day, and it is so much fun.  Plan on joining us again this year as we share God’s love with the children (and their families) across our community.

So Much More

Fun days, sports leagues, summer camps, and so much more will make up 2022.  Your support means so much to us, and we love it when we see you and your family/team show up to help.  We are so thankful for your support, and we are looking forward to serving our Lord together with you throughout this brand new year!  We are grateful for you!

A “Most Wonderful Time”

The HOLIDAY SEASON has arrived at Mission Arlington.® This truly is, as Andy Williams used to sing, “the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” Before we know it, Christmas will be here too, and 2021 will be behind us.


Reasons for Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is behind us. In the midst of spending time with your own families, and everything else that happens, you made sure that other people beside your own family could celebrate Thanksgiving too.  Because of your faithfulness and generosity, we were able to deliver food to more families than ever before – 6,221 of them, representing more than 25 thousand people (25,596). You simply amaze us, and you always have. Thank you!

As we turn the corner into the Christmas Season, here’s what’s ahead at Mission Arlington.®


Christmas at Mission Arlington®

Dates and Times: Our free Christmas Store will open from December 11th – 22nd (excluding Sundays) between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. The store will also be open on December 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

Christmas Gifts Needed:  You can help by bringing Christmas gifts to us –  for children of all ages.  For more information about the need, click this LINK.  To use Amazon’s Wish List, click HERE;

Volunteering: Christmas volunteers are needed anytime the store is open. Stockers (working with toys), shopper helpers (helping parents find gifts for their kids), childcare, and gift-wrap, are all part of the need. To volunteer, just show up, and we’ll put you to work. If you want to bring a team with you, contact us at 817-277-6620, and we’ll get you set up.

Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Mission Arlington.®

We can’t wait!

Summer of Love

We hope you enjoy this three minute overview of Mission Arlington’s ministries this past Summer. We are so grateful for your constant support.

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Margaret

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Margaret:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – MaKaden

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know MaKaden:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Jillian

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Jillian:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Anna

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Anna:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Brittani

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Brittani:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Asher

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Asher:

Meet Our Summer Missionaries – Michelle

Over the next few months, we will highlight a new summer missionary each week here on our website.

Our summer missionaries are high-school to college aged students who spend their summer volunteering full-time with us.  While they are here, they fill many needed roles around the Mission.

Our summer missionaries listen and pray with people in our front room, organize and distribute food in our food pantry, serve in our clothing store, carport, and furniture area, participate in summer programs with children and youth, and join in with many of the Bible studies and congregations of Mission Arlington®.  We are so thankful for their heart for the Lord and willingness to serve in this way.

Get to know Michelle:

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