“A group of volunteers and staff stopping to pray at 10:00 a.m. out back at Mission Arlington.”

In the first couple of months of the year, before Rainbow Express^® begins, and/or before the Easter season, our focus in communicating with you tends to be our investments in children and youth.  Sometimes, that means we will share about our “every-other-week” gym nights with you – for youth and children.  At other times, we will communicate with you about the fun children are having every Saturday in our basketball leagues.  All of that is “well and good,” and so much fun.

Yet, day-after-day, here at the mission, things keep humming along.  Right around 450 people every day come through our front doors for help.  These are ordinary people who have had a crisis of some kind which tumbles them into and through our doors.  Day after day, we are there to help – with food, clothes, emergency financial assistance, and more.

Out back, cars are coming and going. There is a steady stream of beds, couches, household items, food, Christmas toys, bikes, and so much more flowing into our place at any moment on any given day. It is extraordinary to watch. Like an active bee-hive, the energy is almost palpable.  Day-by-day, because you have given, people receive from us exactly what they need for their families.

In the same way, our medical and dental clinics are brimming to overflowing with volunteer health professionals of every sort, and people needing help with their health. At no charge, people are receiving good help here.

Out in the field, week by week, our Bible studies are following up with people’s expressed spiritual needs, teaching God’s Word, and staying busy with all kinds of activity.  After schools are occurring in multiple locations, so that students can receive help with their homework.  This is happening week-by-week, and day-by-day in 349 locations.

And, there is so much more – all of it happening here day-by-day.  We are so honored to walk this journey with you. Thank you for the generous way you keep giving so that someone in need can receive what they need “day-by-day.”

We’re still having fun. Come join us, won’t you?