Driving to the basket at a Mission Arlington youth gym night.

More than just a “relief” organization, Mission Arlington® invests in the children and youth of our community on a weekly basis. We recognize that providing emergency relief, such as food, clothing, household items, furniture, medical care, and emergency financial assistance, is so important. When a family has had a crisis of some kind, they need a little help to get them through the crisis.  We love being a conduit for our community, so that when you give, we can give it away – directly to the people who need it – and at no charge.

Yet, it is also important to walk besides our children and youth as they grow and learn to live in this world. Many of us growing up had someone special in our lives – a coach, a teacher, a mentor of some kind – who was there for us, when we needed advice, support, or just a shoulder to lean on.  The army of volunteer Bible study leaders for Mission Arlington® fulfill that same role for the students of our community.

In the same way, Mission Arlington® also provides ongoing supportive services to these same children and youth.  We host 7 camps each summer, children’s and basketball leagues, wrestling and soccer teams, and Bible study teachers who teach God’s Word each week – right where the students live.  We have Bible study leaders who teach God’s word in 349 locations across our community.

Twice a month, Mission Arlington® hosts “youth gym night.” Bible study leaders drive donated Mission Arlington® vehicles across the community to pick up the young people.  They gather in a central Arlington gym to play basketball for a few hours on a Friday night.  The exercise is good, of course, as they run up and down the gym, and the students learn how to work on teams.  All across the gym, you will see adults talking and laughing with the young people.  It is a lot of fun.

It is a beautiful sight.  Of course, with all events sponsored by the mission, it is absolutely free, and the students also listen to a Bible study sometime during the evening – a Bible study designed specifically for them.

We are so honored and humbled to be partners with you as we walk alongside, and share Christ’s love with the young people of our city.

Tonight is youth gym night again for Mission Arlington®.  If you think about it, somewhere between 6 and 9 tonight, say a prayer for our city’s youth.  God bless you for your faithful support.