Steve began to plant the seeds for a better life

Steve was raised by a wealthy father, but the world's riches were not enough to satisfy him.  He soon found his life centered on the World rather than God, and it spelled out disaster for him.  Find out how your gifts to this ministry helped him to find new life and to plant the seeds for a better one through Jesus Christ.  This story will overwhelm you!

Read the rest of his story and see where your gifts have been helping in our Fall 2010 Newsletter, click here.

Please continue your generous support by helping us provide food and shelter to a homeless man, woman, or child.  Donate to help other students like Steve, by clicking here.

With your help and the generosity of a gracious community, we were able to reach more than 1,400 homeless and needy children with school uniforms, AND the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The value of the clothing items YOU donated and made it possible to distribute was over $90,000 (that doesn't even count the value of the school supplies and backpacks provided FREE by our friends at Living Word Fellowship). WOW!!

Together we worked the whole summer to make this project possible and volunteers gave so much. Just during our distribution August 6-9, 462 volunteers gave 2,234 hours. Just think of how many hours volunteers gave collecting, sorting, setting up the store, and planning the event.  We're still counting!

Children received 2 complete uniforms, shoes, underwear and after school clothes, along with the supplies needed for their school.

And there were still clothes left over!  We'll continue to help families through Labor Day at our Bargain Center... and we'll have an updated total for you then!

Thank you and PRAISE GOD for a project well done. Thank you for making an impact on those in need.

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He spent 6 years traveling and seeing the world in the United States Marine Corps. In 1985 went to work with Subway Development setting up and inspecting Subway's Sandwich shops.  In 1987 he came to Springfield Mo on a fishing trip and didn’t leave, (until now).

Rob met his wife Cindy and has been married for 23 years and they have 4 kids.

He received his credentials to preach with the Assemblies of God in 1999, and finished his Ministerial Studies Degree on June 18, 2010.  He will be Ordained in early 2011. He was on staff as a Chaplain with Springfield Victory Mission and the Pastor of Victory Chapel, and has now accepted the position as Men’s Program Manager here in Panama City. Since being here, the staff and students have welcomed him as part of the familiy and we are so glad he is part of our team!

"Friends, since meeting Jesus, life has been real good to me. It hasn't been without struggles-- but Jesus has been with me through it all. My favorite verse is Hebrews 13:5 let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

Call for Artists and Designers

Festival of Trees raises funds for Bethel Village (our home for hurting and homeless women and children) with the help of people like you.  If you love Christmas and holiday decorating, you can lend your talent by designing a Christmas Tree, Wreath, Gingerbread House, or Centerpiece to by auctioned off during Festival of Trees.

Sponsors Needed, call Development at 769-0783 to learn how your business can benefit from our event and how you can attend the Festival of Trees free.

Information for Designers,  click here to learn more about our deadlines, and a special designer workshop where you'll learn some new tips for decorating this year!

Schedule of Activities We've got a fun-filled week planned Nov 30-Dec 3 at the Marina Civic Center. Click here to learn more about how to attend the Festival of Trees, and get your chance at purchasing a new, fully decorated tree that will be delivered to your home or business.  (We've seen your Charlie Brown tree, you don't want to miss this chance!)

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