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Hopelessness Is A Thief: It Steals Joy and Peace

3/1/2018

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I am always in amazement at the diversity of the men, women, and families who come to the Mission for help. The tremendous need present within our walls is almost tangible as you walk through the hallways.  
  • An elderly woman in need of a meal and supervision was dropped off by family.
  • A young mother, struggling with addiction, desperately fights to keep her child.
  • A man, suffering from addiction, hangs his head in shame because he lost today’s battle with heroin.
  • A husband and wife struggle to keep tears out of their eyes as they juggle work, school, daycare, and try to rebuild their lives.


Equally amazing, is the hope that is seen in our resident’s eyes and heard in their voices as they celebrate milestones they didn’t think were possible.
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  • Jim celebrates 200 days sober for the first time in his adult life.
  • Brenda has maintained steady employment and has been able to pay down debt.
  • Brad and Curtis love to volunteer their time in the kitchen and offer daily to help staff in whatever tasks need done. They have begun building their own support group for future success.
  • On a weekly basis, several respond to the redeeming message of God’s love for them!

What I have found, is that hopelessness is a thief: it steals joy and peace. But we know where true peace and joy come from and we share it abundantly with those who seek refuge within our walls. We pride ourselves in tending to the needs of our resident’s hearts and souls while we also meet their physical needs of safe shelter and nutritious meals.
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If you have volunteered, donated, or prayed—you have been a part of this ministry of hope! Thank you for your support and please continue to be an Ambassador of Hope to those who need it the most.

Author: Joy Barger, Findlay City Mission

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