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Bill’s Boots On The Ground – Light It Up!
The desert is a beautiful place. I often venture out to the areas beyond the city, along dusty dirt roads and four-wheel-drive trails. The desert at night is a very dark place, as the city lights don’t carry out much beyond the streets. And this is where you need light, so you hit the light…
It’s Time for Easter Eggstravaganza!
On Wednesday, March 27th, several thousand of our neighbors and friends will come to Center Street Park and enjoy a sun- and fun-filled day of Easter baskets, food, music, games and a message of hope. Entering into our 10th year, this Eggstravaganza has become a neighborhood favorite which has been growing in numbers since its…
Program graduate turns his life around, and stays to work at the mission
Timothy graduated from the mission’s Life Recovery Program in 2016. “I had a lot of growing up to do,” he said. “I used to be very all about me. And then God started chipping away at me. I started listening to the Lord. I read the bible, and once I finished, I knew it was…
Bill’s Boots on the Ground – March 2019
We’ve had a nice winter with lots of rainfall here in the Victor Valley—us desert dwellers are not used to so much rain. It sure does make the area green and beautiful for a short minute. When I think of our guests in this sense, I am reminded of the kindness many show to them:…
After Half a Lifetime Behind Bars, Joseph Chooses God
Joseph grew up in a broken family in San Bernardino. “I didn’t have a father around. My mother was there, but not really there. We didn’t have any money. I started running the streets when I was 8 years old. I learned what to do to survive.” Joseph remembers the first time he did drugs.…
Mission Celebrates 10 Years With Pastor John at the Helm of the Program
Pastor John Schmidt, program manager, hit a big milestone recently: In December, he celebrated 10 years at the mission. “When I started, there were 25 guys at the ranch (the mission’s former location), and it was just me. I was the only staff member,” John said. “It’s been wonderful. We have such a great staff—they…
2018: A Look Back At A Joyous And Successful Year
We have seen the goodness of the Lord here at the mission this last year. The outpouring of goodwill and generosity to the Mission is humbling. We have learned to wait and see what the Lord has in store for us as He lays out His plan for what has been provided through so many…
Mario Turns Away From Life Of Violence And Drugs, Embraces God
As a child in Orange County, Mario grew up wanting for nothing. “We were always spoiled as kids,” he said. “But when we got to junior high school-age, I remember asking for more stuff, and then my dad and my uncle started handing out drugs for us to sell. They told us it was time…
Bill’s Boots on the Ground – January 2019
The holidays have come and gone and the new year is here! 2018 was incredible; we served so many people with your help—thank you. But now, most of us are asking what will we do differently this year? What resolutions will you make for this new year? What will your personal goals be? For the…
Brian Finds A ‘Restful Heart’ At The Mission
Brian and his future wife moved up to Oregon after high school. He went to culinary school, they got married, bought a house, and had two little girls. They were very active in their local church; Brian became a small group leader and got involved with student ministry. “I became a part of the leadership…
Linda’s Commitment To Service Continues To Fulfill Her Life
After a career of nursing and much of her free time dedicated to volunteerism, Linda was no stranger to serving her community. But her current post at the mission, she says, has been the most fulfilling. “The Lord sent me here,” Linda said. “It’s been the most amazing thing for me personally.” Through a workers…
Bill’s Boots on the Ground – December
I have witnessed so many things that have moved me. I often say, “I don’t want to ever not be in awe of God!” One story stands out when I think of some of the amazing acts that have moved me to tears and admiration for God: I received a phone call in the late…
