By Keith A. Josey, Lay Pastor, Mission of the Holy Spirit
I would like to take a moment to thank each of you for supporting the
Mission of the Holy Spirit. Our ability to impact so many lives is made
possible by your generosity. The donations we receive from individuals,
churches and other organizations help wholeheartedly with building the
lives of the young people we serve.
Our desire is to
continue reaching out into a hurting community and offer hope by
modeling the Love of God through our worship and the programs we offer.
Our worship
community is growing, and we are actively searching for priest to
volunteer one Sunday afternoon per month to provide a Eucharistic
presence in our service. Celebrating Holy Communion one Sunday a month
would be a real blessing for us.
As the school year
draws to an end, it's imperative that we begin to establish a fun, safe
alternative to hanging out in the neighborhood for our children and
teens. Throughout this year, we have been blessed to offer educational
support for our young people on Tuesday evenings and music and arts on
Wednesdays. Many of the school-aged members have taken advantage of
these programs and are developing academically as well as boosting their
self-esteem by sharing their gifts.
"Grown and
Growing" is our adult life skills support group that combines Bible
study, coping skills and positive strategies for everyday life. Through
this program, many adults are raising the level of functionality for
themselves and their families.
You are the
catalyst of this great change that is touching the lives of every member
of the Mission. Your support is crucial to the continuation of our
programs. With all the violence and hopelessness that is gripping the
country, our presence in the community remains important to bridge gaps
and break down barriers by standing together and giving, out of a true
Godly love for our neighbors.
