Thursday, June 26, 2008

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Father & Son: Building aTradition to Remember

What started out as class credits 2.5 years ago for Stephen Linson who attends South Meck High School, ended up being a tradition for himself and father Jeff Linson. The father and son team get up every Saturday morning at 4:30am to arrive at the Charlotte Rescue Mission to serve breakfast. They both enjoy helping others as they build a stronger bond between each other.

Son, Stephen Linson and father Jeff enjoy making a difference in a cooperative effort bigger than themselves. Jeff says, “The men at the mission are good men who are restoring their lives and we want to be a part of the process”. Ironically it did not begin as a father-son event but our relationship has benefited from it. It is neat to see my son Stephen who is a junior in high school growing independently as a leader and forming his own relationships”. Jeff also grew up watching his father serve in New Jersey, Rescue Mission when he was younger.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Pursuing New Life in Christ

Let me give you a glimpse of what I see each day here at the mission. There was a client who told me about the self destructive behavior that was still a temptation to him. We talked about not quitting, but pursuing the New Life God had for him. A few days later, we had a different, but similar conversation. He continues to address the issues that brought him to the Mission.

There are men and women who have no respite from the heat of summer or the storms of life. The partnership of our generous supporters allows the Mission to be a refuge from misery--a place to eat, rest, and be encouraged in their search for hope. Together, we really are helping to make a difference.