Cardboard Testimonies

We recently had the incredible privilege of coming together at our 2023 Annual Gala, and what a night it was! It was a night filled with celebration, generosity, and gratitude for the remarkable transformations that have taken place in the lives of countless individuals.

At this gala, we were surrounded by a multitude of volunteers and guests who have been deeply touched and changed by the love and grace of Jesus Christ. It was an awe-inspiring moment when these brave souls stood before us and shared their stories of life before Christ and how He had transformed them through His ultimate sacrifice on the cross.

For the past 13 years, our weekly outreach sites have been beacons of hope for those who, for various reasons, might not have otherwise stepped foot in a church or felt deserving of it. We’ve witnessed lives being transformed simply by providing a hot meal and a listening ear. These acts of kindness, fueled by your unwavering support, have impacted our communities incredibly.

We were reminded of the power of simplicity as we prepared to deliver the message at our Annual Gala about how God has been working through our weekly sites. We’ve been equipping our volunteers with a powerful tool: the ability to share their testimonies in just 15 seconds. It’s a small but effective way to initiate conversations and invite people to reflect on their own stories and how God has influenced or changed their lives.

This year, we wanted to highlight the lives that have been forever changed because of what God did on the cross through His son, Jesus. So, we reached out to our volunteers and guests from all our weekly sites, asking if they would be willing to share their “cardboard testimonies” during the event.

The response was overwhelming, and on the night of the gala, a video link played, followed by numerous guests and volunteers standing up in the room, each holding a cardboard with their testimony. It was a humbling moment as people looked around the room, witnessing the incredible impact that God’s grace had on so many lives.

We want to take this moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for believing in our mission, your unwavering support, and your incredible generosity. Thank you for volunteering your time, your resources, and your love. Most importantly, thank you for seeking after the Lord and being vessels of the gospel message being proclaimed.

As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that lie before us. Together, we can continue to be beacons of hope, love, and faith in our community, and through the simple act of sharing our stories, we can continue to spread the message of God’s grace and redemption.

With heartfelt thanks and blessings,