President's Message
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.”
Luke 12:22-23
Our Church Ministry theme for 2026 is “Made for More,” based on Luke 12:22-23. We plan to look at the “more” God has made us for, more than just surviving day to day, but to live with hope, joy, peace, and love. To enjoy life and look forward to a brighter future. Yes, life and the body are valuable because God created them. While food and clothing are necessary, they are simply basic things compared to the rich lives God intends for all of us to have.
Before coming to the Children’s Home, our youth in care faced difficult situations. For example, some were homeless and living in a car; some had never attended school; and some were taken advantage of. Our goal for this year is to show our youth that God is the one who made them for more, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
The Children’s Home is preparing to serve more children, youth, and young adults in the coming year. A modular unit is being added to our Bridge Learning Center Child Day Care Center in order to expand class sizes and provide more services to local children. We believe our capacity will double with this addition.
Over the past year, you have been hearing about our duplex apartments project. Phase One was completed last summer, and four young adult males moved into their new living space. Construction on Phase Two, two more duplexes, is complete and waiting be inspected and licensed. These apartments will house up to 12 young adults in our Thrive Independent Living Program.
God has given us people like yourselves who have a heart for helping youth. In all areas of our ministry, the Children’s Home needs your support so that together we can help provide the “more” that God intended for children, youth, and families to have. We desire your prayers that God will direct our leaders as they look ahead and plan for the future.
Gary Lee
President/CEO