FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE!
Battling and recovering from COVID-19, Stephen recently walked through the darkness of pending death, “Even though we are in hard times, I see a bright future. God has big plans for me. Anything is possible for God,” shared Stephen - a kind, thoughtful, and optimistic man - as he reflected on the past three months Stephen first-hand came face to face with challenges in his life and is overcoming them. This past September, Stephen needed a place where he could get back on his feet and dig deep to rediscover his path forward. Entering into the Mission, early in his stay in our emergency shelter, Stephen met with Erin, Director of Homeless Services here, and she spent time listening to him to understand the barriers in his life. Together they developed a plan for pursuing stability - which included finding a job and growing spiritually. “Sunday Breakfast is my second family who has been there for me through the good and the bad. The Mission is a special treasure in my heart,” Stephen says with a smile. When he came to the Mission, Stephen struggled to believe in himself and was never much of an optimist.
Then, because each Sunday our CEO, Jeremy, and his wife, pick up about a dozen men to bring to The Block Church in Port Richmond with them, Stephen reconnected with God by attending Sunday services and getting involved in a weekly men's’ small group. God began to transform Stephen’s life. “I had a revival in my faith, a new revival, and was baptized on March 1st at The Block Church,” a joyous Stephen proclaims. “My baptism was very special and personal. After that day, God opened my eyes. He has called me to live for Him."
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