The Annunciation Homeless Ministry
CURRENT AND UPCOMING HOMELESS MINISTRY PROJECTS
Merry Christmas! Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Thank you to those who donated toys for the homeless men sheltered at Whosoever Gospel to gift to the children in their lives. The toys were received with immense gratitude and joy!
As we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, remember that some people are alone without family. For those experiencing homelessness, getting through the holidays is one of the most heartbreaking times of the year. So many of these people once had happy families and celebrated much like we do. Instead, a personal tragedy and lack of support have brought them to the streets. Some will be able to pull themselves out of being homeless, but others will not. In either case, those moments when someone helps to bring back the spirit of this season during their most difficult days will remain with them forever!
Here are just a few ways we can help:
Have you ever noticed someone huddled up and sleeping against a building or curled over a street vent, trying to keep warm? Consider keeping hand warmers, hats, gloves, or a gently used blanket in your car that you can gift to someone you see living on the street. You could also pack a few bags with socks and snacks or a gift card to pass out when you come across someone in need.
As we did during Lent, the Homeless Ministry provided Agape Bags for our Nativity Retreat guests and church families to take and give to those in need! Please take one if you haven’t already done so.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to lift the spirits of people experiencing homelessness is kindness. Do you usually walk by a homeless person as if they were invisible? Homeless people need food and shelter, but the loss of dignity is far more hurtful than the loss of material things. Please take a moment to look at them and smile. A kind word and a quiet prayer cost nothing; they take only a minute of your time and go a long way!
There are many ways to give love and spread joy to help make this blessed season brighter for others. Let’s all give in whatever way we can!
A big heartfelt thank you for all your prayers, love, and support in serving others during 2024 and for sharing the spirit of Christmas throughout the year!
Praying you and your loved ones have a Joyous Nativity and a New Year filled with many more blessings!
The Homeless Ministry
MISSION
As a ministry of people helping people, our mission is to serve the homeless in our neighborhood and in Philadelphia in various capacities.
We offer food and clothing to those in need who stop by the church during the week; we feed college students who are experiencing food insecurity; we collect and provide clothes, dry goods, and books to local shelters; and we provide backpacks to local youth in need.
PARTICIPATION
Check our Weekly Bulletin and Community Calendar for current and upcoming projects.
CONTACT
Angela Godshall
