Thursday, August 2nd is a day that marks the start of a new beginning for 2 men and a day of promotion for two more. Tony and Chris completed the Men’s program at The Haven, and in celebration, we held a graduation ceremony to commemorate their journey. 

I’d like to tell you about J.D., a hurting neighbor who came here to The Haven when he honestly had nowhere else to turn . . .

 “I was at the bottom of a valley,” he told me. “And I knew I needed to come back up, but just felt hopeless, miserable, and scared.”

Summer’s here, as you can tell every time you step out of doors. Even the nights are sweltering, and no matter how much I enjoy evenings in Anderson, I often can’t wait to get back inside.

 But what if you’re someone like Spencer—a neighbor who knows just how black and miserable the nights can be when life-dominating problems have cost you your home. And your family.

Though the weather’s finally warm and all the promises of summer lie ahead, this can still be a tremendously difficult season for the most vulnerable people in Anderson.

 People like Marie, who came to Haven of Rest for a meal, help, and hope when all seemed lost . . .

I’m encouraged every time I see the smiles of those who have overcome circumstances, or even addiction, and leave Haven of Rest for a brighter, better future.

People like Malcolm, who had hit rock bottom, but found a meal, help, and hope for a positive, productive life after God brought him to The Haven—and friends like you.

What an incredible night we had last Thursday at the Men’s Training Center (MTC) as we got to celebrate two client graduations from the program and seven client promotions! The Lord is faithful and good!

What a beautiful night! The Haven of Rest held its Annual Benefit Concert, featuring Greater Vision, at Concord Baptist Church on Friday, March 9, 2018.

This season is a critical time of year for showing Christ’s love and compassion to our neighbors most in need. What better time than Easter to share our blessings by giving meals and hope in Jesus to every defeated person coming to us for help and compassion!

People like Joey, a local man who had lost everything and in pain told me, “From the depths of my soul I knew I was lost—broken and alone.”