The Heart of the Mission
From the pages of Scripture to the pens of poets and hymnwriters flow descriptions of Jesus as the Friend par excellence. He is the “Friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24) and a “Friend for sinners…saving, helping, keeping, loving…with me to the end.”... Read More
Food insecurity is a big issue right now. It’s both a scary topic and a growing reality. As a mom, I can’t imagine waking up in the morning and being unsure if my growing son will have enough to eat. What must it be like... Read More
On January 23, 2021 Pastor Gary Hicks died after a brief battle with cancer. In addition to his roles as pastor at Brook Hill United Methodist Church and as a husband, father, and grandfather, Gary was a friend to the Mission and many of our... Read More
Everything we do at the Mission centers on our commitment to rescue lives from poverty, hunger, homelessness, and substance use disorder. We strive to meet the needs of hurting and broken people while inviting them into the abundant life Christ offers us all. By loving... Read More
Caroline and the Big Little Toy Drive On the first day of her family’s Christmas Countdown Calendar, Caroline’s assigned activity was to find three books to donate to kids in need. Not only did she find three for herself, she also found three on behalf... Read More
F.O.O.D. is an acronym for Frederick Organizations Optimizing Distribution of food. “Our existing Food Distribution Center meets the needs of our immediate community at our campus on West South Street,” explains Arnold Farlow, the Mission’s executive director. “We were not set up to be mobile... Read More
A native of Frederick County, Sara Kephart recently opened her business, Sara Kep’s Kitchen. Her business is food – and she has options for everyone! “I do family-sized dinners and low-carb meal prep, and cater small gatherings and upscale private dinners,” she says. You can... Read More
Through some of the most difficult seasons of her life, Noelle has learned to trust God not only for her daily bread but also for her future. She entered the Faith House 90-Day program in 2016 for the first time. However, as time went by,... Read More
James 4:14 reminds us that we “do not know what tomorrow will bring.” The truth of James’s statement rings loud and true, especially in light of the uncertainties that accompany the COVID pandemic. Here at the Mission, we step out in faith, trusting God for... Read More
Are you making plans and resolutions for 2021? This can be challenging even in the best of times but with the uncertainties of COVID, planning is more complicated than ever. Outreach Coordinator Teri Kwiatek is trusting God as she considers the programs at the Mission... Read More
