Thanksgiving in the Midst of Suffering
Dear Friend, I love the story of Thanksgiving. We celebrate the holiday every year, yet many people don’t realize what a fascinating history it has in America — and how meaningful it is to us here at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. The winter before the first Thanksgiving, half the Pilgrims died. The next fall,…
Who Is My Neighbor?
Dear Friend, People often ask: What’s your highest priority at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission? The answer is found in our mission statement: “Sharing God’s love by caring for those who are poor in body, mind and spirit, to see lives transformed through Christ to hope, joy and lasting productivity.” Loving our neighbors is at…
We Have a Lot to Celebrate!
Dear Friend, I have the privilege of seeing first-hand how God is using your support to impact the lives of those who have fallen on hard times — and I can’t thank you enough for your part in providing life-changing care to hurting men, women and children in our community! By God’s grace and…
The Power of Christ’s Resurrection
Dear Friend, It’s Eastertime! The days are growing longer, and signs of new life are all around us as we joyfully anticipate the arrival of Spring. So many of the precious men, women and children who walk through our doors each day are longing for this newness of life. Some have struggled for years.…
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Dear Friend, It’s January in Milwaukee. The warmth of the holidays may have faded, and the winter can seem long and forbidding. But this is when it’s especially important for us to welcome our guests into the Milwaukee Rescue Mission and out of the harsh cold for food, clothing and shelter. Whether our guests…
Embracing Hope This Holiday Season
Dear Friend, I love the holiday season and its glorious reminder of the Gospel, that God sent Jesus into the world to save us all from our sins. It’s also a time of year I reflect on how grateful I am for people like you, who partner with us in this mission to share…
