A Christmas filled with Joy!

The lines were long, people were hungry but hearts were filled with joy upon leaving the Mission!

One of our guests wrote us a note of thanks ... "I would like to thank the Rescue Mission for the beautiful dinner and gifts and for letting me be part of this blessing. Is a beautiful feeling. The families who were around me were very grateful and they were talking about it on the way into the shelter. Seeing their happiness has no price, and I will treasure it in my box of memories. When you give something and the person leaves, you don't really see how good they are with what they have received. But when you get to see their expressions like I did, you give praise to the LORD and thanks to those who were part of that, and it makes you understand that your needs are not as tough as others. We appreciate life a bit more every day. Thank you for letting me be a part of this day. Maria"

The Mission served over 1,000 meals in one day during our Christmas Celebration. We gave out over 5,000 gifts! All gifts and food were donated from faithful supporters. You blessed so many people as record crowds heard the Gospel message! Praise be to God!

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24 December 2011 Julie Barnes, Community Development

The goal of the Springfield Rescue Mission since 1892 has been to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted, and poor by introducing them to Christ and helping them apply the Word of God to every area of their lives. The Springfield Rescue Mission is a non-profit, Christian based Emergency Shelter and Rehabilitation Program providing food, clothing and shelter. No person is denied services based on race, creed, gender, or nationality.