Loving People From All Places
by Patrique Harris, Ministry Community Director
If you’ve been around Mission Adelante for any length of time, you’ve likely heard our slogan: loving people from all places. Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned firsthand why and how we’re called to show hospitality, compassion, and friendship to our immigrant neighbors. Initially, I viewed our slogan through the lens of showing love to those who are vulnerable around us. But as I reflect on 2024, I see it through a broader lens.
This year has been a whirlwind for our ministry, full of change, challenges, and increased need. Yet, through it all, I can’t help but see God’s goodness and providence reflected in the loving and generous people from all walks of life who are passionately and humbly living out the gospel by supporting our work at Mission Adelante.
““Loving People from all places is more than a slogan””
From dedicated volunteers who mentor teens in our Youth Club, to the family who gives monthly to keep our lights on, to the small group that prays for our community, to the Good Neighbor Team that helps newly arrived refugee families navigate their first grocery trip, to the mom who cooks a meal for our afterschool kids, to the family who cleans out their closet to keep Adelante Thrift stocked for the winter—these actions, big and small, reflect the heart of our mission. I could go on and on, but it truly takes loving people from all places to do the work of loving people from all places.
To every single person who supports Mission Adelante, whether in big or small ways, seen or unseen, thank you from the bottom of my heart. We could not do any of this work without you.
As our community grows with new families arriving each week, it’s critical that we continue to expand our circle of support. Let’s celebrate the hope a new year brings by praying for, and inviting, new, loving people into our mission. Consider boldly sharing your experience with Mission Adelante with friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members.
Someone you know might be moved to join in. As a resource, you can direct them to missionadelante.org/serve to learn more about opportunities to serve.
Be part of our programs!
We are so excited for everything that is happening in our programs and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us this trimester?
How can you help?
Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord.
Serve – Invite people from your workplace, school, or church small group to host a resource drive for refugees or volunteer at Adelante Thrift. We are happy to share more about occasional service opportunities for all ages.
Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples.