"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11
As you may know we out grew our building in 2023 and began having Sunday evening Freeway services in the community center building at Reedy Pointe (formerly Cloud Apartments). We continue to have our Thursday Bible Studies, food pantry and clothes closet at our building located at 1022 Dorothy Street.
On Sunday evenings the Freeway Service begins at 5:00pm followed by a hot meal. We currently have various men that preach the word and always share the gospel message. Freeway is designed to help those who are dealing with addictions and the many other issues it brings. Most of those who preach at our services have experienced addiction either personally or through someone in their family. We are grateful to be part of how the Lord is using this arm of ministry to further His kingdom.
Our Food Ministries Team prepares the Sunday meal at our building on Dorothy Street then transports it to the community center where it is served. Most of the food to prepare the meals is being donated. This is a huge praise and blessing from God!!
In addition, we have begun Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Club on Sunday evenings during the Worship Service. Attendance varies but at times is just under 30 kids any given Sunday. Our Children's Ministry Team that leads the club has completed the CEF training. The materials are gospel centered. So many children we minister to have little or no knowledge of Jesus.
The ministry grew and expanded in 2023 and we hope to expand it even more in the coming months. One way we hope to do that is by opening a Discipleship House. Our plan is to convert part of our building at 1022 Dorothy Street to house individuals. The Discipleship House will involved a 12 month commitment to live in the home, work, pay rent, be held accountable and most importantly follow the discipleship plan to help change lives and grow spiritually as a Christian. We believe only God can bring a lasting change and transformation as He changes the heart of a man (person) so the desires change.
We are in the process of purchasing a storage building so we can move some items out to make changes to the building for the Disicpleship House. Before we do the renovations that will be required, we will need to raise money to do the work. At this point, we are in the process of determining exactly what will be required and also a cost estimate to do the work.
We still need more space! We are continuing to look at other options and are praying about another building near by that is not currently being used. We have prayer walked around the building and sat in the parking lot and prayed asking God to work as only He can. It would be wonderful to have our office, kitchen, food pantry, clothes closet, Bible study classes, Good News Club for Kids, and Worship Services all in one location. Please pray with us about this!
We are very thankful for our volunteers! During 2023 two more churches have been volunteering and serving in much needed areas. We are so thankful for Grace Point Fellowship and Sulfur Springs Baptist Church and the impact you have made as you have served! We always have a need for more volunteers on our teams and have a need to add other teams soon.
The teams are as follows:
- Transportation: We have three vans. Currently we run two vans on Sunday evenings to pick up people from Westside Inn, Salvation Army, Maple Oaks Apartments, Hope Haven and other points. Transportation is available for those who call the Freeway number to arrange for a ride.
- Food Ministries Service: The team prepares hot meals each Sunday.
- Food Pantry: Food Pantry is open on Thursday's following our 11AM and 5PM Bible Study Classes.
- Clothes Closet: The Clothes Closet is open following Freeway Services on various Sundays. More volunteers are needed so this schedule can be expanded.
- Music / Praise Team: This team loves to sing praises to the Lord. We are always looking for talented singers and musicians to be lead worshipers.
- Children's Ministry: In addition to child care of babies this team also provides a BIble lesson to older children through Good News Clubs.
- Student Ministry: We need someone to lead and coordinate this work. The need is great!
- Bible Studies: On Thursday at 11:00 AM we offer a ladies Bible study class. At 5:00 PM there is a co-ed class.
The board of directors voted to apply for an assumed business name (DBA) which was completed in March 2024. The ministry DBA is Freeway Gibsontown.
We are not a church so we encourage those who attend to find a Biblical church where they can belong as they grow and serve the Lord. We especially point them to our partnering churches.
Thank you for your prayer and financial support to this work the Lord has given!
To Him be all glory and praise given for the things He has done and what He will do in the future!!
"...behold , I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields: for they are white already to harvest." John 4:35 KJV
