Allendale Summer Recap
August 25, 2022
This month, we just wrapped up our 13th summer of partnership with local churches in Allendale County. It was our 6th summer of helping to run Camp Impact, a summer camp for local kids, and it was a season of hard work and fruitfulness as we saw God’s faithfulness in the lives of participants, volunteers, and staff members. Here are some highlights from the summer!
Life Change | Saying Yes to Adoption
August 22, 2022
May 4 began like any other day for Seth and Hannah Williams—until Hannah received a call from her sister-in-law. A mother with newborn twins was looking for an adoptive couple, and through a series of unlikely connections, the Williams’ name and contact information was shared with her.
Front Porch Housing | August Update
August 19, 2022
The summer has been spent cleaning, painting, renovating, and getting apartments ready for residents. We are beyond thankful for every individual who has donated or showed up and helped with this effort, and we wanted to give you an update on how things are going at Front Porch Housing.
Families Enjoy Mosaic Festival
August 17, 2022
Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with disabilities, and we are so thankful for our staff and volunteers who serve these individuals and their families. Last month, we were excited to host a Mosaic Family Festival for all our individuals in Mosaic and their families. It was great to see 120 participants enjoying the festival as 100 volunteers loved and served them.
ViewPoint Leadership Year Offers Discipleship and Practical Training for Young Professionals
August 11, 2022
Beginning in February, 2022, 95 young professionals began participating in ViewPoint Leadership Year—a 26-session experience for young men and women to help them be effective leaders at work, church, and in the community and to help them consistently apply biblical principles to every area of their work and life. Throughout the year, 28 mentors are walking alongside these young people as they learn operational best practices and seek to apply them to their work.
Students Serve Local Community Through Mission Upstate
August 9, 2022
We’re all familiar with the value of mission trips, and we often think of traveling to international destinations and serving people from a different culture. However, there is also a need for showing the love of the gospel right here in our community. Over the course of three weeks this summer, over 80 Forge students gave of their time and energy to serve with several of our local partners here in the Upstate.
Legacy Offers Aging Well—A Guide to Spiritual and Practical Planning
August 5, 2022
While many of us prefer not to think about it, the process of aging is part of life. And part of stewardship for the believer is thinking and planning strategically so we can honor God and support our families as we navigate the aging process.
1,200 Backpacks ($76,000) Collected for Upstate Children
August 1, 2022
Thank you, Grace Church, for providing backpacks full of school supplies through our Back-to-School Drive! They are being delivered to children in need across the Upstate through our DSS partners in Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, and Spartanburg counties. Additionally, we have the joy of providing backpacks for children connected to Front Porch Housing and Neighborhood Focus this year.
Ascend Camp Supports Kids and Teens in a Difficult Season
July 29, 2022
Navigating circumstances like divorce, the loss of a loved one, or caring for someone with a disability or special needs is challenging for anyone. However, it’s particularly difficult for kids and teens when their families are facing one of these complex issues. That’s why we have Ascend.