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You understand, of course, how very important our witness is as a “Christian” nation — our witness, not only to our countrymen, but to those around the world who watch how we live and how we treat each other. The teaching of Godly behavior begins right here in our own back yard “practicing what we’re preaching.”
At Wingard Home, we serve as home missionaries. Our “battleground” is of a spiritual nature and is right here “in our own backyard.” We battle against spirits of poverty, addiction, perversion, and abuse...and we battle in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
VICTORY? Yes!
There is victory and freedom in the saving power of a Risen Savior. We came to Jackson to “set the captives free” in the mighty name of Jesus!!
At 1279 North West Street in Jackson, we house 42 women, children, teens, and men. Our family lives in the home, so we are on duty 24/7- every day of the year. We work with each person on an individual basis by teaching them how to work hard and meet their needs themselves (that way, they will never be homeless again).
WE DO NOT teach them how to get signed up for every government program they can find. We don’t have a high turnover rate like a shelter. Working a program like this takes longer...but, we go for quality turn-out, NOT a high rate of turn over.
We help battered women, pregnant teens, abused and neglected young people, entire families in crisis, and anyone who is homeless and wants to MAKE A CHANGE in their life.
Finishing and /or continuing one’s education is a vital part of this plan. The MOST important part of the plan is to introduce them to a saving, healing, forgiving Savior who can make all the pain from the past go away and give each one Hope for the future…..this Savior is Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. And the power to overcome the “flesh” problems and fears comes from the Holy Spirit of God.
This is arming them with weapons of warfare that CANNOT fail.
Our ministry is registered in the state of Mississippi as a non–profit corporation. We have the covering of a federal 501-C-3 # which makes donations to the ministry tax-deductible. We have been in Jackson 16 years and sincerely invite you to come visit our “home” anytime.
There is a lot to do to keep a ministry like this going strong and operating efficiently. If you would like to be a blessing to a homeless person who is making an effort to change for the better; then, you should surely take a closer look at this “Home” and the many opportunities for you to help with spreading the Gospel and changing lives right here in our own area.
We have dozens of projects utilizing talents and skills from floor-sweeping to master carpentry. Any volunteer group you can form, here, we can give them unlimited opportunities to minister and serve.
We are truly excited about the possibilities in this ministry and want to invite you to join us in ministering to people who are in need.
Support! How?
Folks, I tell you the truth, financial support is always a good way to help...BUT, let me remind you of a far greater and more powerful resource that you can give: You! This contribution can be of your time, talents, love, and things.
Most important, please, when you pray, pray for us too as we minister every day.
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