A Mother’s Testimony

Having a past that affects your child’s schooling is enough to desire a fresh start! Imagine starting over as a single mother with intentions to provide a better life for my daughter and moving all that we have to downtown Jackson, only to be welcomed by a mountain of unforeseen events caused by the pandemic: loss of job, lights being cut, and schools moving to virtual learning, and more! With great humility, Still’s mother called the Red Cross to ask for help, and was given a long list of telephone numbers to call, many of which provide essential services. On that list was We Will Go Ministries. I heard Still’s mother recognize the leading of Jesus when she said, “I knew it was God when you guys where the only ones to answer the phone that day!” When she came to receive food and clothes, she realized that we also help with education!

I was excited to have Still join us for We Will Learn, although maybe a little too excited for a very hesitant 6th grader. At the time, not knowing her story, her struggles with learning, or history with teachers; all I knew was that it was mid-October and she was still working off printed educational packets because her school was out of devices. I was passionate to see her have a chance at virtual learning!

This past month we were able to see such a beautiful moment of redemption when Still’s teacher congratulated her (virtually, of course) for being the only student in her 6th grade class to correctly submit all of her assignments, and the only student to get an A on her last science test! To hear her mother filled with thanks, giving glory to Jesus is beautiful. I’m thankful that we get to be a part of God’s heart for education and redemption in this way. Thank you to all of you who have prayed, supported, and given of your time for We Will Learn this past semester! Pray with us as we move forward with a new year, consider how you can be part of redemptive stories here in Jackson!

Mariah Pitre

We Will Feed

By: Olivia Hamilton

We Will Feed is our food ministry that helps supplement groceries for our neighbors in need. The majority of people we serve are over the age of 50 with at least 1 small child living in their home. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the greatest need in our community is that families are struggling to keep their pantries stocked all month. People in our community have the opportunity to come once a month and receive a large bag of grocery staples, frozen meats and refrigerated essentials. We receive food from The MS Food Network, Walmart in Madison, Panera in Flowood, and individual donors. 

In addition to food, we also provide a variety of hygiene essentials. We offer travel sized soap, shampoo, lotion, dental care packs, razors, deodorant, shoes, socks, underwear, blankets, and coats during the winter months. We are constantly in need of all these items and donors are welcome to contribute monetarily or financially to this. For $50 a month, you can sponsor a family and help us continue to provide essential food and hygiene supplies for those in need.

The biggest need in We Will Feed right now is financial support and volunteers. On Monday and Wednesday mornings volunteers have the opportunity to sort our large food donations, stock shelves, and make up grocery bags for our neighbors. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings we have our We Will Feed program which is when we pass out food to our community members. This is a time to meet physical needs as well as spiritual needs, because our ultimate goal is to pray and share the gospel with as many people as possible. We are encountering a new opportunity to pour into our community spiritually and physically, and we need your help to meet that need. We want 2020 to be memorable as the year we helped more people than ever before!