LCdC | Bridge to Hope https://b2hope.org A Transformational Housing Ministry Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://b2hope.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-512x512logo-32x32.jpg LCdC | Bridge to Hope https://b2hope.org 32 32 Hey Barb! https://b2hope.org/hey-barb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hey-barb Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:55:24 +0000 https://b2hope.org/?p=28918

Have a valid driver’s license, you can share Christ

Our Bridge Mentor from LCdC shared her experience of taking their Bridge family to church.  Our ‘Bridge Kid’ participated in the children’s sermon lead by Pastor Ruby.  Pastor asked the children if they remember what gift they received three years ago.  Our Bridge Kid raised his hand and said “he received Jesus!”  Pastor led the congregation in a round of applause. 

The end of the service when we all were reciting the Lord’s prayer, again our Bridge Kids did a great job following along and saying the prayer out loud, even a lady that was sitting in front of our Bridge Family and their mentoring church team member told him he did a good job.

Tonight when I was running errands my Bridge family called me.  “Hi Barb, what are you doing do you miss me?”  Yeah he made my day. 

Our Church team from La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church has been providing transportation and has worshiped alongside their Bridge family since she entered in December 2014.  Our Bridge Mom has been taking her son to church since receiving him back in her care in November 2015.  But LCdC has been taking “Bridge Kids” and their mothers to church since 1989.  In this act of mentoring and sharing Christ many lives have been impacted.

Thank you to all our congregations who open their doors and ensure our Bridge families attend church weekly.  Your willingness to come alongside a homeless single mother and her children is humbling.  You may be just driving them to church, but you are sharing the love and transformation that is only found in Christ.

This account was from 2016.  This little boy continues to be a part of our ministry.  He volunteers with his mother to watch our Bridge kids when he is not too busy with sports or with his little brother.

If you have a valid driver's license, you can share Christ

Not only are you able to share the Hope of Christ and healthy communication with a family who is searching for Hope you may receive an unexpected blessing.  Join your mentoring team at your church, contact The Bridge to Hope today.

 

Are you a member of LCdC, you are welcomed to apply to be part of the team
]]> Moments https://b2hope.org/moments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moments Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:43:35 +0000 https://b2hope.org/?p=26200 It is moments like this when The Bridge to Hope thanks Jesus for the privilege and honor of witnessing what takes place!

Our newest mother had been living from place to place with her sons.  The boys have been gathering change from the ground and giving it to her “for their new home”.  La Casa de Cristo made the dream of a home come true!  What was prepared was a beautiful home for a sweet little family as the LCdC mentors welcomed them with open arms.

God is at work and we are grateful to each faith community that takes a step of faith to join Him in His work.

If you would like your faith community to end homelessness One Family at a Time, call The Bridge to Hope today.

Join us at our upcoming Open House 10 AM – Noon, Saturday March 7, 2020 at 1815 W. Missouri Avenue, #105, Phoenix, AZ 85015 — Learn how the Lord can use you, your faith community or business to transform the life of a homeless single mother!  Find us on Facebook!

]]> Making a Difference https://b2hope.org/making-a-difference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-a-difference Fri, 19 May 2017 20:50:26 +0000 http://b2hope.org/?p=25062 The Bridge to Hope is thankful to our Bridge Volunteers and Mentors for your willingness to make a difference for a homeless single mother and her children.  The impact of One Church One Family is changing the lives of our most vulnerable in the community.  We are grateful for your commitment and heart.  Thank you.

Thank you, you made a difference for this Bridge Kid.

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a figure in the distance. As he got closer, he realized the figure was that of a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked “What are you doing ?”. The boy replied “throwing a starfish into the ocean. The sun is up and the tide is going down. If i don’t throw them back, they’ll die”.

“Son” the man said “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish ? You can’t possibly make a difference?”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said, “I made a difference for that one”.

adapted from The Star Thrower, by Loren Eiseley (1907 – 1977)

]]> LCdC Community Day at The Bridge to Hope https://b2hope.org/lcdc-community-day-at-the-bridge-to-hope/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lcdc-community-day-at-the-bridge-to-hope Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:40:18 +0000 http://b2hope.org/?p=24880 La Casa de Cristo Lutheran church has a Community Day of Service at The Bridge to Hope.

 

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