Lighthouse Ministries 2011 Annual Report : Page 2our mission Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. is set apart by the Spirit of God to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to meet the physical, emotional, and other needs of the poor and at-risk population. Our vision is for those individuals we serve life purpose, and fulfillment of potential. to achieve an overall outcome of God’s peace, the pathways to progress: Spiritual Growth: Developing an intimate relationship with God. Community: Learning to build relation-ships, seek restoration, and help & serve. Education: Gaining wisdom and understanding through study and experience. Industry: Fostering a strong work ethic through work assignments, internship, and employment. Jesus Christ Truth core values Integrity Compassion Accountability Discipline Unity ocie ledford employee of the year coleen coleman volunteer of the year Ocie joined the Lighthouse staff in the Fall of 2006 to develop and direct our KIDCare program. Ocie also volunteers her time at our Lakeland H.O.P.E. Center Before Ocie’s hiring, our residential children did not have a beneficial after-school environment in which to thrive. Now our children have a place to learn and grow. “I tell the kids from day one that I am there for them.” Coleen began volunteering at the Brandon Family Store before its opening 2010. She comes weekly to work, but her heart is in minis-tering to the residents: “These new friends have re-minded me that God has a plan for each one of us, and that faithful commitment to Him allows Him to work out that plan in our day-to-day activities.” 2010 by the numbers 214,540 35,567 provided meals lodging provided nights of faith decisions made 656 4,426 food boxes given 4,397 education given hours of clothing items given 4,170 furniture given housewares & 833 residents served program 148 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
