Lynn Stevens, Workforce Director for Goodwill NWLA joins us this week to discuss how Goodwill was founded as well as how the company impacts cities and regions across America by employing those in need. There are misconceptions about Goodwill that are cleared up and discovery of many things that they do that most aren't aware of!

All of these mission partners and testimonies we share are the result of First Methodist Church Shreveport’s loyal congregation. The commitment of our church to focus on stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service is the force that drives life change in our community. Please continue to support your church through your stewardship pledge, or begin with your first pledge now. Our church thanks you, and our mission partners thank you!

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This week we are officially introducing Jesse Shadburn as the new Middle School Director at First Shreveport! Jesse walks us through how God revealed Himself through undeniable evidence to Jesse, as well as how the Lord opened Jesse’s heart. Please continue to pray for Jesse as he seeks the Lord in ways to better serve our Middle School youth. All of these mission partners and testimonies we share are the result of First Methodist Church Shreveport’s loyal congregation.

The commitment of our church to focus on stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service is the force that drives life change in our community. Please continue to support your church through your stewardship pledge, or begin with your first pledge now. Our church thanks you, and our mission partners thank you!

https://firstshreveport.com/give

This week we’re joined by Laura Gauthier LCP CDP, with The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center, and we discuss a counselor's perspective of the disease as well as how their organization serves those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Laura explains that those diagnosed with the disease are not the primary burden bearers, but the caretakers of the diagnosed require support as well. That is what The Bridge provides in our North West Louisiana community.

All of these mission partners and testimonies we share are the result of First Methodist Church Shreveport’s loyal congregation. The commitment of our church to focus on stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service is the force that drives life change in our community. Please continue to support your church through your stewardship pledge, or begin with your first pledge now. Our church thanks you, and our mission partners thank you!

 https://firstshreveport.com/give

Christa Pazzaglia, Executive Director at HOPE Connections, has an amazing testimony of how her personal experiences gave her the tools necessary to care for the unhoused in our community. In this episode we will go over what HOPE Connections does for our community, how it’s impacted homelessness in Shreveport, and what we as members of First Methodist Church, Shreveport can do to continue to help in those efforts.

All of these mission partners and testimonies we share are the result of First Methodist Church Shreveport’s loyal congregation. The commitment of our church to focus on stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service is the force that drives life change in our community. Please continue to support your church through your stewardship pledge, or begin with your first pledge now. Our church thanks you, and our mission partners thank you! https://firstshreveport.com/give

The launch of the First Methodist Church, Shreveport Podcast is here! With this podcast, we will discover the radical impact of Christ in the lives of our congregation and mission partners. We will share their stories and invite you to join us on this life-changing journey.