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Live On The Street Testimonies and Videos

Testimonies 

My whole world revolved around my obsession to escape reality. My horse was death and hell followed closely. If I had continued on this path, I would have surely destroyed myself. -- Read more 

This man, like so many others who have come though our doors, continues to overcome his past and move forward from his addiction with the help of God and the staff at Guiding Light Mission. -- Read more 

One of the men in our New Life in Christ Program composed the following psalm... This is a beautiful testament to the lives that are being changed by our programs! -- Read more 

Your efforts are making a difference downtown and the difference between four years ago and today is night and day. -- Read more

Videos

For more testimonies, visit us on You Tube at grlifeonthestreet.

Guiding Light Mission's Back to Work Program 

The Guiding Light Mission Back to Work Program provides a short term stay for men who are employed or seeking full-time employment, allowing them time to save money while they look for permanent housing.
 
Men in this program will sleep in our men’s dorm and may eat all meals here at the Mission. They have use of our computer lab for online job searching, e-mail, and resume preparation. Phones are available for local calls. Lastly, they work directly with a job coach for assistance in obtaining employment. Please call 616-451-0236 for more information.

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Join us for Breakfast

Join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month for our bi-monthly Director’s Informational B.L.T. (Breakfast, Lunch, Tour). You will take a tour of the facility, meet and hear from men in our programs as well as hear from Executive Director, Stuart P. Ray on the transformations at Guiding Light Mission. Click here or call 616.451.0236 to reserve your spot. Please specify if you are interested in attending a breakfast or lunch.
 

Upcoming dates:
June 5th
June 19th
July 3rd
July 17th
 

News

 

Internship Opportunities
Spring 2013

We are looking for energetic, dedicated students for a variety of opportunities.
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Growing Your Family God's Way
January 2013

Growing your family God’s way doesn’t just happen automatically – it takes careful and prayerful effort.When you include a Christian organization such as Guiding Light Mission in your Will, the ministry becomes part of your family.
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Spring/Summer Newsletter
May 2013

 Linda said watching her son Craig's transformation at Guiding Light was "like watching a miracle". Read our recent newsletter to hear the rest of their family's story and other exciting updates happening this spring/summer! Read More

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Mission Statement

Guiding Light Mission exists to create a healing experience that allows individuals to discover a new life in Christ. We expect re-engagement in community. We provide food and shelter to all and resources to men that support their social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs.

 

        

     

 

 

 

 

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