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Kids Camp 2023

We are sending seven urban kids to camp this summer, and we need your help! We just wrapped up our second full year of Homework Club. We started with one student, and quickly jumped up to 10 students, all from our block on 23rd street. We’ve learned what has worked for our club and what does not. One thing we know for sure


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When it rains, it pours! Major House Leak

When it rains, it pours! On Saturday, May 21, I received a shocking phone call. A frantic high-pitched caller yelled out “Pastor John!” followed by a long pause then he yelled again, “it's raining in the living room, it's raining inside!”

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Please Pray For Max

Please Pray & Share! Our son, Max Clifford who is 3 years old, is having his yearly procedure at CHOP Philadelphia this week. In 2020, at 9 months old, Max was diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome after they found a few polyps in his intestines.

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912House Officially Launches in 3 Weeks!

Prayer before serving is part of our ministry DNA, and was especially true for our first community clean-up around new ministry location 912House. A prayer and small trash walk, something like our ninth outreach like this but our first on the west side, brought some cool connections!

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Twelve Shots

Sundays are typically filled with church activities like building relationships, worshiping God, and preaching. But on this Sunday, the police were picking up gun shell casings. The level of life-altering trauma may be a heightened daily reality on our block, but we do not live in fear.

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From Food Outreach: Richard's Story

"When I came off the street I had no money. No food. Nothing. I was able to eat because of this food outreach." This is part of Richard's story, where he was about a year ago. What happened next? Hear how his heart has changed by the love he receives in our community family.

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Life Changes Where the Hope Is

Several months back, we updated some messaging with a fresh declaration “life changes where the hope is” and kinda moved ahead. There’s no better time than Easter - the celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the power of renewed life through Him - to share more of what this message means.

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What Track Marks Mean at 16 Yrs Sober

There’s everything to love about a redemption story. It was sixteen years ago leaving prison homeless, without money, no possessions. But I was a free man. Not just free from prison, but free from a life marked by darkness and bondage to sin.

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Gospel Truth & Real Hope Goes Forth into Two ‘Hoods

Take a step of boldness and faith! Join our monthly Outreach events on Saturdays as we share gospel truth with neighbors through prayer and evangelism. We are now expanding into two neighborhoods to bring the hope of Jesus to hundreds more people in struggling areas.

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What Brings You Peace

We have the honor of creating a space where kids can be kids while learning about Jesus, and get education help while having fun. Come hear how a couple children are finding peace despite tough circumstances.

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NEW: Residential Discipleship Program for Men

Check out Greenhouse Project’s new initiative designed for men who have advanced from long term addiction treatment seeking to help build up other men in a transitional housing space, and equip them for a lifestyle of service to community and ministry.

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2023 Vision: What's next at Greenhouse Project

Back when our Bible Study gathered to pray and dream big, I never thought five years later we’d make impact through four houses, three communities, and relationships with hundreds of neighbors. God has faithfully built this into a real life-changing ministry. Here is what’s next for Greenhouse Project!

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Aaron's Story: Husband & Father Writing a New Story

You never know where, when or how your life will intersect with people. So we do our best to leave neighbors on a better path towards love. Here’s a hope-filled story about a devoted father who supports his wife’s recovery journey and tells us he “wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.”

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Recovery Truth Bombs

The most successful recovery stories - sustained sobriety - are always tied to strong, long-term relational accountability, along with strategic steps that help addicts change their minds, behaviors, and life choices. Here are some truth bombs that outline some key success markers for recovery that lasts.

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Greenhouse Project Featured in Main Line Today... Again!

Here we go AGAIN… Thankful for continued support of our ministry work with these local media teams. Here are the latest media projects we’ve been working on behind the scenes with Main Line Today and M&M Production video work.

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Delivering Turkey + Lots of Love to Hungry Families

The buzz at our headquarters each Tuesday is palpable when about 50 people gather to receive free food from compassionate volunteers. Today it’s my honor to brag on a few special people who make this a meaningful time of connection.

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Time to Honor the Ladies

We spoke with Alex Delgatto, who serves as our Women’s Recovery Coordinator, about the unique challenges women face as they pursue addiction recovery. Here’s what life is really like for women in recovery in Chester.

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101+ Men & Women Find Hope

Our partner Paramount Recovery House – located just two doors down – has become a lifeline for addicts struggling to obtain and maintain sobriety in Chester. For 2+ years, we have partnered with James and Paramount House to serve over 101 residents with free one-on-one recovery counseling and coaching.

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