The last several years we have been asking ourselves, “How do we fulfill our vision to Empower Persons and Transform Neighborhoods?” “How can homeowners be more involved in the process?” “How can we seek a partnership system of two-way exchange rather than merely a one-way system of giving?” Bob Lupton, of FCS Ministries in Atlanta, [...]
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The idea that SOS only repairs roofs is a very serious underestimation of how God uses this home repair ministry. One homeowner from this Spring Break shared with a staff member exactly why SOS has a vision to empower persons and transform neighborhoods with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Students who came to Memphis to [...]
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During March, SOS hosted college students who chose to partner with homeowners in Binghampton and Orange Mound to express the gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed. These students could have easily chosen to go with friends on a vacation, but instead they had the opportunity to expose themselves to something beautiful going on [...]
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Over President’s Day weekend SOS hosted 26 former campers (current high school juniors and seniors) for the first-ever SOS Leadership Summit: a weekend of intensive servant-leadership training, urban ministry development, and biblical discipleship. This was a very special occasion as it was the first Leadership Summit and the campers had to be nominated by [...]
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Here’s an encouraging story from Cameron Cole, Director of Youth Ministries at Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL. Cameron also oversees The Rooted Blog, a ministry that seeks to encourage and equip student ministers in grace-driven ministry. ”People can underestimate the lasting change God can make in a week through the ministry of [...]
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It’s hard to believe that 2012 SOS summer camps have come and gone. The summer flew by! It was fast, but God did some amazing things through SOS Summer Staff, all the volunteers who came to SOS, and the homeowners we partnered with. Here are a few highlights of the summer. Homeowners who partnered with [...]
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Praise God for all of the work He is doing through the ministry of SOS! Last week was our first week of camp, and God did amazing things! Last week several campers informed us that they put their faith in Jesus for the first time during their week at SOS. Here are a couple of [...]
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Serving is a great way to spend a Saturday in the fall, so come spend a day serving with SOS! This fall we’re hosting 4 work days for individuals, families, or small groups to spend some time working on a home in Binghampton. There’s no cost, but we do need you to let us know [...]
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Another summer has come and gone at SOS. Last night we celebrated with homeowners, summer staff, board members and friends at the Annual Homeowner Banquet at SOS. About 150 people gather to share a meal, worship, and hear testimonies from our homeowners and summer staff. We were so blessed by that time. Here are some [...]
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SOS recently made the local news! WREG – News Channel 3 in Memphis – recently did a wonderful story on SOS’ work in Binghampton. Here’s the link to the story: SOS on WREG Great job to Ms. Vinson and some of our campers from New Jersey! And thanks to Markova Reed for doing a wonderful [...]
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